HISTORY
1986
LightCorp starts with one customer, Westinghouse Furniture (which later becomes Knoll), one product, and 5 associates in a corner of a Shape Corp factory in Grand Haven, Michigan.
1994
To keep up with growth and the need for more space, LightCorp builds a 100,000-sq.-ft. home for itself on the south side of Grand Haven.
1996
To ensure we consistently provide products that meet customer and regulatory requirements, LightCorp earns its first ISO-9001 Certified Quality Management System registration.
1997
LightCorp makes its first of many moves to build capabilities and vertically integrate by purchasing a 9-ton punch press.
2000
LightCorp is awarded the National Small Business of the Year Award from the United States Small Business Administration and wins the Healthy Workplace Award from the Michigan Fitness Foundation – Governor’s Council.
2001
LightCorp receives its first ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification.
Additionally, a robust Maintenance Department was established to fully support their growing vertical integration efforts.
2002
The acquisition of Tennessee office-furniture competitor Garcy adds shear, turret, and press-brake capabilities, as well as spot-welding machinery, to its factory.
2004
The acquisition of a local power cord and wire harness supplier, ECI, adds cord production capability to its offering.
2007
The acquisition of the Illinois-based desk light competitor Jolt adds products and customers to LightCorp’s rapidly growing base.
2008
An environmentally friendly zirconium-based powder coat paint line is installed at LightCorp’s factory, enabling color customization for large or small runs with only an 87-second changeover.
LightCorp was among the first in the world to debut this sustainable method of pre-treating materials for finishing.
2013
LightCorp receives a 2013 Product Innovations Award by BUILDINGS magazine for the Revo personal task light.
2013
The Michigan DEQ recognizes LightCorp with the Neighborhood Environmental Partner Award for their efforts to improve the environment in their local community.
2016
LightCorp receives the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Gold Award for its outstanding safety program.
2019
LightCorp acquires San Francisco-based accessories brand Most Modest, adding multiple products and a new workplace accessories category to its catalog.
2020
LightCorp leverages its experience in workplace energy to launch its first product in the convenience power category, the Nik power unit.
2023
Building on capabilities established in the 2004 ECI acquisition, LightCorp purchases new injection over-molding equipment to upgrade cord production capabilities and increase capacity.
