Amerlux establishes new QuickShip Program featuring diverse lighting solutions based on Lean manufacturing improvements

OAKLAND, N.J., March 3, 2015 /CNW/ -- Following its conversion from traditional to Lean manufacturing methods, Amerlux® establishes the new QuickShip Program to deliver a broad range of task-specific, energy-efficient lighting solutions that meet immediate customer needs and tight construction schedules. The QuickShip program will offer a variety of lighting products, including Hornet, Evoke, Cylindrix, Contour, GRUV, Linea, Varieta and Avista, beginning March 2, 2015. Amerlux is a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions for the retail, hospitality, commercial and outdoor lighting markets.

"We are launching this QuickShip Program to provide popular interior and exterior lighting fixtures quickly and efficiently with a no-hassle approach," said Amerlux CEO and President Chuck Campagna. "These fixtures are available and ready to ship to meet our customers' challenging deadlines. This program is a result of improvements achieved by Lean Manufacturing techniques that include continual upgrades to internal processes and workflow."

Available within a five-day lead-time are the following downlight offerings: Hornet Downlight Frames; Evoke 4.75 Frames; Hornet HP Multiple Frames; C3 Multiple Frames; Hornet HP (Vertical or Horizontal); Contour Vertical 3x3, 3x4 and 4x4; Cylindrix 3; Varieta; and Avista. Offered within a 10-day lead time are the following multiple downlight and track styles: Hornet Downlight Trims; Evoke 4.75 Trims; Hornet HP Multiple Trims; C3; GRUV M; GRUV 4 HE; GRUV 6 HE; and Linea Square 3.5.

Amerlux recently relocated to a new state of the art facility where Lean Manufacturing techniques, such as statistical process control, value stream mapping, and 5S, have enabled the firm to yield significant productivity and efficiency improvements. The Lean processes also play a key role in developing strong cross-functional teams capable of reacting quickly to changes in technology and market demands.

Amerlux products will be limited to specific quantities and will ship from both North American factories in Texas and New Jersey.

To peruse the new QuickShip Program catalog, please click on the following link: http://www.amerlux.com/content/resource-center/files/Amerlux_QuickShip_Program_2015.pdf

About Amerlux LLC

Amerlux® creates lighting designed around its customers and will stop at nothing to help realize their vision. Amerlux works closely with customers every step of the way, from design through construction, to ensure total success and total satisfaction. Amerlux is fueled by a passion to consistently deliver in a fraction of the time of competitors, even on short-run custom orders, and that includes making sure every order is accurate, every product performs flawlessly, and every customer is successful.

Amerlux speaks the language of light for design and construction professionals around the world by manufacturing a broad array of optically superior, energy efficient lighting solutions for the retail, supermarket, hospitality, commercial and exterior lighting markets. Amerlux products and services include track lighting, recessed downlighting and multiples, pendants, linear systems, and custom lighting solutions, as well as support for energy reduction plans that can be used as a guide to state, city and local utility rebate programs for maximum energy savings and utility incentives. The company's domestic and international clients receive the support of Amerlux's highly trained specification sales force, as well as expert service from initial design to on-time delivery made possible by strategically located manufacturing, warehousing and shipping locations.

Contact: 
AMERLUX, LLC 
178 Bauer Drive  
Oakland, New Jersey 07436 
www.amerlux.com 
[email protected] 
T 973.882.5010
F 973.882.2605

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