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Universal
Lighting Technologies
 Universal
Lighting Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in ballasts
and controls for commercial lighting applications --
electronic, magnetic, dimming, HID, compact and fluorescent
sign ballasts and neon transformers for virtually every
lighting application.
The
nearly six-decade history of Universal Lighting Technologies
includes two leading forces in the lighting industry
-- Universal® Manufacturing Company and Triad-Utrad.
Universal Manufacturing Company, a company built around
a reputation for unmatched service, was among the first
companies to manufacture lighting ballasts. Triad-Utrad,
an organization steered by engineering excellence, was
the first company to introduce an electronic lighting
ballast.
Universal
Manufacturing Company
Founded in 1947, Universal Manufacturing Company was
best known for product quality and customer service.
Strong personal relationships and customer loyalty were
the hallmarks of this company’s success. Universal
Manufacturing set the standard in many areas of customer
service, including a number of special programs that
reinforced its commitment to products and services.
Universal
Manufacturing was also the only ballast manufacturer
with the exclusive Technical Engineering Services department
(TES™) available for ballast selection and installation
and on-the-job trouble-shooting assistance. The TES
organization remains an icon today and is renowned throughout
the industry for exemplifying the highest standards
for customer service.
 Another
milestone for Universal Manufacturing came through the
electrical distribution channel with the introduction
of innovative HID replacement kits. Universal Manufacturing
was the first to develop HID replacement kits for distributors
that included a core and coil multi-tap ballast incorporating
color-coded leads. These HID ballast kits make installation
retrofits and replacements fast and easy.
Triad-Utrad
Founded in 1943, Triad-Utrad developed a reputation
as a technological leader committed to engineering excellence.
Triad-Utrad was the first in the industry to introduce
the electronic ballast with the installation of electronic
DC ballasts for the mass transit industry. Triad continued
as the leader in electronic ballast technology with
the introductions of electronic ballasts for T12 and
T8 linear lamps as well as compact fluorescent lamps.
Universal
Lighting Technologies has continued the tradition of
technological innovations with the recent introductions
of low profile and universal input voltage (108-305
volts) ballasts.
Today:
Based in Nashville, Tenn., with operations and distribution
worldwide, the products of Universal Lighting Technologies
are marketed under the Universal® and Triad®
brand names. Over 65 patents in lighting technology
have been awarded for Universal Lighting Technologies’
innovative engineering designs. Research and product
development will continue to be key strategies of Universal
Lighting Technologies.
Universal
Lighting Technologies will continue to offer the industry’s
most advanced engineering and energy-saving designs,
backed by unsurpassed customer service. When you say
quality, commitment and innovation, you’re speaking
the Universal language. |
