Cyclone Wins Two GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards
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Lupa and Valenza exterior luminaires both receive GOLD CERTIFICATION in 2025 competition
Montreal, QC, October 14, 2025 - Cyclone Lighting (www.cyclonelighting.com), an established leader in the manufacture of outdoor luminaires, is pleased to announce it has received two GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards in the 18th edition of the competition. Its Lupa and Valenza luminaires both received GOLD CERTIFICATION in the Industrial Design/Lighting Fixture-Outdoor category.
The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards is an international competition that celebrates the excellence and talent of creative professionals and firms who have distinguished themselves through exemplary practice. Created in Montreal in 2007, the original mission was to recognize the excellence of Quebec designers and architects. The competition was expanded to include international entries in 2020. A multidisciplinary jury of global judges includes leading professionals, prominent academics, and influential press members.
Lupa features a disk shape, no visible hardware, and a seamlessly integrated arm to bring a contemporary feel and refined look to public spaces. Lupa was intentionally designed with lower pole heights to contribute to a feeling of security. Yet, its light engine produces a gentler, more comfortable gradient for a softer look and glare-free environment. Lupa’s light engine also features the latest ink technology in its diffuser to deliver broader, more even light distribution.
Valenza’s straight geometric lines are offset and softened by organically inspired rounded edges. Seen from the side, its slender, subtle silhouette virtually disappears, belying the quality and strength of its illumination. Viewed head-on, the assertive V shape makes a strong impression, with a look that modernizes urban settings. The luminaire’s light engine, known for its superior performance and durability, is equipped with fully sealed, optically engineered, injection-molded acrylic lenses with an IP66 rating for superior performance and durability.
Award winners will be celebrated at a gala in Montreal on October 16, 2025.
More information about Lupa is available here and Valenza is here.
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About Cyclone
Cyclone Lighting, a brand within the Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) portfolio, was founded in 1999 and designs, develops, and manufactures outdoor luminaires and accessories in its production facility located north of Montreal. From its inception, Cyclone has followed a philosophy that excels in quality, performance, and durability. Cyclone Lighting continues in this direction by providing superior quality luminaires and decorative outdoor accessories and focusing on key product strengths: photometric performance, tool-free maintenance, and a broad range of luminaire styles. For more information, please visit https://cyclonelighting.com/
About Acuity Inc.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. https://www.acuityinc.com/