Next month, the inaugural Nearshoring America EXPO takes place at the Dallas Market Center (DMC). This new international trade show is designed to facilitate nearshoring production services for gift, home furnishings, lighting, and fashion accessories companies. The event will be held from December 9-11 and will connect brands and their representatives with vetted factories and…
In an age where sports players are treated like rock stars, it’s fitting that the stadiums they play in recreate the visual excitement and high energy of a concert for fans by utilizing dynamic sports lighting, animation, and even pyrotechnics. The NFL’s Baltimore Ravens successfully implemented this new type of immersive environment for its fans…
SATCO|NUVO has expanded its Premium LED T8 collection to include low optical flicker lamps. Designed for optimal lighting performance, the UL Verified lamps offer a remarkably low flicker ratio of less than 2%. The LED T8 lamps provide consistent and comfortable illumination, making them ideal for task-driven environments where focus and precision are essential. With…
Lithonia Lighting®, part of Acuity Brands, has announced a realignment of its Life Safety product portfolio, reducing complexity and enhancing customer experience with a newly streamlined selection of exit and emergency lighting solutions. The Life Safety team has optimized its product lineup, consolidating legacy product families down to four distinctive families based on feature set,…
Automation and audiovisual solutions leader Wipliance has partnered with Taliesin West, the historic winter home of Frank Lloyd Wright, and collaborated with Lutron Electronics to enhance the experience throughout the iconic site using Lutron’s innovative Ketra lighting. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taliesin West embodies Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision of organic architecture. The integration…
Lightolier, a Signify brand, has launched the Crown Series Small Track lighting solution. With eight configurable color options and a front accent ring that can be tailored to your liking, the Crown Series Small Track Head offers a unique and sophisticated look. Interchangeable optics and accessory compatibility make it easy to adjust the beam performance…
Metalux, a Cooper Lighting Solutions brand, has unveiled the Surround Selectable Architectural Drop Lens LED solution. The Surround is a modern illuminated fixture that elevates the look of any commercial space. The Surround comes standard with four selectable CCT’s in 80+CRI and is offered with three selectable lumen packages in low, medium, and high. The…
Luxxbox has launched the Kurtain series, a stunning new acoustic pendant that combines elegant design with superior noise absorption capabilities. Inspired by the graceful flow of drapery, Kurtain offers a soft, flowing wave effect that transforms any space into a haven of peace and quiet. Crafted from luxurious Camira Blazer wool, Kurtain’s flowing form transcends…
Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced today its LEED Zero Energy-certified Americas headquarters green building in Fremont, California, is expected to achieve a significant 57% reduction in annual lighting electricity consumption. This accomplishment is attributed to the recent integration of a total solution featuring systems…
After a successful 2024 event, Light + Building organizers are already strategizing for the next edition in 2026. One of the proposed focal points involves flexible use for city buildings. As the urbanization and the high demand for living space create challenges for cities – new buildings are expensive and many commercial properties remain empty…
By Dañiel Luna-Fuller University of Las Vegas Basketball Court Our journey begins at the University of Las Vegas Basketball Court. With meticulous analysis and precise planning, we replaced outdated fixtures consuming 458 watts per unit with LED alternatives using a mere 160 watts each. Before After Results: A substantial reduction in energy consumption coupled with…
Texas-based commercial lighting manufacturer Saylite ceased operations two months ago and now the showroom inventory of its Lights Fantastic and Lights Fantastic Pro division, as well as the machinery and inventory from the lighting manufacturer itself will be for sale via two separate auctions. Gordon Brothers, in partnership with Investment Recovery Services, is offering for…
By Emily Lai, LC What’s your idea of a successful project? For me, it’s silence — no emails, no phone calls, just the peaceful hum of a perfectly executed job. In reality, though, we all know the sinking feeling when the dreaded RFIs hit our inboxes, and we collectively wonder, “Is this going to lead…
Birchwood Lighting, a Leviton company, announced today the latest addition to its award-winning BW165 family, the BW165 Recessed. This luminaire stands out as a small aperture recessed linear featuring an all-new light engine paired with best-in-class performance optics within a sleek 1.65” profile. The BW165 Recessed is a streamlined lighting solution suitable for all ceiling…
MaxLite has announced the launch of MaxLiteHome™, an expanded line of residential consumer products that offer an array of electrical products beyond lighting. Under the MaxLiteHome brand and tagline “Reinventing Residential,” the company now offers multiple energy efficient consumer products alongside its existing lamps and lighting fixtures. The new ENERGY STAR certified line features wi-fi enabled…
By Natalie Young In the highly competitive lighting industry, effective and strategic positioning is crucial for a brand’s long-term success. When companies position their products, they are essentially shaping the perceptions and associations that customers hold about their brand. This process goes far beyond a catchy tagline or a sleek logo. It’s about ensuring that…