Florida-based agency SESCO has acquired ERT Lighting, expanding its footprint into Central and South Texas. The transition will occur officially on July 1 and will combine the existing resources & 480+ employees of SESCO Lighting with the 36 employees & four offices of ERT Lighting. SESCO President & CEO John Palk noted, “Today marks an…
Kenall has launched the new MedMaster Saturn™ series, where robust durability meets a sleek modern design aesthetic for behavioral health settings. This innovative family offers optional synchronous or dual light engines, allowing control of the inner and outer light rings, independently or together. Featuring narrow spectrum static color, with a variety of color changing options,…
Luxxbox has expanded its Kurtain Line with Linear Acoustic Lighting Pendant versions. The striking new acoustic pendants reimagines linear luminaires through the graceful lens of soft drapery and high-performance lighting. Designed to seamlessly integrate form and function, Kurtain Line offers exceptional sound absorption, powerful LED output, and extensive customization options—making it an ideal solution for…
Hydrel, from Acuity Brands, has announced the introduction of its Wander luminaire. Wander is a broad family of luminaires with multiple mounting options to provide visual continuity for pathways, steps, and surface lighting applications. Wander is uniquely designed to provide a wide lateral distribution that meets IES egress requirements from up to 25 feet on-center…
Birchwood Lighting, a Leviton company, has expanded its BW165 Recessed product family with the new Wall Grazer. This innovative lighting solution creates dramatic lighting effects, enhancing wall textures and generating striking visuals in both commercial and residential spaces. The new Wall Grazer optic is available in two BW165 Recessed configuration options: the Perimeter Flush, which offers…
Dialight is working with Swivelpole™ to introduce a safer, more efficient way to maintain lighting in high or hard-to-reach areas. This integrated solution combines Dialight’s LED fixtures with Swivelpole™ lowering pole solutions to allow ground-level servicing without lifts, scaffolding, or elevated work platforms. The Swivelpole™ Maxis™ technology at the core of this solution features a patented 45-degree…
Jacksonville, Fla.-based World Electric Supply, a Sonepar Company, has announced plans to open a 150,000-sq.-ft. regional distribution center (RDC) in Atlanta. This facility – together with its recently opened RDC in Hialeah Gardens, Fla., and more than 20 branches – will allow World to offer faster deliveries, more specialized services, and an expanded offering for…
Rexel USA, a national leader in the distribution of electrical products and Parspec, an AI-native technology companyserving the construction supply chain, today announced a major expansion of their strategic partnership. Building on a year of successful digital transformation of Rexel’s internal sales and project management processes, the two companies are now joining forces to improve…
The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) has announced that Illuminate ’26, the outdoor lighting industry’s premier conference and expo, will take place February 5–6, 2026, in Carlsbad, California. Illuminate ’26 is targeted to outdoor lighting professionals, offering unparalleled opportunities to learn from industry peers, sharpen technical skills in hands-on sessions, explore the latest products…
Landscape Forms has announced the launch of 360 Solar, an innovative off-the-grid solar lighting solution developed in collaboration with Netherlands-based FlexSol Lighting Solutions. 360 Solar represents a major advancement in solar lighting, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with a refined aesthetic to bring high-performance illumination to virtually any location—without the need for grid power. “360 Solar…
LEDVANCE has announced the first third-party verified and published Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a LED tube. This is a further milestone in a series of significant achievements in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental and corporate social responsibility. The EPD underlines LEDVANCE’s ambition to set new standards for the industry. For an EPD, the…
With the popularity of pickleball simply exploding over the past few years, The Flying Pickle came to being in Meridian, Idaho. Owners sought to create Treasure Valley’s first premium indoor facility for the growing, local pickleball community. A 49,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse space was secured, and Cushing Terrell was brought on to develop the…
By Linda Longo I believe the industry is in agreement that Lightfair has had several lackluster years recently, a stretch that started before the pandemic. And while the following two years (2021 and 2022) were anemic in attendance for seemingly all trade shows in the aftermath of COVID, Lightfair in particular seemed to suffer the…
By Cory Peterson, VP/Marketing & Sales Operations, LED Lighting Supply Lightfair 2025 in Las Vegas has concluded, and while this year’s event may not have shattered attendance records, it continues to demonstrate its importance as a central gathering point for the lighting industry. The annual showcase offered valuable insights into where the lighting sector stands…
Pharos Architectural Controls has played a key role in creating a unique and unforgettable gym experience at Transform Gym in Boulder, Colorado. The gym’s offering focusses on group training sessions in a nightclub-style setting, which is achieved using decadent illuminations that pulsate to the beat of the accompanying workout music – creating scenes that motivate…
Just under one year ago, the Washington DC Smart Streetlight Project was completed to rave reviews. Considered to be the nation’s largest streetlight modernization P3 project to date, the project involved 75,000 streetlights designed to enhance public safety, improve energy efficiency, and preserve the historic aesthetic — plus it features a state-of-the-art, smart-controlled network. ENGIE…