Innovative Zylight Selected for Investment and Support from Lighting Leader Ushio America


LOS ANGELES – Zylight LLC., a privately-owned manufacturer of intelligent LED lighting instruments for the cinema and broadcast production industries was selected by specialty and general market lighting leader Ushio America, Inc. to receive a strategic investment that brings additional funding and infrastructure support to Zylight.



"This partnership allows Zylight to accelerate our speed in bringing innovations to our customers," said Joe Arnao, President, Zylight. "We're thrilled at the confidence Ushio has shown in us, selecting our technology above all others to drive their entry into the broadcast lighting market. We've always been confident in the value and benefits of our innovative instruments. With the resources and stature of Ushio behind us, we're excited about the future and in our expanded level of service we'll offer customers."



Founded in 2003, Zylight is known for its many technological firsts, including: wireless and remote lighting control; High-Density light-emitting diode (HD-led™) for the brightest, most natural lighting available in a compact LED; Color Mode for the production of millions of colors without gels or filters; and its collapsible F8 LED Fresnel with quantum dot technology. Zylight is based in Los Angeles.  The company will continue to operate independently under the Zylight name and assemble products in the USA.



Zylight pioneered several solid state lighting instrument platforms and wireless integration technology. The company's patented products have been used in extreme conditions from the deserts of Africa to the frigid summit of Mount Everest and many places in between.



Started in 1967, Ushio America is one of the world's largest specialty lighting companies and has a leadership position in several markets such as SSTV, Digital Cinema, Scientific and Medical, Video Projection, UV Curing and Semiconductor. Ushio America has over 4,000 products in its portfolio, from unique specialty light sources to general illumination lamps for architectural and task lighting.



According to Keith SanGiacomo, General Manager, Marketing and New Business Development for Ushio America, Inc., "The investment in Zylight brings the solid financial and technological backing of Ushio together with Zylight's leading edge technology. The Zylight products speak for themselves in terms of innovation, advanced technology and value to our customers, and we're excited about the new offerings and future developments. This strategic partnership not only provides Ushio with an expanded offering in the entertainment fixture market, but also allows us access to Zylight's innovative technology for applications in other market segments as well."



About USHIO America, Inc.

USHIO America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Specialty and General Illumination lighting solutions based in Cypress, California. Established in 1967 as a subsidiary of USHIO Inc, in Tokyo, Japan, USHIO now carries over 3,500 General Lighting and Specialty products. These Lighting-Edge Technologies™ are provided to a variety of industries such as general illumination, audio-visual, photographic, stage, studio and television, semiconductor, printed circuit, video projection, cinema, UV curing, germicidal, horticulture, graphic arts, flashlight, scientific, medical, dental, ophthalmic, infra-red heating, and many others. For further information, visit www.USHIO.com.



ABOUT ZYLIGHT LLC

Founded in 2003, Zylight LLC is the leading manufacturer of intelligent LED lighting instruments for the film and video production industry. Every model in its easy-to-use lighting system produces fully calibrated bright white light, while some also provide a spectrum of adjustable colors without gels. Full wireless control and DMX integration are included, and AC or DC power options are available. The Zylight state-of-the-art LED system is truly the most unique and flexible lighting system on the market today. With more than 50 dealers worldwide, Zylight continues to develop innovative LED lighting solutions to help make your job easier. More Than Bright – Zylight. Find out more at www.zylight.com.




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