February 12, 2008 - Dallas, TX - Lightolier® Controls and Entertainment Technology are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rhett Simmons to the position of Product Manager from Product Specialist.  Rhett joined Lightolier® Controls/Entertainment Technology in October 2007.

"Rhett has been a wonderful addition to our product marketing team", explains Julie Smith, General Manager of Lightolier® Controls and Entertainment Technology. "He is currently focused on developing products that are driving our energy conservation initiatives including occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting."

Lightolier Controls and Entertainment Technology are leading designers and manufacturers of a broad spectrum of lighting control solutions addressing the residential, commercial, architectural, and entertainment lighting control markets.

"When looking at different industries and companies, I felt Lightolier Controls and Entertainment Technology are on the forefront of lighting control technologies in markets they serve", states Mr. Simmons.  "The products we are producing for the lighting industry and sustainable energy initiatives are very exciting.  No one in the industry today offers the breadth of products we offer."

Ms. Smith adds, "Our product development team is a very important part to our success in developing and producing the products our clients must have to meet their lighting control needs and the energy codes being mandated throughout the country."

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ABOUT LIGHTOLIER® CONTROLS

For more than 20 years, Lightolier® Controls has provided quality, innovative lighting controls and a full range of advanced lighting control systems for commercial operations and residential properties.

ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY

Entertainment Technology is the preeminent manufacturer of the patented IGBT-based dimming systems and theatrical lighting control products. Entertainment Technology products can be found at www.etdimming.com.