AMS-Osram to Sell Digital Systems Biz to Acuity

AMS-Osram will sell their Digital Systems business to longtime customer and partner Acuity Brands. The business unit to be sold, based in North America, has about 1,100 employees in Canada, the States, and Mexico; they primarily manufacture lighting control systems, electronics, and drivers.The acquisition of AMS-Osram’s LED drivers and team expands Acuity Brands’ capabilities and…

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