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W.F.Harris Information W.F. Harris Lighting 4015 Airport Ext. Road Monroe, NC  28110 Sales Fax: (704) 283-6880 Voice: (704) 283-7477            (800) 842-9345

      W. F. Harris Lighting- today a leading manufacturer of rustproof, vandal resistant luminaires and offering the largest selection of emergency luminaires in the industry began in 1970 when its founder and President W. F. Harris developed and introduced a revolutionary lighting solution. Over three decades later, innovative solutions are still the hallmark of the company in its commitment to providing premier products and services.

      Prior to establishing his own company, W. F. Harris gained extensive experience as a laboratory technician testing man-made fibers. This provided him with knowledge about the characteristics and qualities of plastics, including flame resistance, durability, and non-corrosiveness. Realizing the need for (yet seeing the total industry lack of) rustproof lighting products, Harris began developing a non-rusting lighting fixture. The coastal regions of the Carolinas, which are subject to corrosive and damaging salt air, humidity, and severe climatic conditions such as hurricanes and tornadoes, provided an ideal proving ground for product development. Working closely with specialists at General Electric Plastics, tool and die makers, plastic injection molders, and end users, W. F. Harris introduced the first rustproof, non-corrosive floodlight in 1970. Close technical liaison established with Underwriters Laboratories resulted in the development of UL Safety Standards for plastic lighting fixtures. A year later, he introduced the first vandal-resistant rustproof fixture featuring unbreakable Lexan® polycarbonate.

      In 1983, the firm moved to its new factory and office complex in Monroe, North Carolina. This modern facility features a testing laboratory designed to meet rigid Underwriters Laboratories specifications.

      The industry realized another breakthrough in 1992 with the Company’s development and introduction of an unprecedented landscape lighting product, Scapeform®, that withstands damage from the elements as well as from routine landscape maintenance tools and chemicals. The product was selected as one of the Top Ten Products of the Year by Electrical Contractor, was a Modern Plastics design winner, appeared in Grounds Maintenance featuring its high profitability and maintenance ease, was a landscape lighting suggestion by Better Homes and Gardens, and more.

      1995 heralded the introduction of the Nite Owl® with its million candlepower spotlight that has been a boon to law enforcement officers and utility crews as well as to recreation, water sports, and boating enthusiasts.

      In 1997, the Company began offering a new Italian line of luminaires featuring sleek contemporary designs and premium quality construction appealing to the architect, the engineer, the contractor, as well as to the consumer.

      And tucked in among all the new product introductions are the numerous product innovations requested by our customers who count on us to quickly meet their custom product requirements. W. F. Harris Lighting enjoys a steady pattern of growth fueled by

• Innovative lighting solutions;
• Premium quality and construction backed by the industry’s most complete Lifetime Guarantee against rust, corrosion, and breakage;
• Satisfying the growing needs of our industry at large, as well as our industrial, commercial, civic, and residential customers in particular.

      Our luminaires are used in a broad range of built environments and landscapes including public, educational, and private buildings; coastal and recreational landscapes; military, civic and correctional facilities; as well as in sport and recreational pursuits.

      The Company has direct representation through agents and distributors in cities throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.