New York-based lighting agency SDA Lighting and Controls has completed the transition to a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making every eligible employee an owner in the company’s future. Founded in 1962, SDA Lighting and Controls has a legacy of integrity, innovation, and service excellence in the architectural lighting industry. “Becoming a 100% employee-owned…
Liteline’s SIGMA 2 upgrades the original SIGMA line with a fully trimless, plaster‑integrated system and modular regressed downlights designed for controlled, comfortable illumination across commercial, hospitality and multifamily interiors.
Coronet’s Trazo is a slim linear system designed for clean alignment, continuous runs and uniform diffused illumination across a variety of spaces.
The new Genlyte Solutions facility in Irving, a suburb of Dallas, supports next-day delivery and same-day will-call pick up on eligible in-stock LED lamps and luminaires. Bridgewater, N.J.-based Genlyte Solutions, a Signify business, has opened a new warehouse in Irving, Texas, to accelerate order fulfillment across the South Central and Southeastern United States. Now shipping,…
VFW posts serving veterans and their families will benefit from lower energy costs and improved atmosphere thanks to Sonepar’s Bright Lights Brighter Futures program. Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has identified 14 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts across the country to receive free LED lighting upgrades as part of Sonepar’s Bright Lights Brighter Futures program. This…
Cognite will be integrated with AVEVA and will be fully consolidated and financially reported within Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation business. French company Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite Holding B.V., a provider of industrial data and AI…
Tidal from Lodes is a die cast aluminum ring sconce that delivers comfortable, indirect light for corridors, hospitality and multifamily interiors, supported by consistent finishes and a streamlined surface mount design.
The historic lighthouse on Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River received a new LED light source from Keystone. Part of Philadelphia’s legendary Boathouse Row and built in 1886, the lighthouse on Turtle Rock was initially gas-powered until it was electrified in 1990. Over the years, it has been updated as lighting technology progressed. The lighthouse is located at…
LEDVANCE’s AI Companion Lighting Robot wins 2026 German Innovation award. Elix, an “intelligent” robot developed by general lighting company LEDVANCE, combines lighting and robotics with “emotional interaction.” The overarching concept is that light provides more than illumination; it determines how people work and feel. To that end, Elix reacts in real time to the activities,…
Wald’s family has been involved in the lighting industry for four generations. New York-based WAC Group has announced that Dhane Wald has been appointed Territory Sales Manager for its Schonbek and Modern Forms brands. Wald’s father, Dirk, is the retired co-CEO of WAC Group and long-time Schonbek executive. Wald’s family has been involved in the lighting industry…
Oslo, Norway-based lighting manufacturer Glamox has appointed Elisabeth Tapper as Chief Business and Marketing Officer (CBMO), a newly established executive role. The creation of the CBMO role reflects Glamox’s ambition to strengthen customer focus, commercial excellence, and business development across its global operations. Tapper brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience from leading…
The company received this honor from TIME Magazine and Statista for the third year in a row. Based in Toronto, Schneider Electric has been named the “World’s Most Sustainable Company 2026” by TIME Magazine and Statista for the third consecutive year. The recognition was drawn from a ranking of 5,000 of the world’s largest and…
John Pannunzio has been appointed General Manager as COO Santino Nemi retires after 37 years. New York-based Leviton has announced that John Pannunzio will serve as General Manager of Viscor Lighting, a division of Leviton, effective July 1. Simultaneously, Santino Nemi will be retiring as Viscor’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) after 37 years. Pannunzio will…
NEMA’s Make It American™ program has certified its first lighting manufacturer. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced that Cooper Lighting Solutions is the first lighting manufacturer certified under its Make It American™ program, extending the domestic content certification program into a major category of federally funded infrastructure and construction. “Cooper Lighting Solutions’ certification…
The growing event for residential system integrators brings together lighting, controls, shading, and whole-home integration. As lighting continues to shape design, wellness, and overall performance in the modern home, CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) continues to grow as a top event for residential lighting, controls, shading, and integrated living technologies. CEDIA Expo/CIX presents lighting as…
The Lighting Controls Academy has updated one of its most popular Education Express courses. The Lighting Controls Academy (LCA) has announced that its popular Education Express course, EE110: Commissioning and Lighting Controls, has been updated and is now available at NEMA Academy. Authored by Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP and given a thorough update by C….