HISTORY
1986
LightCorp starts with one customer, Westinghouse (which later becomes Knoll), and 5 associates in Grand Haven, Michigan.
1994
To keep up with growth and the need for more space, LightCorp builds a 100,000 sq. ft. home of their own.
1996
LightCorp earns its first ISO-9001 Certified Quality Management System registration.
1997
LightCorp makes the first of many moves to build capabilities and vertically integrate with the purchase of a 9-ton punch press.
2000
LightCorp is awarded the National Small Business of the Year Award from the United States Small Business Administration and wins the Healthy Workplace Award from the Michigan Fitness Foundation – Governor’s Council.
2001
LightCorp receives its first ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification. Additionally, a robust Maintenance Department is created to fully service the needs of our growing vertical integration efforts.
2002
The acquisition of Tennessee office furniture competitor, Garcy, adds shear, turret, press brakes and spot-welding machinery capabilities to our factory.
2004
The acquisition of a local power cord and wire harness supplier, ECI, adds cord production capability to the offering.
2007
The acquisition of desk light competitor, Jolt, adds products and customers to LightCorp’s base.
2008
An environmentally friendly Zirconium-based powder coat paint line is installed at LightCorp’s factory, creating the ability to customize product by color in large or small runs with only an :87 second changeover.
2012
LightCorp presented innovation award for Revo and Voyage task lights.
2013
The Michigan DEQ recognizes LightCorp with the Neighborhood Environmental Partner Award for their efforts to improve the environment in their local community.
2016
LightCorp receives the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Gold Award for its outstanding safety program.
2019
LightCorp acquires San Francisco-based accessories design company, Most Modest, adding multiple designs in the new category of accessories to the offering.
2020
LightCorp leverages its experience in workplace energy to launch its first product in the Power Distribution category, Nik.
2023
Building on capabilities established in the 2004 ECI acquisition, LightCorp purchases new injection over-molding equipment to upgrade cord production capabilities and increase capacity.