Part of Acuity Brands, the new Ellington by Luminis family of interior and exterior luminaire blends retro and modern design to create a cohesive aesthetic, indoors or out, for a diverse range of design visions and functional needs. Ellington by Luminis continuous contours fit seamlessly into contemporary, industrial, or historical spaces. Outdoor applications include walkways,…
Part of the vandal-resistant lighting collection, the architectural Sculpture Sconce Series from New Star Lighting is ideal for building facades, public areas, corridors, lobbies, schools, and any area where durability is desired. The family is versatile and consists of three shapes (round, triangle, and square), available in four lengths (nominal 1’ – 4’), and can…
Sirius from Liteline is a 5-cell multi-source downlight, designed to excel in providing excellent light output with up to 1600 lumens delivered. The linear design compliments any contemporary space, with beam angle options ranging from 15°-50°. The color temperature can be selected on-site to best suit the space, with a switch located on the back of…
Yusen Associates and A.A. MacPherson announced their strategic merger, uniting two of the largest independent manufacturers’ representative agencies in New England and Upstate New York with a combined 183 years of service. The newly combined entity, Yusen-MacPherson Group, plans to harness the strength of each organization to better serve their manufacturers and distributor partners throughout their territories. Together,…
New York-based Leviton has announced significant progress towards its goal of achieving company-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 in its recently released 2024 Sustainability Report. The Report reveals a 37% reduction in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) from a 2021 baseline. As part of Leviton’s CN2030 program, the company has steadily…
Emerson has announced that its Appleton Group iron casting facility has received a 2025 Energy Excellence Award from Focus on Energy®. The award recognizes companies in Wisconsin that go above and beyond basic energy efficiency solutions, both within their own organizations and those they support. As one of 11 recipients, the South Milwaukee foundry proves…
Nightingale™, part of Acuity Brands, has introduced its Embrace™ overbed luminaire, an innovative new form factor for multifunction patient lighting. Embrace was created to provide the best possible solution to assist in relieving patient stress due to overhead light. While traditional overbed lighting can become a direct and ever-present source of glare for the patient,…
Brightline Lighting introduces an all-in-one, low voltage control system for variable white lighting over a single DMX cable. Designed to provide seamless compatibility with low voltage professional AV systems, the AV/720 lighting control system offers a simple “lighting by numbers” installation with true color reproduction. Each AV/720 system drives a selection of up to 20 Brightline LED lights that…
The Perifina Edge Reveal 3 in. from Optique Lighting is a recessed, mud-in vanishing trim luminaire that creates an illuminated effect on the wall edges, such as toe-kicks, or creates an illuminated cove at the top of walls. Unlike most solutions on the market, Perifina Edge Reveal 3 in. can easily navigate corners without light…
Hydrel®, part of Acuity Brands, has announced that its Wander pathway and step luminaire family is now Dark Sky approved. The Pedestrian Comfort Luminaires are Dark Sky approved when the LED surface is mounted below 4 feet. This means these luminaires help to reduce light pollution and preserve the natural darkness of the night sky….
The June edition of the Lightovation resi-oriented trade show and the Lighting One lighting co-op convention – timed to coincide with Lightovation in Dallas last week – was an ideal time to take the collective temperature of distributors now that the noise regarding tariffs has settled down. Lightovation and the Lighting One convention each provided…
Unlock a universe of lighting possibilities with the Millenium Saturn™, the latest addition to Kenall’s high-abuse family of luminaires. Designed to withstand the most rigorous conditions and backed by its Peace of Mind Guarantee® against breakage, this fixture delivers a galaxy of features, indoors and out. With broad RGB, RGBW, and static color options, its…
Direct Media Strategies is a new marketing support communications service from renowned writer and publicity maven in the architectural space Vilma Barr of Barr Publications & Editorial Services (BPES). Direct Media Strategies will write and distribute blogs and newsletters for firms that design and construct in the built environment. This specialized service will bring a…
California-based domestic lighting manufacturer U.S. Pole Company, Inc. has changed its name to U.S. Outdoor Lighting™, reflecting the company’s complete portfolio of outdoor lighting products and its evolving position in the market. In addition, the company has unveiled three new supporting brands to the family: Amerilume, budget friendly site and area lighting; Ameriscape, professional landscape…
The latest addition to the Six by Nico portfolio – a group of 12 restaurants spanning England, Scotland, and Ireland – brings the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept to Bristol, U.K. Known for its storytelling through food, each Six by Nico restaurant delivers an immersive experience that changes every six weeks, with menus inspired…
The organizers of LEDucation are accepting speaker proposals for its 2026 Conference, taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be hosted the week prior to the in-person event. Renowned for its dynamic presentations, lively panel discussions, and compelling case studies, the LEDucation conference portion highlights…