New Organization at Lighting Control Leader Will Focus on Partnerships and
Alliances Across Public and Private Sectors to Maximize Opportunities for Energy
Savings
PHOENIX--(Business Wire)--
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., the long-time leader in electronic control systems
for lighting and automatic window coverings and the inventor of the first
practical dimmer switch, announced today the formation of a new Energy Solutions
business unit that will operate in both the public and private sectors to help
to accelerate and maximize the use of the company`s existing technologies in a
broad range of energy saving products. The announcement was made by Chief
Executive Officer John E. Longenderfer.
"Forming a dedicated Energy Solutions business gives us the opportunity to bring
our expertise and technology in total light management and scalable solutions to
a larger audience while reinforcing our leadership role as an innovation
company," said Longenderfer.
The new business unit will be led jointly by Greg L. Linder, Vice-President,
Sales Operations and Michael F. Smith, Vice-President, Energy Solutions Sales.
Smith will focus on sales and go-to-market strategies, while Linder will focus
on building sales operations and infrastructure and developing a "Center of
Energy Excellence" that will serve as an incubator and stimulant for new
technologies, solutions and energy topics.
Linder and Smith will develop a strategy to rapidly enable Lutron to work in
partnership with policymakers, utilities, energy service companies, and existing
customers to maximize energy efficiency through sustainable and interoperable
systems for both commercial and residential use. The Energy Solutions unit will
also foster strategic alliances with other manufacturers to develop technology
to create the infrastructure for `smart` buildings and homes of the future.
"We are the technology leaders in lighting controls," said Linder, "and the
legacy of our company is innovation. We want to accelerate the discussion on how
our technology-potentially combined with the technology of others-can really
change the game for end users and consumers." Said Smith, "We also want to make
sure that our development efforts are in line with where the government,
utilities, and others in the energy supply chain are headed. To really make a
difference, we need to work in concert with the public sector."
"Lutron has been helping the world to save energy for nearly 50 years through
our lighting control products and solutions," said Longenderfer. "We take pride
in the fact that Lutron was the first to teach the world how to dim their lights
while enhancing quality of life. We look forward to building alliances to create
more innovations that make a real difference both to the environment and to our
customers."
For more information, visit Lutron at Greenbuild 2009, November 11-13 in the
Phoenix Convention Center, Booth #3154.
About Lutron
Founded in 1961, Lutron is an innovation and technology company that designs and
manufactures sophisticated lighting and window covering controls and systems for
both residential and commercial use. The company`s founder and Chairman is Joel
S. Spira, the inventor of the first successful solid-state electronic dimmer.
Based in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, USA, the company operates globally, with
European headquarters in London and Asian headquarters in Singapore.
www.lutron.com
Commercial Solutions
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Paul Licata
Commercial Public Relations
610-282-6398
plicata@lutron.com
or
Residential Solutions
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Melissa Andresko
Media Relations Manager
610-282-6440
mandresko@lutron.com
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