Behind the Scenes | How Many Parts Does it Take to Craft American-Made Lighting?

At last count, there were more than 30,000 parts on hand to craft every single American made lighting fixture that Barn Light Electric manufactures!

And no one knows that more than Jonathan, our Lead Inventory Specialist, whose job it is to keep track of all these parts and pieces. From cast guards, backing plates, and connectors to light bulbs, LED modules, and gooseneck arms, Jonathan is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling shelves and, somehow, he knows where everything belongs! Read More »

Behind the Scenes | Assembler Plays Vital Role in Crafting American-Made Lighting

Although his first name might make you think he’s Florida born and bred, Orlando is actually a Chicago native. Like many other people who call the Sunshine State home, Orlando and his wife are transplants who moved to Titusville in 2005 when Orlando retired after 22 years in the Air Force. They had family close by and he found work as an electronics technician at the Kennedy Space Center.

Barn Light’s Colorful Powder Coat Specialist

Like many people in our small town, Will learned of Barn Light Electric from a friend.

“I had always worked retail, but when I was ready to transition into something new, my friend told me about working for Barn Light Electric,” Will says. “I watched the company’s video and everyone seemed so happy. I was impressed by the cast of characters working there and I wanted to be a part of it.”

Behind the Scenes | Lead Spinner Transforms Raw Metal to Functional Art

We’re starting a new feature on the blog today to give our readers an inside peek at what happens behind the doors at Barn Light Electric. When we celebrated the grand opening of our new 50,000-square-foot facility in October 2013, our 100-plus employees were thrilled with the new digs and the expanded space to do their work.