PINE BROOK, NJ – MaxLite and Lester Sales Company are proud to announce the
formation of a new strategic partnership beginning January 1, 2024. In this new partnership,
Lester Sales Company will exclusively represent MaxLite’s C&I business across all the 8 states
they operate in which include Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan,
Kentucky, Southern Illinois and Eastern Missouri.
“The combination of MaxLite’s strong and comprehensive Lighting & Controls and EV
portfolio, combined with Lester Sales market expertise, superior sales coverage and strong
relationships made this decision to form a strategic partnership an easy one. Our target is to
aggressively grow our business, and this partnership sets the foundation for that in a critical
geography for us both.” – Jeff Bristol – SVP Sales & Marketing at MaxLite.
The two organizations bring almost 100 years of combined experience to the electrical
distribution market, and both MaxLite and Lester Sales are strong supports of NEMRA (National
Electrical Manufacturers Representative Association), which adds further strength to the
partnership. Spencer Bolgard – President & CEO of MaxLite stated, “MaxLite’s 100,000 sq./ft
distribution and value-add manufacturing facility located in Greenwoood, Indiana will help to
play an instrumental part in servicing customers quickly and efficiently throughout the Lester
Sales regions. It’s part of our ease of doing business philosophy and will be a key pillar in our
continued growth with Lester Sales.”
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with MaxLite. This collaboration joins our
exceptional team of sales professionals with their high-quality LED products, cutting-edge
controls, and history of thought leadership. The business we have shared in our Eastern territory
proved mutually beneficial and we anticipate similar results throughout the new markets.” – John
Scott, CEO of Lester Sales.
The strategic partnership between Lester Sales and MaxLite is one of many that have
been formed over the past several years across the United States. Both organizations are excited
Lester Sales Company is a prominent, regional manufacturer representative agency in the
Midwest. Founded in 1958 by Ernie Lester, the organization has always sought after “being the
best” and representing “only the best.” John Scott purchased Lester Sales in 2012 with over
twenty years of experience in electrical distribution. Under his leadership, Lester Sales has
grown to serve nine states and represents leading industrial, commercial, and lighting
manufacturers. In 2023, an agreement was finalized for Lester Sales Company to become 100%
employee-owned, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization.
MaxLite has been committed to providing energy-efficient lighting products since 1993.
One of the first movers into LED technology in the industry, MaxLite offers an extensive line of
quality, certified indoor and outdoor LED lamps and luminaires. A five-time recipient of the
ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for its industry leadership, MaxLite continues to be
at the forefront of energy-efficient technologies through the innovative research and development
capabilities of its teams and facilities in New Jersey, Indiana, California, and globally. MaxLite is
a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier
Diversity Council.
