Meet the Team: Tom Barnes
Do you know the difference between a jib and a spinnaker? Or where to locate Port and Starboard? You can turn to A.L.P.’s sailing expert, Tom Barnes, for the answer to these puzzling questions and more. When he is not working as Vice President and Business Manager for A.L.P.’s LexaLite® brand, you can find Tom competing in (and often winning) races with the Charlevoix Yacht Club. In addition to sailing, Tom and his wife, Pam, enjoy all that scenic Northern Michigan offers, from golf to hiking and skiing. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Lexie and Abbey.
Tom’s other passion? Plastics! He studied plastics engineering at Ferris State University before joining LexaLite, the company founded by his father, Josh Barnes. Over the years, he held positions in sales, management, operations, and strategic development before joining A.L.P. when LexaLite was acquired in 2007.
In his current role with A.L.P., he is responsible for defining and promoting the plastic optical product line, ensuring profitability by managing product development, production, pricing, and related functions.
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Press Release: A.L.P. Introduces the Rayder™, a Modern, High-Performance Prismatic Post-Top Sphere
(Niles, IL) -A.L.P. Lighting Components, a leading global manufacturer of lighting components and kits, has added the Rayder™ post-top prismatic sphere to its 400 Series injection molded optics for outdoor lighting. The Rayder is designed to deliver a uniform distribution, higher efficiency, improved CRI, outstanding glare control, and a timeless appearance.
Today’s new post-top installations and retrofits need to be energy efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and provide safe illumination of walkways and streets. The Rayder excels in applications where brightness control is a priority. The Rayder’s optics reduce high angle glare and hide LED light sources while delivering a uniform glowing appearance. The Rayder also offers a significant improvement in efficiency when compared to diffuse or translucent blow molded spheres.
Suitable for 10′ – 20′ poles, the assembled spheres are 19.2″ in diameter, and are available with either 8″ diameter neck or other custom bottom openings. The Rayder is offered in Clear Optical Acrylic, Diffuse Acrylic, and Clear Polycarbonate. The top and bottom halves are easily attached using the affixed UV stable high bond double-sided adhesive ribbon for fast assembly and mounting. Acrylic versions are covered by a ten-year limited warranty.
“Optical glare control and the delivery of IES distributions are paramount features of A.L.P. LexaLite’s post top and dusk-to-dawn refractors,” says Kurt Puffpaff, National Sales Manager for Proprietary Products. “Utilizing A.L.P.’s existing optical prescriptions will increase efficiency, reduce glare and deliver light where light is needed,” he states. “Many fixtures incorporate white or diffuse lenses or no lenses at all. Applying A.L.P.’s optical component will improve fixture performance and application effectiveness,” Puffpaff concludes.
A.L.P. is a leading global supplier of lighting components, offering a diverse line of products and services for lighting OEMs and the aftermarket. From LED to legacy applications, A.L.P. offers the industry’s most comprehensive line of LED fixture kits, vapor-proof enclosures, unwired fixture bodies, louvers, and reflectors. A.L.P. Brands include Steel Craft, LexaLite®, and Reflek®
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Here are some of the products we WOULD have shown at Lightfair!
With the unfortunate cancellation of Lightfair 2020, we will all miss the opportunities for in-person meetings that were scheduled for the show in Vegas this week. But missing Lightfair doesn’t mean you are missing A.L.P.’s newest technology updates. Take a peek at what we had in store for LFI 2020:
800 Series, Downlighting Components, Edge Lighting, Edgelit, Edgelit Panel, KDS LED Strip Kit, LBE Linear High Bay, LENA 16, LexaLite Brand, Lightfair International, Lindy, Little Lindy, Lumieo Acrylic, Platform Series, Platform Series LED Fixture Kits, Post Top, Reflector, Reflek, Reflexor, S12, S16, S22, S22T, Sentry Elite
Little Lindy®, A Better Post Top at a Great Price
Dingy yellow with no optical control.
Crystal clear with optical control and an elegant, updated look.
Value Pricing. A.L.P. LexaLite® has leveraged manufacturing and sourcing efficiencies to drive costs out of our production process—and we are passing along the savings to you! Slash costs even more by purchasing our one-piece version that does not require buying clamp bands, costly on-site assembly, or expensive ongoing maintenance. Better Aesthetic. We have kept the traditional, turn-of-the-century look for a scenic post-top ambiance, as well as the cutting-edge photometric performance. The Little Lindy® is available with a distinctive, optical design and is offered in UV stabilized acrylic. It resists ugly yellowing and has a longer service life than blow-molded alternatives*. Superior Performance. Today’s Little Lindy features the same unsurpassed optical design. It is offered in Type III and Type V distributions. *Consult A.L.P. LexaLite® for UV tolerance, recommended operating temperatures, and service life of Clear Polycarbonate material. |
Read more about Little Lindy’s performance, aesthetics, and pricing.
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Reduced Price, New Design Announced for Little Lindy® Prismatic Post Top
A.L.P. announces dramatically reduced pricing for the Little Lindy® prismatic post top, effective April 30, 2020. A.L.P. has developed manufacturing and sourcing efficiencies that have significantly reduced our production costs, and we are passing along the savings to you.
We are also now offering a one-piece version for even better value. This new, streamlined design saves money on product price, installation, and maintenance. Without the requirement for clamp bands and screws, the one-piece Little Lindy is more cost-effective. There’s no field assembly needed, so installation is faster and cheaper. And the one-piece sealed design saves more in maintenance costs, too.
Measuring 19” high, 14” diameter with 8” neck fitter, the mid-size, pedestrian-scale post top is offered in UV stabilized Clear Acrylic , Lumieo® and UV stabilized Clear Polycarbonate.
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A.L.P. Notification Regarding the Impact of COVID-19
It is remarkable how much life has changed for all of us in just a few short weeks. A.L.P. is committed to doing what we can for all during this challenging time. We are carefully monitoring the latest health recommendations and are adjusting our business practices to protect the safety of employees while continuing to serve our customers. Here is a rundown of the current situation.
Can A.L.P. manufacture and ship existing/ongoing orders?
YES! While we have had to work around some COVID-19-related staffing shortages, we are catching up as needed. Orders are reviewed daily, and we are communicating directly with customers when lead times are delayed.
Can you manage new or custom orders?
YES! Our quotations teams are standing by to respond to your requests. Likewise, our manufacturing experts are available to consult on any custom or contract manufacturing.
Are there any supply chain or logistics issues?
We are carefully monitoring our raw materials supply and are prepared with contingency plans as needed. We are primarily a North American company but source a small percentage of parts and accessories overseas. We are in regular contact with our vendors and building an inventory to minimize the impact of any interruptions.
We have longstanding and trusted relationships with our logistics partners. Ports and borders remain open, so A.L.P. can produce and ship product freely, as well as receive needed raw materials.
How are you handling customer service and support?
Through your usual Customer Service Representative. A.L.P.’s Customer Service team is working remotely and can provide pricing, product information, support and samples.
We are all in this together. A.L.P. remains focused on the needs of our customers. We look forward to using our expertise and resources to support you in any way we can.
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