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In a recent announcement to business partners on behalf of Liteline Corporation, Mike Smith, the National Sales Manager for Liteline, was pleased to announce the appoint of Omnilumen as the company’s newest agent representing Liteline in the Greater Toronto Area, starting April 1, 2025.

Omnilumen is a trusted lighting manufacturer’s representative with over 35 years of experience in the Ontario market. They provide expert lighting solutions for a wide range of projects, from interior and exterior lighting to architectural and control systems. With a strong focus on customer service, they ensure projects run smoothly from design to installation.

Liteline looks forward to this new partnership and continuing to grow and service its customers within the GTA.

For more information, visit the Liteline website HERE, and the Omnilumen website HERE.

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