Acquisition Adds Sport Lighting Solutions to the ABL Portfolio and Introduces Innovative Technology That Focuses on Lowering the Total Cost of Installation and Operationx
ATLANTA, May 1, 2025 – Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (“Acuity”), a market-leading industrial technology company, acquired the business assets of M3 Innovation, LLC (“M3 Innovation”), a sports lighting startup that uses innovative technology to lower the overall cost of the installation and operation of sports lighting solutions.
The acquisition has already closed, and the solution is now part of the Acuity Brands Lighting (“ABL”) business portfolio. M3 Innovation’s products and innovative technology will be available through our independent sales network as part of our Lithonia Lighting® brand and through our direct sales and utility channels as part of our Holophane® brand.
“We are excited to welcome M3 Innovation to ABL. The founders are thought leaders in the sports lighting industry, using proprietary technology to lower the overall cost of installation and operation while driving better outcomes for facility owners and end users. The solution can retrofit existing systems and unlock new applications across multiple end markets including K-12, higher education, municipalities and infrastructure, and will be integrated with our lighting controls platform,” said Sach Sankpal, President, ABL. “This acquisition is aligned to our growth algorithm: to grow with the market, take share and enter new verticals.”
About Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
About M3 Innovation
M3 Innovation, LLC is a disruptive solution in the sports lighting market, offering a comprehensive modular system built on innovative LED technology, scalable power, and cloud connectivity. Through its MAKO sports lighting system, the team prioritizes reducing installation and maintenance costs and maximizing energy efficiency, with a strong focus on municipal and K-12 sports fields while also serving professional stadiums. Founded in 2019 and based in Syracuse, NY, M3 Innovation introduced its first product to the market in 2022. With its ability to transform existing infrastructure and deliver world-class performance at a lower total cost of ownership, M3 Innovation is setting a new standard for sports lighting.