2019 marked our 25th anniversary. Since our inception, we have been committed to delivering exceptional products and services to specifiers and contractors. We continue to celebrate all of those who played a crucial role in supporting Focal Point since day one and will remain part of our success for years to come.

"They (the Thornton children) never shied away from a problem. They maintain the integrity of the product. They don't do anything slipshod. And that's why it's the company that it is. There's no doubt about it. I see that every day. And in the people they hire, they want excellence and they won't settle for anything less."
- Peter Thornton Sr.
Company Founder
Focal Point Through the Years
1994
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Founded by Peter Thornton Sr. and children
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First presence at LIGHTFAIR International
First products introduced are linear luminaires and architectural troffers
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40,000 sq. ft. facility
1996
1998
1999
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New headquarters and 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at 4201 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago
2003
2004
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Capacity added with 56,000 sq. ft. facility
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Avenue® A & B are introduced
2006
LEAN manufacturing introduced throughout production facilities
2007
Enters downlight business with ID MR16 family
2008
Avenue 6 becomes Focal Point’s first TechZone™ compatible luminaire
2009
New headquarters at 4141 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, and addition of 200,000 sq. ft. of production space
The LEED Gold certified building also becomes the showcase for Focal Point products
2010
2011
ISO 9001 certified
2012
Recognized in top 3 architectural lighting manufacturers by Contract magazine
2013
Addition of 30,000 sq. ft. of space with building at 3835 W. 42nd street
2014
Expands LED luminaire offering with Seem LED, Luna LED
Nivo and ID high ceiling downlights receive a 2014 Next Generation Luminaire (NGL) award
42nd Street renamed Peter Thornton Sr. Way, recognizing Focal Point’s contribution to Chicago manufacturing
2016
2018
2019
Seem 1 Acoustic receives 2019 Architizer A+ Award.
Vertically-integrated operations with 350,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing, warehousing and headquarters at 42nd street and S. Pulaski Rd., in Chicago
Acquired by Legrand on February 27, 2020