25 August 2008 - Dallas, TX - Lightolier® Controls and Entertainment Technology are very pleased to announce the latest additions to it sales team - Kevin Hitchens and Ray Mendoza.  Hitchens joins the organization from Lightolier® and will be responsible for managing the sales efforts, for both brands, in the Mid-Atlantic territory. Mendoza assumes the position of Sales Engineering Associate to manage projects incorporating Lightolier® Controls IntelliSight® and Lyteswitch® product sets.

"We could not have been more fortunate to have Kevin join our sales team," stated Charlie Hulme, Lightolier® Controls and Entertainment Technology National Sales Manager.  "Coming from our sister organization, Lightolier®, Kevin brings a vast amount of valuable experience in lighting industry in sales and as an application engineer."

"When I heard there was an opening in Lightolier® Controls, I saw it as an exciting opportunity to work in the most important segments of the lighting industry," said Hitchens.  "Lighting and lighting controls has evolved drastically over the past few years.  The energy codes and initiatives are driving technology development at an unbelievable pace.  I like this challenge especially with the product portfolio we offer through both brands."

Also joining Lightolier® Controls, in the newly created position of Sales Engineering Associate, is Ray Mendoza.  Mendoza rejoins Lightolier® Controls after a year hiatus working as an applications engineer in the commercial building sector.

"When we identified the need for this position, Ray immediately came to mind," explains Julie Smith, Lightolier® Controls general manager.  "His previous experience with us and his attention to detail in project design made him perfect fit to fill this new and valuable role within our organization."

"Julie approached the position as a very critical piece in the pre and post sales for the occupancy sensors, daylighting systems, and low-voltage relay products," said Mendoza.  "I see this as a very challenging position in an exciting time for Lightolier® Controls.  All the municipal, state, and federal mandates for energy conservation places us in a very strong position to help our clients meet the directives and, at the same time, conserve the world's precious resources."

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ABOUT LIGHTOLIER® CONTROLS AND ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY

As a Philips group brand, Lightolier® Controls has provided quality, innovative lighting controls, and a full range of advanced lighting control systems for commercial operations and residential properties for more than 20 years.  Entertainment Technology, also a Philips group brand, is the preeminent manufacturer of the patented IGBT-based dimming control products and Marquee® state-of-the-art lighting control consoles for the entertainment and theatrical markets.