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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Optronics Expands Compliant Blackout Lighting Family With Two Thinline, LED Surface-Mount, LED Stop/Turn/Tail Lamps

Optronics’ new Thinline surface-mount lamps broaden the industry’s first FMVSS/CMVSS 108-compliant family of smoke-lens, LED stop, turn, tail, backup and clearance marker lamp family.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the release of its smoke-lens Thinline STL59SRSHB Series 9-LED and STL87SRSHB Series 11-LED surface-mount, stop/turn/tail lamps. Optronics’ entire family of blackout-style lamps will be on display to the industry during the NTEA Work Truck Week 2024, March 5–8, 2024, in booth 952.

The two new, thin, surface-mount-style lamps are the latest additions to Optronics’ family of eight smoke-lens LED lights. First introduced in 2020, Optronics’ blackout lights are renowned for their truly black appearance when not illuminated and their ability to meet FMVSS 108 and CMVSS 108 compliance when illuminated. The lamps are also on the leading edge of commercial vehicle styling.

"The rising trend of blackout packages in the commercial vehicle sector, especially concerning truck beds on work trucks, is undeniable," explained Dustin Smith, vice president of sales for Optronics. "Driven by evolving preferences in both the automotive industry and broader industrial design community, adopting a completely black aesthetic enhances the visual prominence of a vehicle’s shape, while allowing its other features to blend in."

Some lighting manufacturers, especially those catering to the automotive aftermarket, have tried to respond to the increasing preference for less noticeable blackout-style lighting. However, initial efforts fell short of complying with FMVSS 108 and CMVSS 108 photometric standards..

"Before Optronics, there was just not a viable, compliant solution of smoke lights that we felt comfortable to install on our truck beds," said Greg Chumchal, president of Bedrock Truck Beds. "There were some lights with dark lenses, but that also made them less able to emit the correct amount of light to pass federal requirements, and let’s face it: Having a non-compliant light is like having no light at all."

The new 9-LED and 11-LED lamps are both examples of Optronics’ dedication to creating the darkest possible smoke-lens lights. The company's engineers innovated by using black printed circuit boards (PCBs) inside the lamps, minimizing reflection when the lights are off. Unlike conventional LED lights that feature white or reflective chrome-like PCBs to boost brightness, Optronics’ smoke-lens lights rely on their high-intensity LEDs to achieve the necessary brightness levels for compliance with federal photometric standards.

As the sole commercial lighting manufacturer to offer genuinely compliant blackout lights, Optronics has met market demand head-on. The company now offers an extensive selection of LED smoke-lens lighting products. This range includes everything from small, 3/4-inch round, single-diode marker/clearance lights to diamond-shaped, three-diode marker/clearance lights, as well as 4-inch round, six-diode backup lights and 6-inch oval, six-diode stop/turn/tail lights, among others. The company is also planning a blackout version of its popular Fusion Series stop/ turn/tail/backup combo lamp.

"The more varieties we produce, the more varieties people seem to request," Smith commented. "It's clearly a trend that, as of now, shows no indication of diminishing."

The STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail light features seven diodes and a polycarbonate lens with an ABS housing. The grommet-mounted light come with a PL-3 molded connection.

Although the Thinline Series is suitable for both trailers and box trucks, regardless of their width, Optronics anticipates a particularly strong response from the work truck segment. The flexibility offered to body designers of work trucks in terms of where and how lighting is installed means that the new Thinline smoke-lens lamps are especially relevant for these vehicles.

The lamps’ lenses are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded and resistant to dust and moisture. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails.

The smoke-lens Thinline STL59SRSHB Series 9-LED and STL87SRSHB Series 11-LED surface-mount, stop/turn/tail lamps are in stock and available for shipping immediately.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new Thinline STL59SRSHB Series, 9-LED, and STL87SRSHB Series 11-LED, surface-mount, stop/turn/tail lamps, please visit https://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/SmokeFamilyV2.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better systems to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in a 200,000-square-foot, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing, distribution, research and development facility on a 17-acre campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has a 1,000,000-square-foot, IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a manufacturing and distribution facility in Goshen, Indiana, and a wire harness manufacturing plant in Winnsboro, Texas. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Optronics Introduces Industry’s First Temperature-Sensitive Heated LED Lighting Family with Full Lifetime Warranty

Highly efficient and microprocessor-controlled, Optronics’ new heated LED lamps automatically monitor ambient temperature and turn heating functions on and off as weather conditions change.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the release of its TLL75 Series LED flood beam work lights and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail lights just in time for winter weather. The TLL75 Series LED flood beam work light is also being offered with an amber lens that is less reflective in snowy environments.

Some heated LED lighting units use resistors to heat themselves, and as long as the light is on, the lights continue to generate heat. Because heat affects LED lifespan, and because these lights are exposed to excess heat year-round, their service life can suffer and thus warranties are usually strictly limited.

"Unlike many other lamps that are constantly ’cooking’ themselves to death, our heating technology only comes on when necessary," said Dustin Smith, vice president of sales for Optronics. "Our lamps are smart, and our microprocessors are programmed to start heating only when temperatures begin dropping below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius), in preparation for ice and snow, and as the environment warms again, they stop heating."

Another unique feature of Optronics’ new lamps is the way in which they actually heat. Most of the heated lamps on the market use filaments embedded in their lenses, much like a rear-window defroster. Optronics’ heated lamps begin the heating process at the core of the lamp, at the level of the circuit board. The heat then emanates throughout the lamp, quickly warming the entire body of the lamp, including its housing.

"The tiny filaments many manufactures rely upon to heat their lenses can be easily damaged and, once compromised, will fail to defrost their lamps," said Smith. "Just like Optronics’ other lamps, our TLL75 Series LED flood beam work lights and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail lights employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics, including their heating elements, against moisture, shock and vibration."

The lamps are designed to target commercial vehicles operating in a northern climate with harsh winters. In fact, Smith mused that Optronics had its first order come in from Canada before it even had the new heated lamp products on the shelf. Body builders, upfitters and aftermarket retailers with customers that contend with frigid weather now have a robust, reliable product with a lifetime warranty to offer them.

The TLL75 Series LED flood beam work light and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail light heat up quickly to melt ice and snow from their lenses and housings. In fact, performance results in environmental test chambers show rapid, whole-lamp heating. Starting at –22 degrees Fahrenheit, with 5 millimeters of ice on their lenses, the lamps heated to 3 degrees Fahrenheit after one minute, 43 degrees Fahrenheit after five minutes and 100 degrees Fahrenheit after 15 minutes.

The TLL75FHHB work light features a 4,500 raw lumen output and an effective lumen output of 2,800, while the TLL75AHHB work light offers a 2,300 raw lumen output and an effective lumen output of 2,000. Both lamps are IP69K rated and come with heavy-duty, powder-coated, die-cast aluminum housings and polycarbonate lenses and stainless steel mounting hardware. The lamps are compatible with 12- and 24-volt electrical systems and are available in bulk and polypack packaging.

The STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail light features seven diodes and a polycarbonate lens with an ABS housing. The grommet-mounted light come with a PL-3 molded connection.

"We’re certainly not the first to offer a heated lamp, but no other lighting manufacturer has a heated LED lighting family with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails," Smith added.

The TLL75 Series LED flood beam work lights and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail lights are in stock and available for shipping immediately.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new MCL2300, MCL20, and MCL16T marker/clearance lights, please visit https://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/HeatedLens.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better systems to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in a 200,000-square-foot, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing, distribution, research and development facility on a 17-acre campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has a 1,000,000-square-foot, IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a manufacturing and distribution facility in Goshen, Indiana, and a wire harness manufacturing plant in Winnsboro, Texas. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Optronics Introduces Uniquely Shaped MCL Series Marker/Clearance Lights

Optronics’ innovative new, geometric MCL Series Marker/Clearance Lights flip the script on “penny-style” lights, offering a distinctive, high-style alternative while using the same 3/4-inch hole.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, today announced the release of its new innovative MCL2300, MCL20, and MCL16T Marker/Clearance Lights. The novel lights will enable trailer OEMs to create a signature, branded look for their vehicles and will provide broad customization options for owneroperators.

In a marked departure from the conventional, Optronics has introduced geometrically-shaped marker/clearance lights, giving customers the choice between round, oval, and rectangular shaped lights. Uniquely, these lights offer an increased light size while fitting into a standard 3/4- inch hole, courtesy of the included grommet.

"The MCL Series Marker/Clearance Lights we’re launching today are a testament to our commitment to innovation and to meeting industry needs and desires," said Dustin Smith, vice president of sales for Optronics. "We are continuing to set the pace, providing diverse shapes and sizes to differentiate and elevate our customers’ vehicles, all while keeping the installation process uncomplicated."

The PC-rated lamps can be used as combination side marker and front or rear clearance lights when mounted on an angle. The unique geometric optics spread light for an extraordinary bright appearance, delivering a reliable, high-quality lighting solution that enhances the look of any vehicle.

The three-diode MCL2300 lamp boasts a rectangular design measuring 2.31 inches wide, 1.43 inches tall and 0.64 inches thick. The three-diode MCL20 is an oval marker/clearance light measuring 1.875-inches wide, 1.5 inches tall and 0.5 inches thick. The single-diode MCL16T is a 1.25 inch diameter round light with a 1.31-inch profile, and stands out with its unique fluted lens pattern. All three lamps come hard-wired and are available in bulk and polypack packaging.

"The lights are versatile and easily installed without any need for retooling, maintaining the same manufacturing process that our OEMs are accustomed to," explained Michael Whitman, director of production management for Optronics. "Despite the different shapes, they still fit into the 3/4- inch cut-out hole that’s become the industry norm, offering an effortless original equipment upgrade or an aftermarket replacement option."

The new marker/clearance lights are ideal for a variety of vehicles and applications, including work trucks, dry vans, reefers, box trucks and more. The optical design offers a brighter and more visually appealing look, significantly enhancing vehicle aesthetics and visibility on the road.

"And this is just the beginning. We will continue to expand this lighting line, developing future products that add auxiliary features, such as our supplemental turn and stop light functions," Smith added.

The lamp’s lenses are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded and resistant to dust and moisture. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails.

The new MCL2300, MCL20, and MCL16T marker/clearance lights are in stock and available for shipping immediately.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new MCL2300, MCL20, and MCL16T marker/clearance lights, please visit https://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/3-4Upgrade.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better systems to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light-to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it has an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a plant in Winnsboro, Texas, and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2022

Optronics’ FusionX LED Combo Lamp Features Bold Styling and Is Fully FMVSS 108 Compliant Even in Warning Mode

Optronics’ new FusionX LED combination stop, tail, turn, backup and warning lights look like nothing else around and are the first of their kind to enable their brake function to override their warning function while in use.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of its uniquely styled STLW and STL FusionX family of combination stop, tail, turn, backup and warning lights today. Featuring a signature “X” LED lighting array in their centers, and available in eight SKUs, the FusionX lamps are the newest members of Optronics’ popular Fusion Series combination lamps.

Before the introduction of Optronics’ Fusion Series LED combination lamps in 2014, vehicles used separate six-inch oval or four-inch round stop, tail, turn lamps and backup lamps. Each lamp needed its own mounting hole, and these holes were made in the vehicle body panels, frame posts, docking plates or gussets. Optronics Fusion lamps changed the equation by consolidating multiple lighting functions into a single lamp footprint, reducing complexity and cost, while maintaining structural integrity. The addition of a compliant warning light function in the FusionX was a logical next step in the evolution of the Fusion Series.

Until now, combination lamps with warning light features have not met FMVSS 108 standards, because their flashing warning lights continue to operate even when their brake lights illuminate. The dual illumination patterns of these noncompliant lamps have the potential of confusing others on the road, by presenting them with mixed signals. The issue made these lamps impractical for many vehicles, particularly those in the utility, construction and roadside service sectors.

Optronics’ FusionX LED combination lamps solve this problem by disabling the warning light function as soon as the brake light is illuminated. The warning override feature helps eliminate potential misinterpretations by others on the road or worksite and allows the FusionX to fully meet FMVSS 108 requirements. The lamps also meet the SAE J595 standard for Class 2 and Class 3 directional warning lamps.

"Optronics’ new FusionX gives fleets all of the benefits of a multifunction combination lamp in addition to being DOT compliant in all modes of operation," said Marcus Hester, chief marketing officer for Optronics International. "Not only is this a highly functional and compliant light, but its stunning x-shaped central LED array is not only stylish, but attention getting."

With four preprogrammed flash patterns to choose from, the FusionX STLW lamps, with their warning light, have what it takes to meet the task at hand. Their centralized x-shaped LED array serves as both a white backup light and a white, amber or alternating white and amber warning flasher with two cadences to choose from. Multiple lamps can be wired to operate flashers either asynchronously, or be connected, allowing users to achieve synchronized illumination patterns. STL versions of the lamp are also available without a warning function.

The lamps come in grommet-mount versions, as well as surface/flange-mount versions. The STLW314MSHB is also available in the STLW314MGHB grommet-mount version. The STL316MSHB is also available in the STL316MGHB grommet-mount version. The STL314MGHB is also available in the STL314MSHB surface/flange-mount version. The STLW316MGHB is also available in the STLW316MSHB surface/flange-mount version.

The lamps come hardwired and ready to install. As an integrated electrical system solutions provider, Optronics is also able to configure the lamps with industry standard connectors by request. FusionX lamps are available in both bulk and polypack packaging.

The lamp’s lenses are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded and resistant to dust and moisture and is suitable for harsh operating conditions. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails.

"The FusionX family of LED lights was designed to be compact, highly functional and exceptionally attractive," said Hester. "The lights specifically address multiple industry lighting needs that were not being met – and look slick doing it."

The new STLW and STL FusionX family of combination stop, tail, turn, backup and warning lights are available in sample form now and are expected to be commercially available for shipping in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new STLW and STL FusionX family of combination stop, tail, turn, backup and warning lights, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/FusionX.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better systems to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light-to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it has an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a plant in Winnsboro, Texas, and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Optronics’ Tough, Low-Cost, High-Intensity UCL45 LED Utility, Scene, Work Light Is Designed for Many Applications, Including EVs

Optronics’ new severe-duty, UCL45 LED utility, scene, work light is less expensive, yet more powerful, and equips virtually any vehicle to shine up to 9,000 lumens per lamp.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of its new UCL45 Series LED utility, scene, work light today. The robustly constructed lamps come with an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance and change the lumen-per-dollar equation in their lighting space. Their ratio of high lumens to low cost and low power makes these lamps perfect for everything from heavy equipment to electric delivery vehicles.

Unlike competing products that glue off-the-shelf LED strip lighting to a printed circuit board (PCB), Optronics’ UCL45 Series lights are robotically assembled using solid-state, surface-mounted diodes soldered directly to the lamp’s PCB. The automated pick-and-place process ensures precision construction and reliable LED performance and proper heat management that extends the life of each diode and the lamp as a whole.

"With our tough, new UCL45 Series LED utility, scene, work light, we’ve increased lumen output while reducing product cost, all while engineering a very sturdy lamp with a lifetime LED warranty," said Marcus Hester, chief marketing officer for Optronics International. "With 12- and 24-inch models available, these are lamps with almost unlimited application flexibility."

The 12-inch model UCL45CH12BB features an impressive 4,500-lumen output, while the 24-inch model UCL45CH24BB features an industry-leading 9,000-lumen output. Both lamps are engineered with heavy-duty extruded aluminum housings, with an integrated mounting bracket, stainless steel end-cap fasteners, and a highly durable powder coating finish that’s available in either black or white. The integrated mounting bracket is designed to cast the lamp’s beam pattern at a 20-degree angle.

The lamps are compatible with both 12-volt and 24-volt electrical systems and are still fully operational within the range of the 9 to 36 volts commonly found in the field. Their low overall amp-per-lumen and amp-per-LED draw makes the lamps highly energy efficient and well suited for battery electric vehicle applications and for vehicles in areas with strict no-idling laws. The lamps come complete with both lead and ground wiring, ready to install.

"Our market analysis suggests that the UCL45 Series LED utility, scene, work light will be best suited for a diverse range of applications including work trucks, heavy equipment, delivery vehicles, utility trailers, tow and recovery vehicles, concession trailers and food trucks, enclosed cargo trailers, toy haulers and truck bed lighting of all kinds," said Hester. "These are extremely energy-efficient lights with significant lighting output capabilities, and we think electric vehicle manufacturers, upfitters and fleets will also be very interested."

The lamp’s lenses are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sealed and resistant to dust and moisture and is suitable for harsh operating conditions. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects its electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

The 12-inch 4,500-lumen model UCL45CH12BB and the 24-inch 9,000-lumen model UCL45CH24BB LED utility, scene, work lights are in stock and available for shipping now.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new UCL45 Series LED utility, scene, work light, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/UCL45.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better systems to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light-to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it has an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a plant in Winnsboro, Texas, and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2022

Optronics Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary with New Headquarters, New Website, New Logo and Bold, Strategic Outlook for the Future

Optronics acquisition of a new 200,000-square-foot facility is testament to its five decades of continued growth, innovation and marketplace disruption.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration today, with the announcement that it will be moving its North American headquarters into a new 200,000-square-foot facility on a 17-acre campus. Accompanying the announcement was the introduction of a new 50th anniversary logo and a newly revised corporate website. Details of the new facility, logo, website and other related developments will be presented to the industry at Optronics booth 5191 during NTEA Work Truck Week 2022, March 8–11, 2022.

"Fifty years is a milestone that few companies ever achieve," said Brett Johnson, president and CEO of Optronics International. "I’m happy and proud to say that Optronics has enjoyed five decades of continuous growth throughout a myriad of economic cycles as well as the current pandemic with its related supply chain challenges."

Established in 1972, the company has thrived, but Johnson points to the most recent decade as Optronics’ most pivotal, noting that the company dramatically altered the competitive landscape in the commercial vehicle lighting and harness business, inexorably disrupting the status quo in the process. "Our 2020 acquisition of USA Harness, alone, made Optronics one of only a few manufacturers capable of fully serving the light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry with both lighting and harness technologies," Johnson said. "This is just the beginning of the sea change that is to come."

With 700 staff members worldwide, Optronics will ultimately consolidate its three current Oklahoma-based operations into the new Tulsa facility and will maintain its Goshen, Indiana, location and its USA Harness manufacturing plant in Winnsboro, Texas. The Tulsa campus will serve as the company’s corporate headquarters, as well as a research and development lab, assembly plant and distribution hub, and will allow Optronics to immediately expand to accommodate rapid growth."

Optronics has also taken the occasion of its anniversary to highlight its updated web presence and the introduction of a revised Optronics USA Harness logo, which includes a representation of the company’s signature Glo-Light lamp as a central feature. Through the remainder of 2022, the logo will also include a "50 years" designation.

"We’re looking forward to first publicly celebrating our anniversary with staff, customers and industry contacts during Work Truck Week 2022," said Marcus Hester, chief marketing officer for Optronics International. "Our interactive booth will feature our anniversary graphics, highlight lighting and harness displays and enable us to access interactive content."

Optronics’ website makes it easy for users to select and filter information on more than 3,000 of the industry’s most advanced lighting and harness product offerings. The site also includes a 360-degree product-viewing feature that allows users to closely examine products from all angles while accessing technical and product data.

The website includes more than 500 recently added items, including Optronics’ "Smoke Series" lamps, new trilingual packaging, and a variety of multi-function lamps, DOT utility lamps and white LED lamp products. Optronics also has a number of unique new lighting solutions now under development.

All Optronics LED lamps come with Optronics’ industry-leading, no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty that will replace any lamp if even one diode fails. When Optronics’ LED lighting is purchased in conjunction with its patented USA Plus Harnessing, the entire system is protected by the no-hassle lifetime warranty.

"Although we try to do it in every interaction, all of us at Optronics would like to offer our deepest and most sincere thanks to our customers," Johnson said. "Not only have they made our first 50 years possible; they have made each of them a resounding success!"

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view images of Optronics’ new headquarters, to interact with its new website and to find details on its 50th anniversary, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/50_Years.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light-to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it has an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a plant in Winnsboro, Texas, and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

Glo-Light, USA Harness and USA-PLUS are trademarks of Optronics International, LLC.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Optronics Introduces Industry’s First Multifunction Marker/Clearance Lamps with Mini-Scene-Light Feature

The first of their kind, Optronics' new 1 1/4-inch LED Marker/Clearance/Scene Lights perform clearance/marker functions and provide scene lighting capabilities that illuminate a vehicle’s surroundings when it's parked in low-light conditions.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, introduced its new MCL16MRHAHB and MCL16MAHAHB LED Marker/Clearance/Scene Lights today. The newest members of Optronics' MCL16 series family of lights, the unique 1 1/4-inch, seven-diode, PC-rated lamps enable vehicles to meet clearance and all marker lighting regulations, but give users an extra lighting bonus. The new clear lens lamps are able to turn white when a truck or trailer is stationary, creating a bright halo of light around the vehicle perimeter.

Whether it’s a last mile delivery vehicle, a work truck, or a parked semi-trailer, when humans perform duties around them, they need adequate lighting. As winter approaches and low-light conditions encroach on work hours, the new MCL16MRHAHB and MCL16MAHAHB LED Marker/Clearance/Scene Lights can create a safer and more productive environment for workers.

Optronics is a leader in multifunction lighting that provides users with multiple combined lighting functions from a single lamp position. In recent years, the company has introduced a number of lamps with combined lighting functions. Consolidation of lamp functions reduces SKUs as well as carrying costs and also completely eliminates the need for separate lamps and for additional holes in vehicle bodies and frame structures. Combination lamps essentially offer the end user multiple LED lamps for the price of one

"With the simple flip of a switch, our new MCL16MRHAHB and MCL16MAHAHB LED Marker/Clearance/Scene Lights can illuminate the entire periphery of a parked vehicle with bright white LED light," Marcus Hester, chief marketing officer for Optronics International, said. "Not only will these mini scene lights help workers see potential hazards around their vehicles, but their brilliant white LED light will also help others on the road see a vehicle and those working around it."

Both seven-diode MCL16MRHAHB and MCL16MAHAHB lights are hard wired and include separate grounding wires and both feature a pliable EPDM grommet. The lamps require only a single 1.4-inch diameter mounting hole..

Both lamps feature Optronics' unique mini scene lighting capability. The MCL16MAHAHB lamps include a clear lens that is yellow when illuminated in marker/clearance mode, and white when illuminated as a mini scene light. The MCL16MRHAHB lamps include a clear lens that is red when illuminated in marker/clearance mode, and white when illuminated as a mini scene light.

The new lamps will interface with all popular wiring and harness systems, but for those who want to design a lighting system with the new lamps in mind, Optronics can help. Optronics USA Harness makes harness and electronic control systems for a wide variety of commercial applications, and with almost 50 years of experience in vehicle electrification, the company is very adept at customizing systems that are amazingly effective and robust.

"There are more commercial vehicles on the road than ever, and many are now working long into the evening, presenting safety challenges to fleets, owner-operators and workers alike," Hester said. "This light replaces ID, clearance and marker lights all around the vehicle."

The lamp's lens and housing are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sealed and waterproof. The lamp employs a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects its electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

Optronics' new MCL16MRHAHB and MCL16MAHAHB LED Marker/Clearance/Scene Lights will be available at the end of the first quarter of 2022.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new MCL16CRHAHB and MCL16CAHAHB LED Marker/Clearance/Scene Lights, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/MCL16SeriesDuo.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light-to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company's patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it has an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a plant in Winnsboro, Texas, and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Optronics' High-Style, Low-Profile, Multifunction, Surface-Mount LED Taillight Replaces Four Lamps, Sets the Stage for Future Combo Lamp Offering

The first of a new modular lighting series, Optronics’ new STL02/03 LED taillight performs side marker, rear clearance and license plate illumination functions, and also serves as a rear and side reflector.

TULSA, Okla., USA (August 31, 2021) – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, introduced its new STL02/03 LED taillight today. The low-profile, surface-mount lamps not only take on stop, tail and turn functions, as well as serving as rear and side clearance and marker lamps and rear and side reflectors, but they also come with a license plate light. Though they fit within the standard footprint for taillights, their unique shape and automotive styling makes them as unique and attractive as they are functional.

The new lamps are also the first in a new series of lamps that promise to combine even more functionalities, including backup lighting. The STL02/03 LED taillight’s modular design has also been engineered so that it can be configured into novel lighting assemblies that can easily be customized to meet the preferences of OEMs and fleets alike.

"The low-profile, multi-function, surface-mount STL02/03 LED taillight is just the latest in a long line of intelligently designed lighting that consolidate the functionality of multiple lamps into just one," Marcus Hester, chief marketing officer for Optronics International, said. "The result is a high-value lighting package that is less expensive than the sum of its functional parts."

The thin, surface-mount lamps measure just 1.25 inches in depth, and can be mounted virtually anywhere regulations allow. The lamps are available with stud mounts that enable installation from the rear, and they can also be mounted from the front, using screws or other fastener methods.

The lamps are compatible with a wide range of vehicle types, including box trucks, bulk haulers, CNG transports, concrete mixers, cranes, dump bodies, fire & rescue, flatbeds, food & beverage, service bodies and utility & telecom vehicles. Optronics also expects the burgeoning recreational vehicle industry to take note of the new lamp.

"With the introduction of the STL02/03 LED taillight, Optronics continues its mission to deliver better value, better options and better lighting to the commercial vehicle industry," said Hester. "Please stay tuned for updates on how this trendsetting modular lamp will keep setting the pace in new configurations in 2022."

The lamp's lens and housing are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sealed and waterproof. The lamp employs a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects its electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

The new low-profile, multi-function, surface-mount STL02/03 LED taillights are in stock and available for shipping now. The upcoming modular iterations with backup functions and additional lens options are expected in the first quarter of 2022.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new low-profile, multi-function, surface-mount STL02/03 LED tail light, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/STL02RB_STL03RB.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light-to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it has an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a plant in Winnsboro, Texas, and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Optronics Develops New MCL16 LED Marker/Clearance Lights and Wins Standard Lighting Position on Timpte Trailers

Optronics' new MCL16 LED Marker/Clearance Light will be featured on Timpte’s upcoming 2022 Super Hopper, and Optronics' LED lighting will now come standard on all Timpte trailers.

TULSA, Okla., USA (May 4, 2021) – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of its new 1 1/4-inch MCL16 LED Marker/Clearance Light today. Timpte, Inc. will be the first to use the new light on their dry bulk commodity trailers, and Optronics lighting will now come standard across the board on all Timpte trailers, including the 2022 Super Hopper model trailers

"We’re very excited to earn a partnership with a well-respected industry leader like Timpte Inc.", Marcus Hester, vice president of sales and marketing for Optronics International, said. "We’re looking forward to the honor of having our 1 1/4-inch MCL16 LED Marker/Clearance Light on Timpte’s 2022 Super Hopper and to seeing Optronics’ high-performance LED lighting on new Timpte trailers."

Headquartered in David City, Nebraska, Timpte focuses on designing and building lightweight, dependable, customized trailers, and is the best-selling dry bulk commodity trailer manufacturer in North America. The company specializes in agriculture, fertilizer, energy and aggregate sectors, and some of their trailers feature as many as 102 marker/clearance lights for enhanced style and safety.

The 6-diode MCL16 Series lights are hard wired and include separate grounding wires and a PVC gromet. Dual-function models are available for supplemental stop and turn functions. MCL16 Series lamps include models featuring a yellow lens, a red lens, a clear lens that is yellow when illuminated, and a clear lens that is red when illuminated.

"Timpte started shipping trailers with Optronics LED lighting in March of this year," said Hester. "The move to Optronics’ LED lights will make Timpte trailers more visible, and because Optronic LED lights commonly have life spans of between 50,000 to 100,000 hours, those who purchase and own Timpte trailers won’t have to worry about lighting issues."

The lamp’s lens and housing are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sealed and waterproof. The lamp employs a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects its electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

Some versions of the new 1 1/4-inch MCL16 LED Marker/Clearance Light are in stock now, and all are expected to be in stock and available for shipping by the end of the second quarter of 2021.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new 1 1/4-inch MCL16 LED Marker/Clearance Light, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/ImageGallery_May2021.aspx

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About Timpte Serving the transportation industry since 1884, Timpte is the number one selling dry bulk commodity trailer in North America. Headquartered in David City, Nebraska, Timpte trailers are sold and serviced by a network of nine factory-direct customer support centers located throughout the Midwest and over 30 authorized dealers with facilities based throughout the rest of North America. Timpte represents American craftsmanship and innovation at its finest. We are proud to designate each new manufactured trailer as Made in America. Learn more at https://timpte.com/.

About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Goshen, Indiana and Winnsboro, Texas. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Optronics Introduces Unique LED Combination ID Light Bar with Integrated Utility and Scene Light

Optronics' new, ultra-thin combination identification light bar with integrated utility and scene light puts huge LED lighting flexibility into a small, convenient package.

TULSA, Okla., USA (Dec. 8, 2020) – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of its new MCL80RCB LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light today. The new lamp enables a vehicle’s light bar to serve double duty as a utility and scene light, whether it’s mounted high or low.

With a mounting position high on the back of a vehicle, the lamp is able to illuminate a wide area below and behind it with white LED light. Mounted on trailers where the ID bar is close to the ground, the lamp provides greater visibility and safety with a tighter and more intense beam pattern.

Generally, when working in, on or around the rear end of a vehicle in lowlight conditions, separate utility or work lamps are needed to light the work area. Extra lights require mounting, routing holes, wiring and careful lamp placement so as not to interfere with vehicle operation, doors and personnel.

Using the ID light already required for vehicles measuring 80 inches or more in width as a platform, the MCL80RCB LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light incorporates two seven-diode white LED utility lights. The thin, streamlined body of the lamp measures just 15.5 inches in length, 1.313 inches in width and 0.75 inches in thickness, including its attached, closed-cell foam gasket.

"The LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light offers optimal convenience and minimal complexity for those who must work around the rear of vehicles in darkness,’ Marcus Hester, vice president of sales and marketing for Optronics International, said. "With two utility lights and a standard ID light, our new MCL80RCB is actually three lamps in one.’

The surface-mount, hardwired lamp is easy to install and its integrated utility lights can be operated with a standard switch. The lamp requires just two fasteners for mounting and one wiring hole with a 0.59-inch diameter.

"During focus groups, we’ve seen significant interest from multiple customer segments,’ Hester said. "This lamp can be used anywhere an ID bar is mounted and because that’s usually up high, a customer can use it to light cargo, liftgates and the ground below.’

The company believes it’s a perfect match for vehicles involved in last-mile delivery, particularly during winter months. It's also expected to be a great fit for any enclosed trailer, including horse trailers, along with a variety of truck van bodies.

The lamp's lens and housings are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded. The lamp employs a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects its electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

The MCL80RCB LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light is expected to be in stock and available for shipping in the first quarter of 2021.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of MCL80RCB LED Combination ID Light Bar & Utility Light, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/MCL80RCB_Gallery.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Goshen, Indiana and Winnsboro, Texas. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Optronics Expands LED Utility and Work Light Offering by 40 Percent with Introduction of Eight New Versatile Lamps

Optronics' broader line of 28 LED utility and work lights means it has a lamp for virtually any application and at every price point.

TULSA, Okla., USA (Nov. 17, 2020) – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, introduced eight new LED utility and work lights today, expanding its total category offering by 40 percent and its packaged line by 50 percent. The eight new, feature-rich LED lamps come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are all available in retail packages and in bulk.

The new lamps range from utility and work lights to scene lights, and even include a freestanding, rechargeable, cordless, multifunctional LED lamp. The products enable users to address a vast array of auxiliary lighting applications. With such a wide variety of shapes, sizes, prices and raw lumen outputs ranging from 1,000 to 20,000, Optronics' entire family of LED utility and work lights can match any budget and any application.

"Utility and work lights are vital for those working in, on and around vehicles, particularly as the days grow shorter this winter,’ Marcus Hester, vice president of sales and marketing for Optronics International, said. "With 28 LED competitively priced utility and work lights available, Optronics now has the most formidable product offering in the marketplace.’

The list of new LED utility and work lights includes:

• The TLL41FS Rubber Housing Utility Light with rugged, rubberized housing and seven LEDs.
• The TLL42FS Swivel Base Utility/Work Light featuring swivel points on both its mounting bracket and handle for unlimited positioning and 13 LEDs.
• The TLL145FS Utility Work Light with die-cast aluminum housing and seven LEDs.
• The TLL153FK Mini Utility Lights in a two-light set, each with nine LEDs.
• The UCL26CS Low Profile Flood Light with two-inch thickness and six LEDs.
• The UCL28CS Off-Road Spot Light with die-cast aluminum housing and tough powder-coated finish.
• The UCL42CS Mini Scene Light with unique 45-degree directional flood beam pattern.
• The UCL73 Rechargeable, Cordless Utility Light with spot, flood and emergency beam functions and multi-device charging capabilities via USB port.

With the exception of the Off-Road Spot Light, all the new lamps come with stainless steel mounting hardware and either IP65 or IP67 rating for contaminant resistance. All the lamps are designed to be compatible with both 12- and 24-volt electrical systems.

With the introduction of the new lamps, Optronics continues to demonstrate its industry leadership in the areas of packaging and merchandising. Distributors will continue to be impressed by attention-getting retail packaging designs and displays that put lighting front and center, where it counts.

By any measure, Optronics offers distributors one of the most sophisticated and comprehensive arrays of merchandising tools in the commercial vehicle industry. Custom display, planogramming and complementary point-of-purchase and point-of-sale distributor support are readily available.

Optronics' retail displays offer visibility and flexibility to retailers. Floor displays and bin boxes are large and built to last and to attract the eye. However, the sheer number of utility and work lights available from Optronics is enough to make any distributor take notice.

"The eight new utility and work lights would constitute a full product line for most lighting manufacturers,’ Hester said. "When you couple our expanded 28-light offering with our industry-leading packaging and merchandising programs, there is nobody around who can match Optronics in this market space.’

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of Optronics’ eight new LED utility and work lights, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/LEDUtilityLights.aspx

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About Optronics As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Goshen, Indiana and Winnsboro, Texas. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Optronics Unveils Modular LED Strip Light That Can Snap Together, Forming Almost 7 Feet of Continuous Illumination

Optronics' Modular LED Strip Light mounts almost anywhere, has a finished look, comes in 17.25-inch modules, and delivers a sustained and uniform beam pattern along its length.

TULSA, Okla., USA (July 7, 2020) – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of its new Modular LED Strip Light model ILL23CB today. The versatile new light is 17.25 inches long and only 0.75 inches thick and can be mated together to form a solid, linear light source measuring 6.939 feet in length. Its design makes it easy to install, even in corners, and its automotive styling and end caps give the light a clean, finished look.

LED strip lights on vehicles have become more and more ubiquitous as their designs have advanced. However, the lamps are generally engineered for independent applications, and if multiple lamps are used together, each must be wired in a sequence, or "daisy-chained" together. The wiring process can be tedious and time consuming and often leaves the finished application looking cobbled together.

Optronics' Modular LED Strip Light is designed for total adaptability and can be used in virtually any interior environment. Individual lamps have a streamlined ABS housing with an integrated acrylic lens and require just two fasteners for surface mounting.

Each lamp comes with a power cap on one end and trim finish cap on the other. Both caps are detachable, revealing modular connecting ports that enable up to six of the lamps to plug together, giving the resulting lamp configuration a long, clean, seamless look.

"Our Modular LED Strip Light offers total installation versatility and looks great no matter which length is selected,’ Marcus Hester, vice president of sales and marketing for Optronics International, said. "Its intelligent design is rivaled only by 6,000 K daylight brightness, providing almost 7 linear feet of seamless LED illumination.’

The lamp's optical characteristics create a broad, smooth, even beam pattern that can illuminate large areas. Each 18-diode lamp packs 880 raw lumens and delivers 730 effective lumens.

The lamps are perfect for ceiling and corner-mount applications. Their low profile makes them less vulnerable to strikes by cargo and loading equipment, and their nearly 7-foot length makes them particularly suitable for lighting the long and narrow spaces inside vehicles. The interior lamps are rugged enough to be used on a variety of commercial vehicles and stylish enough to be used on consumer vehicles, including RVs.

The Modular LED Strip Light power caps are suitable for hardwired installation, and the multi-volt lamps accommodate both 12-volt and 24-volt vehicle electrical systems. One power cap is capable of powering up to six connected lamps.

The Modular LED Strip Light model ILL23CB is available for immediate shipping. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with the company’s no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

"Our engineers took a good hard look at vehicle strip lighting,’ Hester said. "They designed out the weaknesses they found and designed in new advantages that others simply hadn't thought of. The resulting innovations of our new modular strip light speak for themselves.’

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images and a video of the new Modular LED Strip Light model ILL23CB, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/ILL23Gallery.aspx

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About OptronicsAs the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Goshen, Indiana and Winnsboro, Texas. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Optronics Presents Smart, Dimmable, Super-Bright, Ultra-Thin Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED Interior Lamps

Memory features, motion detection, brightness, variable intensity and low profile set Optronics' new Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED Interior Lamps apart from others.

TULSA, Okla., USA (July 7, 2020) – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, unveiled its new Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED Interior Lamps today. The thin, surface-mount lamps are dimmable and able to remember previous intensity settings. Diamond Series lamps are designed for broad interior application flexibility and can be wired to operate manually or use their passive infrared sensors (PIR) to automatically illuminate in the presence of human movement.

The distinctive diamond-shaped lamps feature daylight LEDs that emit light within the color temperature range of natural sunlight. At just half an inch thick, the surface-mount, hardwired lamps can be installed on ceilings, in compartments, under cabinets and virtually anywhere else light is needed inside a vehicle.

The Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED Interior Lamps come in two sizes. The 66-LED model ILL02 measures 13.5 inches and boasts an output of 2,000 lumens. The 36-LED model ILL03 measures just 6.7 inches, but still delivers a 1,500 lumen output. Snap-on trim rings are available for both lamp models and come in white, black and chrome finishes.

"Opti-Brite Diamond Series Lamps are compact, bright and feature-rich, and with their memory function, they are like nothing else on the interior lighting market,’ Marcus Hester, vice president of sales and marketing for Optronics International, said. "Their low profile allows these lamps to be mounted almost anywhere, and their built-in intelligence enables them to provide and remember precisely the amount of illumination the user needs.’

Four activation options are available for the Diamond Series Lamps. Users can choose SmartTouch with its dimming and memory feature, PIR with its infrared motion-sensing feature, a manual on and off switch or a no-switch design.

Optronics' innovative SmartTouch feature gives users an integrated, centrally located touch switch for on, off and dimming functions. Once dimmed to the desired level, the lamp can be cycled on and off while remembering its last brightness setting.

"OEMs, bodybuilders and anyone installing Diamond Series Lamps will love the thin-line design and ease of installation,’ Hester said. "Because lamp wiring will easily fit through just a quarter inch hole, the structural integrity of interior surfaces can be totally preserved.’ Installation of the lamps is easy, requiring just two fasteners. Diamond Series Lamps are designed to be versatile and can accommodate both 12-volt and 24-volt vehicle electrical systems.

The Opti-Brite Diamond Series Lamps models ILL02 and ILL03 are expected to be available in the third quarter of 2020. The lamps, lenses and housings are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images and a video of the new 66-LED Opti-Brite Diamond Series model ILL02 and the 36-LED Opti-Brite Diamond Series model ILL03, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/DiamondSeries.aspx

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About OptronicsAs the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Goshen, Indiana and Winnsboro, Texas. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Optronics Introduces Industry's First Compliant, Smoke-Lens LED Stop, Tail, Turn, Backup and Clearance Marker Lamps

With the introduction of its new array of Smoke-Lens LED lamps, Optronics continues to lead the industry in bringing automotive-style lighting to the commercial vehicle arena.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of five new LED lamps with Optronics' unique Smoke-Lens effect. The lamps' darkened lenses help them blend into a vehicle’s body contours, presenting a clean, non-invasive and stylish look.

The Smoke-Lens offering includes 6-inch oval and 4-inch round stop, tail, turn lamps, a 6-inch oval backup lamp and a three-quarter-inch PC-rated clearance marker lamp. Optronics is also introducing a 20-inch Smoke-Lens version of its popular Thinline series surface-mount LED stop, tail, turn light bar, complete with a matte black mounting base/bezel.

"Optronics has been unrivaled in its introduction of high-style lighting to the commercial vehicle market," Brett Johnson, president and CEO of Optronics International, said. "Our new Smoke-Lens LED lamps closely follow trends in the consumer automotive lighting segment, and give OEMs and upfitters the ability to further differentiate their vehicle designs through creative lighting."

In fact, blackout-lens lamps have been seen in the automotive aftermarket for several years. The problem that has plagued them is their lack of regulatory compliance. The very dark lenses that make them visually interesting also make them less able to emit the requisite amount of light to pass federal requirements.

"In order to meet federal and international standards, Optronics’ engineers had to overcome a number of optical challenges," said Kyle O’Dell, director of engineering for Optronics International. "I’m proud to say that our world-class technical team met the challenges and that all of our new Smoke-Lens LED lamps meet FMVSS 108 and CMVSS 108 photometric requirements for visibility and safety."

According to Joe Lewis, vice president of CM Truck Beds, the new lamps are hitting the market at just the right time. CM Truck Beds will be displaying Optronics’ new 6-inch oval LED Smoke-Lens stop, tail, turn and three-quarter-inch clearance marker lamps as a concept on one of its TM Bodies in booth 2415 at the 2020 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., March 4-6.

"Our TM Body has clean and sleek black finish and Optronics’ new Smoke-Lens LED lamps enable us to enhance that look," Lewis observed. "Certain segments of the commercial vehicle marketplace are highly influenced by automotive trends, and our TM Body is a great example of ongoing shifts in the industry focused on function and cosmetic appeal."

The new 6-inch oval Smoke-Lens stop, tail, turn lamp; 6-inch oval backup lamp; three-quarter-inch PC-rated clearance marker lamp; and 20-inch Thinline series surface-mount LED stop, tail, turn light bar are available now. The 4-inch round stop, tail, turn lamp is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2020. The lamps, lenses and housings are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace the lamp if even one diode fails.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

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About OptronicsAs the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Goshen, Indiana and Winnsboro, Texas. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

ThinLine and USA-PLUS are trademarks Optronics International

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Optronics Acquires USA Harness, Becomes Industry’s Newest Integrated Full-Line Lighting and Harness Supplier

With its acquisition of USA Harness, Optronics will disrupt the status quo, taking its place as one of only a handful of industry suppliers offering a comprehensive line of integrated modular power delivery and lighting solutions for commercial vehicles.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Texas-based USA Harness, Inc. A leader in trailer harnesses and electronic control systems, USA Harness serves the global transportation industry with its USA-PLUS Sealed Modular Wiring Harness System and its patented USA-PLUS Modular Connection System. With its unique O-ring-style seal and secondary lock pin design, the USA-PLUS Modular Connection System has been tested and proven to perform at three times the industry standard.

The acquisition makes Optronics the newest of only a few manufacturers capable of fully serving the light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry with both lighting and harness technologies. The industry will benefit from increased competition and a broader array of advanced, integrated, modular power delivery and lighting solutions.

"In less than a decade, Optronics has dramatically changed the competitive landscape in commercial vehicle lighting with its focus on technological innovation, broader options and greater value, and we're about to do the same with harnesses," Brett Johnson, president and CEO of Optronics International, said. "OEMs have become ever more adamant in encouraging us to enter the harness side of the business, because the competition in that segment has remained so limited."

Optronics is already a respected harness manufacturer on three continents and is the undisputed leader in Australia. Coupled with its diverse international background and experience, the newly acquired engineering and manufacturing capabilities of USA Harness will position Optronics to hit the ground running in North America, while fully leveraging its synergies as a global lighting and harness supplier.

"We have watched Optronics' exponential growth over the years and have engineered more and more harness systems for use exclusively with their lighting," said Debby Thompson, interim president of USA Harness. "Though we'll continue to produce harness systems that interface with all major lighting manufacturers, we're excited to now be able to offer a fully integrated modular power delivery and lighting solution."

Optronics is committed to its global manufacturing culture, and according to company officials, the acquisition of a U.S.-based harness manufacturing capability gives the company even greater supply chain latitude. "Just like the OEMs we serve, we're going to manufacture harness and lighting systems wherever it makes the most sense," Johnson said.

"Miller Industries is a publicly traded global manufacturer with facilities in the United States, England and France," Will Miller, president and Co-CEO of Miller Industries, said. "Optronics already has lighting and harness systems on some of the world's most respected commercial vehicle brands, and we see this move as a natural progression for a global tier-one supplier."

With their blended experience, both companies will begin selling integrated modular lighting and harness systems from day one. Targeted manufacturers include those making heavy-duty dry van, reefer, tank, car haul and flatbed trailers, as well as those making light- to medium-duty trailers. Heavy-duty truck and body manufacturers will also be a focus, as will heavy-duty off-highway vehicles, armored couriers and other specialized vocational equipment manufacturers.

"We're excited to see more competition come to the commercial vehicle lighting and harness business," Andy Tanner, president of Talbert Manufacturing, said. "Knowing Optronics, I expect this move to benefit my company, my customers and the industry as a whole."

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About USA Harness Founded in 1991 in Winnsboro, Texas, USA Harness manufactures premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications including: heavy duty dry vans, tank trailers, car haulers, refrigerated trailers, truck body/bed, heavy duty off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers and specialized vocational equipment. All USA Harness wiring systems are custom designed to fit specific applications, and meet or exceed all applicable industry standards. The company's patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market, accommodating up to ten separate circuits in one system (US Patents 6,319,039 and 10,014,631). The USA Harness facilities are located in northeast Texas, where the company's product development, manufacturing and engineering support are centered; key capabilities include tool and die making, plastic injection molding, terminal application, ultrasonic splicing, and digital testing. Learn more at http://www.usaharness.com/

About OptronicsAs the fastest-growing vehicle lighting manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products. The company specializes in interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for the HD, trailer, transit vehicle, RV and marine markets. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

USA-PLUS is a trademark of USA Harness, Inc.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

USA Harness Granted New Patent On Its Ultra-High-Performance USA-PLUS Modular Connection System

Proven to perform at three times the industry standard, the patented USA-PLUS Modular Connection System keeps USA Harness at the forefront of vehicle power delivery.

WINNSBORO, Texas, USA – USA Harness, Inc., a leader in trailer harnesses and electronic control systems for the global transportation industry, announced that it has recently been granted a patent for its new USA-PLUS Modular Connection System. The new patent supersedes a previous patent the company held for an earlier iteration of the system, and improves on its O-ring-style seal and secondary lock pin design.

The new USA-PLUS Modular Connection System features a design variation that increases the engagement integrity between the system’s integral O-ring and the corresponding groove of its mated connection. A unique lock pin of contrasting color helps inspectors identify complete connection mating. The lock pin assures precision alignment of all components and a firm, complete, watertight union that employs dielectric grease as a sealing agent and a barrier to moisture, dirt and corrosion.

The company's USA-PLUS Sealed Modular Wiring Harness Systems are simple for OEMs to assemble, and use the same USA-PLUS Modular Connection System throughout. All of the connectors are constructed using a durable virgin vinyl molding compound. Even novice assembly workers can make flawless connections quickly and repeatedly, because the system’s keyed pin orientation guides a precision interface every time. Harness ends can be constructed to mate with any incandescent or LED lamp from any major manufacturer.

"Since its 1996 introduction, the USA-PLUS Sealed Modular Wiring Harness System has been considered the gold standard for its engineered durability, sealing efficacy and operational robustness," said Brett Miller, vice president of engineering for USA Harness. "Laboratory testing of the USA-PLUS Modular Connection System demonstrates that it can stand up to at least three times the cyclical testing standards recommended by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)."

Salt spray exposure tests following American Section of the International Association for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B117 standards, showed that the USA-PLUS Modular Connection System was able to remain fully operational and unimpeded after three times the testing exposure period recommended by SAE. The testing was performed by an independent lab and was terminated prior to any indication of system failure.

The USA-PLUS Modular Connection System is offered in a variety of styles that will accommodate virtually any modular plug-together application. The USA family of connectors includes 2-way, 4-way, 6-way and 7-way configurations. A 10-way system has also been developed for use in demanding military applications and for electrical systems with auxiliary circuitry. All harness systems with the USA-PLUS Modular Connection System come with an industry-leading five-year warranty.

"People say we have the lowest warranty claims rate in the industry," Miller said. "And with the introduction of our new patented USA-PLUS Modular Connection System, those claim rates are about to drop even further."

To access high-resolution images of the USA-PLUS Modular Connection System, please visit: /www.optronicsinc.com/usa_harness/Gallery.aspx

To view a video of the USA-PLUS Modular Connection System, please visit: https://youtu.be/OUeljQYUTIo

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About USA Harness Founded in 1991 in Winnsboro, Texas, USA Harness manufactures premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications including: heavy duty dry vans, tank trailers, car haulers, refrigerated trailers, truck body/bed, heavy duty off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light- to medium-duty trailers and specialized vocational equipment. All USA Harness wiring systems are custom designed to fit specific applications, and meet or exceed all applicable industry standards. The company's patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market, accommodating up to ten separate circuits in one system (US Patents 6,319,039 and 10,014,631). The USA Harness facilities are located in northeast Texas, where the company's product development, manufacturing and engineering support are centered; key capabilities include tool and die making, plastic injection molding, terminal application, ultrasonic splicing, and digital testing. Learn more at http://www.usaharness.com/

USA-PLUS is a trademark of USA Harness, Inc.

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October 22, 2019

Optronics Introduces Industry's First Custom Logo Stop, Tail, Turn Lamps Featuring GloLight Technology

Optronics uses signature GloLight optics to create stunning branded lighting that can incorporate a manufacturer's, carrier's or product's logo.

TULSA, Okla., USA (Oct. 22, 2019) – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced that it will be displaying the industry's first stop, tail, turn lamps with integrated graphics. The new lamps merge brand identities into the lighting design, juxtaposing a smooth GloLight lens appearance against a more traditional LED pattern. Examples of the new four-inch round and six-inch oval stop, tail, turn lamps will be displayed publicly for the first time in booth 2547 at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show 2019.

GloLight technology allows Optronics to consolidate even complex graphics into the functional operation of the lamps. The new lamp's traditional LED-style lens pattern surrounds the logo graphic in the middle of the lamp. The GloLight logo portion of the lamp illuminates when operating in its standard function as a tail lamp, and when the lamp’s turn signal or brake functions are in operation, all portions of the LED lamp brighten.

"This is an industry first and a novel use for our GloLight technology," Brett Johnson, president and CEO of Optronics International, said. "Logos and branding have been widely incorporated into conspicuity tape for decades, so the migration to lighting is a logical one."

Marketing professionals also recognize that the four-inch round and six-inch oval lighting formats are among the most noticeable features on any vehicle. "Whether you’re consciously aware of it, if you’re driving behind a commercial vehicle, particularly at night, you're constantly monitoring its tail lights," said Johnson.

Optronics employed its state-of-the-art 3-D printing capabilities in preparing prototypes for the manufacturers. The company also worked with a number of OEMs during the development of the lamp, including Vanguard National Trailer Corporation and Miller Industries.

"Over the years, we've continued to appreciate Optronics' innovative approach to vehicle lighting and were among the first trailer manufacturers to make their GloLight part of our standard lighting package," Charlie Mudd, president of Vanguard National Trailer Corporation, said. "Optronics' technical, creative and pioneering spirit is evident in the design of these new lamps."

The lamps offer users a broad level of creative design flexibility for those responsible for a company's branding, because the GloLight technology can be used in both red and white or a combination of both. Lens striations can also be used to achieve unique and complementary visual effects.

"Miller Industries is the world leader in towing and recovery equipment, and our vehicles are recognized around the globe," Will Miller, president and Co-CEO of Miller Industries, said. "With the development of its new Custom Logo Stop, Tail, Turn Lamps, Optronics has presented us with another opportunity to further our brand’s recognition and strength."

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To access high-resolution images of the Optronics’ new Custom Logo Stop, Tail, Turn Lamps, please visit: http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/Logo_Lights.aspx

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About OptronicsAs the fastest-growing vehicle lighting manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products. The company specializes in interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for the HD, trailer, transit vehicle, RV and marine markets. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

GloLight is a trademark of Optronics International.

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August 14, 2019

Optronics Brings Tough Multifunction LED Warning and Beacon Lamps to Market, Backed by Industry-Leading Lifetime Warranty

Designed for quick, easy installation, Optronics' rugged LED warning and beacon lamps are engineered to operate reliably in harsh and demanding environments.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced the introduction of a new family of LED warning and beacon lamps today. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. An industry first, these warning and beacon lamps come with Optronics' exclusive no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection, which will replace any lamp if even one diode fails.

The new lamps meet Class 1 and CA Title 13 requirements. The lamps also meet their respective Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards: SAE J595 governs directional flashing optical warning devices and SAE J845 governs omnidirectional optical warning devices. As Class 1 optical warning devices, these lamps are for use on a wide variety of authorized vehicles, to alert pedestrians and motorists of potential hazards relating to the presence of utility trucks, wreckers and many other types of work trucks.

"It is mission critical that Class 1 warning and beacon lamps remain fully operational in the field. Lives literally depend on it," said Kyle O'Dell, director of engineering for Optronics International. "Our aim was to produce an ultra-durable family of LED lamps with a lifetime warranty, engineered to last as long as the vehicles they will serve."

The entire family of LED warning and beacon lamps is designed for multi-volt applications and supports both 12- and 24-volt vehicle electrical systems. The lamps operate in a broad temperature range of between -22 Fahrenheit (-30 Celsius) and -122 Fahrenheit (-50 Celsius). The LED warning lamps have an IP67 rating, and the LED beacon lamps have an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.

Warning lamps come in three sizes and are available in single-color, dual-color and tri-color models, offering 70 to 140 possible flash patterns. Easy-to-follow instructions are designed to eliminate guesswork and enable easy pattern selection and synchronization of up to eight LED lamps.

The new warning lamps have a thin, low-profile design of just .5 to .75 inches in thickness. The lamps feature a durable aluminum housing and a tough polycarbonate lens.

The rugged beacon lamps are available in 5.5- and 7-inch heights and feature 30 selectable flash pattern modes. They come complete with 9-foot cords, 12-volt power plug and switches.

"With the introduction of this new family of LED lamps, Optronics has given vehicle operators a new and more reliable lighting source," O'Dell said. "Optronics' Class 1 LED warning and beacon lamps showcase our continued commitment to better value, better options and better lighting."

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To access high-resolution images of the Optronics' new family of LED warning and beacon lamps, please visit: http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/Class1_Warning.aspx

To access a video of the Optronics’ new family of LED warning and beacon lamps, please visit http://www.optronicsinc.com/portals/0/media/Class_1_Warning_Lamps_v4.3.mp4

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About OptronicsAs the fastest-growing vehicle lighting manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products. The company specializes in interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for the HD, trailer, transit vehicle, RV and marine markets. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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April 23, 2019

Kyle O'Dell Named Engineering Manager of Optronics International

Optronics is pleased to announce that Kyle O’Dell has joined its new product development team in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, headquarters as engineering manager.

TULSA, Okla., USA - Kyle O'Dell has been named engineering manager for Optronics International. In this position, he will collaborate with the new product development team and other departments to research product ideas and develop product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities. O'Dell is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in engineering technology and more than 20 years of engineering and global product development experience.

"With his industry-specific expertise in harnessing and electronic guidance and safety systems, Kyle will be a tremendous asset to our team and to our customers," stated Brett Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Optronics.

In his past positions, O'Dell has led cross-functional teams in the design, development, and production of both highly regulated and consumer-oriented products in close cooperation with internationally renowned manufacturing companies. "Kyle's proven experience in bringing complex and purpose-built product designs to market in close cooperation with our sales team will be critical to our continuous development of the best product solutions for the markets we serve," Johnson said.

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About OptronicsAs the fastest-growing vehicle lighting manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products. The company specializes in interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for the HD, trailer, transit vehicle, RV and marine markets. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

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February 26, 2019

Optronics' Purilite Light-Shield LED Lamps Will Reduce Exposure to Allergens and Pathogens in Commercial Vehicles

Optronics' new Purilite Light-Shield LED lighting technology sanitizes vehicle air, while removing hazardous particulate matter, and may help with FDA compliance.

Tulsa, Oklahoma – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced that it will unveil its new LED-based Purilite Light-Shield decontaminating light for the first time in booth 2534 at the 2019 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The unique LED technology promises to bring a revolutionary level of hygiene to vehicles everywhere, while improving air quality and enhancing worker safety in the process.

Many who work in, on and around vehicles are exposed to microscopic airborne pollutants so small that they evade the body's natural defense mechanisms, penetrating deep into respiratory and circulatory systems, and causing damage to lungs, hearts and brains. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has developed ambient air quality trends for particle pollution, also called Particulate Matter (PM).

PM 2.5 describes fine inhalable solid particles and liquid droplets, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrometers and smaller. These particles include many types of mold and bacteria found in vehicles transporting food. PM2.5 also includes soot emitted by diesel engines and APUs.

"Airborne and surface-based mold and bacteria are also a concern for those workers on vehicles that are exposed to biological residue and other contaminants," Brett Johnson, president and CEO of Optronics International, said. "Sleeper cabs, vehicles with multiple users, and dry bulk and refrigerated food transportation haulers may be at greater risk of exposure. The climate a vehicle operates in may also be a factor in allergen and pathogen proliferation."

Purilite Light-Shield LED lamps generate a constant stream of negative ions, created by a proprietary coating applied to their LEDs. The lamp provides decontamination and sanitization functions, while producing optimal light quality for human vision, approaching the color temperature of natural sunlight.

The ionic sanitization occurs through both physical and biological mechanisms. The negative ions bind to lightweight airborne PM2.5 particles, adding mass and enabling natural gravitational forces to remove them from the air by causing them to float safely to the ground.

The negative ions also combine with positive molecules in mold spores and bacterial proteins, destroying them and causing them to decompose. Once terminated, what's left of the pathogens also fall inertly to the ground. With viability removed, the biological remnants are rendered essentially sterile, reducing exposure risks even if they are disturbed and become airborne again.

"When the lights are on, they are doing their job, it's deceptively simple," Johnson said, "A sleeper cab driver can flip on these lights, go grab a bite and when they return, the cab environment will be significantly cleaner. If they prefer, drivers can remain in the cab while the lights are working, it's perfectly safe just to leave them on."

Preliminary tests in a controlled environment show a 77 percent reduction in PM2.5 and a 65 percent reduction in Escherichia coli (E. coli) in just one hour. Testing also compared Purilite Light-Shield with standard LEDs as well as no light source.

The new lamp will also help food supply chain and cold chain shipping companies comply with the most recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food. With some exceptions, the final rule applies to shippers, receivers, loaders and carriers that transport food in the United States by motor or rail vehicle, whether or not the food is offered for or enters interstate commerce.

"Until today, surface cleaning procedures and bacteria-resistant surface treatments were the only methods available to fleets required to adhere to FSMA guidelines," Johnson said. "Optronics' Purilite Light-Shield is the first technology to transcend simple surface-oriented decontamination methods and move toward cleansing the entire interior environment of a vehicle, including the air."

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To access high-resolution images of the LED-based Purilite Light-Shield decontaminating light, please visit: http://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/Purilite.aspx

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About OptronicsAs the fastest-growing vehicle lighting manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better lighting to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products. The company specializes in interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for the HD, trailer, transit vehicle, RV and marine markets. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.

Purilite Light-Shield is a trademark of Optronics International, LLC.

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