Optronics International

Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced today that Brett Johnson will retire as president and CEO, effective December 31, 2025. Mathew Jenkins, who most recently served as president of Lucidity Australia, has been named Johnson's successor and will assume leadership on January 1, 2026.

Johnson has guided Optronics as president and CEO, through a transformative period of growth and innovation since 2009. Under his leadership, the company tripled its revenue while successfully expanding into multiple new market segments. Today, the company has achieved leading positions in the work truck, vocational, bus, and farm and home retail segments, while building a substantial presence in heavy-duty aftermarket and trailer manufacturing.

"Brett has been instrumental in positioning Optronics as an innovation leader in commercial vehicle lighting and establishing our brand as a trusted partner throughout the industry," said Wayne Huang, chairman of Lucidity Enterprise Co., Ltd., Optronics' parent company. "His customer-centered approach and commitment to delivering value have driven exceptional growth and market expansion. We thank him for his outstanding leadership and wish him well in his retirement."

During Johnson's tenure, Optronics introduced breakthrough technologies, including the company's patented custom logo lighting solutions, award-winning Fusion Series combination lamps and innovative GloLight technology. Johnson also oversaw Optronics' acquisition of USA Harness, Inc. in 2019, making Optronics one of only a few manufacturers capable of fully serving the light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry with both lighting and harness technologies.

"Establishing Optronics as a recognized brand in new markets has been incredibly rewarding," Johnson said. "And Mat's background perfectly positions the company for its next phase of growth, and I'm confident that his unique expertise and vision will take Optronics to even greater heights."

Jenkins brings 26 years of industry experience in lighting, electronics and wire harness manufacturing to his new role. After founding his own wire harness manufacturing business in 1999, Jenkins grew the company through Lucidity's acquisition and subsequently increased the business fourfold during his tenure as president of Lucidity Australia.

"I'm honored to lead Optronics during this pivotal time in the commercial vehicle industry," Jenkins said. "Our strategy will build on the strong foundation Brett has established while expanding our capabilities in power delivery systems and solutions-based offerings. We plan to invest significantly in our U.S. engineering, technical and manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers and drive innovation."

Jenkins noted that Optronics' global manufacturing footprint, which includes facilities in the United States, Taiwan and Australia, provides strategic advantages in sourcing and production flexibility. The company plans to enhance its U.S. manufacturing and engineering capabilities, including investments in harness manufacturing automation to improve efficiency and competitiveness.

"Mat's expertise in commercial vehicle power products represents an important growth opportunity for Optronics," Johnson added. "His solutions-based approach to customer needs, combined with his deep technical knowledge, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future."

Over the coming weeks, Johnson and Jenkins will work together with the Optronics leadership team to ensure a smooth transition. Jenkins will maintain Optronics' headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and continue operating the company's manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma; Goshen, Indiana; and Winnsboro, Texas.

Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the release of its smoke-lens Thinline STL59SRSHB Series 9-LED and STL87SRSHB Series 11-LED surface-mount, stop/turn/tail lamps. Optronics' entire family of blackout-style lamps will be on display to the industry during the NTEA Work Truck Week 2024, March 5–8, 2024, in booth 952.

The two new, thin, surface-mount-style lamps are the latest additions to Optronics' family of eight smoke-lens LED lights. First introduced in 2020, Optronics' blackout lights are renowned for their truly black appearance when not illuminated and their ability to meet FMVSS 108 and CMVSS 108 compliance when illuminated. The lamps are also on the leading edge of commercial vehicle styling.

"The rising trend of blackout packages in the commercial vehicle sector, especially concerning truck beds on work trucks, is undeniable," explained Dustin Smith, vice president of sales for Optronics. "Driven by evolving preferences in both the automotive industry and broader industrial design community, adopting a completely black aesthetic enhances the visual prominence of a vehicle's shape, while allowing its other features to blend in."

Some lighting manufacturers, especially those catering to the automotive aftermarket, have tried to respond to the increasing preference for less noticeable blackout-style lighting. However, initial efforts fell short of complying with FMVSS 108 and CMVSS 108 photometric standards.

"Before Optronics, there was just not a viable, compliant solution of smoke lights that we felt comfortable to install on our truck beds," said Greg Chumchal, president of Bedrock Truck Beds. "There were some lights with dark lenses, but that also made them less able to emit the correct amount of light to pass federal requirements, and let's face it: Having a non-compliant light is like having no light at all."

The new 9-LED and 11-LED lamps are both examples of Optronics' dedication to creating the darkest possible smoke-lens lights. The company's engineers innovated by using black printed circuit boards (PCBs) inside the lamps, minimizing reflection when the lights are off. Unlike conventional LED lights that feature white or reflective chrome-like PCBs to boost brightness, Optronics' smoke-lens lights rely on their high-intensity LEDs to achieve the necessary brightness levels for compliance with federal photometric standards.

As the sole commercial lighting manufacturer to offer genuinely compliant blackout lights, Optronics has met market demand head-on. The company now offers an extensive selection of LED smoke-lens lighting products. This range includes everything from small, 3/4-inch round, single-diode marker/clearance lights to diamond-shaped, three-diode marker/clearance lights, as well as 4-inch round, six-diode backup lights and 6-inch oval, six-diode stop/turn/tail lights, among others. The company is also planning a blackout version of its popular Fusion Series stop/ turn/tail/backup combo lamp.

"The more varieties we produce, the more varieties people seem to request," Smith commented. "It's clearly a trend that, as of now, shows no indication of diminishing."

Although the Thinline Series is suitable for both trailers and box trucks, regardless of their width, Optronics anticipates a particularly strong response from the work truck segment. The flexibility offered to body designers of work trucks in terms of where and how lighting is installed means that the new Thinline smoke-lens lamps are especially relevant for these vehicles.

The lamps' lenses are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded and resistant to dust and moisture. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails.

The smoke-lens Thinline STL59SRSHB Series 9-LED and STL87SRSHB Series 11-LED surface-mount, stop/turn/tail lamps are in stock and available for shipping immediately.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 30,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

To view high-resolution product images of the new Thinline STL59SRSHB Series, 9-LED, and STL87SRSHB Series 11-LED, surface-mount, stop/turn/tail lamps, please visit https://www.optronicsinc.com/RESOURCES/ImageGalleries/SmokeFamilyV2.aspx.

Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the release of its TLL75 Series LED flood beam work lights and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail lights just in time for winter weather. The TLL75 Series LED flood beam work light is also being offered with an amber lens that is less reflective in snowy environments.

Some heated LED lighting units use resistors to heat themselves, and as long as the light is on, the lights continue to generate heat. Because heat affects LED lifespan, and because these lights are exposed to excess heat year-round, their service life can suffer and thus warranties are usually strictly limited.

"Unlike many other lamps that are constantly 'cooking' themselves to death, our heating technology only comes on when necessary," said Dustin Smith, vice president of sales for Optronics. "Our lamps are smart, and our microprocessors are programmed to start heating only when temperatures begin dropping below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius), in preparation for ice and snow, and as the environment warms again, they stop heating."

Another unique feature of Optronics' new lamps is the way in which they actually heat. Most of the heated lamps on the market use filaments embedded in their lenses, much like a rear-window defroster. Optronics' heated lamps begin the heating process at the core of the lamp, at the level of the circuit board. The heat then emanates throughout the lamp, quickly warming the entire body of the lamp, including its housing.

"The tiny filaments many manufactures rely upon to heat their lenses can be easily damaged and, once compromised, will fail to defrost their lamps," said Smith. "Just like Optronics' other lamps, our TLL75 Series LED flood beam work lights and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail lights employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics, including their heating elements, against moisture, shock and vibration."

The lamps are designed to target commercial vehicles operating in a northern climate with harsh winters. In fact, Smith mused that Optronics had its first order come in from Canada before it even had the new heated lamp products on the shelf. Body builders, upfitters and aftermarket retailers with customers that contend with frigid weather now have a robust, reliable product with a lifetime warranty to offer them.

The TLL75 Series LED flood beam work light and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail light heat up quickly to melt ice and snow from their lenses and housings. In fact, performance results in environmental test chambers show rapid, whole-lamp heating. Starting at –22 degrees Fahrenheit, with 5 millimeters of ice on their lenses, the lamps heated to 3 degrees Fahrenheit after one minute, 43 degrees Fahrenheit after five minutes and 100 degrees Fahrenheit after 15 minutes.

The TLL75FHHB work light features a 4,500 raw lumen output and an effective lumen output of 2,800, while the TLL75AHHB work light offers a 2,300 raw lumen output and an effective lumen output of 2,000. Both lamps are IP69K rated and come with heavy-duty, powder-coated, die-cast aluminum housings and polycarbonate lenses and stainless steel mounting hardware. The lamps are compatible with 12- and 24-volt electrical systems and are available in bulk and polypack packaging.

The STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail light features seven diodes and a polycarbonate lens with an ABS housing. The grommet-mounted light come with a PL-3 molded connection.

"We're certainly not the first to offer a heated lamp, but no other lighting manufacturer has a heated LED lighting family with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails," Smith added.

The TLL75 Series LED flood beam work lights and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail lights are in stock and available for shipping immediately.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 30,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

Optronics’ innovative new, geometric MCL Series Marker/Clearance Lights flip the script on “penny-style” lights, offering a distinctive, high-style alternative while using the same 3/4-inch hole.

TULSA, Okla., USA – Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, today announced the release of its new innovative MCL2300, MCL20, and MCL16T Marker/Clearance Lights. The novel lights will enable trailer OEMs to create a signature, branded look for their vehicles and will provide broad customization options for owneroperators.

In a marked departure from the conventional, Optronics has introduced geometrically-shaped marker/clearance lights, giving customers the choice between round, oval, and rectangular shaped lights. Uniquely, these lights offer an increased light size while fitting into a standard 3/4- inch hole, courtesy of the included grommet.

"The MCL Series Marker/Clearance Lights we’re launching today are a testament to our commitment to innovation and to meeting industry needs and desires," said Dustin Smith, vice president of sales for Optronics. "We are continuing to set the pace, providing diverse shapes and sizes to differentiate and elevate our customers’ vehicles, all while keeping the installation process uncomplicated."

The PC-rated lamps can be used as combination side marker and front or rear clearance lights when mounted on an angle. The unique geometric optics spread light for an extraordinary bright appearance, delivering a reliable, high-quality lighting solution that enhances the look of any vehicle.

The three-diode MCL2300 lamp boasts a rectangular design measuring 2.31 inches wide, 1.43 inches tall and 0.64 inches thick. The three-diode MCL20 is an oval marker/clearance light measuring 1.875-inches wide, 1.5 inches tall and 0.5 inches thick. The single-diode MCL16T is a 1.25 inch diameter round light with a 1.31-inch profile, and stands out with its unique fluted lens pattern. All three lamps come hard-wired and are available in bulk and polypack packaging.

"The lights are versatile and easily installed without any need for retooling, maintaining the same manufacturing process that our OEMs are accustomed to," explained Michael Whitman, director of production management for Optronics. "Despite the different shapes, they still fit into the 3/4- inch cut-out hole that’s become the industry norm, offering an effortless original equipment upgrade or an aftermarket replacement option."

The new marker/clearance lights are ideal for a variety of vehicles and applications, including work trucks, dry vans, reefers, box trucks and more. The optical design offers a brighter and more visually appealing look, significantly enhancing vehicle aesthetics and visibility on the road.

"And this is just the beginning. We will continue to expand this lighting line, developing future products that add auxiliary features, such as our supplemental turn and stop light functions," Smith added.

The lamp’s lenses are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded and resistant to dust and moisture. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails.

The new MCL2300, MCL20, and MCL16T marker/clearance lights are in stock and available for shipping immediately.

Optronics products are available in the U.S. and Canada through the company's extensive distribution network of more than 12,000 convenient distribution locations. Users can access individual Optronics distributor websites by simply clicking on their logo icons. For information on international sales and distribution of Optronics products, please contact Dorian Drake at +1 (914) 697-9800, or visit http://doriandrake.com.

About Optronics
As the fastest-growing vehicle lighting and harness manufacturer in the U.S., Optronics International attributes its success to delivering better value, better options and better systems to its customers. Founded in 1972, Optronics International is a premier worldwide manufacturer and supplier of branded industrial and commercial vehicular safety lighting products and premium, custom electrical wiring harnesses for commercial vehicle applications. The company specializes in electrical system and harness design and interior and exterior LED and incandescent lighting for heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles, armored couriers, light-to medium-duty trailers, specialized vocational equipment, transit vehicles, RVs and marine equipment. The company’s patented USA-PLUS system provides the most advanced molded harness connections available in the market. The Optronics product catalog is among the most extensive in the industry. Optronics is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it has an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. The company also has a plant in Winnsboro, Texas, and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Goshen, Indiana. Learn more at www.optronicsinc.com.