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What Makes Us Luminator

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Nearly 100 Years of Innovation

For nearly a century, Luminator has evolved alongside the transportation industry. From early innovations in lighting to today’s passenger information, security, and software solutions, we’ve grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to expand our expertise, technology, and global reach.
 
The photo in the page header is from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, where Luminator lighting was featured in new sleeper cars from Pullman, the world’s leading railcar manufacturer. It was an early milestone in Luminator’s role in advancing the passenger experience.
Copyright 1933, Chicago Worlds Fair, 1933, Kaufmann - Fabry, Official Photographers, W-2124. 
 
About_Us_Technology

More Connected Technology. More Possibilities.

Today, we bring together software, proven hardware, and data through scalable platforms designed to solve challenges across transportation operations.

The result is greater visibility, smarter decisions, improved safety, and better passenger experiences.

Global Expertise

Global Experience. Local Understanding.

Transportation works differently everywhere. With customers in more than 85 countries, we combine global expertise with local knowledge of how people move, work, and travel.

We’re also investing in the people, systems, and support infrastructure needed to serve customers better, from technical support and training to field service and project management.

Our North Star

We consistently and reliably provide the shortest distance between information and the passenger.

Our Mission

To empower transportation systems globally with reliable, safe, and efficient solutions to maintain a high standard of excellence across diverse markets

Our Vision

Luminator envisions a world where transportation systems are seamlessly interconnected, providing safe, efficient, and enjoyable journeys for passengers worldwide

Our Values

We put our customers first, focus on delivering results, build relationships based on respect and trust, work better together, and always aspire to be the best.

Our Values Move Us Forward

Our values guide how we work, make decisions, support one another, and serve our customers.
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Customer First

We think about our customers in everything we do.

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Results Focused

We understand that results mean action.

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Respect & Trust

We treat others with respect and listen to understand.

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Better Together

Together we strive to always find the most effective solutions in everything we do.

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Be the Best

We continuously strive to improve in everything we do.

Meet the Luminator Leadership Team

Magnus Friberg

Magnus Friberg

Chief Executive Officer
Michael McNair

Michael McNair

President, North America
Enrico Vassallo

Enrico Vassallo

Managing Director, EMEA & APAC
Guilherme Demore

Guilherme Demore

General Manager, LATAM
Marc Chénier

Marc Chénier

General Manager, Global Rail
Brian Thompson

Brian Thompson

Chief Financial Officer
Puneet Dhar

Puneet Dhar

Chief Technology Officer
Richard Berg

Richard Berg

Corporate Counsel

Numbers Tell Our Story

~100

Years in the making, serving the industry

3,000+

Customer agencies, operators and OEMs

85

Countries with Luminator customers

850

Employees worldwide

40

Partners across the Americas, Europe, and Asia

9.5 million

Public transit rides powered by Luminator every day 

A Century in Motion

2026 (1)

2026

Introduced RoadRunner Edge, making advanced mobile video more affordable and accessible for everyday transit operations, with scalable, AI-powered capabilities that can grow with rapidly changing industry trends.

2026
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2023

Expanded global reach by earning customer trust across key regions, including over 10,000 passenger displays in Berlin, video security on 700+ Las Vegas buses, and passenger information displays for 350 Singapore vehicles.

2023
2018 (2) consolidated brands

2018

Emerged as a single source for passenger experience and video security by bringing leading international brands under one global Luminator organization, including Apollo, Axion, BMG-MIS, FOCON, Gorba, LAWO, Mobitec, TwinVision, and VSN.  

2018
2004

2004

Expanded commercial aerospace portfolio with key contracts for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and specialized lighting deployments for Qantas and Air China.

2004
1999

1999

Introduced its 100% solid-state LED transit destination sign system, replacing electromechanical displays to become the preferred global industry standard.

1999
1986

1986

Awarded Flip-Dot technology patent, giving buses and trains highly visible destination signs that used less power and stayed easy to read in direct sunlight.

1986
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1970s

Introduced the first electronic display in North America for bus and rail, replacing manual rollsigns with programmable displays and paving the way for modern PIS, real-time automation and feature integrations. 

1970s
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1940s - 1950s

Expanded beyond rail into aerospace, developing rugged military lighting built to withstand extreme conditions and support airborne operations during the Korean War.

1940s - 1950s
1933

1933

 Earned its first order for Chicago’s 1933 “Century of Progress” World’s Fair, bringing innovative lighting to the new Pullman designer sleeper railcars showcased at the event. 

1933
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1928

Founded by lighting engineer Albert Arenberg in 1928, Chicago-based Luminator initially focused on industrial lighting, establishing the foundation for its evolution into a global transportation technology leader.

1928
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The Next Journey Starts Here

Nearly 100 years of trust got us here. A commitment to our customers keeps us moving forward. We’re ready for what comes next. Let’s make every journey smarter, safer, and better.