 Gardco has recruited over six Oakland CET graduates this past year – most of the students work in Manufacturing Support, which requires a strong work ethic and the ability to learn new skills as the job requires. Ms. Joan Lyon, HR Manager for Gardco explained, “CET graduates are motivated to work and enjoy learning new skills. In fact, one of our top employees is CET graduate Jose Reyes.”
Gardco Lighting , a division of the Genlyte Group Inc., is one of the premier outdoor lighting companies in North America. Founded and still headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Gardco Lighting is known as one of the pioneers in the outdoor lighting market over the past several decades. Gardco pioneered the concept of sharp cutoff illumination and invented the first segmented, faceted optical system more than 30 years ago. Segmented, faceted optics have become the industry standard for site and area lighting. Gardco was the first company to introduce many of the classic shapes used in the industry as well as some of the more eclectic contemporary aesthetic looks. Gardco Lighting markets both the Gardco and Emco brand of outdoor luminaires.
Gardco Lighting is known not only for high quality, performance oriented lighting products but also for a comprehensive seminar program offered as a training service for a wide variety of customers. The company’s showroom is used to display the company’s product and as classroom environment for outdoor lighting education. Gardco and Emco products are sold through independent manufacturer’s rep agencies that are integral to the historical success of both brands. A training program for reps is also key to promoting the Gardco and Emco product lines.
Gardco Lighting’s product line includes site and area luminaires, floodlights and spotlights, bollards, lightcolumns, garage lighting products, steplights and a wide range of building mounted products that include both performance and decorative options. Gardco Lighting products are marketed worldwide to a wide range of customers and markets. Complete information about all Gardco products can be found on its website, www.sitelighting.com. |
