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Lightolier Turns 100
Originally incorporated as The New York Gas Appliance Company in 1904 by
Austrian immigrant Bernhard Blitzer, Lightolier has marked its centennial in 2004.To
commemorate the milestone,a book chronicling the history of the company,Lighting
That Makes a Difference - the First Hundred Years, will be published in print and electronic
form in 2004.The 100-year story of Lightolier
also tracks the path of the lighting industry itself, the
rise of modern architecture and the changes to the
patterns of home life, work and leisure during the
20th century. A pioneer in the development of
original designs and creative marketing techniques,
Lightolier was a well recognized brand of high-end
residential lighting by its 50th anniversary.
Beginning in the 1950s, the company began to
focus on commercial and architectural products.
“Very few companies survive a century of
dynamic changes and volatile business cycles.
Fewer yet, demonstrate the leadership, growth
and success that Lightolier has achieved. As
the current generation of Lightolier people we
are truly proud of our company’s achievements during
Lightolier showroom in 1919
(above,top) and its original
1904 home in New York
City’s Bowery (above).
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its first century,” said Lightolier president Zia Eftekhar.
Lightolier will celebrate its centennial with professionals
and industry partners at events around the country and
at its Fall River, MA, headquarters, where Lightolier
TechCenter is receiving a complete renovation.
IESNA Calendar of
Events
July 25-28, 2004
IESNA Annual Conference
Tampa, FL
Contact:Val Landers
212-248-5000, ext. 117
www.iesna.org
September 26-29, 2004
IESNA
Street & Area Lighting
Conference
San Antonio,TX
Contact:Val Landers
212-248-5000, ext. 117
www.iesna.org
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