According to David Gordon, founder of Electrical Trends, Channel Marketing Group, and principal of US Lighting Trends, the latest lighting statistics point to a gradual slowdown in what has been a super-robust market for some years. Gordon states, “Late last month Channel Marketing Group conducted its Q1 Pulse of Lighting study. Over 225 individuals…
ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has opened attendee registration for its September 19-20 edition, held on the Dallas Market Center (DMC) campus. The annual event welcomes lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to review new products and attend a range of…
Inspired by the ocean’s rolling waves, U.S. Architectural Lighting unveiled Pacifica™, an elegant family of round form luminaries that are designed to complement today’s architectural compositions while providing superior photometric performance. Its striking design and flexibility make Pacifica ideal for safety and security for parking areas, pathways, pedestrian walkways, streets, building approaches, and other external…
The ARCEL edge-lit exit series, from Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Sure-Lites division, is an architectural-grade, surface- and recessed-mounted exit sign solution designed for architectural excellence. The slim aluminum housings are offered with a Brushed Aluminum finish as standard with White or Black finishes as options. Multiple mounting options – including pendant and mullion mount – solve…
For noise reduction and architectural lighting in one fixture, the Drop STFU series offers a wide range of acoustic felt colors and shapes, profiles, and mounting options. Custom lengths and patterns are tailored to suit any modern space. Perfect for open offices and unfinished ceilings. Features include: Fully customizable shape in size and configuration •…
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) CEO, David Long, testified before the Workforce Protections Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce at a hearing held on April 19. In his testimony, Long outlined how the misclassification of employees impacts the construction industry, particularly the competitive disadvantage it creates for law-abiding employers….
Global lighting technology supplier Tridonic UK has developed a new market approach to meet several challenges often faced by asset, estate, and facility managers trying to manage emergency lighting. With a clear objective to source a more proactive approach to lighting asset management, Tridonic’s innovative Building Asset360 provides the right balance between reactive and predictive…
Cree Lighting has launched its OSQ Series C Area and Flood luminaires featuring NanoComfort™ Technology, redefining what is possible in area and flood lighting by simultaneously delivering exceptional efficacy, precise control, extraordinary visual comfort, reduced wind load requirements and easy installation. The previous OSQ Series Area/Flood portfolio offered precise optical control, advanced thermal management and…
U.K.-based architectural lighting manufacturer Tryka has expanded its operations in the Middle East with the opening of new offices in Saudi Arabia. The opening of the Saudi Arabia offices will allow for the growth of the company’s existing Middle East presence as an addition to its UAE office. The new location will create further support…
Atlanta-based Acuity Brands, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire KE2 Therm Solutions, Inc., which develops and provides intelligent refrigeration control solutions that improve profitability by increasing system efficiency and decreasing operational and service costs. The transaction is expected to close during the spring of 2023 when KE2 Therm will begin integrating into Distech…
On April 13, Sonepar announced that its Capital Electric brand had entered into an agreement to acquire Butler’s Electric Supply in Wilmington, N.C. Butler’s Electric branch locations will be integrated into Sonepar’s Capital Electric brand at closing. Focused on small residential and commercial contractors, the Butler’s Electric Supply acquisition brings Capital Electric the opportunity to…
Back in 2012, it may have been hard to believe that a small lighting maintenance and retrofit contractor in Raleigh, N.C. could become a comprehensive resource in the commercial lighting industry, but Lightserve Corporation has had a meteoritic rise over the past decade due to strategic acquisitions. By acquiring companies with various strengths such as…
Commerce, Calif.-based manufacturer Nora Lighting is partnering with Smart Lighting Systems (SLS) to cover the area of Sacramento and the Central Valley of California. SLS replaces long-time Nora rep, Larry Swoboda of Swoboda Lighting, who retired after many years as a successful lighting representative. The addition of SLS will help Nora Lighting further expand its…
Lighting legend and former president of Kichler Lighting Sam Minoff passed away at home on April 8; he was 98 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Clare I. (nee Dryspel) and the loving father of Barry and Roy Minoff, Amy (Mike) Southard, and the late Martin Minoff. He was a devoted grandfather of…
Parks Associates released a new white paper Energy, Security, Automation: Converging into Peace of Mind that explores the convergence between security, home automation, and home energy solutions. The data revealed 16% of households currently have a smart thermostat, and while only 5% of internet households own an electric vehicle (EV) today, purchase intentions are growing. …
While the theory has not yet been tested on humans, a University of Buffalo (UB) study published in the journal Lasers in Surgery and Medicine suggests light therapy might be utilized to slow down cardiovascular aging and significantly delay the onset of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. The benefits of…