Member News: IKIO Now Offers BAA and BABA Compliant Lighting Solutions for Federal Projects
Until now, IKIO has been serving ESCOs and businesses nationwide with rebuttable, energy-efficient lighting products and services. Now, they can effectively cater to federal projects too, having expanded their capabilities and become BAA and BABA compliant this year.
The company headquarters in Indiana and has a fully functional manufacturing facility in Batesville Industrial Park. The facility was being set up since late 2022 and is now ready to manufacture qualified and certified LED lights right at home as per the highest American standards. The build-out for the manufacturing facility is vast, consisting of about 2,600 square feet of office space, with the remaining 47,800 square feet being used as warehouse space.
An Inside Look into IKIO’s Fully Equipped Batesville Facility
- Advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
- SMT and MI lines with high-speed pick-and-place machines for precise placement of LEDs and electronic components.
- Streamlined Assembly Area
- Well-managed assembly area for efficient and seamless production processes.
- R&D and Testing Lab
- Dedicated space for rigorous testing, as well as for the research and development of new, improved LED solutions.
- Automated Coating and Finishing
- Automated powder coating equipment that ensures consistent and long-lasting finishes.
- Injection Moulding Facility
- Automated machines to create high-quality and durable plastic components.
- Quality Assurance Lab
- All kinds of testing equipment, including a vibration testing machine, salt spray testing machine, drop testing machine, IP testing machine, and aging machine.
IKIO’s Initial Lineup of Federal-Ready Lights
With BAA compliance, IKIO opens the door to new markets and business prospects, enabling bids on lucrative federal and government lighting projects that were previously out of reach. It also means brand safety and peace of mind. With manufacturing happening in the US, customers will benefit from super-quick turnaround times, often receiving products within a couple of business days.