Press Release: A.L.P. Appoints Adam Westmoreland as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
NILES, IL — A.L.P., a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting components and custom-engineered solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Westmoreland as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
In this role, Westmoreland is responsible for the revenue performance and strategic growth of A.L.P.’s complete portfolio of OEM components, including both its proprietary catalog products and custom-engineered solutions.
Westmoreland brings nearly 20 years of experience in the lighting industry, along with deep technical expertise and an extensive network of industry relationships. He joins A.L.P. from Inventronics, where he most recently served as Strategic Partnership Manager for North America.
He also offers significant experience in LED optics, having held sales roles at LEDiL, Arrow Electronics, and Revolution Lighting. His background in optical systems, combined with his understanding of molded component design and manufacturing, strengthens A.L.P.’s ability to support OEM customers with advanced technologies, improved manufacturability, and cost-effective performance solutions.
Westmoreland will collaborate with customers on new programs, helping to optimize product design and production efficiency while identifying opportunities for revenue growth. In addition to supporting A.L.P.’s core lighting OEM business, he will help drive business development efforts in technology-driven markets beyond lighting, including automotive, medical, HVAC, data centers, and other demanding applications.
“Adam brings an exceptional combination of technical knowledge, strategic insight, and trusted industry relationships,” said Adam Mayse, President of A.L.P. “His deep experience in optics and OEM engagement aligns with our commitment to innovation and customer partnership. We are confident that his leadership will accelerate our growth and further strengthen the value we deliver to our customers.”
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Key Considerations When Choosing a Silicone Molder
Optimizing Optical Silicone Molding for Performance and Efficiency
When selecting a silicone molder for your optical components, several critical factors can impact quality, production speed, and overall cost-effectiveness. A.L.P. brings industry-leading expertise and cutting-edge technology to optical silicone molding, ensuring high precision and rapid turnaround. Here are key considerations to guide your selection process.
Capacity
A.L.P. LexaLite® offers an extensive lineup of seven Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding machines to accommodate projects of various sizes and complexities:
• 80-ton
• 180-ton
• 220-ton
• Three 240-ton
• 660-ton
Advanced Technology
Our state-of-the-art injection molding equipment includes essential production enhancements:
• Built-in conveyor systems for streamlined handling
• Electro Servo injection technology for superior control
Unique Molding Capabilities
With the capacity to mold parts up to approximately 200 square inches, our equipment is ideal for a wide range of optical applications. The low viscosity of Liquid Silicone Rubber requires molds built with extremely tight tolerances to prevent leaks, ensuring the highest precision in molded components.
In-House Tooling Resources
A.L.P. maintains high-speed machining centers and advanced surface grinding capabilities, allowing us to produce critical tooling in-house. This capability significantly reduces lead times and enhances quality control throughout production.
Rapid Prototyping
Speed to market is crucial in today’s competitive environment. Our precise machining processes minimize the need for extensive polishing, allowing us to produce production-ready inserts in weeks rather than months. This streamlined approach ensures faster prototype iterations and accelerated product development.
Materials Expertise
With over a decade of experience in optical silicone molding, our team has extensive knowledge of LSR materials. We understand the unique molding requirements of optical-grade silicones and engineering molds with the precision necessary to prevent leakage and maintain part integrity.
In-House Testing for Quality Assurance
To guarantee superior product performance, we offer:
• Photometry Lab: Enables real-time evaluation of first-run samples
• Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM): Ensures molded parts meet precise design specifications
Partner with A.L.P. LexaLite® for Optical Silicone Molding Excellence
With our cutting-edge silicone molding technology, in-house tooling expertise, and commitment to quality, A.L.P. is your ideal partner for bringing optical silicone molding projects from concept to production—quickly and efficiently.
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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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Press Release: A.L.P. Introduces the Sentry® Barricade™ Lens for Outstanding Vaportight Performance
(Niles, IL) A.L.P. Lighting Components is pleased to announce the introduction of Sentry® Barricade™, a new 4-ft injection-molded low-profile lens. It is the newest addition to A.L.P.’s line of rugged lenses for the flagship Sentry® Series enclosed and gasketed fixture kits. Featuring a contemporary look and outstanding performance, the new lens modernizes the Sentry Series line while maintaining the existing benefits of robust construction and a large compartment size.
Designed by the injection molding experts from A.L.P. LexaLite®, Sentry Barricade’s molded-in texture offers superior lamp hiding. In addition, a new gasket compression rib results in superior sealing for extreme environments.
The Sentry Barricade lens is available in clear acrylic, Lumieo® (frosted acrylic), and clear polycarbonate. Regardless of the light source, the clear and Lumieo options provide visual comfort while maintaining high efficacy. The clear polycarbonate version will stand up to applications requiring impact resistance and is a more economical choice than A.L.P.’s current thermoformed offering.
Suspended vaportight Sentry enclosures are suitable for wet, damp, dusty, and cold applications such as parking garages, car washes, industrial buildings, and horticultural spaces. Samples are available now.
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Meet the Team: Kurt Puffpaff
Kurt Puffpaff ROCKS! Though in Kurt’s case, we mean that quite literally. A musician and music aficionado, Kurt plays guitar, sings, and is a huge fan of ‘70s rock bands like AC/DC, Styx and Led Zeppelin. He also writes and records his own original tunes, played on his favorite Birdseye Maple Les Paul guitar. Besides his love for music, Kurt is an avid outdoorsman and a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan.
Born and raised in Charlevoix, Michigan, Kurt has moved around the Midwest for his career before returning to his hometown a few years ago and settling with his wife Diane and their four sons, aged from 11 to 22.
Kurt is currently the National Sales Manager for A.L.P.’s custom optical products, but he has been in the lighting industry since 1993. He started his career as a territory manager for LexaLite (now part of A.L.P.) where he learned the business from the ground up, even delivering a few orders by truck when the business depended on it. Drawing on his decades of expertise in injection molding, Kurt can answer almost any molding question that comes his way. You are also invited to pick his brain on classic rock, football, or hunting.
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