2024 Trade Show Calendar
A.L.P. will be participating in many major lighting industry events in the coming months. Be sure to stop by to discuss your requirements and applications with our expert team!
IES Street & Area Lighting Conference
September 22-25, 2024
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA
LEDucation
March 18–19, 2025
New York Hilton Midtown
New York City, NY
Lightfair International
May 4-8, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
IES25 | The Lighting Conference
August 21-23, 2025
Anaheim Marriott
Anaheim, California
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A.L.P. Introduces Octagonal Large Area Edgelit Panel for Commercial Fixtures
Niles, IL – A.L.P., a leader in innovative lighting solutions, announces a new commercial lighting optic, the Octagonal Large Area Edgelit Panel. This newly designed lens offers OEMs a combination of performance, efficiency, and versatility.
A.L.P.’s Octagonal Large Area Edgelit Panel is engineered for a variety of commercial applications, such as parking garages and similar settings. The panel’s wide beam angle produces uniform and glare-free illumination, ensuring optimal visibility and comfort. Featuring an octagonal shape with a centered round optic, the panel’s slim profile allows it to be used with rigid LED boards to facilitate alignment and heat sinking.
Injection molded from acrylic for durability and UV resistance, the octagonal panel offers reliability and performance for many commercial fixture designs. It also can be laser cut to smaller finished sizes on request.
“The Octagonal Large Area Edgelit Panel was designed with visual comfort in mind,” said Tom Barnes, Vice President and Business Manager. “We are pleased to offer a solution that prioritizes performance, efficiency, and design versatility for lighting OEMs.”
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Press Release: William “Bill” Brown Passes Away
at 95
(Niles, IL). Bill Brown, founder and chairman of Bill Brown Sales and A.L.P., passed away peacefully yesterday, surrounded by family, in Glenview, IL. He was 95 years old.
Bill and his wife Norma started the Bill Brown Sales component sales agency in 1955 from the kitchen table of their apartment while raising their young family. Bill felt pressure to expand services as the business grew, so he entered the manufacturing industry, founding A.L.P. in 1972. Over the course of his almost 70-year career, he witnessed and responded to a technological revolution in lighting, moving from traditional light sources to LEDs. Bill created growth opportunities by listening, learning, and finding new ways to meet customer needs.
Bill’s entrepreneurial talent and engaging personality made him a central figure in the lighting community, and his enduring relationships will remain his legacy. He was a prolific correspondent who sent out hundreds of follow-ups weekly, first by US mail and then by email. Over the years, he received numerous industry awards and accolades, including the first-ever Edison Report Lifetime Achievement Award, the IES Louis B Marks Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from RSM McGladrey. He gave back to others in many ways, supporting his local synagogue, Temple Jeremiah, and the cancer research of the City of Hope, among many charitable organizations.
Despite its growth, the organization remains a family business at its core, with Bill’s son Steve serving as CEO and his recently retired son David sitting on A.L.P.’s Board of Directors. Grandson Michael is a Regional Sales Manager for BBS, while grandson Scott serves as a Process Analyst. The values Bill Brown instilled, including mutual respect, philanthropy, and good old-fashioned hard work, will remain as the company’s guiding principles, honoring his memory for years to come.
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A.L.P. Announces New Hires
We are pleased to announce two new additions to the A.L.P. team:
Abelardo Martinez was recently hired as Regional Sales Manager, focusing on non-lighting customers in Mexico. He will be responsible for developing and growing custom manufacturing business with OEMs from automotive, appliance, heavy equipment, medical, and other industries. Abelardo has an extensive business development background and is experienced in interfacing with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Pablo Villarreal, our new Metals Product Manager, is working from A.L.P.’s Monterrey facility. He is responsible for the Metals product portfolio, including pricing and technical support for the sales and customer service teams. Pablo has a strong background in metals processing and sales. He will train in Monterrey for the next few months and travel with our regional sales managers.
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A.L.P.’s Lindy® and Lineman™ Post-Top Optics Offered in Two Pieces
Simple solution saves time, freight, and cost
A.L.P. offers two of its Industry-leading post-top optics in two pieces to simplify installation and save you money.
Freight costs can be lowered dramatically, with refractor tops and caps nested and shipped separately, cutting the weight and size of bulkier shipments. Assembly is easy and can be done on-site without tools.
Lineman™ also is offered with optional caps and finials, allowing you to expand your product offering easily and inexpensively.
In addition to saving money, the Lindy® and Lineman post tops outperform other one-piece solutions for roadways, walkways, parks, and residential outdoor lighting. Their outstanding features and benefits include:
• Visually pleasing
• Compatible with HID or LED
• Lower glare
• Durable
• UV stable
• Impact resistant
• Material choices
• 8” or 9” necks
• Optional accessories
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New Post-Top Combinations to Expand Your Product Line
Fewer SKUs, Cheaper Freight, Lower Overall Cost
A.L.P.’s newest post-top lighting innovation allows our model 401 Lineman™ top and cap to be used with our industry-leading model 425 Lindy® bottom, so you can add to the variety of your traditional street and area lighting while cutting costs and keeping SKUs to a minimum.
The secret is in the design of Lineman’s injection molded top and cap. Using a snap-fit feature, it is attached in the field without tools. The top and bottom optics are shipped separately, dramatically reducing freight costs up to 70 percent versus pre-assembled post tops and eliminating the need—and cost—of attaching clamp bands.
This interchangeable option combines the look and performance of the Lindy with the value of the Lineman, adding variety to your product offering with the most economical, environmentally friendly approach. Other new options include new black acrylic tops for some Lineman and Lindy configurations.
All Lindy and Lineman acrylic post tops come with a 10-year warranty against discoloration. Why wait when you can add variety and lower costs with a classic post-top aesthetic and superior performance?
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