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 everyday. And in the people they hire, they want excellence and they won't settle for anything less."
- Peter Thornton Sr.
Founder and Chairman
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
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Skydome® recessed 2', 3' and 4' luminaires are introduced
1998
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Luna® troffers are introduced
1999
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New headquarters and 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at 4201 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago
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Verve® I and Verve II are introduced making them some of the first T5 luminaires on the market.
2003
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Twelve linear luminaire is introduced
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
Equation® troffers are introduced
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
The first LED luminaires are introduced, the ID 4.5" LED downlight family
Seem® 4 is introduced
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
Theory® is introduced and makes the cover of Architectural Lighting magazine
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
Nera® linear & pendant are introduced
Nera obtains prestigious 2016 Next Generation Luminaire (NGL) award and 2016 PIA Award.
ID+ 3.5" family introduced
2018
Enters the acoustical lighting market with Seem 1 Acoustic and Skydome Edge Acoustic
Skydome Edge is launched, featuring edge-lighting technology
2019
Acoustic Solutions portfolio expands with the introduction of Seem 1 Acoustic Trio.
Seem 1 Acoustic Trio receives a 2019 Record Products award from Architectural Record.
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
