On June 20, Acuity Brands, the North American market leader and the world's leading supplier of lighting and building management solutions, announced the acquisition of WhiteOptics, LLC (WhiteOptics®), an advanced optical component manufacturer based in New Castle, USA. Commercial and institutional lighting provides reflective, diffuse and control technologies and materials.
WhiteOptics' product portfolio includes light guides, optical diffusers and innovative microstructured lenses. WhiteOptics' transmission products include optics that improve light quality for better uniform glare levels (UGR), superior luminaire efficiency and energy savings.
"As LED technology evolves, optical systems have become more complex," said Tommy Harris, vice president of indoor product solutions at Acuity Brands. "WhiteOptics offers a wide range of optical materials that can further enhance the performance of our commercial and architectural products. These materials can provide better visual comfort, unique light distribution and three-dimensional images that enhance the look and feel of the space."
"Acuity Brands has always valued optical performance," said Eric Teather, president of WhiteOptics. "Our advanced materials and processing technologies will enable Acuity to provide its customers with unique advanced designs."