W.A.C. Lighting Appoints Richard Kurtz President

Furniture World Magazine

W.A.C. Lighting Founder Tony Wang has announced that Richard Kurtz has been appointed President of the firm. Mr. Wang will remain active in the business as he retains the titles of Chairman and CEO. W.A.C. Lighting is a leading manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, under-cabinet lighting and Monorail Lighting. Kurtz, who previously served as Vice President of Operations since last Spring, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the business, including Research and Development, Engineering, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Distribution, and Production. The firm, headquartered in Garden City, NY, retains west coast office and warehousing operations in City of Industry, California, and expansive manufacturing and office facilities in China. Most recently, Mr. Kurtz has played an instrumental role in creating a strategic alliance between W.A.C. Lighting and Fairfield, NJ-based Amerlux Lighting Systems, to share marketing, product development, manufacturing and sourcing. The two firms plan on launching several co-developed product lines later this year. "It is my great pleasure to appoint Richard President of our firm," said Tony Wang. "In a very short period of time, he has made a significant impact on strategic planning, operations and developing new products for our existing and new markets." Mr. Kurtz has been in the lighting industry for over 20 years, his career includes 16 years as Senior Vice President of Operations for Lightolier of The Genlyte Group. Most recently, he held the position of Vice President for the JJI Group, President of Stull Technologies, and served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Stiffel company. W.A.C. Lighting offers a new Monorail System and the QuickConnect series of innovative ceiling canopies, components and accessories; five innovative track systems including a "2-Circuit Track System" and a 12v/24v linear system designed for task, accent, and cove lighting, under-cabinet, toe spaces, and hard-to-light areas. Also included in the line are: Recessed Housings/Trims (featuring "Multiple Recessed Spots"); Miniature Fixtures, Flexible Fixtures; Surface Mounts; Pendants; Button Lights; Display Lights; Track Extensions/Suspensions, and Accessories W.A.C. Lighting is headquartered at 615 South Street Garden City, New York 11530, and also operates west coast operations at 168 Brea Canyon Road, City of Industry, California 91789. Tel. 1.800.526.2588. Fax 1.800.526.2585. E-Mail: info@waclighting.com Website: www.waclighting.com