Acuity Brands Acquires Pathway Connectivity, Inc.

Pathway designs and manufactures communication lighting electronics that allow multiple fixtures and power devices to communicate with each other even if they use different protocols.

Acuity Brands, a company specializing in energy-efficient lighting, control and daylighting solutions has acquired Pathway Connectivity, Inc. Pathway designs and manufactures communication lighting electronics that allow multiple fixtures and power devices to communicate with each other even if they use different protocols. These real-time applications provide network reliability in order to deliver visual experiences for landscape and architectural environments. Its clientele portfolio is broad, serving businesses from theatres to theme parks.

“The Pathway team brings networking products and engineering capabilities to Acuity Brands that fits into our strategy of expanding the opportunities associated with integrating lighting and controls solutions.” said Vernon Nagel, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Acuity Brands. “We welcome this team to the Acuity Brands family.” Pathway debuted as part of Acuity Brands in October at the LDI 2011 Trade Show and Conference in Orlando, Florida.