Dedicated to the Art and Science of Light

Welcome to

Gordon Bullard and Company

We are a global specification-grade lighting manufacturer built on over 120 years of American industrial innovation.

From Lewis Gordon Bullard’s pioneering manufacturing work in 1906 to today’s internationally coordinated lighting enterprise, our history is defined by disciplined engineering, craftsmanship, and responsible production.

Operating from Michigan and Bucharest, and supported by a worldwide network of manufacturing partners, we oversee the full journey of every product — from concept and prototyping to engineering, manufacturing, and fulfillment.

We serve architects, designers, engineers, and specifiers who understand that exceptional lighting must balance performance, longevity, and environmental responsibility.

Gordon L. Bullard

About Us

The Bullard legacy of American innovation began in 1906 when Lewis Gordon Bullard founded Bullard Industrial Corporation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a pioneering inventor and manufacturer, Lewis Bullard created revolutionary products including the first adjustable wrench, the first successful slot machine, the first folding day bed, the first sheet metal boat and groundbreaking medicine-to-pill developing machines for UpJohn Pharmaceutical Corporation.

The Bullard family’s connection to American transportation and industrial growth continued into the early 20th century. Lewis Bullard partnered with the Checker Cab Company, manufacturing architectural bollards for the USA booming taxi industry. This marked the family's entry into architectural products that would later evolve into Architectural Lighting.

Under Earl and Robert Bullard's leadership, the company evolved into KSM Corporation, specializing in stainless steel manufacturing and industrial contracting. Their inventions included the first automated plastic cap system for milk cartons and pharmaceutical packaging equipment—technology still used today.

Gordon Bullard continued the family's entrepreneurial tradition in the late 1980s, establishing import-export operations in the Soviet Union. Specializing in Italian Murano glass chandeliers and technical lighting, Gordon built strategic relationships between Italy and Russia that would shape the company's future direction.

Today, Gordon Bullard and Company carries forward over 120 years of manufacturing excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship in the global lighting industry.

What We Do

From initial concept to final delivery, we guide projects through engineering, manufacturing, and logistics — ensuring every fixture meets the architectural vision and performs to specification.

Comprehensive Lighting Solutions

Seven specialized brands spanning indoor, outdoor, and solar applications. Our Flex Design™ approach enables tailored solutions within proven platforms, balancing creative flexibility with consistent quality.

Custom Lighting Collections

We offer structured programs for architects, designers, and project teams covering lighting fundamentals, specification standards, and emerging technologies — practical knowledge that leads to confident decisions.

Lighting Training Programs

Complete specification sheets, photometric data, compliance certifications, and sustainability reports for every product — organized to support teams from specification through installation.