Lighting Manufacturer Known for Its Bike Lights Is Closing its Doors

For over 35 years, Light & Motion has been making lighting equipment for biking, diving, photography, and video production, but in a statement released on its website on Jan. 14, 2025, the brand revealed that it's the latest to succumb to the difficulties facing the bike and outdoor industry.

Daniel Emerson, the CEO of Light & Motion, said the struggles of domestic manufacturing were a leading factor in the decision to halt operations. “The challenges of being a US manufacturer are significant and the political winds, regardless of the talk, have been against US manufacturing, which continues its decline. We designed our lights to provide many years of continued use and we thank you all for your support over the years."

"We are not able to provide service, but some of our dealers can repair lights," Emerson continued in his statement. "Over our 35 years in business, we have delivered some amazing products and enjoyed innovating to solve customer problems while building products in the US.”

This announcement is no surprise, as other brands have recently announced closure or major restructuring to avoid financial collapse, but it is still disheartening to see such a prominent brand in the lighting space struggle and shut down.