Founded in South Africa in 2007, SUNBIRD® Lighting manufactures agricultural LED lighting systems, with a particular focus on poultry farms. Its 2,000-square-metre factory produces the complete system, including lighting and control equipment, for use in demanding farm environments and distribution through resellers worldwide. The company’s lights are designed for long service in hot, damp and corrosive conditions, with a stated lifespan of more than 100,000 hours and a five-year guarantee.
Thrive AgritechThrive Agritech designs and manufactures LED grow-lighting systems and remote power platforms for commercial cannabis, greenhouse, and vertical-farming operations. Its Strata platform has been installed more than 40,000 times in one of the largest vertical farms in the United States, while its hands-on lighting design and support are built around each grower’s operation. The company’s products carry a five-year warranty, and Thrive reports a fixture failure rate below 1% over that warranty period.NEW YORK, NY
TigerlightFounded in Sydney in 2005, Tigerlight designs, engineers and supplies custom industrial LED lighting for Australia’s toughest working environments. The Australian-owned company combines in-house lighting design with local assembly and testing, including its tailor-made floodlight, streetlight and area-light program, to meet demanding performance and compliance requirements. Tigerlight also brings more than 15 years of experience in off-grid solar lighting, serving sites where mains power cannot reach.LITTLE NECK, NY
Zhongshan Jiadengcai Lighting Technology Co., LtdSince 2010, Zhongshan Jiadengcai Lighting Technology Co., Ltd. has manufactured outdoor LED lighting in Guzhen, China’s lighting hub, with a particular focus on underwater and swimming-pool illumination. Its independent 7,000-square-meter plant supports research, development and production, while IP68-rated products have been supplied to projects including Beijing National Stadium and Tian’anmen lighting work. The company says its products have reached markets across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and South Asia.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
VAL-CO Industries, IncVAL-CO Industries, Inc. manufactures equipment and production systems for poultry, egg, swine, and other agricultural operations. Formed in 2002, VAL-CO brought together earlier businesses dating to 1935, including Vallorbs, Pax, Val Watering, Raydot, and Blue Earth Research; the company’s history includes precision-machined components and poultry watering equipment.NEW HOLLAND, PA