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![FX Luminaire 30 Years logo](/sites/fxl.com/files/fx_30_years_logo.png)
Celebrating more than 30 Years of Innovation in Outdoor Lighting Technology
FX Luminaire is an industry-leading manufacturer of landscape and architectural lighting products with a focus on the advancement of LED technology and digital lighting control with zoning, dimming, and color adjustment capabilities. We offer a full spectrum of specification-driven lighting fixtures that can be utilized to create elegant landscape lighting systems for residential or commercial applications. Our products are available exclusively via our extensive professional distributor network.
Our Story
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Since 1989, we have earned a reputation as a leading producer of top-quality lighting products through our deep commitment to innovation. We have transformed landscape and architectural lighting through next-generation lighting control, elegant fixture designs, LED efficiency, and durable material combinations.
FX Luminaire was founded by Joshua Beadle, a landscape contractor from San Diego, California, who was unhappy with the quality of outdoor lighting fixtures available at the time. Existing lighting brands were simply not holding up to the coastal weather. Rather than installing products that were not up to par, he decided to create his own fixtures. In the beginning, Beadle only made fixtures for himself. But over time, other contractors came to recognize the quality of his products and wanted to purchase them for their installations as well. Beadle had to make a choice: become a landscape lighting manufacturer or continue with his landscape contractor business. Thus, FX Luminaire was born.
In 2009, Hunter Industries acquired FX Luminaire. Since then, being part of the Hunter family has given FX Luminaire access to a strong corporate infrastructure with a global reach, significant funding for research and development, and a world-renowned customer support system.
Evolution of Power and Control
At FX Luminaire, we are dedicated to finding and perfecting new ways to improve outdoor lighting systems. We offer a variety of low-voltage lighting transformers with varying levels of control to accommodate projects of all scopes, ranging from simple on/off capabilities to next-generation Luxor® technology.
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PX Transformer
FX Luminaire introduced the revolutionary PX transformer more than 20 years ago to provide a reliable on/off switch for our lighting fixtures. As the first multi-tap transformer in the landscape industry, the PX served as the foundation for our innovations in lighting control technology. As a testament to its quality, the PX remains popular to this day.
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Luxor ZD Controller
In 2012, we launched the Luxor ZD controller, which gave customers the ability to zone and dim lighting fixtures using the same installation techniques to which they were accustomed.
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EX Transformer
In 2018, we launched the EX transformer to provide our customers with an economical, low-wattage power-and-control option for LED lighting projects.
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Next-Generation Luxor Controller
In 2018, we launched the next-generation Luxor controller. Users can now create up to 40 distinct themes, and the controller comes preset with calendar-based programming, timed sunrise and sunset offsets, and dual 15V outputs.
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LX Transformer
In 2011, we launched the industry’s first fully digital transformer, the LX. An integrated LCD screen provided the current time, an internal timing system, a photocell readout, and an automatic backlit display. This transformer helped pave the way for our future controller capabilities.
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Luxor ZDC Controller
In 2015, we took our Luxor technology to the next level. We launched Luxor ZDC, which had all the great features of Luxor ZD — but now equipped our fixtures with 30,000 vibrant color possibilities!
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DX Controller
Also in 2018, we launched the DX controller, a fully digital, intermediate on/off lighting control solution. The DX comes with astronomical timing and event-based programming capabilities pre-installed, so there is no need for plug-in accessories such as timers and photocells.
Three Decades of Innovation
From the early stages of our business to the present day, we are proud to lead the industry with groundbreaking innovations that push the boundaries of lighting design.
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1989
FX Luminaire begins operation
Joshua Beadle, founder of FX Luminaire, leaves his landscaping contracting business to pave the way for the next generation of outdoor lighting technology.
![Old FX Luminaire logo](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_1998.jpg)
1998
FX Luminaire incorporates
To prepare the business for rapid growth, FX Luminaire evolves from a sole proprietorship to a corporation.
![FX Luminaire first website](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2000.jpg)
2000
FX Luminaire joins the digital age
FX Luminaire sets up its first website. The website includes dedicated resources for installers, distributors, and architects.
![CA path light](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2005.jpg)
![CF in-grade light](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2006.jpg)
![RP in-grade light](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2007.jpg)
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![Hunter acquires FX Luminaire group photo](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2009.jpg)
![NP up light](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2010.jpg)
![LE down light](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2011.jpg)
![Luxor ZD controller](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2012.jpg)
2012
Luxor ZD
Luxor ZD is a true game-changer in the landscape lighting world. We are the first company in the industry to launch a controller that could zone and dim fixtures using a standard two-wire path installation.
New products: PO, Luxor ZD, DE, PS, NL, QZ, and LED versions of PF, SC, BD, PR, DM, CA, CB, and CV.
![Luxor smartphone app screen](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2013.jpg)
2013
Luxor Wi-Fi
We become the first landscape lighting company to offer a smartphone app to control outdoor lighting systems. This innovation puts control in the hands of our customers with an easy-to-use lighting management tool.
New products: LL, PL, TM, LC, Wi-Fi MOD, LAM, and LED versions of FC, PM, TD, and FG.
![MO wall light](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2014.jpg)
![Luxor ZDC controller](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2015.jpg)
![FC-GW with ground-washing option](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2016.jpg)
![FX Luminaire award](/sites/fxl.com/files/timeline/fx_30_years_news_2018.jpg)
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2018
FX Luminaire website wins a Design Merit Award
The Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) recognizes us for our digital design achievements on the FX Luminaire website.
New products: RC, CA-A, DM-A, DL-A, M-PL, SD, WS, Wildlife-Friendly LEDs, C-UL, C-WW, C-PL, C-DL, EX, DX, and Next-Generation Luxor.
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2019
FX Luminaire celebrates 30 years in business!
As we reflect on our achievements, we look forward to even more innovations over the next 30 years and beyond.