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Optique Lighting Expands its Portfolio of Nano-Linear Architectural Luminaires, Previewing Solutions at LEDucation

  • New additions include high-performing wall washing and wall grazing luminaires and a unique family of recessed mud-in solutions
  • New offering provides a low Unified Glare Rating (UGR) to minimize the undesirable effects of glare and maximize visual comfort
  • Products are built to a designer’s exact specification, while offering easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times
  • Nano-Linear™ luminaires represents a new linear lighting category, the intersection between high-quality, advanced tape lighting and architectural linear lighting

 

EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 18, 2024 – Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED Nano-Linear™ lighting, is pleased to announce the expansion of its portfolio of customizable, high-performance architectural luminaires. The new families will be unveiled at LEDucation 2024 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City on March 19 and 20 at booths 6019 and 6021.

 

Developed to fill a market need, Optique Lighting, the specification division of Alloy LED, is developing products to fill the gap between architectural linear lighting and the tape lighting world. Optique fixtures have the ease of specifying and ease of installation associated with high-end architectural linear lighting, with the flexibility of a smaller form factor and price advantage that comes from the tape light space. Optique is making it easier for lighting designers, architects and engineers to specify quality, custom architectural Nano-Linear lighting solutions to a designer’s exact specifications in the most efficient way with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times.

 

“We believe only a few companies consider all stakeholders when engineering products,” said President Joe Flynn, Optique Lighting. “We focus on every aspect – quoting, pricing, shipping, installation and warranty support – to work seamlessly for a truly exceptional customer experience. We make is easy to specify and quote and believe in true ownership. When a customer partners with us, they can rely on us to look after all the details. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional products, while importantly being responsive, reliable and providing an unmatched customer experience.”

 

Technically advanced with several utility patents, the robust linear luminaires are thoughtfully crafted with innovative design features, resulting in unmatched optical performance and appearance. The Optique architectural line of modular, in-wall, surface-mount and suspended luminaires are powered by a high-performing Optique Nano-Linear Light Engine (White, RGBW+ or Tunable White) and are built and shipped as complete custom UL listed fixtures.

 

Optique Lighting’s new Nano-Linear products being previewed at LEDucation include:

  • The Rozino Nano-Linear Wall Graze Luminaire is only 0.98 inches wide and 1.26 inches in height with a focused 12° beam angle and 4400 peak candela for powerful results. The luminaire is available in 8-foot increments, customizable by the inch, and capable of spanning hundreds of feet.
  • The Lavino Nano-Linear Wall Wash Luminaire features an asymmetric beam that evenly illuminates walls up to 12 feet. An optional flex cover offers a paintable and continuous solution that gives a single fixture monolithic aesthetic for hundreds of feet.
  • The Perifina series is a high-performing mud-in recessed system with multiple configurations that create a subtle, wall floating illusion from understated wall accents to dramatic corner reveals that is effortless to install to create stunning effects.

 

The luminaires are powered by an Optique high-performing indoor or outdoor Nano-Linear Light Engine, offered in numerous lumen outputs and color temperatures with a high color rendering index (CRI) and high TM-30 values. Additional high R9 and R13 values provide superior rendering of warm tones. Color variation is kept within a 2-step MacAdam ellipse for unparalleled quality and consistency.

 

With Optique’s smaller Nano-Linear form factor, new lighting applications are unlocked that were previously not possible, providing exciting option for lighting designers, architects and specifiers.

 

The products are compatible with Lutron, Avi-on, Control4, Casambi, Crestron and Savant, as well as other commercial and residential control systems, and are cUL Listed.

 

For additional information on Optique Lighting and its product offering, please visit www.optique-lighting.com or stop by booths 6019 and 6021 (Rhinelander, 2nd floor) at LEDucation.

 

About Optique Lighting

Optique Lighting designs, engineers and manufacturers architectural LED linear lighting. Defining a new linear lighting category, Nano Linear, Optique Lighting is reinventing the linear space, making it easier for the design community to specify superior linear lighting solutions with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times. An engineering-driven company, our in-house team builds our patented custom architectural linear solutions to a designer’s exact specifications. For more information, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

Optique Lighting Unveils Armadio Nano Linear Closet Rod Collection

  • One of the industry’s strongest illuminated closet rods on the market
  • Built and shipped as complete UL Listed fixtures in custom 1/8-inch increment lengths up to 8 feet
  • Innovative three-piece mounting system provides easy installation and enhanced aesthetics

EMERYVILLE, Calif., January 16, 2024 – Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED Nano Linear lighting, is pleased to announce the launch of the Armadio illuminated closet rod collection. These custom architectural Nano Linear closet rod luminaires are engineered and designed to be one of the industry’s strongest closet rods and are offered in custom lengths to a designer’s exact specification in 1/8-inch increments up to 8 feet.

 

With a diameter of only 1.34 inches, these sleek closet rods offer unmatched strength and performance with elegance and functionality.

 

“We’ve meticulously designed, engineered and tested the Armadio hanger bar to be on of the world’s strongest illuminated closet rod with our unique internal truss design,” said Joe Flynn, president, Optique Lighting. “Compared to other closet rods that begin to bow almost immediately under load, the Armadio solid aluminum internal truss system resists bowing while at the same time providing illumination.”

 

The Armadio collection is powered by an Optique Nano Linear Light Engine offered in five lumen outputs up to 1,205 lumens per foot and in seven color temperatures (2200K, 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K 4000K and 5000K CCT) with quick ship configurations offered. The fixtures provide up to 97+ color rendering index (CRI) with high R9 and R13 values. Color variation is kept within a 2-step MacAdam ellipse for unparalleled quality and consistency.

 

The closet rods feature an innovative three-piece mounting system for easy installation. A sleek cover plate hides screws for enhanced aesthetics. Accessories include both fixed and adjustable mounting supports. Featuring high-quality construction, the housing and end caps are aluminum metal with a frosted polycarbonate lens. The Armadio collection is available in Polished Aluminum and Matte Black finishes. The closet rods are UL Listed, Title 24 compliant and Closet Rated. The products are compatible with many popular control systems.

 

For additional information on the Armadio Nano Linear illuminated closet rod luminaires and Optique Lighting, please visit www.optique-lighting.com.

 

About Optique Lighting

Optique Lighting designs, engineers and manufacturers architectural LED linear lighting. Defining a new linear lighting category, Nano Linear, Optique Lighting is reinventing the linear space, making it easier for the design community to specify superior linear lighting solutions with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times. An engineering-driven company, our in-house team builds our patented custom architectural linear solutions to a designer’s exact specifications. For more information, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

Optique Lighting Announces Eight New Sales Agency Representation

EMERYVILLE, Calif., November 15, 2023 – Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality Nano Linear LED lighting luminaires, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with eight impressive new sales agencies to represent and sell its Nano Linear LED architectural product lines in the U.S. and Canada.

Effective immediately, the appointed sales representatives include:

  • Atlantic Integrated, Northvale, New Jersey, will represent the company in the select counties in New Jersey and New York, including metro New York, for residential integrated accounts.
  • Commercial Lighting Sales, Inc., Elkridge, Maryland, will represent the company in northern Virginia, eastern West Virginia, Washington, D.C., and the state of Maryland.
  • Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions, Dallas, Texas, will represent the company in Memphis.
  • Inland Lighting & Controls, Spokane, Washington, will represent the company in select counties in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and northeastern Oregon.
  • Integra Agency Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, will represent the company throughout Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.
  • Telmec Sales, Ottawa, Ontario, will represent the company in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.
  • Total Lighting and Control, Salt Lake City, Utah, will represent the company throughout Utah and in select counties in Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming.
  • Wild West Lighting, Scottsdale, Arizona, will represent the company throughout Arizona.

“We are thrilled to have such knowledgeable, experienced and multitalented professionals representing Optique Lighting,” said Rick Schuett, vice president, sales. “Having worked with each of these agencies previously, I know first-hand that they provide unmatched service in supporting all aspects of a project from initial design concept to final completion. We’re excited that these firms have recognized the importance of the emerging Nano Linear lighting category and have chosen to represent Optique Lighting.”

Optique Lighting’s unique architectural products are specifically curated to rapidly enable the design community to realize their vision in the most efficient way possible with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times. Featuring several utility patents, the robust Nano Linear luminaires feature superior color rendering, high R9 and R13 values and color variation kept within a 2-step MacAdam ellipse for unparalleled quality and consistency. The company’s talented in-house team builds the custom architectural solutions to a designer’s exact specifications from custom configurations to special order RAL colors — all delivered with a brilliant customer experience.

For additional information about Optique Lighting products, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

About Optique Lighting

Optique Lighting designs, engineers and manufacturers architectural LED linear lighting. Defining a new linear lighting category, Nano Linear, Optique Lighting is reinventing the linear space, making it easier for the design community to specify superior linear lighting solutions with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times. An engineering-driven company, our in-house team builds our patented custom architectural linear solutions to a designer’s exact specifications. For more information, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

Optique Lighting Honored with 2023 Architectural SSL Product Innovation Award

EMERYVILLE, Calif., November 13, 2023 – Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED Nano Linear lighting, is pleased to announce that its Pivotaire Nano Linear Recessed Mud-in Linear System has been awarded with an Architectural SSL Product Innovation Award for performance, reliability, efficiency and ease of integration/use. An esteemed and experienced panel of judges from the architectural lighting community recognized Optique Lighting as an honoree.

“On behalf of the Architectural SSL Awards panel, I would like to congratulate Optique Lighting on its high-scoring honoree status,” said Architectural SSL Editorial Director Wanda Lau. “This competitive program allows Architectural SSL to celebrate and recognize the most innovative products of the past year that are advancing architectural lighting technology into various applications.”

Offered in five configurations (Straight, Wrap, Picture Frame, Zig-Zag and Custom), the high-performing, unique LED recessed Nano Linear system provides clean, modern lines of high-impact linear light to seamlessly integrate into today’s modern architecture.

With the ability to rotate 360 degrees, the patented mounting system allows designers the flexibility to integrate the product at any angle, including horizontal, vertical and any angle desired. The Pivotaire family is the only in-wall linear lighting system with a patented design that makes mounting at any angle simple and straightforward.

“Our Pivotaire Nano Linear recessed system allows the design community maximum flexibility to create without limits,” said President Joe Flynn, Optique Lighting. “We are honored that the judges of the architectural lighting community have recognized Pivotaire for innovation and advancing lighting technology.”

A unique, proprietary patented advanced light distribution system allows uniform illumination across the entire surface of the lens from one edge to the other — no dark edges — compared to other products on the market.

The Nano Linear system, which is built to a designer’s exact specifications, is available in 1-inch and 0.5-inch lens widths and in multiple lumen packages from 100+ to 400+ lumens per foot and in seven color temperatures (2200K, 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K and 5000K) with superior color rendering. The products feature high R9 and R13 values and color variation is kept within a 2-step MacAdam ellipse. The system is compatible with many popular commercial and residential control systems.

The Nano Linear luminaires are built and shipped as complete UL Listed fixtures and Title 24 compliant. To simplify ordering, the product ship with all brackets, screws, and power supplies needed for installation.

For additional information on the Pivotaire Nano Linear luminaires or to learn more about Optique Lighting, please visit https://optique-lighting.com.

About Optique Lighting

Optique Lighting designs, engineers and manufacturers architectural LED linear lighting. Defining a new linear lighting category, Nano Linear, Optique Lighting is reinventing the linear space, making it easier for the design community to specify superior linear lighting solutions with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times. An engineering-driven company, our in-house team builds our patented custom architectural linear solutions to a designer’s exact specifications. For more information, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

About Architectural SSL

Architectural SSL provides comprehensive coverage of architectural lighting and is the most trusted global resource for architects, designers, engineers, building owners & operators, consultants and distributors.

The Architectural SSL media brand and associated events address the needs of professionals across the entire architectural lighting and design chain. Visit architecturalssl.com for more information.

Architectural SSL’s Product Innovations Awards program is focused on recognizing five key factors — performance, reliability, efficiency, ease of integration/use, and innovation — in the design of architectural lighting products and components, materials, systems, and applications. Visit the Product Innovation Awards portal for more information about the program.

Optique Lighting Launches Architectural Nano Linear Luminaires

EMERYVILLE, Calif., October 25, 2023 – Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED Nano Linear lighting, is pleased to announce the launch of a family of custom architectural Nano Linear luminaires. Representing the intersection between high-quality tape lighting and architectural linear lighting, the Angolo, Trapezio, Rettangolo I, II and III Nano Linear luminaires are offered in five low-profile sizes and sleek, modern shapes in custom lengths to a designer’s exact specification.

“We’re making it easier for the design community to specify indoor and outdoor Nano Linear solutions to meet specific project specifications with customization options, while providing easy ordering, fast quoting, and short lead times,” said Joe Flynn, president, Optique Lighting.

Meticulously designed and built from the ground up, Optique architectural Nano Linear LED solutions have been thoughtfully crafted with innovative, patented features, guaranteeing quality performance and construction. From the hidden mounting hardware and the precision metal end caps with countersunk hardware to grommets preventing light leaks, the luminaires provide a clean, minimalist look to seamlessly integrate into distinctive commercial and residential architecture.

The families are offered in continuous lengths up to 8 feet or for continuous runs with multiple fixtures (up to 83 1/4 feet). The slim profile dimensions include the 45-degree corner-mount Angolo luminaire that has a 0.73-inch width and 0.87 of an inch in height. The Trapezio is 1.22 inches wide by 0.55 of an inch in height. Rettangolo I is 1.01 inches wide by 0.44 of an inch in height. Rettangolo II is 1.14 inches wide by 0.64 of an inch in height and Rettangolo III is 0.77 inch wide by 0.66 of an inch in height.

Offered in over ten lumen output packages — for both indoor and outdoor applications — and seven color temperatures (2200K, 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K 4000K and 5000K CCT) with superior color rendering, the products feature high R9 and R13 values and color variation kept within a 2-step MacAdam ellipse.

The Angolo, Trapezio and Rettangolo Nano Linear luminaires are available in anodized Aluminum and Matte Black, power-coat Gloss White or in a special order RAL color.

The products are compatible with many popular commercial and residential control systems.

The Nano Linear luminaires are built and shipped as complete UL Listed fixtures — not just the light engine that is typical with tape lighting products. The luminaires are also Title 24 compliant. To simplify ordering, the low-profile products will ship with all brackets, screws, and power supplies
needed for installation.

For additional information on the Angolo, Trapezio and Rettangolo I, II, and III Nano Linear luminaires or to learn more about Optique Lighting, please visit https://optique-lighting.com.

About Optique Lighting

Optique Lighting designs, engineers and manufacturers architectural LED linear lighting. Defining a new linear lighting category, Nano Linear, Optique Lighting is reinventing the linear space, making it easier for the design community to specify superior linear lighting solutions with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times. An engineering-driven company, our in-house team builds our patented custom architectural linear solutions to a designer’s exact specifications. For more information, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

Illuminating Engineering Society Recognizes Optique Lighting’s Pivotaire for Technical Achievement

EMERYVILLE, Calif., August 18, 2023 – Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality Nano Linear LED lighting, today announced that the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report Committee has recognized its Pivotaire Nano Linear Recessed System for inclusion in the 2023 IES Progress Report. The Report showcases products that provide significant technical advancement in the art and science of lighting over the last year.

Offered in five configurations (Straight, Wrap, Picture Frame, Zig Zag and Custom), the high-performing, unique Pivotaire LED recessed linear system provides clean, modern lines of high-impact linear light to seamlessly integrate into today’s modern architecture.

“Our Pivotaire Nano Linear recessed system features a patented mounting system that makes mounting at any angle simple and straightforward. This feature gives the design community maximum flexibility to create without limits,” said President Joe Flynn, Optique Lighting. “We are proud that the committee has recognized Pivotaire for its innovation and significance to the lighting industry.”

With the ability to rotate 360 degrees, the patented mounting system allows designers the freedom to integrate the product horizontally, vertically, or at any angle. A unique, patented lens design provides even, uniform light distribution across the entire surface of the lens to eliminate dark edges.

The linear system is built to a designer’s exact specifications in 1-inch custom lengths. Pivotaire is offered with lens width options of 1-inch and 0.5-inch and in multiple lumen outputs from 100+ lumens per foot to 400+ lumens per foot and is available in seven different color temperatures of 2200K, 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K and 5000K CCT with superior color rendering. The system is offered with Optique’s universal driver series and is compatible with many control systems.

Optique Lighting’s architectural products are specifically curated to rapidly enable the design community to realize their vision in the most efficient way possible with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times for unique and patented solutions.

For additional information on Optique Lighting, please visit https://optique-lighting.com.

About Optique Lighting

Optique Lighting designs, engineers and manufacturers architectural LED linear lighting. Defining a new linear lighting category, Nano Linear, Optique Lighting is reinventing the linear space, making it easier for the design community to specify superior linear lighting solutions with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times. An engineering-driven company, our in-house team builds our patented custom architectural linear solutions to a designer’s exact specifications. For more information, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

Optique Lighting Announces New Sales Representation Across Seven States

EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 22, 2023 – Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality Nano Linear LED lighting luminaires, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with seven new sales agencies to represent and sell its Nano Linear LED architectural product lines.

Effective immediately, the appointed seven representative agencies include:

  • Forman and Associates, Inc., Van Nuys, California, will represent the company in Southern California.
  • Pro-Tech Lighting, Inc., Troy, Michigan, will represent the company in Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
  • Meglio and Associates, Chesterfield, Missouri, will represent the company across Kansas and Missouri.
  • Independence Lighting, Exton, Pennsylvania, will represent the company across Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.
  • Gormley-Farrington, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, will represent the company in West Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
  • SK & Associates, Canton, Massachusetts, will represent the company across Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
  • Western Florida Lighting (WFLi), New Port Richey, Florida, will represent the company in Western and Southwestern Florida.

“These sales reps have stellar reputations within the industry and their communities for managing successful lighting projects, large and small, with outstanding results,” said Rick Schuett, vice president, sales, Optique Lighting. “We’re pleased to be represented across the country by these innovative and knowledgeable agencies.”

Optique Lighting architectural products are specifically curated to rapidly enable the design community to realize their vision in the most efficient way possible with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times for unique and patented solutions. The talented in-house team builds custom architectural Nano Linear solutions to a designer’s exact specifications from custom lengths to custom RAL colors — all delivered with a brilliant customer experience with unmatched service and product support.

For additional information about Optique Lighting products, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

About Optique Lighting

Optique Lighting designs, engineers and manufacturers architectural LED linear lighting. Defining a new linear lighting category, Nano Linear, Optique Lighting is reinventing the linear space, making it easier for the design community to specify superior linear lighting solutions with easy ordering, fast quoting and short lead times. An engineering-driven company, our in-house team builds our patented custom architectural linear solutions to a designer’s exact specifications. For more information, visit www.optique-lighting.com.

 

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