A new bridge in the Australian city of Sydney has become a landmark thanks to the use of dynamic lighting controlled by a system from Pharos Architectural Controls. The Sydney Gateway Twin Arch Bridge is a new and vital transport link that connects the suburb of St. Peters and its surrounding areas with Sydney airport….
By Andrew Boerschig, Guarantee Electrical Company – Facility Solutions Project Manager As an electrical contractor working in the lighting industry, Guarantee Electrical’s work tends to focus primarily on function over form (versus the latter) on a regular basis for our clients. However, we are able to provide additional capabilities that most of the market is…
The new Liz Hickson Academy, a vibrant and functional addition to Crown Paints’ historic headquarters in Lancashire, England, is a creative and inspiring hub where employees can come together to learn, relax, and socialize. The space is divided into two distinctly designed areas – The Hangout and The Hideaway – each with a unique aesthetic…
Canada Light Expo is returning for its second edition following the success and market response of its inaugural event this past November. Scheduled for November 12-13, 2025 at the International Centre in Toronto, Canada, the Expo is poised to become the most anticipated lighting and LED exhibition. Featuring 75+ leading brands, 1,000+ innovative products, and…
Lighting is one of the most critical aspects of creating a successful sports facility, whether it’s a brand-new installation or a retrofit project. Proper lighting enhances the experience for players and spectators, promotes safety, and provides consistent, high-quality visibility. As facilities increasingly focus on upgrading to efficient LED lighting, there are important considerations to keep…
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that Schneider Electric will serve as the Official Sustainability Partner for all B.A.A. events, including the iconic Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, as well as the Boston 5K, Boston 10K, and Boston Half. Through the partnership, Schneider Electric will collaborate with the B.A.A. across multiple programs…
California-based lighting manufacturer Access Lighting has announced the appointment of Diane Teeters as National Sales Manager. In her new role, Teeters will be responsible for driving Access Lighting’s omni-channel sales initiatives. With more than 40 years of experience in sales and customer service management – including 11 years in the lighting industry – Teeters is…
Acclaim Lighting has expanded its highly successful Unity series to bring added flexibility and refinement to exterior illumination in compact spaces. An advanced outdoor-rated floodlight, the Unity S1 LED floodlight features the industry-first Spectrum Five RGBAL light that produces high-CRI whites from 1800K-6000K, full RGBAL color mixing, and dynamic white operation all in one fixture….
Working in conjunction with the Freeline System, the Fabbian Freeline F44 Linear Pendant incorporates a light source directly into the hanging rod. Further expanding the possibilities of this Architectural Italian Linear Lighting System, the LED strip runs the length of the rods and rotates to provide direct or indirect illumination. Easily adjustable clamps suspend the rod. Freeline…
With President Trump’s emphasis on domestic manufacturing, the Make It American program from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is especially timely. NEMA has debuted two product specifications under this program to help electrical manufacturers confidently offer Build America, Buy America (BABA)-compliant products to market. The product specifications – for wire and cable and low-voltage…
Through an extensive process of expert design, modeling, and testing, Hapco engineers have created a breakaway design that brings the cost efficient properties of direct buried poles to its Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) accepted Breakaway product line. Hapco Direct Buried Breakaway Aluminum Poles provide specifiers significant advantages when compared to standard anchor base poles. Hapco…
Keystone is adding a new degree of beauty and versatility to its line of outdoor fixtures with Sentinel, a wall mount cylinder fixture. Sentinel provides architectural illumination for environments such as plazas, parks, and building exteriors. Changing beam angle and light output is simple, and with Keystone FormFit design technology, you also can change the…
When Dani Luna-Fuller joined US Lighting Trends’ staff as a contributor her first article was titled “Horticulture Lighting – It isn’t all Cannabis!” Since then, she has authored a number of articles explaining the role lighting play in supporting horticulture. But yes, cannabis is a part of horticulture. More importantly, it is possible to learn…
The Lighting Controls Association has announced that Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group and New York-based SATCO® have joined its membership. SATCO|NUVO® is a leading manufacturer of lighting solutions including lamps, decorative lighting, functional and task lighting, lighting controls, and lighting components. The company serves nearly every application across the residential, commercial, and industrial landscape with single-vendor…
The new ARISTA® Advanced Lighting Control System from Intermatic takes the hassle out of commercial lighting projects. The contractor-focused solution makes it easy for installers of all technology backgrounds to integrate wireless, code-compliant lighting control in a wide range of indoor applications. Enhance functionality in commercial spaces with three new solutions for the ARISTA® Advanced…
Signify has announced that CEO Eric Rondolat will step down from the company’s Board of Management after the Annual General Meeting of shareholders (AGM) to be held on April 25, 2025. Eric Rondolat has held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Management at Signify since the company was listed on…