Induction Manufacturer Bets On Engineering, Development, as Key to Market Leadership

EverLast® Lighting Bolsters Engineering Department to Support Manufacturing Growth and Product Development

 

JACKSON, MICHIGAN – February 25th, 2013 – EverLast® Lighting Inc. a leading manufacturer of energy efficient lighting technologies, has recently announced critical additions to its corporate level team. With a flurry of personnel moves over the last month; the company has made quite a splash in the industry.  The moves are intended to catalyze research, development, engineering and innovation, and started with the announcement that they would be adding a new Vice President of Engineering to lead integral manufacturing related operations.  After 21 years of engineering experience at Robert Bosch, LLC., Paul Wickett has been appointed by EverLast® to the new position.  “There’s a lot similarities between EverLast® and Bosch in terms of being manufacturing driven, engineering driven, and customer driven.  Additionally, they are both private companies that are striving to do the right thing for their industry,” commented Wickett.  “I wanted to work with EverLast® because of their commitment to the United States and North America.  Their manufacturing process and loyalty to the state of Michigan coupled with some of the lighting industry’s most innovative practices makes them very appealing as a manufacturer.”

The move comes on the heels of an announcement that the company will continue its rapid re-shoring of light fixture manufacturing. There are also plans in place for the development and deployment of several new products and technologies, and this move means “the talent infrastructure is now in place”.  Wickett, originally from Canada, earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto, and his Master’s Degree in Engineering Management at the University of Michigan. Additionally he is a certified Black Belt in Design For Six Sigma (DFSS). “One of my immediate goals was to begin the re-engineering of products that the lighting industry has never before seen in the U.S,” commented Wickett.  “It amazes me to see the caliber of employees at this organization and the skillset that we have available to make this idea a reality.  There is some top manufacturing talent beneath the EverLast® umbrella.”

Immediately after landing Wickett, EverLast® began adding to its existing team in order to further support its engineering investment. Within weeks the company added Ralph Hubbs, who will serve as Senior Engineering Coordinator.  Hubbs has over 35 years of engineering experience and previously designed hybrid automotive transmissions.  “At EverLast®, a genuine commitment to research, development and engineering have been foundational to the success we’ve experienced to date,” stated Brandon Marken, Vice President of Sales.  “Continuous improvement is a fundamental ideology at our company, which is why we’re so excited. Whenever you inject this much leadership, credibility and capability into an organization, only good things can happen.”

Jeffrey Johnson, Technical Services Manager of EverLast® Lighting, has been with company since 2007 and leads the companies Research and Development department while he coordinates new product design with Wickett and Hubbs.

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About EverLast® Lighting:  EverLast® Lighting, Inc. is a sister company of Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc. and has quickly grown into the leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions for roadway, parking structure, facility and area lighting applications. For additional product information, visit www.everlastlight.com, call 888-383-7578 or send an email to info@everlastlight.com.

For press inquiries, contact Kyle Leighton at 517-783-3800 ext.231 or email at kyle@everlastlight.com. 

 

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Local Student Conducts 7th Grade Science Fair on Lighting; Manufacturer Attends

Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc., Involved In Western Middle School Full Spectrum Lighting Presentation

 

JACKSON, MICHIGAN – February 12th, 2013 – Western Schools located in Parma, Michigan maintains a strong community balance between the northern half of Spring Arbor Township, a college community, and Parma, a mostly rural farming community.  The school system supports an elementary, middle, and high school for the surrounding

areas.  Each year Western Middle School holds a science fair for its 7^th and 8^th graders, and on February 8^th, 13 year old Sam Raines of Jackson, Michigan presented to his classmates the effects of full spectrum lighting for his project entry.  “I always wondered if weather affects people’s moods,” commented Sam Raines, 7^th grader at Western Middle School.  “I thought that it was a cool topic and there is a great company in our town that makes this kind of stuff.”

Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc., parent company of EverLast® Lighting, Inc. has quickly grown into the leading manufacturer of energy-efficient, full spectrum lighting and light therapy products for home and office applications that fulfill the requirement for treating the need of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).  Also referred to as “the winter blues”, Seasonal Affective Disorder is a cyclic, seasonal type of depression that affects millions of Americans each year. There are two types of SAD, but the most common type is called winter-onset depression and symptoms typically begin to set-in during late fall or early winter and go away by summer.  Loss of motivation, a desire to oversleep, feeling fatigued, the inability to tolerate stress, a desire to avoid social contact, and change in eating habits are symptoms of SAD and can result in depression and weight gain.

“I thought that it was neat to teach my son as a parent about something that he could interact with and be involved with because there is a local company in our city.  That makes the learning so much more relevant,” commented Shelby Raines, Sam’s mother.  “It is nice to have a company that fulfills a need with U.S. made products, and supports the economic growth of our city right here in Jackson.” 

Sam’s display of light therapy products garnered quite the audience from students, and staff alike.  “One of the parents at the science fair noticed the display, and wanted more information on Sam’s project,” said Raines’ mother.  “She said that she was going to take the information straight to her doctor and tell them that is what she needed.”

“We are always excited to take part in our community, and even more excited to hear about Sam’s interest and awareness at such a young age,” commented Cassie Emery, Residential Sales Manager at Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc.  “We work with people all over the country; most of them are middle aged adults, who suffer from SAD for years before making the connection between the lack of daylight and depression they are experiencing.  SAD is said to affect around 4-6% of people in the United States and another 20% of people experience a mild form on form of SAD commonly referred to as winter blues.  10,000 lux light therapy has been proven effective in treating a wide range of depressive disorders and we are proud to be able to manufacture our UltraLux light boxes here in Jackson, Michigan.”

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About EverLast® Lighting:  EverLast® Lighting, Inc. is a sister company of Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc. and has quickly grown into the leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions for roadway, parking structure, facility and area lighting applications. For additional product information, visit www.everlastlight.com, call 888-383-7578 or send an email to info@everlastlight.com.

For press inquiries, contact Kyle Leighton at 517-783-3800 ext.231 or email at kyle@everlastlight.com. 

If you would like to support EverLast®, please follow EverLast® on Twitter or visit them on Facebook.