Brillia A Division of Permlight

Brillia. Putting illumination in a whole new light.

Finally, a company that expands the possibilities of solid-state lighting for the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of luminaires.

Enlightened Design

Brillia pioneered the LED light engine, using highly efficient, exclusive technology. Brillia light engines are tested, patented and proven through years of experience. Our team of inventive engineers helps manufacturers rethink the possibilities of lighting design, how energy is conserved, even the way lighting is perceived.

Brillia helps OEM lighting manufacturers bring solid-state lighting applications to market quickly, effectively and with lower cost for both commercial and residential markets. By partnering with customers to better meet their individual requirements, Brillia is ushering in a new era in lighting based on LED light engine technology that is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, as well as beautiful.

A History of Innovation

Brillia is a division of Permlight Products, an innovator since 1995 in the development of high-powered LED systems for signs, and more recently in residential and commercial LED lighting applications. Permlight Products’ inventive LED light engine designs are offered through two divisions: Brillia, which is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of general illumination by partnering with the world’s leading brands and manufacturers of lighting fixtures, and Permlight for Signs, which develops high-power LED systems for illuminated signs.

Timeline

1962		The first visible red LED is invented

1993		High brightness, blue LEDs became commercially viable.

1995		Permlight, founded by Ben George, begins replacing incandescent lights with LEDs embedded in the floors of cinemas

2001		Permlight files patent #6,578,986, changing the landscape of light engine technology. Permlight captures the advantage; now able to use LEDs up to the manufacturers rated current, making them shine brighter without damaging the chips. Ultimately offering cost efficiency, Permlight can now use fewer LEDs than the competition while offering the same light output.

2002		First LED modules produced for illuminated signs; 9 million modules shipped since.

2003		Twister(tm) sign module is the industry benchmark for brightness, cost and size.

2003		Bright white LEDs are developed, leading the way for new consumer product development

2004		First Enbryten(tm) LED fixtures to replace architectural and niche lighting.

2005		First commercially viable award-winning LED downlights introduced

2008		Permlight for Signs and Brillia are created, providing unprecedented levels of specialization and customer focus. Enbryten(tm) is transitioned to the Progress Everlume brand, allowing Permlight's divisions to focus on LED signage and SSL for general illumination.