Vode Lighting

Vode Lighting, a leading manufacturer specializing in adaptive lighting systems, proudly announces the launch of Wedge, an innovative family of lighting solutions designed to empower architects and designers with unprecedented creative freedom. The Wedge family, featuring the Peak and Slope products, offers limitless possibilities for enhancing any space through new forms and advanced optics. It introduces a distinctive triangular form factor while maintaining the user-friendly installation and adaptable mounting options that are synonymous with Vode products. With Wedge, Vode continues to push the boundaries of lighting design, offering unparalleled opportunities for creative expression.

“At Vode Lighting, we are dedicated to design excellence. Wedge represents our commitment to providing designers with the tools they need to create stunning, efficient, and functional spaces,” said Ann Schiffers, CEO of Vode Lighting. “With Wedge, the possibilities are endless, whether you’re looking to make a bold statement or seamlessly integrate lighting into your design.”

Key Features of Wedge:

• Flexible Mounting Options: Wedge retains the same surface mounting clips and magnets as other Vode products, ensuring ease of installation and adaptability.
• Enhanced Visual Comfort: Indirect lighting enhances visual comfort, providing pleasant and functional illumination.
• Unique Shape: The distinctive triangular shape of Wedge adds design interest to any space, making it a versatile tool for designers.
• Sustainability: Utilizes low-carbon aluminum composed of 75% post-consumer recycled material.

This versatile family of luminaires can seamlessly blend into the environment as a faux cove, integrate into corners for added visual interest, or stand out as striking statement luminaires. The result is a lighting solution that supports and elevates any design, whether it aims to be a focal point or an integral part of the architectural fabric.

Vode, a renowned manufacturer of adaptive sustainable lighting solutions, is thrilled to introduce its latest innovation: a cutting-edge online platform aimed at elevating the experience for lighting professionals and partners. The launch of this dynamic website signifies a significant step forward in Vode's dedication to providing seamless access to its products and services.

Designed with a focus on simplicity and efficiency, and powered by the LMPG web platform, the new website offers effortless navigation, ensuring users can easily explore Vode's extensive range of lighting solutions. Whether accessing from a desktop or mobile device, clients can now conveniently and efficiently browse through Vode's offerings.

Ann Schiers, CEO at Vode, expressed, "At Vode, we view our website as a vital extension of our commitment to serving and supporting the lighting community. With the debut of our new website, we aim to enhance the user experience for our valued clients and partners." She continued, "Our objective is to simplify the process of discovering and accessing our innovative lighting solutions, and we believe our new platform achieves this seamlessly."

Featuring a refreshed aesthetic, key highlights of the new website include intuitive product categorization, detailed product descriptions and benefits, and improved search functionality. Furthermore, clients can now easily access valuable resources such as product specifications, installation guides, and case studies directly from the website, providing them with the inspiration they need to fuel their creativity.

Schiers emphasized, "Our clients have always been central to our business approach, inspiring us to innovate not only in our products but also in our interactions with the lighting community." She added, "Our new online platform reflects this commitment by offering a user-friendly experience that aligns with our brand values of simplicity, efficiency, and excellence."

To explore Vode's innovative lighting solutions and experience the enhanced online platform, visit www.vode.com.

LMPG Inc. has acquired a majority stake in privately-held Vode Lighting LLC. An innovative, LED lighting solution provider focused on interior architectural lighting. Vode will remain an independent brand leveraging LMPG’s operational capabilities, supply chain synergies, and innovative technologies. Tom, Scott, and George will remain active at Vode. Ann Schiffers has accepted the role of CEO at Vode. With many years of leadership experience in both the lighting design and manufacturing sides of our business, we are thrilled and incredibly confident that Ann will carry the Vode torch with the same passion and integrity that Tom, Scott, and George have from the beginning.

Montreal, QC, June 9, 2023 - LMPG Inc., a leading specification-grade LED lighting solutions group, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in privately-held Vode Lighting LLC. An innovative, LED lighting solution provider focused on interior architectural lighting.

Founded in 2006 and located in Sonoma, California, Vode is renowned for its adaptive architectural lighting systems, creating minimalistic and customizable solutions that are easily scaled to all types of projects. Well established within North American commercial, institutional, corporate, and healthcare environments, its success is based on the unique convergence of environmental responsibility, design insight, and new lighting technologies.

"Vode truly inspires the lighting community and offers innovative solutions that embody the core values of LMPG. We are welcoming to the LMPG family 100 incredibly talented team members who are true brand ambassadors. LMPG is very much looking forward to continued success at Vode and supporting the Vode team to expand its reach globally," said François-Xavier Souvay, Founder, President, and CEO of LMPG Inc.

Vode will remain an independent brand while leveraging LMPG's operational capabilities, supply chain synergies, and innovative technologies. The three founders will remain active in the company: Tom Warton as Brand Ambassador, Scott Yu as Chief Creative Officer, and George Mieling as Business Development Advisor.

Appointment of Ann Schiffers as Chief Executive Officer of Vode

With this acquisition, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Schiffers as Chief Executive Officer of Vode, effective immediately. Ann Schiffers is a well-known and respected name in lighting and design. With over 30 years of experience in various leadership positions, including lighting design and manufacturing firms, she is an incredible asset for Vode and the LMPG family.

"I am thrilled and humbled to join such an amazing organization as its new CEO. Vode has built a remarkable reputation over the years, and I am glad to be part of the next chapter. With an already strong team in place, our brand's achievement potential is limitless," said Schiffers.

Vode's co-founders will support Ann Schiffers in her role as CEO in various strategic advisory roles.

"Scott, George and I started Vode 20 years ago with a vision, not just for the company, but for the planet," said Tom Warton, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador. "We are very proud of all we have accomplished together and proud of the culture we've built to support that vision. That's why Vode and LMPG are such a good fit; we share the same values and vision. And now, with the amazing Ann Schiffers at the helm, the Vodarians will have a leader who can take them, and Vode, to the next level. My partners and I look forward to supporting her and LMPG in any way we can."

With the addition of Vode, LMPG now consists of nine strong brands, providing industry-leading solutions in a wide range of specification-grade lighting applications.

To learn more about LMPG inc., visit www.lmpg.com
To learn more about Vode, visit www.vode.com

About LMPG Inc.
Founded in 2006, LMPG Inc., formerly Lumenpulse Group Inc., designs, develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of high-performance and sustainable specification-grade LED lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. LMPG Inc. is a leading pure-play, specification-grade LED lighting group represented by its brands Lumenpulse, Fluxwerx, Sternberg, Exenia, Pa-Co Lighting, Lumca, BrightLife, ALW, and Vode. LMPG's product portfolios have earned many awards, including several Product Innovation Awards (PIA), Next Generation Luminaires Design Awards, Red Dot Product Design Awards, iF Design awards, Good Design Awards, and a LIGHTFAIR Innovation Award.

About Vode Lighting LLC.
Founded in 2006, Vode Lighting LLC is an architectural lighting manufacturer driving to create profound changes in the lighting market through a process that embodies environmental awareness, reduced energy consumption, and intelligent design. Based in Sonoma, California, Vode Lighting LLC employs 100 people and offers its solutions worldwide.

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Join us at LightFair 2023 at the Javits Center in NYC from May 23rd-25th, where we'll be showcasing our latest innovative products that you won't want to miss!

If you're looking for a chance to win big, visit us at booth #2451 for a daily raffle to take home our minimal and intelligent ulo. This is not your average light, folks. With customizable light settings and a design that's sure to turn heads, it's like having your very own personal sun that you can control with just a tap of your finger. But that's not all! If you visit our booth often, you'll increase your chances of winning.

While you're enjoying the show, don't miss our very own Lindsay Stefans, LC, LEED AP, WELL AP, who will be speaking at the conference on May 24th at 3 PM. Her topic? Lighting for Anxiety and Depression - A Designer's Approach. Lindsay is an expert in her field and has a knack for lighting up the room with her insights.

And with the conference theme being "It's Electric," we promise to electrify the show with our dazzling displays, interactive demos, and insightful conversations with our team.