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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF MARIO INDUSTRIES
Founded in 1922, Mario Industries is one of the oldest family-owned lighting manufacturers in the United States. Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, the company operates as an American lighting manufacturer serving hospitality and contract environments across the country.
Through Mario Contract Lighting, we support guest rooms, public spaces, and brand programs with a focus on practical customization, manufacturing reliability, and long-term partnerships built through decades of project experience.
Family Owned
Across four generations, Mario Industries has grown alongside the evolving needs of the hospitality industry while maintaining its founding principles. From its early roots in New York to its relocation to Roanoke, Virginia, the company has remained family-owned and operationally focused on quality, accountability, and consistency. Today, Mario Contract Lighting operates from a 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility, supporting domestic production, custom development, and contract-scale execution for projects nationwide.
MARIO RUSSO
Years of Service
(1922 – 1952)
VITO RUSSO
Years of Service
(1952 – 1988)
LOUIS SCUTELLARO
Years of Service
(1988 – 2016)
MICHAEL SCUTELLARO
Years of Service
(2016 – Present)
Manufactured Domestically
As an American lighting manufacturer, Mario Contract Lighting maintains strong domestic production capabilities to support predictable lead times, lower minimum order quantities, and improved coordination throughout the project lifecycle. From ceramic casting to custom metal fabrication, interior lighting products can be produced domestically to meet hospitality specifications and project schedules.
Fully Equipped Factory
Our Roanoke, Virginia facility supports a wide range of manufacturing processes across metal, wood, ceramic, and shade fabrication. Fixture sizes range from small decorative components to large-format ceiling installations. Select partner facilities are utilized when appropriate to support broader project requirements while maintaining quality standards.
Serving Worldwide
Mario Contract Lighting supplies hospitality lighting products throughout North America and internationally, supporting projects in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Coordinated logistics and production planning help maintain consistency across global installations.
Over 15,000 Projects Accomplished
Since entering the contract lighting sector in 2013, Mario Contract Lighting has completed thousands of projects across a wide range of property types and scales. The company is an approved vendor for many major hospitality brands, including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, Wyndham, and MGM Resorts