Lighting manufacturer Acuity Brands, Atlanta, has acquired Pathway Connectivity, Inc., for an undisclosed amount of cash. Pathway is a manufacturer of networked data communications and interface equipment for architectural and entertainment lighting control applications world-wide. Established in 1985 and based in Calgary, Alberta, Pathway designs and manufactures electronics that enable lighting control systems to communicate with intelligent lighting fixtures and power devices, even when those products utilize different communications protocols.

“The Pathway team brings advanced networking products and engineering capabilities to Acuity Brands that fits into our strategy of expanding the opportunities associated with integrating lighting and controls solutions,” said Vernon Nagel, chairman, president and CEO of Acuity.