Electro-Matic Visual Blog

Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products customers need to design successful food operations and experiences for over 120 years. They have grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America.

The massive 353,951 square foot shopping center is loaded with name brand restaurants and retail outlets for shopaholics to enjoy themselves at. Located on Orchard Lake Road, in Farmington Hills, MI, this shopping center is on prime real estate. With everyone’s eyes being on Hunter's Square Shopping Center, they were in need of lighting to attract and promote a safe, clean, and friendly shopping environment.

Pickleball in recent years has become a widely embraced activity. Its inclusivity for players of all ages, the game's accessibility and the myriad benefits it offers, such as exercise and social interaction, have contributed to its widespread appeal.

Moran Park's Transformation

Moran Park in Holland, wanted to upgrade the lighting on their courts and EM Visual was the perfect choice for the job. The updated LED lighting system has become a game-changer for the park's patrons. The new lighting facilitates nighttime play, extending the hours available for enthusiasts to engage in their favorite sport.

Specialized LED diodes designed to reduce glare on players presents an opportunity to explore the technical aspects of the lighting system. It enhances visibility without compromising the comfort of those on the court. Insights into the technology's role in promoting safety, allowing for extended playing hours, and creating an optimal playing environment can be highlighted.

Safety and Socialization

The upgraded lighting system ensures player safety, as well as, encourages players to gather, connect, and enjoy their favorite sport in a welcoming and well-lit environment, enhancing the overall playing experience.

Pictured above is a photo of one of Dietz properties: an office building located at 36700 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Indoor and Outdoor LED Lighting Upgrades

Dietz Commercial is a midsized, privately held company that manage and own commercial property buildings around Metro Detroit as well as several, multi-family apartment buildings in Ohio. Their 100+ person team of dedicated investment, management and leasing professionals are highly experienced industry leaders whose strong culture and real world successes have earned them a series of Office Building of the Year (TOBY) and Property Manager of the Year awards from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is a federation of U.S. local associations and global affiliates. As the leading trade association for commercial real estate professionals for more than 100 years, it represents the owners, managers, service providers and other property professionals of all commercial building types, including office, industrial, medical, corporate and mixed-use. BOMA International and its local associations and affiliates offer unrivaled opportunities to make professional connections, gain professional development and learn about the latest trends and issues affecting commercial real estate.

Networking at a local BOMA conference brought Electro-Matic and Dietz Commercial together. Dietz wanted to upgrade their lighting to improve the look and feel of their properties so their tenants could feel safer and their properties could run more efficiently with higher quality products. For the past two years, Electro-Matic has worked on or audited all of the Dietz commercial properties here in Metro Detroit, upgrading both their interior and exterior, including their corporate office.

"I have hired Electro-Matic Visual on several occasions and they have consistently exceeded my expectations.  They have installed interior and exterior LED lights for me in several of our assets. Recently they have installed new pole lights and ground lights in Rochester Hills, Sterling Heights and Bloomfield Hills.  They installed wall packs and replaced soffit lights in Bloomfield Hills and Novi.  Currently, they are scheduled to replace the interior lights in our corporate office in September.  I can recommend them without hesitation."

- Brian Salliotte, Vice President of Commercial Management & Leasing 

"We've been excited to work with Dietz property group over the last couple of years and improving the lighting levels in their properties while, reducing their energy footprint."

- James Baker, Director of Sales at Electro-Matic Visual