AFX has just released a series of ceiling fans, its first entry into this category. “Expanding into ceiling fans was a natural step for AFX. Our portfolio is strongly aligned with the multifamily channel, and this expansion gives us the opportunity to provide our customers with a more complete overall solution,” noted Greg Weiss, vp/product…
LEDVANCE is proud to introduce its expanded portfolio of SYLVANIA 5CCT Color Selectable lamps, now available across multiple innovative platforms — TruWave®, White Filament, Contractor Series, and Dusk to Dawn. These all-in-one lighting solutions provide unmatched versatility, efficiency, and performance for residential and commercial applications. The Power of Color Selectability With five color temperature options…
By David Gordon, Channel Marketing Group From a tech viewpoint, AI is what companies talk about. Distributors are implementing it or at least discussing it. Not much gets shared within the manufacturer environment, but it is well in use. In fact, Zekelman just hired a VP AI and Innovation, and he was the #2 person at…
Diesel Living, with Lodes, has expanded its catalogue with a bold new creation that merges design, innovation, and material identity. Designed under the creative direction of Glenn Martens in collaboration with Controvento, the defining feature of the D-Burned suspension lamp is denim, an iconic Diesel material since 1978. With D-Burned, Diesel Living introduces devoré denim…
Legrand® continues to deliver solutions that provide a smart, more comfortable, and controlled living space. The 2nd generation of radiant® Smart Lighting with Wi-Fi is now available with the new industry-unifying smart home standard, Matter. Each device is Matter-enabled so that devices from different brands can work together across various smart home platforms without the need for…
Solais Lighting has announced the release of its newest innovation: the Pixora™ Trackhead, engineered to redefine precision, adaptability, and progress in track lighting. The Pixora represents the culmination of countless refinements, driven by a relentless commitment to improve performance and user experience. Unlike other fixtures relying on mechanical rotation, this new product features patent-pending Digital…
Designed with a modern approach to elevate safety and security, the AMP® SECURE™ Adjustable Wall Flood Light from AMP Lighting boasts advanced built-in standard features, including a selectable wattage switch (2100 and 3500 lumens) and color temperature switch (3000K, 4000K and 5000K); an integrated photocontrol for dusk to dawn illumination; and 0-10 volt dimming to…
By Geoff Marlow The debate is over. Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming to the lighting and electrical industry — it’s here, working, and delivering measurable results today. While industry professionals continue discussing whether AI represents evolution or revolution, the AI in construction market is projected to reach $22.68 billion by 2032, with AI at the center…
According to an article by Mike Cham, CTO of Encentiv Energy, the transition to smart building technology represents one of the most significant opportunities for property owners to reduce operational costs, improve tenant satisfaction, and enhance asset value. He tackled that very topic in a recent blog post on the company’s website. While the benefits…
The beam adjustable, CCT selectable LED J-Style track head fixtures from SATCO|NUVO are now compatible with both Single Circuit and 2 Circuit J-Style track systems, expanding their versatility for a wide range of applications. J-Style track, a popular choice in residential and commercial settings, features a streamlined connector design that supports flexible layout configurations. These advanced fixtures…
By Luis Valls, President & Co-CEO, Turtle In the next five years, U.S. data centers may consume more electricity than the entire state of California. Across the electrical infrastructure landscape, one reality is clear: the grid was not designed for the demands of artificial intelligence, electrification, and continuous digital growth. AI workloads, cloud platforms, and…
Atlanta-based Acuity Brands, Inc. has announced that nine Acuity Brands Lighting solutions were selected for the 2025 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, which showcases the year’s most significant advancements in the art and science of lighting. Selections were made by an impartial committee that evaluated submissions based on uniqueness, innovation, and significance to the…
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) is accepting self-nominations through October 3 from small lighting manufacturers, lighting specifiers, and lighting distributors interested in serving on the DLC Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). An advisory body that meets quarterly, the IAC supports the mission and strategic direction of the DLC to promote the adoption of quality lighting and controls…
Pine Brook, N.J.-based MaxLite has announced that its AE Switch Area Light Remote Control and its Versamax 8′ Modular T8 have been listed in the IES Progress Report for 2025. Each product accepted in the 2025 Report is recognized for its unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting. A summary of…
Peachtree City, Ga.-based Cooper Lighting Solutions has earned recognition in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report for the 15th time in 17 years. This year’s achievement celebrates six innovative products — each one reportedly advancing efficiency, adaptability, and design in ways that deliver tangible benefits for lighting professionals. The IES Progress Report is published…
The new generation of Treadsafe field-adjustable stairwell lighting from RAB is available with an integrated ultrasonic (US) sensor that can be wired to control additional stairwell lighting. Ultrasonic sensing is best suited for stairwell applications where there is often no direct line of sight. Transform stairwells from energy drains to efficient spaces. Bi-level dimming can…