Barron Lighting Group Unveils the New PKR Series RXAR LED Area Luminaire and Pole Kit

Glendale, Arizona – May 22, 2024 – Barron Lighting Group, a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its latest product offering, the PKR Series RXAR LED area luminaire and pole kit. Designed to set a new standard in lighting performance and efficiency, the RXAR series features a sleek, low-profile housing and is equipped with lumen packages ranging from 6,200 to 62,400 lumens.

Key Features and Benefits
The RXAR LED area luminaire boasts a high-efficiency light engine optimized for superior light control and illumination. It offers four distribution types and comes in two physical sizes, providing a versatile solution for a variety of applications including parking lots, walkways, roadways, and other large areas.

  • Exceptional Efficiency: With efficacies up to 172 lumens per watt (LPW), the RXAR series ensures significant energy savings while providing zero uplight.
  • Versatile Lumen Packages: Available in lumen packages of up to 60,000 lumens, catering to diverse lighting needs.
  • Complete Fixture and Pole Packages: Includes 4″ or 5″ square steel poles available in heights of 20′, 25′, and 30′.
  • Field Switchable CCT & Wattage: Flexibility to adjust color temperature and wattage in the field for tailored lighting solutions.
  • DesignLights Consortium® PREMIUM Qualified: Ensures performance, quality, and energy efficiency.

The RXAR series ships standard with a 5″ arm and is engineered for ease of installation on the included poles. With a remarkably short lead time of just 2-3 weeks, the RXAR series promises to deliver prompt and efficient solutions for your lighting needs.

About Barron Lighting Group

Barron Lighting Group, based in Glendale, Arizona, has been a pioneering force in the lighting industry for over 50 years. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer service, Barron offers comprehensive lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and specialty lighting markets. Barron Lighting Group’s mission is to light the way to a brighter future with products that ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Media Contact
Diane Hoffman | Marketing Manager
Barron Lighting Group
(623) 282-9934
diane.hoffman@barronltg.com

CHAIN STORE MAINTENANCE – AN MCS COMPANY, BOLSTERS ITS TEAM WITH TWO NEW HIRES

Attleboro, MA – May 22, 2024 – Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company (or the “Company”), announced it added two industry veterans to support the Company’s fast-growing multi-site commercial facilities maintenance services business line. Michael Christin and Jennifer Murray have joined the team as SVP Business Development and Sr. Director, Strategic Accounts, respectively. Mr. Christin is based in Chicago, IL and Ms. Murray is based in Columbus, OH.
 
“Michael and Jennifer will play key roles in our robust plans as we continue to expand and enhance our multi-site commercial facilities maintenance platform,” said Andrew Nolan, President of Commercial & Residential Services at MCS. “Both bring a strong commitment to relationships management while translating best practices from a variety of business sectors. Chain Store Maintenance and MCS both prides themselves on providing impeccable service and Michael and Jennifer are perfectly suited to advance our future plans as we continue to grow this business line and bolster our capabilities across the commercial facilities maintenance services spectrum.”
 
Mr. Christin’s background includes a successful track record of building successful sales teams. His initial focus is on generating new sales opportunities, as he leads the Company’s business development team, while creating and implementing sustainable long-term growth plans. Mr. Christin has spent the last 25 years as a senior sales and marketing leader after starting as a systems engineer with IBM in Chicago before venturing into sales. Most recently, he served as the Chief Sales Officer for ALCIVIA, a $1 billion energy and agricultural cooperative. Prior to that, Mr. Christin was Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Phoenix-based Express Facility Management, a technology company providing top-tier facility management solutions specializing in janitorial, floor care, pest control, ground maintenance, HVAC, restoration and consumables. He has also held various sales and marketing leadership positions at The Walt Disney Company, AT&T, Siemens and T-Mobile. Mr. Christin holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
 
A former client of Chain Store Maintenance, Ms. Murray has a track record that blends operations, account management and commercial facilities services and will apply her knowledge from all three areas to lead a team that provides client-focused, solutions-based services. She was most recently Regional Facilities Services Manager at Starbucks® where she oversaw vendor relations and coordinated facility maintenance for a portfolio of stores in the Northeast and Mid-America regions. She was previously Senior National Account Manager with Brightview Landscapes, one the nation’s largest landscape services company, overseeing a team responsible for Fortune 500 commercial accounts. Prior to that, Ms. Murray was General Manager with Cintas Document Management.
 
“A strong and strategic team is key to our growth plans in the commercial facilities maintenance sector and Michael and Jennifer will play integral roles in ensuring we exceed client expectations,” added Nolan. “As we continue to capture market share in the multi-site commercial facilities maintenance sector, we’re able to leverage synergies from the ongoing expansion of our self-performing and service partner networks, along with our robust technology platform.”
 
Chain Store Maintenance provides comprehensive interior and exterior facility maintenance services for commercial properties across the nation including landscaping, snow removal, parking lot maintenance, handyman, electrical, locksmith, plumbing and much more. With a hybrid service model, the Company combines an expansive network of over 30,000 local service partners and its own network of self-performing service capabilities to provide a comprehensive suite of facilities maintenance services for commercial properties.
 

 

About Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company

Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company, provides comprehensive, multi-site facilities maintenance services on thousands of commercial properties across the country. Core exterior services include landscaping, snow removal, backflow and parking lot maintenance, with interior services covering handyman, electrical, locksmith, plumbing, pest control, fire extinguisher maintenance and much more. The Company’s hybrid service delivery model provides self-performing capabilities in 25+ key markets plus an expansive network of 30,000+ certified service partners to ensure work is completed no matter where properties are located. The Chain Store Maintenance technology platform seamlessly integrates with the leading FM systems, ensuring smooth processing and reporting on all work orders. Learn more at ChainStore.com.