Iconic Lighting Company Opens New, 76,700-Square-Foot Distribution Center in Orange County Following the Launch of Five New Collections
SONNEMAN—A Way of Light, the world-renowned pioneer in sophisticated, modern lighting by creative visionary Robert Sonneman, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new warehouse in Orange County, New York. The warehouse, located at 103 Tower Drive in Middletown, is conveniently placed in close proximity to SONNEMAN’s New York Design Center showroom and global headquarters in Larchmont, NY.
“With this new efficient and technologically advanced space, we are excited to optimize our production process to provide our customers with unparalleled service,” said Robert Sonneman, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, SONNEMAN – A Way of Light. “The state-of-the-art facility will streamline the entire process of sending high-quality SONNEMAN lighting to our clients.”
The newly built warehouse is equipped with a number of technological advancements, including a downlight assembly line, a videography and photography studio, state-of-the-art racking and distribution machinery with increased effectiveness for oversized products, and an Integrating Sphere used for photometric testing. In addition to these features, the warehouse includes built-out offices, training and demonstration spaces, and an engineering testing center.
The new distribution center opens in tandem with the launch of five new collections — Systema Staccato, Luna, Constellation Centaurus, Constellation Galaxy Matrix, and Arctic Rings — and three collection extensions: Ilios, Offset, and Pi. The facility will streamline the production and shipment of these products, as well as the development of future products to come.
About SONNEMAN – A Way of Light:
SONNEMAN – A Way of Light is closely connected to Robert Sonneman, the designer, and his commitment to modernist ideals, innovation, and the extraordinary quality that is the promise of the brand. Robert Sonneman, “Lighting’s Modern Master,” pioneered modern lighting in the 1960s and ‘70s, making it an art form. Many of his award-winning designs have become classics of the modern era. Acclaimed for clean lines and alliance to form from function, he has been at the forefront of modern design for five decades. His prolific design vocabulary extends through the modern architectural and decorative genres of the 20th century and forwards to the contemporary diversity of today.
“We are devoted to creating the extraordinary, free from contrivance, with quality and refinement. We believe that creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence begins with design and lives in every aspect of everything that we do.” – Robert Sonneman
The company’s design and marketing activities are based in Larchmont, NY. With permanent showrooms at the New York Design Center in New York City and at the Dallas Market Center. SONNEMAN has an extensive network of distributors throughout the United States through lighting showrooms and e-commerce partners, as well as through architectural and designer project specifications for both in-line and custom designs.