Cree and Zumtobel Extend Downlight Agreement

“We look forward to extending our successful cooperation with Cree in the coming years.”


DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, announces a two-year extension of the strategic agreement signed with Zumtobel Lighting GmbH in 2008. The companies continue to work together to bring industry-leading LED lighting to Europe.

“Cree and Zumtobel see the LED lighting revolution taking hold in Europe and we are excited to sign this agreement and to continue to work together,” said Ty Mitchell, vice president and general manager, Cree LED Lighting. “Zumtobel is a market-leading lighting company and is providing their customers with high-quality LED lighting based on Cree TrueWhite® Technology.