Phoenix Lighting Adds Former Cree Lighting Products to Expand Market Reach
Deal follows recent Rig-A-Lite acquisition, giving Phoenix unmatched industrial lighting portfolio
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Lighting (“Phoenix”), a leading manufacturer of rugged industrial lighting solutions, today announced an agreement securing exclusive rights to the intellectual property, manufacturing assets and technology associated with select product lines of the former Cree Lighting business, assuming exclusive rights to manufacture and sell these products.
The agreement expands Phoenix’s catalog through specific historically high-performing product lines that complement the company’s established core strengths. The result is a complete solution set for customers seeking uncompromised performance, efficiency, and durability in harsh conditions. The collection will incorporate outdoor and select indoor products, including the RUL, OSQ Series, Guideway, OL Series, CPY250, CPY400, IG, KBL, CR and KR. Products will be marketed under the Phoenix Lighting brand while retaining their established product name and nomenclature.
By securing the manufacturing equipment, inventory, intellectual property, and certifications associated with these select product lines, Phoenix is establishing a new standard for these solutions. The company is taking full control of manufacturing, distribution, and dedicated customer care, ensuring these products are now integrated into the Phoenix ecosystem. Distributors and agency partners can look forward to a refined experience, featuring streamlined channel support and immediate access to this expanded array of industrial and commercial solutions.
Shipments are scheduled to commence in Q1 2027, with production ramping up throughout the first half of the year. Phoenix expects to be prepared for commercial discussions beginning mid-October.
Phoenix notes that this transaction does not include legacy operations, liabilities, or ownership.
This agreement marks another key milestone in Phoenix’s growth strategy, following the recent acquisition of Houston-based Rig-A-Lite. Phoenix brings together its signature Durability by Design approach and reliable engineering with Rig-A-Lite’s hazardous-location expertise and the proven product lines of the former Cree Lighting portfolio to deliver an unmatched lighting solution for sales agents, distributors, specifiers, and end-users across North America and global markets.
“This addition is a powerful step forward for our customers and commercial partners,” said Rick Rosser, CEO of Phoenix Lighting. “This is a defining moment for Phoenix. We’ve brought together three highly respected lighting portfolios, decades of engineering expertise, and a reputation for solving the toughest lighting challenges in the world. We’re not doing this simply to get bigger—we’re building a company that intends to lead. Our customers and partners should expect to see Phoenix competing harder, moving faster, and pushing to the front of the industrial lighting market.”
With this broadened product portfolio, Phoenix solidifies its position as a single-source manufacturer capable of outfitting complete industrial and infrastructure projects, from extreme marine, port, and aviation sites to high-bay industrial plants and hazardous-location operations. To learn more about Phoenix and their expansive portfolio of offerings, visit www.phoenixlighting.com.
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Phoenix Lighting
About Phoenix Lighting
Founded in 1892 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Phoenix Lighting is a leading American manufacturer of rugged LED lighting solutions engineered for demanding environments. Phoenix specializes in durable fixtures built to withstand harsh conditions across ports and terminals, mining, maritime, aviation, government, and heavy industrial markets. Phoenix is a portfolio company of JMC Capital Partners. Phoenix acquired Rig-A-Lite, a trusted manufacturer of specification-grade industrial and hazardous location lighting solutions, in May of 2026. For more information, visit www.phoenixlighting.com.
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