February 7, 2024 LEDVANCE Has Announced the Appointment of Lynnette Schaeffer as the New Director of Training, Overseeing the Innovative LIGHTPOINT® Training Program. Pedro Sega, Head of Marketing USC, expressed his enthusiasm, “We are thrilled to have Lynnette join the LEDVANCE family. With over two decades dedicated to the lighting and electrical industry, her expertise…
February 7, 2024 The Town of Castle Valley proudly announces that it is now Utah’s fourth International Dark Sky Community. With 23 International Dark Sky Places designated, Utah has the highest concentration of International Dark Sky Place certifications worldwide, including the iconic sites of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. “Followed closely by Texas with 20 certified International…
Charleston, S.C.-based strategic marketing company GingerHead has announced Jill Mungovan will be responsible for Sales and Marketing for LightAZ, a prominent search engine in the professional lighting industry. Mungovan has more than 25 years in the lighting and electrical industry as a strategic marketing leader. Throughout her career with leading manufacturers, she demonstrated exceptional achievements…
Dallas-based Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions (HLPS) and Viscor, a Leviton Company, have formed a partnership that will reportedly redefine the lighting solutions landscape of the South Central U.S. with a fusion of greater expertise, pioneering innovation, and a combined commitment to excellence. Viscor, a Leviton Company, brings its two distinguished brands – Certolux and…
February 7, 2024 Current has chosen FRM Lighting + Controls as its representative for South Carolina for the HLI and GLI luminaire and controls brand portfolios effective March 1, 2024. In addition, FRM Lighting + Controls acquired Affiliated Lighting + Controls and effective immediately will represent Current’s GLI luminaire and controls portfolio in North Carolina…
February 7, 2024 Available in five color temperatures, the new easy-to-install UL direct wire linear Type A/B LED T8 Retrofit eliminates the ballast for maximum energy savings EarthTronics introduces its new 48”, 15-watt direct wire linear LED T8 with a flexible design that allows for single- or double-end operation on 120-277V for maximum energy savings. This…
February 6, 2024 Introducing the world’s first LCoS light engine with adaptive LED illumination. Spotlight™ from Avegant display technology delivers up to 90% illumination power savings and 10x local contrast compared to conventional LCoS. Avegant announces Spotlight™ display technology – the world’s first adaptive LED illumination architecture for LCoS. By dynamically illuminating regions of a LCoS…
February 6, 2024 As part of the six-day events at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, the IALD is honored to join Women In Lighting (WIL) in celebration of International Women’s Day and recognition of their fifth anniversary. On 7 March, the IALD is hosting a full day of content on the Design Plaza stage in Hall 3.1 B…
February 6, 2024 Popular for their space-saving, stacked design, Lutron Maestro dual controls now offer expanded LED compatibility with the same intuitive installation. Lutron Electronics announces the launch of new Maestro dual controls with built-in LED+ advanced dimming technology. Available in dimmer/switch and dimmer/timer models, the 2-in-1 devices provide professional installers with superior dimming performance…
February 6, 2024 By Bettymaya Foott My journey to experience the night sky in Guatemala. This past December I traveled to Guatemala to learn about their growing astrotourism industry. ¡Dios mío! It turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life! As the director of engagement for Dark Sky International, I…
February 6, 2024 Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky Park in New Zealand by DarkSky International. The recognition stems from the community’s dedication to promoting practical lighting policies, conducting outreach and education on the benefits of better lighting, and gaining local support to reduce light…
February 5, 2024 By Robert Lanteigne In the vast world of lighting, where brightness and ambiance play crucial roles, there exists a fascinating phenomenon known as directional lighting. Unlike its counterpart, diffused lighting, which disperses light in various directions, directional lighting focuses its luminance in one specific direction, akin to a laser beam cutting through…
February 5, 2024 With just a few weeks to go before the doors open, Light + Building can boast yet another increase in exhibitor numbers. So far, over 2,130 companies have registered to present their innovative solutions and trends at the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology in Frankfurt am Main from…
February 5, 2024 Connected EXPERTISE LLC announced the debut of its new online platform, connectedexpertise.com, a groundbreaking solution to address challenges faced by today’s lighting companies in search of outside expertise. The innovative Connected EXPERTISE platform offers a state-of-the-art digital interface to facilitate a fast, sustainable way to find subject matter experts who can execute…
Houston-based architectural accent lighting manufacturer LED Inspirations (LEDI), has appointed Kenny Ripkowski as South-Central Regional Sales Manager, effective February 5th, 2024. Utilizing his extensive background of leadership and development roles, Ripkowski is committed to driving growth in the states of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi in both the residential and commercial channels. “I’m on…
The Pico line-powered wireless control from Lutron Electronics is designed for commercial projects that require a battery-free option. The new line-powered device is connected to line-voltage power and communicates wirelessly via RF to Vive wireless load-control devices including dimmers, switches, fixture controllers, and receptacle controllers. Like all Vive system components, the Pico line-powered wireless control…