Jun 25 2010
In a move that is expected to strengthen and grow America's manufacturing base, Lighting Science Group, a leading U.S. maker of LED lighting, has entered into a relationship with U.S. die cast company Pace Industries for Pace to supply key components to Lighting Science Group.
The alliance is expected to increase Lighting Science Group's manufacturing capacity and efficiency as a result of the reduction in supply times for critical LED product components. The outcome: an increase in the number of high performance, affordably priced, environmentally friendly, long-lasting, and energy efficient LED lighting products for sale.
"This is a perfect American manufacturing match," said Zach Gibler, Chief Executive Officer of Lighting Science Group. "The relationship will not only help increase our manufacturing capacity and efficiency, but it will also provide an opportunity to grow our U.S. workforce and increase sales. This is a win-win-win situation — good for Lighting Science Group, good for Pace Industries, and good for America."
In order to meet the increasing demand for its LED lighting products, Lighting Science Group expects to expand its manufacturing capacity, to create a substantial number of new jobs, and to tap Pace Industries for increased supply requirements of die cast components.
"In an era where many manufacturing jobs are being created overseas, this alliance will assist in creating jobs right here at home," said Scott Bull, Chief Executive Officer of Pace Industries. "We are very excited to be working with Lighting Science Group in the production of their next generation LED lighting products."
Pace Industries Harrison Division, located in Arkansas, will supply Lighting Science Group's Florida manufacturing facility with die cast components for its residential, commercial and infrastructure product lines, including the high performance, ultra-efficient, and affordably priced DEFINITY retrofit LED lamps, Traditional series luminaires, C2D Site and Area lighting family, and the PROLIFIC series of roadway luminaires.
Source: http://www.lsgc.com/