LED developer Smart Vision Lights has appointed Paul Powers as its business development manager for the eastern U.S. Powers brings more than 18 years of technical manufacturing and sales support to the company. Previously with Sentry Equipment and Erectors, a packaging equipment manufacturer and systems integrator, he has experience in the automotive, packaging and tool-making industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Ferris State University as well as a business solutions professional certificate from Michigan State University. Powers will be responsible for maintaining close relationships with Smart Vision Lights’ distributors and systems integrators. Smart Vision Lights is a designer and manufacturer of high-brightness LED lights for industrial applications.