Neonlite moves to the next level with a business collaboration agreement with Acuity Brands, Inc.
(Hong Kong – 9 May 2011) Neonlite Electronic & Lighting (HK) Ltd. (“Neonlite”), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting, has announced a technology sharing and business collaboration agreement with Acuity Brands, Inc. (“Acuity Brands”). Neonlite, the brand owner of MEGAMAN®, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative, eco-friendly and energy-saving CFL and LED lamps. Acuity Brands, is a North American market leader and one of the world’s leading providers of luminaires, lighting control systems and related products and services. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Acuity Brands employs approximately 6,000 associates and has operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
The companies announced that their agreement is specific to the United States and Canadian lighting markets and that they are collaborating on a broad portfolio of high performance LED lamps targeted at demanding applications in a variety of vertical markets, including retail, hospitality and education. When available, the initial line of products will offer lighting designers and specifiers a true replacement for halogen and metal halide light sources with the full benefits of LED technology.
"Neonlite is pleased to work with Acuity Brands, the North American leader in luminaires and control systems, on the development of new LED light sources designed for the North American lighting market", said Foo Onn Fah, Chairman, Neonlite Electronic and Lighting (HK) Ltd. "Neonlite’s cutting edge technology delivers a range of LED products that set a new trend in the marketplace, replacing traditional light sources while satisfying all demands for energy saving and sustainable lighting solutions. Our collaboration on LED lamp products is intended to leverage Acuity Brands’ overall strengths throughout North America", continued Mr. Foo.
"Acuity Brands is excited to enter into this strategic agreement with Neonlite", said George Mcllwraith, Acuity Brands Senior Vice President, Lighting and Luminaires. "The demand for LED lighting is growing rapidly as well as the need for high-performance solutions for challenging applications. To date, many of the industry’s LED replacement lamps lack the performance required for effective illumination. Neonlite has impressive engineering capabilities and a strong brand outside of North America. Our collaboration is creating exciting opportunities", continued Mcllwraith.
About Neonlite
Neonlite, the brand owner of MEGAMAN®, is a global leader in high-performance, energy-efficient lighting and an innovative leader in LED and CFL lamp design, with technology targeting the best eco-lighting solutions. MEGAMAN® products are widely distributed throughout the world, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa and South America, covering more than 90 countries and territories. By setting environmental management as one of the company's highest priorities, Neonlite is focused on eco-friendly environmental processes from initial design, to manufacturing, research and development, and the disposal and recycling of their products.
For more information about Neonlite and MEGAMAN®, please visit the website at www.megaman.cc.
For further information, please contact:
Ken Sayker
Tel: (1) 888 534 8882
Email: kensayker@us.megaman.cc