Access Lighting Hires New National Sales Manager
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Access Lighting Hires New National Sales Manager

Irvine, Calif.-based lighting manufacturer Access Lighting has appointed Greg Sharp as National Sales Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for driving Access Lighting’s omnichannel sales initiatives. Sharp has 30 years of experience in the industry with a background in commercial and residential lighting, including tenure as an independent sale representative and as OEM…

United Electric Supply to Merge With Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply
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United Electric Supply to Merge With Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply

Wilmington, Delaware-based United Electric Supply has entered into a merger agreement with Kovalsky-Carr Electric Company based in Rochester, New York with expertise in the residential, commercial, and industrial industries. Kovalsky-Carr will continue to operate as an independent distributor, a subsidiary of United Electric Supply Co. and service their existing customers with a focused effort on…

Top Trends in the Hospitality Channel
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Top Trends in the Hospitality Channel

By Linda Longo After weathering a downturn during the pandemic years, the hospitality category has become reinvigorated, with hotels, entertainment venues, and restaurants rebounding as consumers opt for “experiences” over physical goods. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has screened a record number of passengers last year, with multiple days of 2.8 million passengers screened. Similarly,…

Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg becomes Denmark’s 2nd International Dark Sky Park
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Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg becomes Denmark’s 2nd International Dark Sky Park

January 4, 2024 Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg, administered by Hawboernes Association in Lild Strand, was certified as Denmark’s second International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This recognition stands as a significant accomplishment for the community, showcasing the outstanding quality of our night sky. It also serves as a platform for raising awareness about the…

Illuminating Spaces: Understanding the 3 Sub-Effects of Directional Lighting
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Illuminating Spaces: Understanding the 3 Sub-Effects of Directional Lighting

By Robert Lanteigne January 4, 2024 In the world of architectural lighting, directional lighting stands out for its ability to focus and shape the ambiance of a space. Unlike diffused lighting, which spreads light evenly across an area, directional lighting points and shines light in a specific direction, creating dynamic and dramatic effects. This article…

2024 Travel Stipend Program from the ILAD Educational Trust
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2024 Travel Stipend Program from the ILAD Educational Trust

January 3, 2024 To promote the study of architectural lighting design, the IALD Education Trust provides a stipend for students and educators to attend educational lighting-related events, such as IALD Enlighten conferences, throughout the year. Awardees will be reimbursed for up to a specified amount for travel to and from their event, accommodation, and registration….

Lighting Advocacy Congress Formed to Further DEIR Missions in the Lighting Industry
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Lighting Advocacy Congress Formed to Further DEIR Missions in the Lighting Industry

January 3, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is proud to announce the formation of a new entity dedicated to furthering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) in the lighting industry. The Lighting Advocacy Congress shall serve as a “United Nations” model for lighting organizations with DEIR missions to coordinate activities, share experiences, advice, and…

Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) Announces 2024 Board of Directors
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Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) Announces 2024 Board of Directors

January 3, 2024 Alessa Aguayo, LC, WELL AP begins her 2-year term as our new board President! We’re excited to see her vision for WILD take shape. Kelly Roberts, Principal at Primary Arc Design, transitions from President to serving as Past-President. We’re grateful for her endless efforts leading the charge. Her commitment and leadership have taken Women…

MaxLite & Lester Sales Form Partnership Across 8 States
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MaxLite & Lester Sales Form Partnership Across 8 States

New Jersey-based lighting and controls manufacturer MaxLite and Lester Sales Company, a leading sales and marketing manufacturer’s representative agency across the Midwest, have announced the formation of a new strategic partnership beginning January 1, 2024. In this new partnership, Lester Sales Company will exclusively represent MaxLite’s C&I business across all the 8 states they operate…

Emerson Introduces Appleton Retromaster: A Cost-Effective Upgrade Path to Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Hazardous Industrial Areas
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Emerson Introduces Appleton Retromaster: A Cost-Effective Upgrade Path to Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Hazardous Industrial Areas

January 2, 2024 Appleton Retromaster™ luminaires convert legacy incandescent and HPS lighting fixtures in C1D2 locations to LED without need to rerun wires or cut conduit  Emerson has introduced the Appleton™ Retromaster™ Series of LED luminaires, the fastest, most cost-effective upgrade path for converting legacy Appleton incandescent and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium) lighting fixtures installed in…

National Lighting Bureau Announces Board of Directors for 2024
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National Lighting Bureau Announces Board of Directors for 2024

January 2, 2024 Looking Ahead to 2024 The National Lighting Bureau welcomes new board members to bring a new mission to champion excellence and innovation in lighting design, technology, and application. “A big thank you to all of our newest NLB Executive Board members for their dedication to the goals of our organization.I look forward…

Illuminating Osaka Castle with Lumenpulse LBX Outdoor Architectural Lighting
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Illuminating Osaka Castle with Lumenpulse LBX Outdoor Architectural Lighting

January 2, 2024 Japan’s Osaka Castle is being seen in a new light thanks to an array of captivating lighting scenes that seamlessly cast the past into the present through a blend of tradition and innovation. Lumenpulse Products: 27 x Lumenbeam HO Xlarge (RGBW40K, Extra Narrow 4º)32 x Lumenbeam HO Xlarge (RGBW40K, Very Narrow 6º)5…

Toggled COO Dan Hollenkamp’s Five Smart Buildings Market Predictions for 2024
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Toggled COO Dan Hollenkamp’s Five Smart Buildings Market Predictions for 2024

January 2, 2024 Dan Hollenkamp, COO of Toggled, recently made five very interesting predictions regarding the development of the smart buildings market in 2024. 2024 will be a big year for smart building rebates and incentives. If there’s one thing the feds, states and utilities all have in common, it’s a keen desire to get buildings operating…