In August of 2013 Redwood was acquired ina cash transaction by CommScope, a communications hardware company owned by Carlyle. Redwood Systems powers enhanced building performance through lighting. Redwood has developed the worldâs only commercial lighting control platform with integrated building intelligence. The system provides proven, best-in-class energy savings and cost-effective space utilization, temperature and power monitoring that enables customers to intelligently operate their facilities and enhance employee productivity. This award-winning approach uses patented networking technology and direct current (DC) to power and control lights and a high density sensor grid.