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ARKANSAS LIGHTING GOES SOLAR TO POWER ITS DOMESTIC FACILITY
Van Buren, Ark.-based manufacturer Arkansas Lighting enlisted fellow Arkansas-based solar power installation company Shine Solar to transform its 120,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing, warehouse, and shipping center into a
100-percent, solar-powered facilities.
Following the theme of Arkansas’ state nickname, “The Natural State,” the
50-year-old lighting company made the decision to expand its support of environ- mentally sustainable solutions to its own power sourcing.
According to VP/Sales Greg Null, Arkansas Lighting strives to always say “Yes” to customer wants and needs by staying innovative in creating lighting solutions. He adds that it was not a difficult decision as solar-powered energy systems align with the company’s strategic commitment to sustainability and innovation.
ALW ACQUIRES V2 LIGHTING GROUP
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IN MEMORIAM:
LMIKE GOLDSTEIN
ighting industry veteran Michael Burt Goldstein passed away after a heroic battle with cancer
at age 75. Mike was a familiar face at the Dallas Market in his Vice President roles for ELK Lighting and Murray Feiss as well as prior positions with Starfire Crystal and Casablanca.
“Michael was by my side from
my first days at ELK,” notes Mark Fludgate, President of ELK Group International. “He taught me more about this industry than anyone else and kept everyone laughing with his jokes at the same time. He will be greatly missed, and everyone at ELK is saddened by his death. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in Peace my friend.”
Georgia-based manufacturer’s representative John Anhut adds, “Michael hired me at Murray Feiss, and I will forever be grateful to him. He was an incredible salesman and I learned a lot from him. He had an infectious smile and always a great attitude. Our lighting world is a little dimmer without him.”
An avid boater and sportsman, Mike is survived by his brothers (Richard and Jeff), his wife Jean, and his five children (Rylan Marsh, Robert, Martin, Lauren, and Jenna) and four grandchildren.
Oakland, Calif.-based Architectural Lighting Works (ALW) has acquired
v2 Lighting Group, Inc. of San Jose, in
a move to further strengthen ALW’s position as a manufacturer of specifica- tion-grade architectural and decorative LED luminaires. v2 Lighting Group manufactures high-performance and highly configurable cylinders, pendants, and sconces.
The leadership of v2 and other key roles will join the ALW team as part of the transaction. Chris Varrin, Founder & CEO of v2 will become the Chief Design Officer at ALW, overseeing marketing, brand strategy, engineering, and new product development. Mitch Dale, COO of v2 will become the Chief Integration Officer at ALW, leading
the integration management for the
combined operations, supply chain, and manufacturing.
“This is a key acquisition that sup- ports our aggressive growth strategies,” states Jeff Croskey, CEO of ALW. “From product line, company culture, synergy, and financial contribution standpoints, combining forces with v2 is an incred- ible opportunity for ALW, our agents, and our customers. Having Chris and Mitch join our leadership team not only demonstrates their confidence in our combined strength, but also ensures our mutual focus on innovation, product quality, and excellent customer service.”
Integration activities will be com- pleted in early 2020 with a focus on maximizing the value generated by the acquisition and minimizing any disrup- tion to the sales channel and customers.
The product lines of ALW (left) and v2 will be under one roof
as the two companies merge.
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