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 Washington, Missouri-based company that specializes in developing and manufacturing energy-efficient electronic controllers for refrigeration and air conditioning applications. The company's product offerings include controllers for walk-in coolers, closed door display cases, refrigerated warehouses, and various freezing environments. Additionally, KE2 Therm Solutions provides advanced solutions for controlling evaporators, temperature, and humidity in sensitive product inventories. The company's products also encompass microprocessor-based controllers for electronic expansion valves, as well as a range of accessories such as WiFi service tools and temperature sensors. KE2 Therm Solutions serves end users, consultants, and major OEM manufacturers in the HVACR sector, emphasizing energy savings, product customization, and technical expertise. Founded in 2009, the company previously operated as PAH Co., Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

LocusLabs

Acquisition in 2019
LocusLabs, Inc. is a technology company specializing in micro-location services for indoor venues, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. As a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, LocusLabs provides a comprehensive platform for managing and sharing spatial data. The company offers a range of APIs, SDKs, and turnkey applications that facilitate the democratization of geospatial information for both consumers and enterprises. Its platform serves as a system of record for various location-based applications, including wayfinding, asset management, operations data, IoT visualization, augmented reality, and spatial intelligence, catering to hundreds of millions of mobile users. LocusLabs also develops advanced reality-capture tools to create detailed 3D maps of large venues, allowing clients to efficiently manage and communicate information about their physical spaces.

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 privately held software company based in Oakland, California, specializing in building energy management and automation through its SaaS platform, BuildingOS. Founded in 2004 and formerly known as Lucid Design Group, Inc., the company provides a comprehensive solution for centralizing commercial building data, enabling users to make informed decisions aimed at improving efficiency and performance. BuildingOS is utilized by over 500 customers across 13,000 buildings, managing nearly 1.5 billion square feet of space and facilitating collaboration among finance, operations, and sustainability teams. The platform supports clients in managing substantial energy expenditures, collectively amounting to $500 million annually, by offering services such as data visualization, energy conservation, and building data integration. In 2011, Lucid changed its name and now operates as a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.

DGLogik

Acquisition in 2016
DGLogik is a data visualization software company based in Brossard, Canada, specializing in innovative IoT solutions. The company offers a range of products, including room control systems, occupant interfaces, room sensors, touchscreen displays, and access control solutions. These technologies enable users to visualize and manage data from various IoT devices effectively. By integrating big data and streaming data into interactive visual analytics applications, DGLogik empowers users to gain valuable insights from their IoT ecosystems in real-time. This capability enhances decision-making related to cost and energy efficiency, ultimately helping organizations monitor operations more effectively, save time, and reduce costs, which can lead to increased revenues.

GeoMetri

Acquisition in 2015
GeoMetri, LLC is a technology company based in New Braunfels, Texas, established in 2015. The company specializes in software and services related to mapping, navigation, and analytics. Its flagship product, GEOMETRI ENTERPRISE, is a map analytic tool designed to identify, measure, and visualize pedestrian foot traffic. Additionally, GeoMetri offers GEOMETRI NAVIGATOR, which enhances mobile strategies with indoor positioning, navigation, and analytics, and GEOMETRI POINT, a solution aimed at identifying and improving key metrics that influence brick-and-mortar business performance. As a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, GeoMetri draws on expertise from the geospatial and lighting industries to deliver innovative solutions for its clients.

Juno Lighting

Acquisition in 2015
Juno Lighting, LLC is a prominent manufacturer of lighting fixtures and related products, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, with an additional facility in Fishers, Indiana. The company offers a diverse range of lighting solutions, including cove and cylinder lighting, exit and emergency lighting, highbay and lowbay fixtures, LEDs, and various types of commercial and residential lights. Juno Lighting serves a wide array of customers throughout North America, including electrical distributors, contractors, architects, and commercial facilities, catering to sectors such as government, hospitality, industrial, and retail. In addition to its extensive product line, the company provides training programs, including instructor-led and online courses, to support its clientele. Juno Lighting is committed to quality and performance, with all products designed and engineered in the USA.

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 is a company specializing in location-based marketing solutions tailored for large retail environments. Utilizing LED-based indoor positioning technology, ByteLight enables retailers to accurately determine consumer locations within their stores. This technology leverages existing lighting infrastructure to provide precise information and deliver hyper-targeted content directly to shoppers' smartphones, based on their exact location in the store. By eliminating the need for additional hardware such as batteries or beacons, ByteLight offers a seamless consumer engagement platform that enhances the shopping experience through personalized interactions.

Distech Controls

Acquisition in 2015
Distech Controls Inc. is a building automation and energy management solutions provider headquartered in Brossard, Canada. Founded in 1995, the company specializes in technologies that optimize energy efficiency across various building types, including commercial offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and data centers. Distech Controls offers a comprehensive range of products, such as the EC-NetAX, a web-based platform that integrates building automation with energy management capabilities. Its portfolio includes advanced solutions for HVAC control, lighting, security access, and visualization interfaces, enabling clients to enhance building performance and occupant comfort. The company also provides innovative products like the ECLYPSE series and Smart Room Control Solutions that leverage connected technologies for increased efficiency. Operating in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania, Distech Controls has established a global presence with business units in Canada, France, and the United States, and is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.

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 aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs for existing buildings. The company utilizes low-power wireless mesh networking to deliver innovative solutions in the lighting controls market. In addition to its technology offerings, Adura Technologies also designs, manufactures, and commissions customized lighting management solutions, ensuring that its clients benefit from tailored energy-saving strategies. Through its comprehensive approach, the company seeks to optimize energy use and improve overall operational efficiency in various commercial settings.

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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