US Lighting Trends has a new behind-the-scenes face. Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier has stepped into the role of Product Watch manager to oversee the product-focused content across the site and its weekly newsletter. In this role, Jenel will serve as the go-to contact for manufacturers looking to share their latest product announcements, along with shaping the weekly…
Urbidermis’ latest redesign of its Candela area light, distributed in North America by Landscape Forms, keeps its signature slim oval profile but updates the fixture’s optical options, mounting configurations and field practicality in ways contractors will notice immediately.
For anyone who’s ever fought a canless fixture that snaps back like a mousetrap, Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Flip‑N‑Klip locking‑spring system is a welcome change of pace.
Data centers need lighting that can keep up with constant change, and the Keystone OpticSwap Linear High Bay is built for that reality. As rack layouts shift, aisle spacing tightens, and equipment density increases, lighting must remain consistent and low maintenance. OpticSwap’s field‑changeable optical system is especially valuable in data halls with limited overhead access…
With its IP65-rated design, LEDVANCE’s EM Twin Spot emergency luminaire with two spot lights is built for environments where dust, moisture and temperature swings routinely challenge electrical equipment.
Bring Back the Trades will be hosting a virtual webinar on Wednesday, February 11 from 10:30am-11:30am to discuss the findings of the study and what it means for regional and the national economies. The organization Bring Back the Trades Inc., together with F.W. Webb Co., released a landmark economic impact report that sounds the alarm…
All Photos Courtesy of New York State Thruway Authority Whether you refer to this famous crossing by its original name – the Tappan Zee – or by the name given to the newly built replacement (Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge), this important roadway connects two demographically dense counties Rockland and Westchester) in New York and…
Halco Lighting Technologies’ Push Lens Slim Downlight (SDL), a low‑profile, canless fixture, lets contractors adjust color temperature right from the ceiling by pressing the center of the lens, eliminating guesswork and keeping projects moving.
Ligman Lighting USA launched the DaVinci Pole, a fully engineered platform that merges lighting, communications and user‑interaction systems into one clean, cohesive structure.
Wisconsin-based ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) has acquired Pharos Architectural Controls (Pharos) of the UK, a developer and manufacturer of dynamic lighting control systems used in architectural, themed entertainment, and large-scale visual installations that has collaborated with ETC for the past 20+ years. For example, Pharos is the designer and manufacturer behind ETC’s Mosaic product family….
Pennsylvania-based Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., has acquired Tanury Industries, which has supplied metal faceplates to Lutron for the past 25 years. A premier surface finishing and metal coatings company founded in 1946, Tanury’s metal work can be seen on high-end motorcycle and automotive parts as well as private and commercial aviation, marine hardware, high-end gifts,…
Minneapolis-based Get a Grip Management (GAGM) has announced the conclusion of its management contract and the relinquishment of operational control for the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD). According to a press release issued by GAGM, “this transition marks the culmination of a vision that took a technically insolvent organization and transformed it into…
After 32 years at the helm of his own rep firm, Michael Estrin has joined THEA Enterprises as director of sales. Years ago, when I first interviewed Michael Estrin, he was the principal of Estrin-Calabrese Sales (which later became Estrin-Zirkman Sales). While discussing a day in the life of a lighting rep, he mentioned that…
While 3D printing in mass production was once a dream, advancements in the technology have moved it more into the mainstream. The technique, which is also referred to as additive manufacturing, has rapidly evolved from a niche prototyping tool into a transformative production method for many sectors, including the lighting industry. As manufacturers confront supply‑chain…
By David Shiller Are you looking for fresh ideas on how to grow your business in 2026? There is a new resource to help. Lighting Industry Trends For 2026 is a free whitepaper covering many of the most important trends impacting the lighting industry right now. The white paper covers trends in lighting technology, controls,…
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based LINX Lighting + Controls has added to its executive leadership team with the appointment of David Komonosky, LEED AP, as Principal. Widely regarded an influential and forward‑thinking leader in the architectural lighting and controls industry, Komonosky’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for LINX. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Komonosky…