The Teron Lighting closing came as a surprise to me. For decades, Teron Lighting was a steady, reliable presence—one that agents, customers, and partners trusted. Now, longtime relationships are ending as the Fairfield, Ohio–based manufacturer shuts its doors.
Founded in 1979, Teron Lighting built its reputation on commercial-grade, energy-efficient luminaires made in the United States. Over more than forty years, the company served healthcare, education, government, hospitality, and multi-family housing markets. Its Buy America Act–compliant fixtures made Teron a frequent choice for specifiers and contractors who needed dependable, domestically produced solutions.
In another lifetime, your humble editor sold ballasts to Teron when the company was still small and growing. I worked directly with the owners at the time, David and Michael Bellos. They were good people, and they built a solid business the right way.
EdisonReport received a note from one of Teron’s reps confirming that the company is “closed for good.” The message added, “If anyone needs a few good employees contact us.” That line alone underscores how sudden and personal the Teron Lighting closing has been for those closest to the business.
To confirm the situation, I called the company’s Fairfield office:
“Hello this is Ron Hamm at Teron Lighting. It is January 5th 2026, and I’d like to sadly announce that we are closing the business. We want to wish everybody a goodwill and it’s been 25 plus years. I just wanted to thank everybody for their support, but we will no longer be doing business. Thank you.”
Despite that announcement, Teron’s website and social channels were still active at the time of publication, continuing to highlight products and services. Meanwhile, employees and agents have reportedly begun winding down operations, bringing the company’s manufacturing activity to a close.
Teron Lighting had been owned by Roebling Capital Partners since a 2021 acquisition intended to support succession planning and future growth. According to a former representative, evolving market pressures, tariff challenges, and competitive dynamics all played a role in the decision. Those forces have proven difficult for many independent manufacturers, and the Teron Lighting closing is another reminder of how unforgiving the current market can be.
This comes on top of the troubles at Cree Lighting and their forever furloughs.
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