Kevin Deighton is director of product development at Pelican Products in Torrance, Calif. He holds an MBA from Cal State Long Beach, Calif., and a degree in Technology and Management Science from the University of Bradford, UK. Pelican Products is a leading, ISO 9001-2000 certified, internationally recognized manufacturer of high-impact, waterproof Protectorâ„¢ Cases and technically advanced, safety-approved flashlights. For more information, visit www.pelican.com.
The incandescent bulb was once the preferred way to light a flashlight. But in the past 15 to 20 years, LEDs have steadily evolved from the VCR and EQ gauge to an integral part of safety lighting in today’s industrial, safety and manufacturing settings.