We design products and set goals with S.M.A.R.T.E.S.T principles in mind. This means Safe, Materials, Attachment System, Repairable, True-Aim, Energy Efficient, Shrouds, and Tried,True, and Tested. This approach ensures durable, adaptable, and high-performance lighting solutions.

Safe

  • One of the major issues with LED lighting is the false sense of security created by other lighting companies failing to provide proper overcurrent protection for the wiring being used, which can lead to unsafe conditions. This is our top focus.

Material

  • Manufactured with pride in the United States using Advanced Composite Material (ACM), these fixtures exemplify exceptional durability and resilience. Designed to endure the elements, their functionality will be maintained in any outdoor environment.
  • ThruColor finishing method integrates the color seamlessly within the composite prior to molding, ensuring that scratches, dings, and dents do not compromise its integrity, unlike finishes using paint.
  • Most of the wire available today is made with reground plastic and soy fillers, which makes it prone to cracking. This allows air and moisture to penetrate, ultimately damaging the wire and compromising your lighting system. We use MAX FLEX™ Wire, which features 99.9% virgin copper. It comes in dual color options of brown/tan and black/brown. This polarity-safe, direct burial landscape wire is UV stabilized and includes heat shrink connections for enhanced durability.

Attachment System

  • A flexible mounting system that allows designers to position fixtures in the ideal location is essential for any lighting design. When paired with the ability to easily modify the design—whether at the start or years later—it ensures that the system continues to complement the evolving landscape and home. 
  • The Interchangeable Component Attachment Mounting System (ICAMS) enables quick changes between different mounting options, offering seamless adaptability. For instance, it allows easy transitions from a stake mount to a surface mount, tree bracket, wall mount, or gutter bracket. Unlike traditional threaded stakes that can compromise wire connections, the Load-N-Lock Mounting System ensures a secure and stable installation, making fixture placement effortless and reliable.

Repairable

  • Unlike other fixtures, LTLS products are fully repairable, with parts that can easily be replaced. Most competitors require you to discard the entire fixture when a part, such as a common issue like  the knuckle breaking. Consider the so-called “lifetime warranties” offered by others; they typically cover manufacturer defects but not physical damage, which accounts for 90% of failures and isn't covered.
  • Avoid the hassle of removing lights and sending them back when you can address issues on the spot. Proves invaluable during maintenance calls, saving significant time. With LTLS, you'll never need to send a fixture back, no matter the damage. Repairs can be made directly in the field, saving you time, money, and resources, contributing to the most truly sustainable lighting system available.

True-Aim

  • The ability to align fixtures at equally spaced distances and adjust the aim of light, for tasks like illuminating the wall of a home, is essential for achieving a polished, professional appearance. Misaligned streaks of light lead to unattractive visual effects, while issues like hot spots on tree branches, bushes, sidewalks, or walls can ruin a lighting project.
  • This age-old problem is solved with our True Aim Knuckle which facilitates easy adjustments to mounted light fixtures, offering exceptional flexibility with 180° of pivoting adjustments on the lateral axis (forward and backward) and 360° of rotational adjustments around the vertical axis.

Energy Efficiency

  • Using an A/C magnetic transformer can increase energy consumption by up to 50% due to Volt Amps (VA), an inefficiency that doesn't occur in a DC system. With a DC system, you benefit from 50% savings in wiring, transformer sizing, and overall energy usage. This not only reduces strain on natural resources but also saves you money.

Shroud

  • Our factory-installed shrouds offer 360° rotational glare adjustments through 4 keyway locks, allowing for full customization. Additionally, you can easily switch to a more compact size by replacing it with a Short-Shroud—ideal for installations where space is limited.

Tried, True, Tested, and Trusted

  • With 34 years of leadership in the lighting industry, we leverage our extensive institutional knowledge and field experience to drive innovation. Our expertise guides us in refining manufacturing processes, selecting the best materials, enhancing functionality, and creating purpose-built landscape lights.