TCP, Inc to Open New Headquarters

Aurora, OH (August 22, 2006) – To better accommodate its customers and continue to grow its line of energy efficient lighting products, TCP, Inc., has partnered with Curtis Layer, a building design firm, to build a larger corporate headquarters to house its offices and a distribution center. Crews broke ground in June 2006 on the new 125,000-square-foot facility that will include a distribution center and a two-story office space. A grand opening is anticipated for Spring 2007.

“With the completion of our new building comes the opportunity to grow the company and its capabilities, allowing us to develop new, innovative lighting technology and continue bringing new products to the market that will transform the way Americans light their homes,” said Ellis Yan, CEO, TCP, Inc.

The new building will include a warehouse facility equipped with Radio Frequency Technology, a customer service call center and a Certified UL and NVLAP Testing lab. It will also feature a workout facility, a full-service kitchen and will be able to staff 175 employees. In the future, the new building could be expanded to encompass more than 360,000 square feet of combined office and distribution space.

TCP has been headquartered in Aurora since 2000. TCP drives lighting innovation for commercial, industrial and residential applications. As the leader in energy efficient lighting, TCP manufactures the most compact fluorescent lamps in the industry, offers one of the largest number of ENERGY STAR approved products and distributes them throughout North America and abroad. The company’s extensive product line includes compact fluorescent lamps, cold cathode, linear and high bay systems, exit and emergency lighting, HID, energy efficient fixtures, LED, halogen and incandescent lighting products/solutions. For more information, visit us at www.tcpi.com or call (800) 324-1496.