Lumitec marks 19 years in marine lighting

US-based LED lighting designer and manufacturer is marking its 19th anniversary this month, as it looks ahead to its 20th year in business.

John Kujawa started the company in 2007 to develop LED lights for boats. Today it supplies boatbuilders, dealers, installers, and boat owners worldwide.

The milestone comes shortly after Lumitec commenced production of its new SeaBlazeX3 surface-mount underwater light, which produces 8,000 lumens while maintaining power consumption comparable to its predecessor, the SeaBlazeX2 (5.5 amps).

Lumitec says it was one of the first manufacturers to offer a surface-mounted LED underwater light and the first to develop an LED spreader floodlight. Its range now includes an all-in-one masthead light as well as units that double as floodlights and navigation lights.

The company also developed timed toggle protocol (TTP) and power line instruction (PLI). PLI won an IBEX Innovation Award in 2017 and now forms the basis of Lumitec’s Poco Digital Lighting Control system.

Lumitec’s engineers design lights and build and test prototypes at its headquarters in Delray Beach, Florida. In 2019, the company joined Clarience Technologies, whose transport-industry products include vehicle lighting and camera systems.

“As we celebrate 19 years in business, we’re incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished,” says Chris Fulmer, president of Lumitec. “From pioneering some of the marine industry’s most important lighting technologies to becoming a globally recognised brand, our success has always been driven by a commitment to innovation, quality, and our customers.

“We thank our employees, partners, and customers for being part of our journey, and we’re excited to continue lighting the way for the marine industry for years to come.”