Ushio America, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Zylight LLC

Ushio America, Inc. announces the acquisition of Zylight LLC, an award-winning manufacturer of innovative lighting products for the entertainment production industry.

William F. Mackenzie, president and CEO of Ushio America, Inc. ("UAI") and UAI group companies, says: "With 100% ownership of the company, we can provide a stronger portfolio of products and custom solutions to our customers with the solidity that Ushio provides. We will also be able to utilize our existing infrastructure to create a more efficient operation. I look forward to working with the creative and passionate people from Zylight."

Charlie Collias, co-founder and SVP of Worldwide Sales of Zylight, says: "We have worked with Ushio America over the last several years and we know that by fully integrating with UAI, we will be able to utilize Ushio's wider integration of technologies and group companies to expand both companies' IP, product portfolio, and services worldwide."

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