2/18/2019 (Mableton, GA) -RLR Industries, Inc., the leading fully integrated North American manufacturer of thermoformed lighting components, lenses and diffusers, announced today that it has acquired the thermoforming business of A.L.P Lighting Products. In addition, in conjunction with RLR’s Sales Management, the Bill Brown Sales Company will represent RLR’s product lines in the Continental United States (excluding flat sheet sales) to the lighting OEM Marketplace.
Customers located inclusive and northeast of Washington, DC, and in Eastern Canada will continue to be serviced by RLR’s existing sales representation and structure.
“We are excited for the new product development potential that we can offer the Lighting OEM industry with this transaction and in working with BBS on our overall market approach on existing business and new product developments”, explained RLR’s V.P. of Operations, Andrew Lewis, and Stewart Lewis, RLR’s V.P. of Sales & Product development.
The A.L.P./BBS team has worked closely with RLR for decades, in fact, previously BBS represented RLR for 30 years. “We have always had a close personal relationship with RLR the utmost respect for their manufacturing capabilities,” explains Steve Brown, CEO of A.L.P. “We are pleased to be once again formally aligned with this outstanding organization and team,” Brown adds.
A transition plan for sales and operations is in place between RLR and A.L.P. to ensure a smooth transfer of production and shipping for A.L.P.’s customers.
RLR Industries, Inc is a privately held manufacturer of lenses and diffusers servicing the Lighting OEM market for over 60 years, with core competencies ranging from vacuum forming, pressure forming, in-house sheet extrusion, CNC, Laser and manual fabrication to turn-key OEM solutions for our customers. From our standard product offering to custom product development, our ability to service the lighting OEM with thermoformed and fabricated components is unsurpassed in North America.
For more information contact Stewart Lewis, VP Sales & Marketing, at (770) 948-6069 or [email protected]