Principal Industries Acquires GENLED Brands, Strengthening Leadership in Signage and Architectural Illumination

Principal Industries (“Principal”), a leading provider of light emitting diode (“LED”) components and engineered assemblies and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), today announced the acquisition of GENLED Brands (“GENLED” or the “Company”).

Headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey, GENLED designs, engineers, and assembles premium LED lighting products, systems, and solutions for customers around the world. The Company is known for its innovative product portfolio and ability to deliver customized lighting solutions tailored to specific customer applications and requirements.

Todd Fiske, CEO of Principal, said, “GENLED is a highly complementary addition to the Principal platform. The Company has built a reputation for innovation, product quality, and customer service, and its differentiated product portfolio expands our capabilities across key lighting and illumination applications. We are excited to welcome Scott and the entire GENLED team to Principal and look forward to building on our shared commitment to delivering superior solutions for our customers.”