2024: A Year of Innovation, Growth, and Recognition at Kirlin
As we reflect on 2024, we’re proud to share the milestones that have defined a big and exciting year for Kirlin. From groundbreaking product launches to industry accolades, this year has been one of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.
Product Launches: 30 New Solutions for Your Projects
This year, we introduced 30 new products to our catalog, designed to meet the evolving needs of lighting specifiers:
- 11 Ambient+ Fixtures: Combining static white lighting with vibrant static color, these fixtures offer six narrow-band wavelengths to create dynamic environments, perfect for healthcare and architectural spaces.
- 15 SmartLED MRI Color-Changing Fixtures: New RGBW color-changing downlights, cylinders, and sconces enhance the MRI lighting family, offering the ability to change colors during scans and integrate seamlessly with existing products.
- 2 Strait Secure Wall Slots: Designed for behavioral health and other robust applications, these ligature- and vandal-resistant fixtures offer static white or RGBW color-changing options and can feature scenic patterns or images, matching the Strait Secure Slots family.
- 2 Strait Slots: Versatile linear fixtures offering static white, tunable white, and RGBW color-changing options with direct distribution and asymmetric capabilities, delivering up to 1500 lumens per foot in static white.
New Tools for Seamless Specification
We launched 3 new configurators on the Kirlin website to streamline the specification process:
- MRI Configurator: Ensures all necessary components for remote-driver MRI systems are specified for a turnkey solution.
- Symphony Configurator: Simplifies specification for Symphony’s remote-driver systems, ensuring seamless integration.
- Scenic Configurator: Helps visualize artwork and patterns, making it easier to specify and customize Scenic product designs.
Awards and Recognitions
Kirlin received 6 major awards this year, celebrating our products and people:
- Chris Brownell was named to the prestigious DBusiness “30 in Their Thirties” list.
- 3 IES Progress Report Awards recognized our Ambient+ fixtures, SmartLED MRI RGBW Downlights, and Strait Secure Ceiling and Wall Slots.
- The Strait Secure Ceiling and Wall Slots earned an Architectural Products Product Innovation Award for their groundbreaking design.
- Jana Kirlin Brownell was inducted into the IES Michigan Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions to the lighting industry.
Sustainability and Inspiration
Kirlin continues to prioritize visual inspiration with the release of 4 new brochures and information sheets:
- Behavioral Health Brochure: Showcasing robust and innovative lighting solutions for these critical spaces.
- Flagpole Lighting Brochure: Featuring options and layouts for beautifully lit flagpoles.
- BABAA One-Pager: A quick guide to specifying products compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act.
- Sustainability One-Pager: Highlighting Kirlin’s commitment to eco-friendly practices and materials.
Leadership and Team Growth
In February, we welcomed Logan Gerhard as President, bringing his extensive industry experience to guide Kirlin into an exciting future of innovation and customer focus.
Color Coordination and 2025 Preview
We expanded our custom color lineup, introducing options that perfectly coordinate with Scenic pattern images. And this is just the beginning—new colors are already in the works for 2025!
As we close out 2024, we want to thank you for your continued support and collaboration. Together, we’ve made this year one to remember, and we’re excited to share what’s next in 2025. Stay tuned for even more innovations, tools, and inspiration from Kirlin!