Permlight Products, Inc.™ Announces Kamran Sarmadi as VP of Engineering

TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Permlight Products, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacturing of LED Light Engines, today announced Kamran Sarmadi has been named vice president of engineering.  In his role, Sarmadi will oversee all product expansion and technical development for the company and its associated brands, Brillia® LED Light Engines and Permlight for Signs™.

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"Kamran aligns perfectly with our growth strategy and is the ideal leader for our rapidly expanding technology teams," said Philip Frey, CEO. "His expertise in the LED field is invaluable to Permlight."

Sarmadi has led companies from start up to Fortune 500 in technical and operational roles, developing and executing growth strategies through new business development and operational excellence. Prior to joining Permlight, Sarmadi served as vice president of engineering and operations for Variant Technology/Variant LED. As general manager he led the engineering and operations for Opto-electronics division of Perkin Elmer Corporation where he implemented Lean-6-Sigma. Sarmadi brings over 25 years of technology management experience, having designed, patented and produced advanced optical systems, LED luminaries and electronic drivers. Sarmadi has patents pending for his work on dimmable LED lamps, LED lamps with internal power source and his work on development of Charging Systems for NiMH and Li+ batteries.

Actively involved in his community, Sarmadi is on the board of directors for the City of Arcadia Upper Rancho and is a board member of the projects team, Engineers Without Borders. He graduated from Lewis and Clark College of Oregon with a BS in Physics and a BS in Communications and received his MBA from Golden Gate University of San Francisco, school of High Technology Management. Sarmadi started his exciting career in the Silicon Valley and now lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife Maryam, an established accountant, and two children. Kamran enjoys camping, fishing and flying single engine planes.

About Permlight Products, Inc.

Tustin, Calif. -based Permlight Products, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-powered, LED light engines for use in signs and luminaires. Nearly 15 years post-inception, Permlight continues to lead the way in LED technology, using patented thermal management techniques to create light engines that are brighter, more efficient and longer lasting. The company has developed an extensive portfolio of patents to help guide the industry and the advancement of solid-state lighting.

Permlight Products' innovative LED designs are offered through two brands: Brillia LED Light Engines is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of general illumination by providing off-the-shelf and customizable light engine solutions to the world's leading brands and manufacturers of lighting fixtures. Permlight for Signs develops high-powered LED systems for illuminated signs. Each benefits from shared R&D, manufacturing and purchasing capabilities. For more information about Permlight Products, Inc., visit www.Permlight.com or call 714-508-0729.

SOURCE Permlight Products, Inc.