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Acuity Brands to Acquire ams OSRAM’s Digital Systems Business in North America

The acquisition of ams OSRAM’s LED drivers and team expands Acuity Brands capabilities and its advanced LED driver portfolio.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World, Coatings World and Ink World Magazine

ams OSRAM announced the sale of its North America-Based Digital System (DS) business, which primarily manufactures lighting control systems, electronics and drivers, to Acuity Brands. The transaction is expected to close during the summer of 2021. The parties have agreed not to disclose financial details.

ams OSRAM North America Digital Systems business develops and manufactures lighting components including drivers, LED light engines, electronic ballast and connected components and is one of the largest LED lighting driver companies in North America. The acquisition of ams OSRAM’s LED drivers and team expands Acuity Brands capabilities and its advanced LED driver portfolio.

Acuity Brands and DS have a long history of working together, spanning decades, which is expected to enable a rapid integration. The company will take over the DS business in the USA, Canada and Mexico, including the production facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The Digital Systems business in the US, Canada and Mexico currently has approximately 1,100 employees.

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