The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked to identify manufacturers and distributors of ultraviolet (UV) bulbs in the United States. DSIAC searched open-source documents to identify companies that manufacture and/or distribute a variety of UV bulbs. The generated list is not exhaustive but provides a variety of distributors and manufacturers specializing in various UV bulbs. Some of the bulbs included are UV-C bulbs, which are particularly useful in disinfection.

DSIAC searched open-source documents to create a list of UV bulb manufacturers and distributors. Table 1 lists the companies in alphabetical order, along with their location and website. The companies listed manufacture and/or distribute a variety of UV bulbs, including UV-C bulbs best known for disinfection.

A small number of companies are already sourcing supplies for COVID-19 relief, including American Sun Components, Dymax Corporation, Ellsworth Adhesives, General Manufacturing Inc., Larson Electronics LLC, and Metro Hydraulic [1].

Table 1: U.S. Manufacturers and Distributors of UV Bulbs

Figure 1 shows authorized distributors of OSRAM purification and UV-C germicidal bulbs, and Table 2 shows distribution centers specifically for Labino UV inspection lights [2].

Figure 1:  OSRAM Distributors (Source: OSRAM).

Table 2:  Labino Distribution Centers

References

[1] Thomas Net. “Ultraviolet (UV) Lamps Suppliers.” https://www.thomasnet.com/nsearch. html?cov=NA&heading=43223205&navsec=modify&status_sos=1, accessed 30 April 2020.

[2] OSRAM. “Authorized Distributors – Purification/UV-C Germicidal.” https://www.osram. us/pia/tools-and-resources/where-to-buy/pia_purification_uvc_germicidal_authorized_ distributors.jsp, accessed 29 April 2020.