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About Relock Suspension

Built on Experience. Engineered for the Lighting Industry.

Suspension systems rarely steal the spotlight — until something goes wrong. When a project stalls because a component underdelivers, everyone feels it. RELOCK SUSPENSION was founded by people who've been on every side of that problem: operators, engineers, and builders with decades inside the lighting and suspension industry. We built the company we always wished existed.

Our Story

RELOCK SUSPENSION was built from the inside out — not on the sidelines, but inside the companies that design, manufacture, distribute, and install lighting suspension systems.

Our team brings together complementary experience from every corner of the industry: operational leadership inside one of North America's fastest-growing lighting suspension companies, over 20 years of hands-on cable suspension engineering, and an entrepreneurial track record spanning multiple industries and successful exits.

That background didn't just give us credentials. It gave us a clear view of where the industry was falling short — and what it would actually take to fix it.

Our Team

Complementary experience from every corner of the lighting and suspension industry.

Eddie Canonico Jr.

Founder

Leadership, Business Development & Industry Vision

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eddie Canonico Jr. brings a performance-driven mindset shaped by professional sports, business leadership, and years of hands-on operational experience in the lighting suspension industry. After a collegiate football career and time in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Philadelphia Eagles, Eddie transitioned into business and helped grow a successful lighting suspension company alongside his family. As Founder of RELOCK SUSPENSION, he leads with discipline, accountability, and a people-first approach — focused on building a brand defined by quality products, responsive service, and a reputation earned through performance.

Ryan Kwast

Co-Founder

Mechanical Engineer & Cable Suspension Specialist

Ryan Kwast brings the technical foundation behind RELOCK SUSPENSION’s product-focused approach. A mechanical engineering graduate of UC Santa Barbara, Ryan has spent more than 20 years in the cable suspension industry across engineering, sales, product development, and customer support — serving lighting, HVAC, architectural, and commercial construction applications. As Co-Founder, Ryan guides product innovation, engineering quality, and technical support, working directly with customers to develop practical solutions for complex suspension challenges.

Philip Canonico

Director of Operations

Logistics, Fulfillment & Operational Infrastructure

Philip Canonico brings analytical precision and operational discipline to RELOCK SUSPENSION. With a background in mathematics, logistics, and operations management, Philip has spent years building the systems that support dependable business growth. He joined the lighting industry in 2008 and has since gained deep experience across supply chain, warehouse operations, fulfillment, and company-wide operational infrastructure. As Director of Operations, Philip focuses on efficiency, consistency, and the scalable processes that keep customers supported and the business running well.

Eddie Canonico Sr.

Entrepreneurial Advisor

Industry Experience & Business Legacy

Eddie Canonico Sr. brings more than five decades of entrepreneurial experience to RELOCK SUSPENSION. From founding DashCovers in 1984 and pioneering custom automotive dash covers to later building success in the lighting suspension industry, Eddie Sr. has spent his career identifying opportunities and creating products that serve real market needs. His background reflects a lifetime of innovation, customer relationships, and business-building. At RELOCK SUSPENSION, Eddie Sr. serves as a guiding force, helping shape the company’s commitment to quality, integrity, practical solutions, and long-term industry trust.

Our Approach

Manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and project teams need more than components. They need confidence — in the products, in the inventory, and in the people behind both. That's why every decision at RELOCK SUSPENSION is guided by four principles.

Reliable

Built to perform consistently in commercial, architectural, and industrial environments.

Practical

Designed with installation efficiency and real field conditions in mind.

Technically Sound

Developed with engineering discipline and deep cable suspension expertise.

Customer-Focused

Supported by a team that values responsiveness, honesty, and follow-through.

Built on Experience. Ready for What Comes Next.

The lighting industry continues to evolve — and so do the demands placed on the people who serve it. RELOCK SUSPENSION is committed to growing alongside our customers: developing smarter solutions, maintaining reliable inventory, and providing the kind of support that makes a real difference when a project is on the line.