Prudential Lighting

The iconic Pru1 family is expanding—now in a vertical expression that brings the same precision performance and timeless elegance you know and love, reimagined in a sleek cylindrical form. A Seamless Evolution Meet the new Pru1 Cylinders, designed to complement the Pru1 Linear series. Available in three sizes—6⅜˝, 13˝, and 21¾˝—these accent luminaires extend the Pru1 aesthetic from horizontal to vertical applications, creating a cohesive visual language across any space. Form Meets Function Each cylinder delivers performance-driven illumination with three…

BionicPro’s engineering excellence now comes wrapped in a curated palette of Architectural Laminates—designed to integrate lighting with surrounding materials and elevate the fixture to a design element in its own right: Pair these laminates with 20 Premium Colors—delivered fast, with no set-up fees—including three new luxe metallics: Copper Penny, Gold Nugget, and Bronze. Flexible Mounting Options Every space demands its own approach. That’s why BionicPro now offers more ways to integrate light seamlessly into the built environment: CONTINUOUS CHANNELS— Maximum…

Imagine crafting a breathtaking ambiance where the lighting disappears into the architecture, leaving only clean, flawless illumination. The new Wet BionicPro3 Recessed Linear redefines outdoor lighting, combining performance, durability, and design freedom in one uncompromising fixture. Seamless Aesthetic, Inside and Out No door frames. No broken lines of light. Just uninterrupted illumination that blends effortlessly into walls and ceilings—indoors or out. With a fully gasketed lens, every fixture is protected from the elements—not just the LED array. Engineered for the…

Say hello to the newest member of our best-selling family—the BionicPro2 Mini. Engineered for precision and designed for flexibility, this compact powerhouse is now available in 2” Remote Driver and 3” Integral Driver heights, bringing seamless light and standout performance to even the most space-conscious designs. Finishes That Go Beyond BionicPro2 Mini steps up in style with new architectural laminates—including oak, walnut, leather, and gold. Paired with 20 premium powder coat colors, including 3 NEW luxe metallics, it’s made to…

This year, we’re celebrating a milestone—70 years of lighting design, engineering, and evolution. From our earliest strip lights to today’s advanced architectural systems, our fixtures have not only stood the test of time—they’ve helped define it. We’re proud to reflect on the products that shaped our journey and continue to illuminate some of the most iconic spaces across the country. PT8-2T8 Strip Light A classic workhorse, the PT8 lit spaces reliably for over 50 years—retiring only in 2012. Proof that…

Gwen Grossman’s passion for lighting design was sparked at a young age, when she first encountered the transformative power of theatrical lighting. This early fascination laid the foundation for a dynamic career—one that took her through top-tier universities specializing in theatrical design, up the ranks of the industry, and ultimately to founding her own firm, Gwen Grossman Lighting Design, based in Chicago. Gwen leads a talented and collaborative team, guiding a wide range of projects with creativity and precision. Her…

Co-founder and Principal of Oculus Light Studio, Scott Hatton enjoys the lighting design process for the value it brings to each space. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed many award-winning projects by working in close collaboration with architects, interior designers and owners to create unique visual environments. Scott upholds the philosophy that even though lighting is a small portion of a project, overall it provides the most significant impact. He is also dedicated to mentoring the next…

Patrick Mihalik is an Architectural Lighting Designer who enhances spaces through light. He helps manage projects, set client expectations, and applies his industry knowledge to bring designs to life. He loves the flexibility of his firm and the diversity of its projects. Patrick believes in being honest and managing expectations—while always finding ways to support and elevate the architect’s vision. How did you get into lighting design? What drew you to it, and what was your path to where you…

Cliché, but so true. With our CEO Jeff Ellis well-regarded as a man of his word, we’re known for above-board dealings and handshake deals that reflect our people-first approach to business. We typically pay out agent commissions even before we get paid from the contractor/distributor – which is not how that all goes down across the industry as a whole. We’ve built our long-term agent relationships on a rock-solid foundation of trust. We deeply respect their loyalty to us, and…

Joe Holguin joined Prudential Lighting in 1955, with the distinction of being the 2nd employee in our founding year. He led our CL (Custom) fixture department for not just years, but multiple decades. His sons, Mike and Steve, came to work with us as well, in a roundabout way. Ironically, they were employed at a nearby competitor in the 80s, where (even more ironically) Jeff Ellis – yep, our Jeff Ellis – was working. Rumor has it he needed a…