Currently, Western Lighting & Energy Controls serves as the representative for 90+ lighting brands across Southern California and is best known for representing Lutron. Lutron is the market leader in high-quality lighting, controls and automated window systems. Together, Western and Lutron have advanced the technology of lighting control in Southern California while maintaining top market position by focusing on exceptional service, quality and design.
Forman presently serves as the representative for 100+ lighting brands in Southern & Central California, Signify is its flagship manufacturer, with a robust portfolio of professional lighting solutions for commercial, industrial and entertainment projects, in addition to stock and flow demand. Signify’s Genlyte Solutions portfolio encompasses lighting controls and IoT platform brands, Philips Dynalite and Interact; global architectural lighting brand Color Kinetics; Philips LED lamps, EvoKits and Advance electronics; as well as indoor luminaire brands Alkco, Chloride, Day-Brite, Ledalite and Lightolier; and outdoor luminaire brands Gardco, Hadco, Lumec, and Stonco. Forman also represents Signify’s entertainment lighting brand Vari-Lite and emergency lighting brand Bodine.
By merging the extensive resources of two of Southern California’s top lighting rep agencies, the two companies are forging a powerful connection to create an unparalleled synergy in the marketplace. The new company, rebranded as LINX lighting + Controls, will provide comprehensive solutions for lighting and controls, along with dedicated customer service & field service support across all aspects of electrical, lighting, and control requirements for any project, linking our customers (specifier, channel, installer, end-user) together in success.
This strategic expansion reflects a commitment to the Southern California Lighting Community as well as to all our valued manufacturing partners. With offices in Van Nuys, Costa Mesa, and San Diego, the new company is positioned to service the region.
About Western Lighting & Energy Controls:
Established in 1996, Western Lighting & Energy Controls represents top manufacturers across Southern California. The company is committed to thorough understanding in manufacturer processing, development, and technical product support.
About Forman & Associates:
For 50 years, Forman & Associates has engineered, sold and managed major lighting installations, across Southern California. With roots in the entertainment industry they have expanded into a broad spectrum of architectural and general lighting products.