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ILLUMUS Acquires Barn Light Electric, Expands BAA & BABA Offering

Florida-based domestic lighting manufacturer Barn Light Electric – a long-time supplier to the residential, commercial, and hospitality channels – has been acquired by lighting solutions company ILLUMUS, parent of GREEN CREATIVE, ILP, and NUROAir headquartered in Sanford, Florida.

According to a statement issued by ILLUMUS, the acquisition strengthens its position in the market and rounds out its portfolio with a “refined architectural focus” that complements its commercial, industrial, outdoor and specification-grade product offerings.

“With the addition of Barn Light, we’re bringing together exceptional talent, a deep architectural craftsman lighting heritage, and a shared commitment to innovation,” said Neil Yeargin, CEO of ILLUMUS. “Our brands are stronger together, and this move ensures that our customers have access to a comprehensive lighting portfolio.”

Barn Light Electric will join GREEN CREATIVE and ILP under the ILLUMUS umbrella, delivering a complete package of performance, architectural, and specialty lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and outdoor specification markets. This expanded portfolio underscores ILLUMUS’ dedication to serving a wide range of applications with unmatched design flexibility and quality.

This acquisition also expands ILLUMUS’ Buy American Act (BAA) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliant offerings. With increasing demand driven by federal infrastructure investment, government-funded projects, and customers prioritizing domestic sourcing, the acquisition allows ILLUMUS to be uniquely positioned to deliver more U.S.-produced solutions that align with compliance requirements. Bringing another American manufacturer into the ILLUMUS family company n not only supporting American jobs and craftsmanship but also equipping our agents and customers with the right products to win in a growing market segment.

“This marks an exciting milestone in our growth journey,” said Devin Jernigan, VP/Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation at ILLUMUS. “By uniting Barn Light’s American-made craftsmanship with ILP’s performance-driven products and GREEN CREATIVE’s innovative solutions, ILLUMUS continues to lead with innovation while expanding U.S.-produced, BAA and BABA-compliant lighting for our customers.”

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