California-based domestic lighting manufacturer Cerno – comprised of the lighting brands Cerno, Revelite, and Siemon & Salazar – has joined Lutron’s Native by Design program as one of its first integrated LED lighting partners. “Our two companies came together organically through a shared passion for beautiful, high-quality performance lighting — and a mutual belief that…
MaxLite’s second generation L‑Max Architectural Linear Luminaire is built for smooth installs that stay consistent across spaces.
Most recessed track systems ask contractors to carve up the ceiling to make the architect’s vision work. MicroTrack from PureEdge Lighting flips that script.
New Jersey-based MaxLite has appointed Jason Samuelian as Vice President of Sales – C&I West Region, plus Managing Director of EV Solutions. He brings nearly 15 years of experience across the lighting, electrical, and ESCO industries, most recently serving as Senior VP/ Sales & Marketing at ESPEN Technology, where he led national initiatives across lighting…
By Eric Pollack, President, ESP Prosearch & David Shiller, Executive Recruiter, ESP Prosearch From our vantage point as executive recruiters in the lighting industry, 2025 saw a pronounced contraction in hiring activity. Organizations adopted a defensive posture, with recruitment slowing steadily and reaching its lowest point in the fourth quarter. In contrast, the first quarter…
Contractors know the pain of “future controls coming later.” Halco Lighting Technologies’ Controls Ready Troffer cuts that headache off at the source.
According to the results of the newly released 2026 Q1 Pulse of Lighting Report, available from Channel Marketing Group, new construction of large architectural projects has been struggling to get underway compared to small to mid-sized projects that involve retrofit work. While the outlook may have been tempered by the start of air strikes on…
Every retrofit, service call, and new‑construction install carries risk for lighting contractors that can turn a profitable job into a margin killer. Contractors who build risk‑aware habits into their workflow see fewer callbacks, safer crews and smoother inspections.
WAC Group will launch WAC Architectural in North America at LEDucation 2026. WAC Architectural is a new specification-focused lighting brand developed to support the evolving needs of commercial and architectural projects. It offers advanced track systems, high-performance linear solutions, and robust exterior fixtures engineered for optical excellence, sophisticated beam control, architectural coherence, and a high…
LEDucation 2026 Conference attendees have the opportunity to gain valuable insight regarding the latest advancements in lighting as well as cutting-edge design and research, sustainability initiatives, emerging technologies, and code updates. This year’s conference will feature 39 educational sessions presented by recognized experts and thought leaders in their fields. Interactive virtual programming on April 9…
On the heels of launching its commercial specification-grade WAC Architectural brand this month, WAC Group has appointed Greg Barrett as director of commercial lighting systems. Barrett has more than 20 years of experience in lighting and control systems, working for companies such as Savant, USAI Lighting, Ecosense, and Ketra in roles that range from product management and specifier development…
This year’s DesignLights Consortium Summit – “Next Gen Lighting: Controls, Integration and the Environment” – will convene October 26 and 27 in Los Angeles. Registration is now open for the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) two-day Summit in October. Taking place in at The California Endowment in Los Angeles, “Next Gen Lighting: Controls, Integration and the Environment” will gather energy efficiency specialists,…
Seattle-based North Coast Electric, a subsidiary of Sonepar, has announced the retirement of President Cory McCulloch, following a distinguished career spanning four decades with the company and within the electrical distribution industry. McCulloch began his career at North Coast in 1985 as a truck driver, advancing through roles in counter, inside and outside sales, as…
USAI’s compact Small In One – Mini solves real world installation challenges with precision optics, multiple trims, and full below-ceiling serviceability.
Selux enhanced its Olivio line with Gen5 optical performance and expanded RGBW options, helping contractors solve exterior lighting challenges with greater versatility.
NovaLink gives contractors a modular indirect system with high output and clean continuous runs, allowing for fast installs in tough high-ceiling environments.