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Our Story
Viscor is more than just a lighting manufacturer! We are an industry leading lighting company with the versatility and expertise to take your idea from a concept to a premium quality finished product in an unmatched turn-around time. Since 1952, Viscor has been family owned and operated, and is now Canada’s largest independent lighting manufacturer located in Toronto. We continue to evolve, innovate and deliver custom lighting products that offer exceptional performance, enhanced connectivity and improve the well-being of its occupants. Viscor has been improving lives through the power of light for over 60 years.
“Family owned and operated since 1952 and is now Canada’s largest independent lighting manufacturer.” - Bill Wiener, Owner
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We the Viscor family, supply engineered lighting solutions through our ability to custom manufacture product and integrate technology. Every day we strive to provide our customers with what they want, when they want it. We are passionate about empowering people through education on the potential of lighting, connectivity and technology.
Our Mission
Our Vision Improving people’s lives through the power of light.
We value people, community, customers, and our environment through supporting a culture that offers:
• Family and Diversity • Quality and Reliability • Speed and Flexibility • Knowledge and Learning • Service and Connection
Our Values
“Improving people’s lives through the power of light.” - Pierre Legare, Executive Vice President
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Viscor is an experienced and highly flexible lighting solutions provider utilizing over 200,000 sq. foot state-of-the-art and automated manufacturing facility to produce over 275 product families by more than 200 skilled and passionate employees all under 1 roof. Viscor’s brands, Visioneering, Certolux, and TBR are designed, engineered and tailored lighting products that integrate the latest industry leading technology for commercial, industrial, architectural, recreational and retail applications.
Company Overview “For the past 60+ years Viscor has continued to evolve, innovate and deliver custom lighting solutions.”
- Sandu David Cusmariu, Product Technology Manager
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Viscor’s flexibility enables us to design and transform raw materials into premium finished goods with speed and precision to meet the needs of our customers. Our cutting-edge and ultra-clean manufacturing facility stocks a vast assortment of cutting-edge components that can be customized and configured into ready-to-order products. At Viscor, we take pride in what we do and how we do it. Reducing the environmental footprint in all areas of our operations is our contribution to sustainability. The easiest way to do great work is to love where you work.
Manufacturing Platform
In-House Lab Testing: Our testing lab is an important compliment to our design, engineering and fabrication capabilities. We are able to quickly test concepts and changes, and ensure our fixtures perform the way they are advertised. We’re always looking for ways to grow our capabilities, from photometric and thermal testing to IK impact resistance and NSF P442 controlled environment testing.
Experienced Staff: At Viscor, 34% of our personnel has been employed for more than 15 years. We value their professionalism, dedication and love for lighting, and they value our corporate culture. Our success is attributed to our people and team-oriented business practices and procedures.
Advanced Engineering: Our advanced engineering department employs skilled engineers who utilize the latest modeling systems to design innovative products before cutting materials. This paperless design shop has the skill set to facilitate modifications on the fly. Our team of nimble and experienced engineers follow the manufacturing process from fabrication to assembly to maintain the highest quality of standards.
Sustainability Efforts: Viscor is committed to improving our footprint on sustainability by reusing materials whenever possible. We re-use our water supply up to 4 times before drainage. Our facility is equipped with luminaires that feature the latest in technology that contributes to reducing energy consumption. Viscor recycles all unused or excess materials such as corrugate, plastics and steel. Our environment is very important to us!
“The easiest way to do great work is to love where you work.” - Santino Nemi, COO
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80% of our products available to ship in:
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Viscor’s competitive advantage is our ability to offer customers customizable and configurable components that meet their requirements and ship them faster than anyone else. We have a complete in-house multi-stage, production and shipping facility which is fully integrated with an ERP system aiding us to design, assemble and quickly deliver premium quality products. Aside from our ability to manufacture custom lighting solutions, we ship 90% of our products within 10 business days to anywhere in North America. Viscor is committed to delivering you what you need when you need it.
Quick Lead Times
“Viscor’s competitive advantage is to offer customers the quickest lead times on customizable and configurable components.” - Steven Anderson, Director of Operations
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Core Capabilities
Got an idea? Our experienced engineers can bring your ideas to life quickly by fully utilizing CAD/ CAM modeling systems, advanced CNC machinery, and automated paint line, all encompassed in our 200,000+ sq. ft state-of-the-art facility. Let Viscor bring your idea to life.
From Idea to Finished Product
Human centric lighting considers the impact of artificial lighting on the human condition and how it can positively influence our biology through the creation of stimulating spaces that enhance the wellbeing and productivity of their occupants. We can vary the color and intensity of light in a space to generate positive effects on health for its occupants. Let Viscor take care of you.
Human Centric Lighting
Need to update the lighting in an existing space? We offer LED retrofit and custom options that work with standard and non-standard ceiling grids eliminating the need to dispose of the existing housing or disturb the plenum. Let Viscor be your smart solution to provide the look and performance you want.
Retrofit & Custom Applications
If you can sketch it, We can make it! The result.
We work with market leaders in technology to integrate in-fixture controls and sensors that enhance performance, automation, asset tracking, energy efficiency, and low maintenance to create an inspiring and comfortable atmosphere. Let Viscor help you take control.
Integrated Technology
Options include:
Personal Dimming
Color Spectrums
Visioneering is a comprehensive brand that specializes in lighting solutions suitable for commercial, industrial, architectural, recreational and retail applications. All Visioneering standard and customizable luminaires are manufactured from the highest quality raw materials. They integrate leading edge technology, offer intuitive functionality, increased performance, enhanced connectivity, and improve the overall well-being of its occupants. Premium quality products and quick delivery times are two of Viscor’s cornerstones. We ship 90% of the Visioneering products from our facility within 10 business days or less.
Certolux specializes in Cleanroom, Medical, Spray Booth, and Vandal Resistant luminaires that are extremely durable and built to withstand harsh environments. Cleanroom luminaires are designed to preserve air seals, prevent leakage of contaminants, and allow for easy maintenance. Medical luminaires are engineered for areas with many stringent requirements and fill multiple roles, like a combination of ambient and exam lighting. Vandal resistant luminaires incorporate several features that are suited for security facilities that endure abuse and tampering. All Certolux luminaires are specifically engineered to provide optimal lighting solutions for controlled environments.
TBR Architectural Lighting is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom indoor and outdoor architectural lighting solutions. TBR Architectural Lighting offers visually impactful and tailored solutions for interior designers, lighting designers, building owners, and developers. With our knowledgeable team of design engineers and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, TBR Architectural Lighting brand has the optimal blend of technical experience and creative flexibility to support a variety of lighting challenges. If you need a precise lighting solution for a specific space or application, then look no further than TBR Architectural Lighting to bring your idea to life.
As the lighting industry advances, Viscor continues to evolve and innovate products to meet and exceed our customers requirements. We offer a widespread inventory of premium finished goods and utilize leading edge components for ready-to-order products. Viscor’s products have been recognized for quality, reliability, and performance. Viscor’s luminaires are a perfect fit for contractors, engineers, architects, and lighting designers’ applications.
Product Brands
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In Closing
For the past 60+ years, Viscor’s benchmark has been providing customers with premier lighting solutions backed by comprehensive product brands engineered to seamlessly integrate industry leading technology. Our industry approach is about providing innovative lighting solutions for spaces that will increase performance, enhance connectivity and improve the overall well-being of its occupants. Furthermore, Viscor’s expertise, ingenuity and core capabilities enable us to be responsive and agile for our customers.
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35 Oak Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9N 1A1 | 416-245-7991 | www.viscor.com