Acuity Brands

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a leading provider of lighting and building management solutions in North America and select international markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company employs over 12,000 associates and reported net sales of $3.5 billion for the fiscal year 2017. Acuity Brands offers a diverse range of products including luminaires, lighting controls, and integrated systems designed for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential applications. Its solutions are tailored to enhance energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and overall operating costs. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, expanding its portfolio to include software and services that facilitate data analytics and support the development of smart buildings and cities. Acuity Brands primarily serves customers such as electrical distributors, electric utilities, and retail home improvement centers, generating most of its revenue within the United States.

Philippe Brzusczak

Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy

Karen Holcom

Senior Vice President and CFO

Trevor Palmer

President

16 past transactions

QSC

Acquisition in 2024
QSC is a renowned manufacturer of audio, video, and control solutions tailored for commercial applications. The company is particularly noted for its comprehensive product offerings in the cinema industry, which include signal processing equipment, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers. With a team of experienced professionals, QSC Cinema delivers optimized system solutions suitable for various room sizes, sound formats, and budget considerations. In addition to cinema products, QSC also produces high-performance audio solutions such as digital mixers and digital signal processors, along with a networked audio, video, and control platform. These offerings are designed to create impactful experiences in live performances, ensuring that customers can enjoy superior sound quality in diverse settings.

KE2 Therm Solutions

Acquisition in 2023
KE2 Therm Solutions, Inc. is a company based in Washington, Missouri, that specializes in developing and manufacturing electronic controllers for refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Their product range includes controllers for various applications such as walk-in coolers, display cases, refrigerated warehouses, and blast freezers. The company also provides solutions for managing temperature and humidity in sensitive environments, as well as microprocessor-based controllers for electronic expansion valves. In addition to hardware, KE2 Therm Solutions offers accessories like WiFi service tools and temperature sensors, along with engineering and technical support services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including end users, consultants, and major OEM manufacturers in the refrigeration industry, and distributes its products through wholesalers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 2009 and originally known as PAH Co., Inc., KE2 Therm Solutions rebranded in 2013 to reflect its focus on energy-saving technologies and customer service.

LocusLabs

Acquisition in 2019
LocusLabs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2013 that specializes in a micro-location platform designed for indoor venues. The company serves as a location data hub, enabling enterprises to manage and share their spatial data across various screens. LocusLabs provides APIs, SDKs, and turnkey applications that facilitate the democratization of geospatial data for both consumers and enterprise users. The platform functions as a system of record for various location applications, including wayfinding, asset management, operations data, IoT visualization, augmented reality, and spatial intelligence, catering to hundreds of millions of mobile users. Additionally, LocusLabs develops tools for creating highly detailed 3D maps of large venues, allowing clients to effectively manage and communicate the details of their physical spaces. As of November 2019, LocusLabs operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.

The Luminaires Group

Acquisition in 2019
The Luminaires Group is a North American platform that operates a collection of lighting manufacturing brands, focusing on specification-grade products. Through strategic acquisitions, the company aims to establish itself as a leader in the lighting industry, catering to lighting specifiers and the electrical community. Each brand within The Luminaires Group possesses unique expertise, enabling them to provide a diverse array of contemporary lighting solutions tailored for commercial, institutional, and urban sectors. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of lighting systems, including architectural, decorative, and both indoor and outdoor lighting. By leveraging the individual strengths of its subsidiaries, The Luminaires Group enhances its capabilities and product offerings in the lighting market.

Lucid

Acquisition in 2018
Lucid is a software company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in building energy management and automation through its platform, BuildingOS. Founded in 2004 and formerly known as Lucid Design Group, Inc., the company provides a SaaS-based solution that centralizes commercial building data, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance building efficiency and portfolio performance. BuildingOS supports over 500 customers, managing approximately 13,000 buildings and nearly 1.5 billion square feet of space. The platform facilitates collaboration among finance, operations, and sustainability teams, allowing them to optimize building performance and reduce energy consumption, addressing annual energy bills that total around $500 million for its clients. Lucid operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc. since 2018.

DGLogik

Acquisition in 2016
DGLogik is a developer of innovative IoT software solutions based in Brossard, Canada, specializing in data visualization. The company's technology allows users to interact with and analyze data from various IoT devices, facilitating better management of costs and energy efficiency. DGLogik offers customizable applications that integrate big data and streaming data into highly interactive visual analytics, enabling real-time insights into IoT ecosystems. Its product portfolio includes room control solutions, occupant interfaces, room sensors, touchscreen displays, and access control solutions, all designed to enhance users' ability to visualize and manage data effectively. Through deep integration with multiple data providers, DGLogik's solutions aim to improve monitoring capabilities, save time, and reduce costs, ultimately driving increased revenue for users.

GeoMetri

Acquisition in 2015
GeoMetri, LLC, founded in 2015 and based in New Braunfels, Texas, specializes in software and services focused on mapping, navigation, and analytics. The company offers several key products, including GEOMETRI ENTERPRISE, which serves as a map analytic tool to identify, measure, and visualize pedestrian foot traffic. GEOMETRI NAVIGATOR enhances mobile strategies by integrating maps, indoor positioning, navigation, and analytics. Additionally, GEOMETRI POINT is designed to analyze and improve the metrics that influence brick-and-mortar businesses. GeoMetri operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.

Juno Lighting

Acquisition in 2015
Juno Lighting, LLC is a manufacturer of a wide range of lighting fixtures and related products, serving various markets across North America since its founding in 1976. The company offers an extensive product line that includes cove and cylinder lighting, exit and emergency lighting, LEDs, highbay and lowbay fixtures, as well as specialized products like bollard/pathway lights, flood lights, and under cabinet lighting. Its clientele encompasses electrical distributors, contractors, architects, engineers, and commercial facilities. Juno Lighting is committed to quality and performance, with all products designed and engineered in the United States. Headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, with an additional facility in Fishers, Indiana, the company also provides training through instructor-led sessions and online courses. Juno Lighting operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.

Sensity Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Sensity Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of a high-speed, sensor-based platform known as the Light Sensory Network (LSN). Founded in 2010 and previously known as Xeralux, the company focuses on integrating networking technology and sensors within LED luminaires to facilitate the transition to energy-efficient LED lighting. Its NetSense platform offers various applications, including lighting control, energy efficiency management, power monitoring, and maintenance services, as well as solutions for parking management, security, asset management, and retail analytics. Sensity Systems caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, commercial and industrial property owners, educational institutions, municipal agencies, and healthcare facilities, both in the United States and internationally. The company has established strategic partnerships with major players, enhancing its capability to deliver comprehensive solutions that link energy efficiency with broader business objectives.

ByteLight

Acquisition in 2015
ByteLight specializes in location-based marketing solutions for large retailers by leveraging existing lighting infrastructure to accurately determine consumer locations. Its innovative technology allows retailers to engage shoppers with hyper-targeted content on their smartphones, tailored to their precise location within the store, even at the aisle level. By utilizing LED-based indoor positioning technology, ByteLight provides a seamless way for retailers to deliver relevant information to customers without the need for additional hardware like batteries or beacons. This approach enhances consumer engagement and improves the shopping experience by connecting customers with personalized offers and information in real-time.

Distech Controls

Acquisition in 2015
Distech Controls Inc., based in Brossard, Canada, specializes in building automation and energy management solutions. Founded in 1995, the company offers a range of products and services designed to optimize energy efficiency and enhance the management of various systems within buildings. Its offerings include the EC-NetAX platform for multi-protocol building automation, the ECLYPSE series of connected IP and Wi-Fi products, and various HVAC controllers. Additionally, Distech Controls provides tools for energy management visualization, smart room control systems, and security access solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes offices, commercial buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and data centers across multiple global regions. As of 2015, Distech Controls operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, expanding its reach and capabilities in the energy management sector.

Sensity Systems

Series B in 2014
Sensity Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of a high-speed, sensor-based platform known as the Light Sensory Network (LSN). Founded in 2010 and previously known as Xeralux, the company focuses on integrating networking technology and sensors within LED luminaires to facilitate the transition to energy-efficient LED lighting. Its NetSense platform offers various applications, including lighting control, energy efficiency management, power monitoring, and maintenance services, as well as solutions for parking management, security, asset management, and retail analytics. Sensity Systems caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, commercial and industrial property owners, educational institutions, municipal agencies, and healthcare facilities, both in the United States and internationally. The company has established strategic partnerships with major players, enhancing its capability to deliver comprehensive solutions that link energy efficiency with broader business objectives.

Adura Technologies

Acquisition in 2013
Adura Technologies is an energy management company that specializes in wireless lighting and energy management systems designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs for existing buildings. The company utilizes low-power wireless mesh networking technology to deliver innovative lighting control solutions. In addition to its wireless systems, Adura Technologies also focuses on the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of comprehensive lighting management solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the lighting controls market.

Winona Lighting

Acquisition in 2010
Winona Lighting is a manufacturing company. They provide manufacturer of lighting solutions, inspiring designers to life.

Renaisaance Lighting

Acquisition in 2010
Renaisaance Lighting manufactures and distributes a range of lighting and furniture to its clients. The company’s product portfolio consists of lighting, furniture, lamps, fixtures, and site furniture. Furthermore, it offers lighting installation and contract lighting services to its clients. Renaisaance Lighting was founded in 2001 and is based in Vancouver. It was acquired by Acuity Brands in 2010.

Mako M3

Mako M3 is a distributor of LED sports lighting. Their customers contact them through phone and online applications.
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