A 10-year veteran of Denver-based American Lighting, Jennifer Kirkpatrick has been promoted to Director of Sales for Lighting Showrooms for the Prizm Lighting and Proluxe divisions. The company released an announcement that read, “Jennifer has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and has worked to make American Lighting a stronger company for the last 10 years — we are so excited to see her shine in this new role.”
The Dallas-based ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has announced its schedule of programming and events. The trade event, taking place September 19-20, will welcome attendees to review new technologies, network, and attend a wide range of CEUs from lighting and design/build thought leaders. The…
The Alloy LED and Optique Lighting brands will be represented throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana by the PG enlighten rep agency. California-based lighting manufacturer Alloy LED, and its specification division, Optique Lighting, have announced a partnership with PG enlighten. The Illinois-based lighting agency will represent and support the companies’ lighting solutions across the Illinois and…
Oslo, Norway-based lighting manufacturer Glamox has appointed Elisabeth Tapper as Chief Business and Marketing Officer (CBMO), a newly established executive role. The creation of the CBMO role reflects Glamox’s ambition to strengthen customer focus, commercial excellence, and business development across its global operations. Tapper brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience from leading…
All Photos Courtesy of New York State Thruway Authority Whether you refer to this famous crossing by its original name – the Tappan Zee – or by the name given to the newly built replacement (Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge), this important roadway connects two demographically dense counties Rockland and Westchester) in New York and…
This year, four grants of $30,000 each and four awards of $5,000 have been distributed by The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education, totaling $140,000 and bringing the Fund’s total distribution to more than $1.85 million. Founded in 1988 to recognize the achievements of the late lighting designer and pioneer lighting educator, James L. Nuckolls, The…
The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) has integrated the American Association of Independent Lighting Agencies (AAILA) into its organization, creating the NEMRA Lighting Division. This strategic initiative was created to empower independent lighting sales agencies and strengthening partnerships with lighting manufacturers. The new division marks NEMRA’s commitment to supporting the unique needs of the…
Lighting manufacturer AFX has hired one new regional sales manager, one internal sales manager, and a quotations specialist. Waukegan, Illinois-based AFX, Inc., has appointed Kyle Tindle as a regional sales manager. Most recently he was with Buster + Punch as western regional sales manager, where he drove sales growth and expanded market presence throughout the U.S.… Read More…
The former Siemens leader will take the reins at Acuity, Inc.’s Acuity Brands Lighting in September. Atlanta-based Acuity Inc. has appointed Ruth Gratzke as President of Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) effective September 1. She will report to Neil Ashe, Acuity CEO. Gratzke brings more than 25 years of leadership in industrial technology, smart infrastructure… Read More…