Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Alberto Shaio

COO & Interim CEO

ashaio@trans-lux.com

212.897.2224

TRANS-LUX APPOINTS SHAIO INTERIM CEO

New York, NY (April 24, 2018) – Trans-Lux Corporation (OTC: TNLX) Board Chairman George W. Schiele announced today that CEO Jean-Marc (JM) Allain has been on medical leave following a surgical procedure.  In his absence, Chief Operating Officer Alberto Shaio was appointed to serve as Interim CEO.

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About Trans-Lux

Trans-Lux Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of TL Vision digital video displays and TL Energy LED lighting solutions for the financial, sports and entertainment, gaming, education, government, and commercial markets. With a comprehensive offering of LED Large Screen Systems, LCD Flat Panel Displays, Data Walls and scoreboards (marketed under Fair-Play by Trans-Lux), Trans-Lux delivers comprehensive video display solutions for any size venue’s indoor and outdoor display needs. TL Energy enables organizations to greatly reduce energy related costs with green lighting solutions. For more information please visit www.Trans-Lux.com.

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