ATLANTA - Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) introduces the CanoeTM LED Pendant and Sconce Collection from Winona Lighting®, designed to meet the needs of the designer for applications calling for an extraordinary architectural lighting element.

With the combination of its elegantly slim profile and a performance package that produces even, indirect illumination, Canoe LED luminaires provide unique, impactful design solutions for applications in indoor commercial, residential, hospitality and retail spaces.

The Canoe family is offered in three styles: vertical wall mount, horizontal wall mount and horizontal pendant. Luminaires range from 30 to 54 inches in length depending on mount application.

"We are committed to providing not only decorative, but functional, solutions for today's modern architectural interiors," said Pat Brown, Winona Lighting Senior Product Marketing Manager. "Our objective is to deliver options that are providing the best light quality and energy savings in unique, aesthetically pleasing ways that meet the lighting challenges for each application."

The solid aluminum housing is available in five standard finishes that will add impact to any space. Available color temperatures include 3000K, 3500K and 4000K with 2,100 or 4,100 lumen output options.

For more information about the latest offerings from Winona Lighting, please visit www.acuitybrands.com or www.winonalighting.com.

About Acuity Brands

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world's leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. With fiscal year 2014 net sales of $2.4 billion, Acuity Brands employs approximately 7,000 associates and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia.  The Company's lighting solutions are sold under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting®, Holophane®, Peerless®, Gotham®, Mark Architectural LightingTM, Winona® Lighting, Healthcare Lighting®, Hydrel®, American Electric Lighting®, Carandini®, Antique Street LampsTM, Sunoptics®,  RELOC® Wiring Solutions, Acculamp®, eldoLED® and Acuity Controls.