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Radiant Optics was founded in 1985 near Seattle, Washington by inventor/entrepreneur Roger Johnson to capitalize on his lobster-eye inspired compound reflective lens that uniquely focuses and directs infrared energy.

Early attempts to sell or license the lens to other heater manufacturers were unsuccessful so over the years Johnson and his team developed and marketed a complete line of gas, then electric heaters, fitted with the patented IRLens™ to allow customers and partners to develop and implement highly energy efficient spot heating thermal comfort solutions.

Over the years, tens of thousands of HotZONE™ heaters have been sold into factories, warehouses, arenas, stores and residences. Airborne Express/DHL, Home Depot and Weirton Steel are significant customers of Radiant Optics.

In 2007, Johnson sought and obtained additional equity financing from Eidon LLC to fund additional investments in commercial and residential heater and controller product development and sales and marketing. Johnson recruited Neil Crocker to join Radiant Optics as its president and CEO, allowing Johnson to focus more of his time on new product development.

Radiant Optics stands on the cusp of a new era. HotZONE™ heaters equipped with the IRLens™ are still the best spot heaters that exist, with the unique ability to transmit and direct focused infrared energy over relatively long distances. With increased focus on aesthetic considerations and heater control technology and the ever-increasing cost of energy, Radiant Optics more than ever has the right products and solutions for your thermal comfort needs.

Applications:

Agriculture

Aircraft hangars

Arenas

Big box store transitional areas

Car washes

Construction sites

Driving ranges

Equipment heating

Factories

Garages (residential and commercial)

Hospitality (pools & patios)