GBC is a coating technology company based in Green Bay, WI. We are a leading manufacturer of coatings for use in glow in the dark emergency egress systems and exit signs. These coatings are used in our premium line of photo-luminescent egress pathway marking systems and emergency safety signs. These amazing exit signs and pathway marking signs use no electricity, batteries, or bulbs, and pay for themselves quickly since they require no power or maintenance.

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The GBC R & D department has created a truly revolutionary new photo luminescent coating that makes traditional processes obsolete. All of our exit sign products feature the UL label and are UL924 or UL1994 listed. Our other products meet their applicable standards including Energy Star, LEED, ASTM, UL1994, ICBO, NYC MEA, and CA State Fire Marshall.

All GBC photo luminescent products and coatings are based on Strontium Illuminate, a rare mineral derived from the earth that is 100% safe and non-toxic. This particular mineral stores energy from natural light from the sun or indoor lighting and slowly releases it over a period of time.

Between the coating being inert, the single step water based application process, and the final products not using electricity, these photo luminescent products are extremely environmentally friendly. They are a great fit in energy efficient buildings such as LEED projects.

When the lights go out which hallway would you rather be in? The hallway on the right is completely illuminated by photo luminescent egress markings.