Atlanta, GA, September 18, 2026 – Hydrel® (www.hydrel.com), an established innovator and provider of outdoor architectural, aquatic, and landscape lighting products, is pleased to announce its Ridge linear luminaire family has received a Vision Award from FacilitiesNet.
Ridge was awarded the 2026 FacilitiesNet Vision Award, an annual recognition established in 2018 that honors innovation and excellence in products that support the efficient and profitable operations and management of institutional and commercial buildings across the United States. This prestigious program attracts over 175 submissions annually and is evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts, including Facility Influencers, Facility Champion Winners, and members of editorial advisory boards from Building Operating Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions. Ridge was recognized in the Lighting category for advancing facilities management through innovative lighting solutions.
Ridge features a completely new mechanical design that sets it apart. The luminaire's seamlessly bonded housing eliminates traditional screw-based assemblies and prevents water from seeping through connection points. Available in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-foot nominal lengths, with a continuous-run option, it can be installed in tight or constrained spaces and locations with short setbacks. Eighteen mounting options for surface, vertical, horizontal, or ground applications give the luminaire family tremendous flexibility.
Winning entries will be featured in the Awards Showcase at the upcoming NFMT West and NFMT East shows.
More information about Ridge is available here.
About Hydrel
Hydrel, a brand within the Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) portfolio, is a premier brand of outdoor architectural, aquatic and landscape lighting products which incorporate innovative sealing capabilities, superior materials, and long-lasting finishes. Its luminaires can withstand decades of use with minimal maintenance and unmatched structural integrity. Committed to lighting performance for over six decades, Hydrel utilizes the most advanced sources and optics to create a wide variety of lighting effects. Combining today's smaller, more efficient sources with precision optical platforms, Hydrel achieves photometric performance seldom experienced in outdoor lighting – a soft, uniform illumination that is noticeably superior. Visit at www.hydrel.com.
About Acuity Inc.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
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