Our Story

  • William Rusnak
  • Jerry Solomon
  • grandson Bill

AFX Lighting, founded in Chicago by William Rusnak in 1938 as American Fluorescent Corporation, began with the inspiration from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair and focused on linear fluorescent light fixtures. Under the leadership of Rusnak’s son-in-law, Jerry Solomon, and later his grandson Bill, the company evolved with technology, transitioning to LED lighting and rebranding to AFX Lighting in 2012. Now headquartered in Waukegan, IL, AFX Lighting offers a wide range of functional and decorative lighting products designed by an in-house team, combining elegance, innovation, and high-quality materials. Committed to future advancements and exceptional customer service, AFX Lighting values caring, trust, support, and respect, for over 85 years.


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Our Mission

Our mission is to continue to create the new look of lighting. As an industry leader we work hard every day to maintain our respected position in the lighting industry through our commitment to deliver superior quality, uniquely designed and technologically advanced lighting products. We offer award- winning decorative fixtures that fuse industrial design with an artistic flair. At AFX, were changing the way you think about lighting.


AFX Core Values

Our relationship with our customers is paramount to who we are, and that is evident in our dedication to providing exceptional service. We always put the customer first and provide them with the support they need. Caring, trust, support, and respect are values that are at the foundation of our company.

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Where to Find Us

AFX
2345 N. Ernie Krueger Circle
Waukegan, IL 60087 USA

Phone: 847.249.5970
Toll Free: 1-800-873-2326
Fax: 847.249.2618