MANITOWOC, Wis., Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting and control systems, including turnkey project implementation, program management and system maintenance, today announced it has secured contracts totaling $4.2M to retrofit two manufacturing facilities for a major automotive manufacturer. Orion expects to complete the retrofit projects during its fiscal 2023 third and fourth quarters.

Mike Altschaefl, Orion’s Board Chair and CEO, commented, “We are pleased to extend our long term partnership with this leading global auto producer to extend their workplace safety and energy efficiency initiatives across two additional North American manufacturing facilities. We are encouraged to see projects like these, which were delayed for some time, to be authorized and funded for completion.”

About Orion Energy Systems (www.orionlighting.com)
Orion provides innovative LED lighting systems and turnkey project implementation including installation and commissioning of fixtures, controls and IoT systems, as well as ongoing system maintenance and program management. We help our customers achieve energy savings with healthy, safe and sustainable solutions, enabling them to reduce their carbon footprint and digitize their business.

Orion is committed to operating responsibly throughout all areas of our organization. Learn more about our ESG priorities, goals and progress here or visit our website.

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