By USLightingTrends Team Did you know that a generation is defined as a 20-year cycle? The lighting controls market has changed much in a generation. Consider these 8 changes: 1. Shift from manual switches to programmable and addressable controls: Lighting controls have evolved from using manual switches to control lighting fixtures to programmable and…
By Robert Lanteigne Hello there! Let’s talk about something that can make your home feel extra cozy and special – lights! Just like how you layer clothes to stay warm, you can layer different kinds of lights to make your rooms look and feel wonderful. There are five main ways to use lights in your…
As an Electrical Contractor in the lighting industry, Guarantee Electrical focuses on delivering industry-leading solutions, ultimately leading to successful projects for our clients. As an Energy Solutions Project Manager, my focus is on providing energy-efficient lighting solutions for commercial and industrial clients. From exterior and interior lighting to new LED fixtures, lamps, and lighting controls,…
Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) have struggled as a whole to gain wider acceptance and achieve deeper market penetration, which is a particularly vexing issue considering research shows NLCs can increase energy savings of commercial lighting projects by an average 49 percent beyond the LED savings alone. Research has shown there is even greater potential energy…
Replacement of legacy lighting with LED lamps helps building shine When Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 St. Louis headquarters opened in 2012, it was a model of sustainability and energy efficiency. The 100,000-square-foot training facility included solar panels on the roof, renewable interior materials, and a Crestron lighting control system. It was St. Louis’ highest-rated…
Signify has joined forces with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team to drive sustainable innovation both on and off the track. This partnership aims to enhance team performance and well-being through Signify’s advanced lighting solutions, ensuring optimal conditions for drivers and engineers. Additionally, Signify’s technology will elevate the fan experience at race tracks and from…
By Natalie Young It’s been said that “Change is not an event, it’s a process”. And, although optimism among buyers has leveled since the turbulent times of the pandemic, the lighting industry is ripe for change. Advancements in technology coupled with a younger more tech-savvy workforce, are creating changes in buyer behavior that cannot be…
By David Gordon SUMMARY Channel Marketing Group‘s Q2 Pulse of Lighting Report highlights ongoing challenges in the US lighting market, with insights indicating flat to nominal growth across distributors and manufacturers. Despite some sectors reporting modest increases, overall market competitiveness remains high, particularly in project-based pricing. Large-scale projects are identified as a key driver for…
Alloy LED has expanded its portfolio of tape light channels with the launch of the SurfaFlex 1, a flexible, low-profile, surface-mount, aluminum channel providing uniform, hotspot-free illumination when paired with the company’s compatible tape lights. At only 0.61 of an inch wide and 0.15 of an inch in height, the channel is ideal for curved…
Legrand® has expanded its adorne® Collection wall plates with the launch of five design-forward colors: Evergreen, Mystic, Peachy, Oatmeal, and Rosa. Inspired by the latest interior design and paint color trends, the wall plate line extension offers bold, playful, and modern options to match décor and seamlessly pairs with adorne switches, dimmers, and outlets. “The…
Barron Lighting Group has unveiled the specialtyLED RFX-COB Series with an ultra-thin design and delivering even illumination. The specialtyLED RFX-COB Series offers: ● Extremely Thin Design: Provides an even illumination across the entire strip with no visible LEDs ● High Flexibility: Perfect for small or restricted locations due to its low-profile design ● Complete Kit:…
The ETCB28254PCR Expanded 4-Pole lighting contractor box from Intermatic provides an easy-to-install solution for a variety of application needs. The field-ready solution allows contractors to install a durable enclosure that houses a built-in 7-day astronomic timer, holiday/exception period scheduling, USB for schedule transfer and backup, and an electrically held 40 A 4-Pole contactor allowing for up to 16…
Landscape Forms has introduced the Outline family of column lights, path lights and bollards. A modern reinterpretation of the familiar column luminaire, Outline is designed to bring greater visual interest, performance and more versatility to urban environments. Serving as performance lights, wayfinding elements or architectural details, Outline luminaires communicate refinement and elegance with the robustness required…
ConTech Lighting, a Leviton company, introduces its new SpecFlex Architectural Strip Lighting Family, designed to meet the vast array of virtually any indoor and outdoor application. Available in 14 versions, the SpecFlex Strip Lighting System offers higher outputs, multiple color options, and easy installation for ultimate design flexibility. Expanding on ConTech’s architectural strip lighting portfolio, the…
Organic Lighting announces the international launch of the FortaCast® modular drive-over lighting system. The patented lighting system simplifies the complexities of in-ground drive-over lighting with an innovative, proven, and future-proof design. FortaCast® introduces a new era of creative design possibilities in lighting, featuring environmentally friendly Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) sections that allow for continuous…
Kichler Lighting infuses its newest decorative collections with a touch of whimsy and a focus on airy elements. Inspired by nature’s organic beauty, this launch brings a breath of fresh air to the home, blending the most-loved modern and traditional styles, through versatile finishes, glass and metal combinations. “Beauty meets flexibility with our new families,…