Longtime industry leader and trusted Solais partner joins executive team to help drive the company’s next stage of expansion Texas-based Solais Lighting has named Al Near as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). He joins the architectural-grade lighting solutions provider after more than 30 years in the lighting and controls industry, where he has held leadership roles…
Over the years, there has been certain terminology that the industry hangs onto — damage can be done, however, when a catchy buzzword is overused and no longer correctly describes a technology or product at hand. By C. “Webster” Marsh The lighting industry loves a big bright idea and every few years, a phrase…
As USGBC-CA announces its Net Zero Accelerator Cohort 8 this week, one question worth asking: Why do better lighting specifications keep losing at value engineering review? By Sarah Morgan, CEO, Earthlight Among the announcements being made this week at the USGBC-CA California Green Building Conference on the UC-Berkeley campus is the final cohort of the…
The recent acquisition of the 88-year-old hazardous location lighting manufacturer by Phoenix Lighting solves challenges for both companies, as Electrical Trends’ David Gordon explains. The fact that Rig-A-Lite was acquired recently may not have been a surprise to anyone keeping an eye on the industrial lighting sector. Likewise, Phoenix Lighting’s strategic move in acquiring the…
How the lighting representative role is being redefined By Paul Rodenbush, LC Something is shifting in the lighting industry and it’s not just the technology. For decades, the lighting representative role was largely defined by what you carried: your line cards, your product knowledge, your manufacturer relationships. Represent the lines. Support the specifications. Help move…
The Acuity Brands company is recognized for helping to reduce energy waste, lower carbon emissions, and turn building data into measurable outcomes. Atlanta-based Atrius®, an Acuity Brands company and leader in cloud-based software for building management and spatial intelligence, has been named an E+E Leader Award winner for a fourth consecutive year. The E+E Leader…
Tony Phillips has been appointed National Sales Manager for the Arizona-based company. Arizona-based lighting manufacturer Barron Lighting Group has appointed Tony Phillips as National Sales Manager. In this role, he will direct national sales operations, bringing decades of leadership and strategic market development to the organization. Phillips arrives at Barron with a track record in…
In her new role, Stacy Crocket will oversee sales support and lead Elemental LED’s Customer Experience department. Nevada-based manufacturer Elemental LED Inc., has promoted Stacy Crocket to VP/Sales Ops & Customer Experience, effective immediately. Since joining Elemental LED in September 2021, Crocket has played a key role in strengthening the company’s support infrastructure and improving…
Noted design journalist and author Vilma Barr has launched a multi-media digital service for promoting firms involved in the built environment. Industry veteran Vilma Barr is offering a new service – Design Media Strategies – for promoting firms in the architectural community. Custom programs are available for reaching a targeted national and international network of…
Coronet’s STFU Acoustic Series brings lighting and acoustic treatment together in a way that feels intentional rather than additive. Instead of suspending luminaires and baffles as separate elements, these fixtures integrate PET felt panels directly with linear LED housings, creating a ceiling system that manages both illumination and reverberation in one move. This approach is…
Halco’s ProLED Patrol Security Flood and Mini Bullet Flood Series are built to give contractors field‑ready options that adapt easily to different exterior conditions without requiring extra SKUs or complicated setup. The Patrol Security Flood features dual adjustable heads that make it easy to direct light exactly where it’s needed, and the selectable wattage and…
Focal Point’s Akeso family introduces a streamlined, modern approach to healthcare lighting that supports both patient comfort and clinical performance. Designed for patient rooms and adjacent care areas, Akeso focuses on delivering ambient, exam and reading illumination within a single, cohesive form. Akeso is available in two lens profiles, Peak and Pitch. Both provide soft…
Cyclone’s Stretto series provides contemporary outdoor lighting with a slimmer, more refined profile. It’s designed for pedestrian‑scale environments where the fixture needs to feel intentional without dominating the visual field. The compact housing maintains a clean silhouette while still delivering the performance expected from a full‑featured area luminaire. The optical system emphasizes uniformity and comfort,…
RAB’s Beam Linear Track Light brings a streamlined, contemporary form factor to standard H‑track systems, offering a way to introduce uniform, low‑glare illumination without committing to fixed linear runs. Its selectable wattage and CCT settings make it a practical fit for spaces that evolve, such as retail floors that shift seasonally, multipurpose rooms with changing…
DeAngelis brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in the lighting, smart building, controls, and energy-efficient technology industries. New Jersey-based MaxLite has appointed Joe DeAngelis as Vice President of C&I Sales – North Region, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in strategic sales growth and customer support across key commercial and industrial markets. In…
Instead of relying on bulky external components or proprietary control schemes, the DimDrive+ from National Specialty Lighting (NSL) offers a straightforward way to power and dim low‑voltage LED products, such as tape light and small linear systems, while keeping installation clean and predictable. Its slim housing makes it easy to conceal in millwork, coves or…