Acuity and Samsung team up to develop LED lighting

Feb. 12, 2010
Acuity Brands, Inc., Atlanta, and Samsung LED Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea, will jointly develop lighting products utilizing light-emitting diode (LED) technology

Acuity Brands, Inc., Atlanta, and Samsung LED Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea, will jointly develop lighting products utilizing light-emitting diode (LED) technology. Said Vernon Nagel, chairman, president and CEO, “The opportunity for highly energy-efficient lighting solutions utilizing LEDs and lighting controls continues to expand due to demand for sustainable solutions, the growing need to reduce energy and maintenance costs, and regulatory drivers requiring the use of more efficient lighting and controls solutions. Our collaboration with Samsung LED underscores our commitment to sustainable lighting solutions that deliver the benefits of solid-state technology with a focus on lighting quality for a superior visual environment.”