About us One man's vision Alan Ruud, who founded Ruud Lighting in 1982, is a professional engineer and lighting designer who is nationally recognized for his expertise in the lighting industry. He has been awarded numerous patents for his innovative designs. Ruud Lighting, located in Racine, Wisconsin is a manufacturer and worldwide direct marketer of industrial, commercial and residential lighting fixtures. Our mission statement Ruud Lighting is in the business of developing, manufacturing and selling lighting systems that optimize performance and provide the best value and service available to the global electrical market. We seek excellence in all that we do and will continually strive to be the most respected company in the lighting fixture industry. International Association of Lighting Management Companies Ruud Lighting belongs to the interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO), an organization of lighting-management and related companies committed to promoting professional lighting-management techniques and the benefits of quality lighting. Proudly maintaining ISO 9001-2000 registration By achieving and maintaining ISO 9001-2000 registration, Ruud Lighting ranks among those select manufacturers who consistently demonstrate commitment to documented quality standards. The entire Ruud organization maintains this quality standard, including the Colorfast DeltaGuard paint-finish operation. International Dark-Sky Association member Ruud Lighting is dedicated to advancing the quality of controlled, energy-efficient exterior lighting and to the preservation of our night skies. Through the development of cutoff optical systems and luminaires, Ruud Lighting continues to be a strong proponent for the reduction of glare and light pollution. Colorfast DeltaGuardŽ: the best paint finish in the industry Offering long-lasting durability and maximum appearance, our Colorfast DeltaGuardŽ paint-finishing system gives surfaces exceptional resistance to abrasion, corrosion, cracking and UV rays. The system incorporates meticulous cleaning and pretreating, along with an epoxy primer and baked-on acrylic powder topcoat. Carrying a seven-year warranty, the Colorfast DeltaGuard finish means luminaires and poles from Ruud Lighting keep their excellent appearance.