The organization has a new website — plato-usa.org — which includes lists of voting and associate members, information on industry performance standards, and guidelines for joining the rapidly expanding association. As the first group of its kind to promote the common interests of the portable lighting industry, PLATO serves as an industry advocate to the public and government. PLATO also seeks to (1) publish research studies on the industry, (2) monitor and promote accurate use of the ANSI/NEMA FL-1 rating standard by manufacturers that choose to utilize this voluntary standard, and (3) elevate the public's understanding of the performance attributes of portable lighting.
