Ayrton and ACT Lighting are excited to announce that, from 1 October, 2019, ACT Lighting will assume the exclusive distribution of Ayrton in Canada. Over the past several years Ayrton has established itself in the market as the leading force for innovative lighting products and solutions which are currently used in myriad projects around the globe.

“We are excited to further our partnership with Ayrton to now service the entire North American market,” states Ben Saltzman, CEO of ACT Lighting. “Ayrton is the industry’s most innovative brand and market-leading manufacturer of professional digital lighting with unmatched quality and design. Ayrton’s product portfolio and development strategy are the perfect match for the ACT Lighting team.”

“As Ayrton continues to look forward, it makes sense to consolidate our North American distribution strategy,” says Chris Ferrante, Ayrton CEO. “ACT Lighting is the perfect partner, being the best placed company across the region, especially considering the incredible growth we have experienced in the US market. We are looking forward to the broader partnership the Canadian connection will bring.”

“ACT Canada is very excited to be able to offer this industry leading brand through our full-service Canadian warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario,” adds Andrew Beck, Senior Vice-President of ACT Canada.  “As in the US, Ayrton will strengthen and complement our existing product lines.”

With ACT Lighting, Ayrton is now partnered with the strongest distributor and service provider across North America, with the most comprehensive service and support organization and more than 26 years of experience.

ACT Canada can be contacted at:

Toronto:
3200 Ridgeway Dr. #13
Mississauga, ON L5L 5Y6
Tel: +1 416-907-6770
Fax: +1 416-628-8406

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