Phoenix Lighting Announces Completion of Acquisition of Rig-A-Lite

Phoenix Lighting Announces

MILWAUKEE, May 19, 2026 — Phoenix Lighting, a portfolio company of JMC Capital Partners, announced it has completed its acquisition of Rig-A-Lite LLC, a Texas-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial lighting solutions. The transaction officially closed on May 14, 2026.

Rig-A-Lite has established itself as a trusted provider of specification-grade lighting products for industrial, hazardous location, and commercial applications. The company serves customers nationwide through an extensive network of electrical distributors and representative agencies.

“Bringing together two long-standing U.S. manufacturers of harsh and hazardous industrial lighting creates a stronger company with greater breadth, depth, and expertise to serve our customers and partners,” said Rick Rosser, CEO of Phoenix Lighting. “Phoenix and Rig-A-Lite bring complementary strengths that enhance our combined capabilities and position us for long-term growth.”

Rig-A-Lite will continue operating under its existing brand and from its facilities in Houston, Texas, with its leadership team and employees remaining in their current roles.

About Phoenix Lighting

Founded in 1892 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Phoenix Lighting manufactures rugged industrial and commercial lighting products designed for demanding environments. The company serves markets including ports and terminals, mining, marine, aviation, hazardous locations, and government sectors. Phoenix Lighting is a portfolio company of JMC Capital Partners. Learn more at www.phoenixlighting.com.

About Rig-A-Lite

Rig-A-Lite LLC, based in Houston, Texas, manufactures industrial and commercial lighting solutions with a focus on specification-grade products for hazardous location, industrial, and commercial applications. Learn more at www.availinfra.com/general-purpose-lighting/.

Advisors

Buyer: Phoenix Lighting / JMC Capital Partners
• Legal Counsel: Goodwin Procter LLP
• Transaction Advisor: CFGI

Seller: AIS Holding Company LLC
• Legal Counsel: Baker & Hostetler LLP

EdisonReport Editor’s Note:

The acquisition of Rig-A-Lite by Phoenix Lighting reflects ongoing consolidation trends within the industrial lighting industry and hazardous location lighting market. As manufacturers continue expanding product portfolios, distribution networks, and specification-grade lighting capabilities, strategic acquisitions remain a key driver of growth across the lighting and electrical sectors.

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