Photoluminescent egress path marking systems, EXIT signs and safety products for buildings, public transit and special applications
American Permalight
Torrance, CA (USA)New on Amplifa
About American Permalight
American Permalight has specialized in photoluminescent emergency exit safety products since 1988. The portfolio includes UL 1994-listed egress path marking systems (step edge, handrail, landing and perimeter markings), UL 924-listed photoluminescent EXIT signs made of rigid PVC, anti-slip markings as well as safety foam protective guards and mounting accessories. The materials are based on strontium aluminate pigments that are charged by ambient light and glow in the dark without electricity, batteries or radioactive additives; substrates include aluminum and rigid PVC. In addition to product sales, the company offers code consulting on IBC, IFC, NFPA, ASTM, UL and APTA, project quotes and take-offs, as well as installation documentation. Reference projects include One World Trade Center and the International Space Station. Since 2002, American Permalight has been a 100% subsidiary of the German Klaus Kroschke Group, headquartered in Torrance, California.
- Site
- Torrance, CA
- Processes
- Sales and specification of photoluminescent egress path marking systems (UL 1994), Sales of photoluminescent EXIT signs (UL 924, rigid PVC), Sales of safety foam guards and mounting accessories (adhesive,, Building Code Guidance / Code Consulting (IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, ASTM, APTA), Project quotes and take-offs (material quantity determination), Code consulting (IBC/IFC/ICC, ASTM, UL, APTA), Project Quotes & Take-Offs, Bidding support
- Materials
- Photoluminescent materials (strontium aluminate pigments), Aluminum, Rigid PVC, Foam (Foam Guards), 3M Scotch-Weld Neoprene Contact Adhesive 1357, Stainless steel (mentioned as adhesive substrate), Cold-rolled steel (mentioned as adhesive substrate), Foam (Safety Foam Guards)
- Certificates
- UL 1994 Listing (products), UL 924 Listing (products), UL 924 (product listing), UL 1994 (product listing), Other (ASTM E2072/E2073, UL 410, APTA PR-PS-S-006-23)
- Founded
- 1988
- Industries
- Buildings/High-rise, Architecture & Construction, Public Transit & Rail Transport, Airports, Hospitals, Industrial Facilities
- 01
Project quotes & take-offs (material quantity determination)
- 02
Code consulting and product specification
- 03
Delivery of photoluminescent marking systems and accessories
- 04
Installation instructions & documentation
- 05
Support with plan review and acceptance
Materials & Processes
Photoluminescent materials (strontium aluminate pigments)
Charged by ambient light and glow during power outages without electricity, batteries or radioactive substances.
Aluminum
Substrate for NYC-compliant luminous strips, nosings and mounting angles.
Rigid PVC
Material of the UL 924-listed photoluminescent EXIT signs for high and low mounting.
Foam (Safety Foam Guards)
Impact protection guard rails for work and traffic areas.
Steel / stainless steel
Adhesive substrates mentioned for mounting the guard rails.
Locations
Torrance, CA
USHeadquarters, sales and project consulting
- Materials
- Photoluminescent materials, aluminum, PVC
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and specification of photoluminescent egress path marking systems (UL 1994)Other | – | – | – | – | Photoluminescent materials, Aluminum |
| Sales of photoluminescent EXIT signs (UL 924, rigid PVC)Other | – | – | – | – | PVC |
| Sales of safety foam guards and mounting accessories (adhesive,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Foam, Neoprene adhesive (3M Scotch-Weld), Aluminum |
| Building Code Guidance / Code Consulting (IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, ASTM, APTA)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Project quotes and take-offs (material quantity determination)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Certifications
The products are UL 924 or UL 1994 listed and tested in accordance with ASTM E2072/E2073; UL 1994 products are subject to annual re-testing. UL certificates, datasheets and installation documentation are provided for submittals and acceptances.
| Evidence | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|
| UL 924 (product listing) | |
| UL 1994 (product listing) | |
| Other (ASTM E2072/E2073, UL 410, APTA PR-PS-S-006-23) |
History
- 1988
Founding of American Permalight to manufacture photoluminescent safety products for emergency exits.
- 1994
First major installation at the World Trade Center, New York, following the bombing.
- 2001
The markings helped thousands of people evacuate on September 11.
- 2002
American Permalight became a 100% subsidiary of the Klaus Kroschke Group (Germany).
- 2008–2009
The products influenced the inclusion of photoluminescent markings in the International Building Code (IBC).
- 2010
Emergency exit system delivered to the ISS with Mission 40P.
- 2014
Second installation at the WTC site (One World Trade Center).
- 2020
Move to a new office to secure the growth strategy.