WAC Lighting introduces the Twist-n-Lite Pendant and Flush Mount System in its Limited Collection. Quick and convenient, easy to use and easy to install, the new Twist-N-Lite system features an innovative, patent-pending shared canopy technology. Various surface mounts and pendant luminaires can be easily swapped to meet various lighting applications without adjusting the mounting hardware. A single…
Hydrel, an Acuity Brands company, has added to its 4426 underwater luminaires series for fountain and water features by introducing low-voltage options. This enhances Hydrel’s already most varied line of underwater fixtures in the industry. Fixtures include niche and base-mounted lights for fountains, water features and reflecting pools, special fixtures for wet/dry applications, and swimming…
With opportunities in the residential and multifamily channel overlapping with the light commercial and decorative hospitality markets, expanding your commercial lighting knowledge to include trends in new home construction and remodeling will broaden your company’s expertise and could lead to collaborations on future projects with lighting distributors and designers operating in that sector. The American…
Highlights: Key Dates: Submissions are open from August 22, 2024, until October 7, 2024. Expanded Categories: The awards now include new categories like Best Human-Centric Design, Best Emergency Lighting Integration, and Smart & Connected Lighting, among others. Streamlined Submission Process: Entries are no longer tied to specific categories, allowing for broader recognition across multiple categories….
Spartanburg, S.C.-based Palmetto State Lighting & Designs, LLC, will represent North Carolina and South Carolina independently from the T&T Lighting Group of Tyrone, Georgia beginning September 1. Since 2018, the two lighting agencies had joined together to cover much of the Southeast including Georgia, North Carolina, Northern Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Howell Turner, owner and founder of T&T…
Last week, SKYX Platforms Corp. released its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, reporting second quarter revenues of $21.4 million compared to $15.0 million for the second quarter of 2023, including sales of its advanced and smart platform plug and play products. The Q2 report also listed a number of collaborations…
By Line Goyette We are excited to announce that John Gunderson has joined the US Lighting Trends team as a new senior contributor. John brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience in category management, sales, marketing, pricing, and analytics, having worked with industry leaders such as Crescent Electric Supply Company, HD Supply Power Solutions,…
Lighting industry veteran Dave Pamer has joined EGLO N.A. in the role of President & CEO. Most recently, he served as President/Retail & Wholesale Channels for SKYX Platforms. Noted Pamer in his LinkedIn post, “It has been a pleasure to meet our [Eglo] teams in Montreal and Atlanta this past week, and I have…
Graybar, a powerhouse in electrical, communications, and data networking distribution, is excited to announce key leadership changes effective September 1, 2024. Mike Carroll has been promoted to Vice President – Construction Sales, and Michael Tierney will step into the role of Vice President – Industrial, Utility, and Broadband Sales. With 29 years at Graybar, Carroll…
Cooper Lighting Solutions Celebrates 12 Products Selected in the 2024 IES Progress Report Cooper Lighting Solutions, a leader in innovative lighting solutions, proudly announces that 12 of its products have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report. The annual IES Progress Report serves as a beacon for groundbreaking advancements…
Lighting retailer Capitol Lighting has acquired the Bellacor brand and its associated digital assets in a move that will enable Capitol Lighting to broaden its product offerings and support Bellacor’s established customer base with an enhanced shopping experience. Bellacor Pro customers are invited to join the Capitol Lighting PRO program, and Bellacor consumers are offered 25 percent off their…
By Andrew Boerschig Introduction As an electrical contractor in the lighting industry, Guarantee Electrical collaborates with a diverse range of clients. From general contractors to end users, local utilities, and everyone in between, we excel in delivering quality projects. A key focus in our work involves upgrading exterior legacy fixtures to new, energy-efficient LED lighting….
By Natalie Young Summary: Deciding between in-house and outsourced marketing is crucial for lighting companies. While in-house teams offer brand alignment and seamless communication, outsourcing provides cost-effective access to specialized expertise, advanced technologies, and scalability. Evaluate your needs and resources to choose the best strategy for achieving marketing success and maximizing ROI. Choosing In-House or…
By Line Goyette Distributors, manufacturer representatives, and lighting agents continually face the challenge of delivering project quotations quickly. Speed and accuracy are crucial, but gathering all the necessary information for a quote takes time. Expanding the personnel funnel cost-effectively through technology is essential. Parspec has developed AI-augmented tools to help distributors, manufacturer reps, and lighting…
Amerlux has released a new series of architectural decorative downlights that allows designers to break the norm of traditional layouts by clustering different-sized downlights and colors to create harmony and beautiful design elements in any space. Amerlux collaborated with Gensler, serving as a product design consultant, to create the Stadia collection, which is distinguished by a soft-square trim that extends 2…
When Multnomah County Library (MCL) launched a series of new building initiatives, the first project undertaken was a new Operations Center. This center is a vital part of the county’s library network: new books and materials coming into the library system begin their journey here, items placed on hold are sorted and transferred, and specialized…