January 12, 2024
WAC Lighting & Big Ass Fans Strike UV-C Licensing Deal
Cross-licensing involves WAC's 4, Big Ass Fans 1 UV-C patents
WAC Lighting and Big Ass Fans have entered into a cross-licensing agreement that allows both companies to share their patented technologies, with Big Ass Fans becoming a licensee to four of WAC’s patents, while WAC gains access to one of Big Ass Fans’ patents.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WAC Lighting accelerated the development of their germicidal fan technology. The company focused on creating products to assist both home and business owners in disinfecting spaces. WAC Lighting explains that independent tests conducted by a CAP and CLIA accredited laboratory demonstrate a reduction of up to 99.99% of active SARS-CoV-2 and 99.77% of Influenza A. Notable products integrating Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiating LED technology are the Modern Forms Ultra fan and the WAC Terminator fan.
Backstory: Big Ass Fans' Lighting Pedigree
Historically, Big Ass Fans has experimented with various lighting products, highlighted by their Big Ass High Bay LED, which was a winner in the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2015 Product of the Year awards. However, in recent years, the company has redirected its focus primarily to its core fan business, stepping away from lighting product categories.
Ken Walma, a former senior executive at Cooper Lighting, currently serves as the CEO of Big Ass Fans. Additionally, in mid-2023 he joined the Board of Directors for Current.
