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™ sign module becomes 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™ LED fixtures to replace architectural and niche lighting.

2005

First commercially viable award-winning LED downlights introduced.

2006

El Plato is introduced at the ISA as the brightest product available. Today, El Plato has yet to be surpassed and continues to set the bar for brightness levels.

2008

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

2009

Brillia unveils catalog of custom and off-the-shelf light engines enabling OEMs to change the face of retail illumination with LEDs

2010

El Plato HO for Signs is introduced at ISA – LEDs outperform T12 HO fluorescent lamps

2010

Thermadjust introduced at Light Fair – patented technology preventing LEDs from overheating