Sealite (t/a Avlite Systems) is pleased to announce the company has acquired a majority interest in Laser Guidance Inc.
Located in Washington, USA, Laser Guidance is a leading designer and manufacturer of LED precision lighting systems for the aviation industry. The range includes Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), Helipad Approach Path Indicator (HAPI), Medium Intensity Approach Lighting with Sequenced Alignment (MALSR), expeditionary airfield lighting systems and other class-leading products. The company is a leader in the supply of niche products into civilian and defence markets.
Part of the Sealite Group, Avlite Systems was launched in 2005 to design and manufacture solar powered airfield lighting systems, helipad lighting systems, and obstruction lighting. The acquisition of Laser Guidance will give Avlite clients access to the widest range of portable airfield lighting products on the market for expeditionary or sustained uses.
Dr David Shemwell, Founder of Laser Guidance commented ‘Laser Guidance is excited to have its products integrated into Avlite Systems product range and have the ability to work with Avlite to design and develop new technologies for the airfield lighting market’.
Sealite/Avlite Systems CEO Chris Procter commented ‘Laser Guidance is well respected in the marketplace and we’re proud to have their products form part of our portfolio, as well as investing in their business to accelerate product development. Customers are increasingly wanting a single manufacturer to design and deliver their solar-powered airfield lighting systems, and this acquisition allows us to offer them more value than traditional integrators of 3rd party product’
Laser Guidance will continue to operate its facility in Redmond, WA, and Avlite estimates full integration of the Laser Guidance product offering into the Avlite range by March 2018.
For information on the Laser Guidance acquisition please contact Sealite USA President Mrs. Tara Stewart on t.stewart@sealite.com.
The simplicity of the self-contained light and the option to use a PALC leaves no doubt why they chose Avlite helipad lighting.
-Jorge de Dios
It is a great benefit to our community to have this [Avlite’s helipad lighting system] installed and commissioned at CareFlight’s Toowoomba base. Avlite’s particular type of lighting lends itself to a lot of applications given that it’s easy to install, doesn’t require electricity as its solar powered and can be remotely controlled. It’s a fabulous technology, obviously a world leading technology and from my point of view, it’s great to see an Australian Manufacturing success story.
-Cr Mike Williams
For an aerodrome operator to provide equivalent night-use runway standards for the RFDS and other fixed-base users at around one-third of the cost of a traditional mains-powered runway and taxiway lighting system, there has to be greater recognised merit for this (solar-powered) alternative especially in a location like ours where it is sunny most days of the year.
-Jenny Kox
Our industry appreciates the on-going support of this Australian owned and operated company whose solar powered airfield and helipad lighting systems assist in the improvement of safety for both fixed and rotary wing aeromedical flight crews and passengers around the country.
-Graeme Field
As the busiest Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) based in the State [of Queensland], the benefits [of Avlite’s helipad lighting] are many. Not only does it [the system] enhance the safety of our operations, it also helps us to continue to improve our level of service delivery to the community and to our customers.
-Ashley van de Velde
These lights [AV-70s] have been a great asset to many outback communities that previously we were not able to access 24/7.
-Alan Benn
Just to let you know the new airport floodlight has now been installed for several weeks and the medical staff and Power and Water staff [who look after the airport] agree it has made things much easier and safer for night-time medivacs. Your assistance with enabling us to have this basic but important infrastructure is much appreciated.
-Stephanie Fielder
Since starting our distributorship with Avlite, we have gone from strength to strength with the great range of solar products and of course the fantastic support of the Avlite staff. It’s been a good year for us. May it continue.
-Eddie Lacina
Re: Avlite AV70 taxiway lights, are working really well. Thank you for your assistance in getting our ramp up and running.
-Capt. US Air Force
-USAF
The lights are installed and are operating beautifully.
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-Airport Staff
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