history

1989

American Lighting was founded

1990

Innovative linear lighting technology (rope light) introduced in the marketplace allowing for broad residential and commercial applications

1993

With the creation of Halogen technology, new avenues for home and commercial lighting are available.  American Lighting introduces the Halogen Light Bar

1994

New fiber optic technology is introduced and opens up a whole new array of innovative uses for signs, building outlines, cove lighting, architectural details, fountains and swimming pools.

1995

An assortment of holiday lighting motifs are introduced to add festive and fun lighted decorations for major winter holidays as well as Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day.

1996

American Lighting designed an easy-to-use Fiber Optic Star Kit for customers who wish to make twinkling star ceiling effects in homes theatres and bathrooms and for commercial projects including stage backdrops, nightclub ceiling and even twinkling sidewalks.

1997

Versatile Commercial Grade Light String and Festoon Light String products are launched for bridges, building outlines, patio lighting, gazebos and many other applications where festive points of light are needed for dramatic effect.

1998

Xenon technology leads to a variety of new applications in under cabinet and puck lighting products. Xenon quickly begins to replace Halogen counterparts due to its high efficiency and long lamp life.

1999

Under cabinet lights (both 12V Halogen and 12V Xenon) are added to the line for kitchen counters, office and task lighting and medical workstations.

2000

Cold cathode edge lighting products are introduced by American Lighting for displays, signage and engraved items making details light up almost magically.

2001

American Lighting introduces the first 120volt Xenon under cabinet and puck lighting systems.

2002

Innovations with LED technology lead to widespread use in a variety of commercial lighting applications.  Consumers rave about these new long-lasting, environmentally friendly lighting options. LED Clip Light becomes the newest border lighting tool. Borrowed from the world of electronic indicator lights, cool white, bright red, green, blue and yellow LEDs allow longer runs and more vibrant, attention-grabbing effects. LED Tube Lights are American Lighting’s first color-changing architectural LED product.

2003

American Lighting develops “Warm White” LEDs that have potential for residential use.  American Lighting introduces the first LED Under cabinet and puck system

2004

Color-changing, Cool White and Warm White rectangular rope light system (LED 4-Wire), LED Bullets and LED Night lights are added to the line for residential and commercial applications including accent lighting, safety lighting and cove lighting.

2005

American Lighting introduces a quality line of pre-lighted wreaths and garland, and a line of National Football, Major League Baseball and NCAA sport motifs.

2006

The Priori T2 Under Cabinet Light with the latest in subminiature Fluorescent  technology starts a new era in slim attractive task lights that fit in smaller spaces, while offering more light. Commercial LED lights with co-axial connector systems allow runs up to half of a mile in length from a single 120V outlet. The LED Bandolier becomes the most versatile sign lighting tool to hit the industry to date.

2007