Rexel USA, a national leader in the distribution of electrical products and Parspec, an AI-native technology companyserving the construction supply chain, today announced a major expansion of their strategic partnership. Building on a year of successful digital transformation of Rexel’s internal sales and project management processes, the two companies are now joining forces to improve…
The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) has announced that Illuminate ’26, the outdoor lighting industry’s premier conference and expo, will take place February 5–6, 2026, in Carlsbad, California. Illuminate ’26 is targeted to outdoor lighting professionals, offering unparalleled opportunities to learn from industry peers, sharpen technical skills in hands-on sessions, explore the latest products…
Landscape Forms has announced the launch of 360 Solar, an innovative off-the-grid solar lighting solution developed in collaboration with Netherlands-based FlexSol Lighting Solutions. 360 Solar represents a major advancement in solar lighting, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with a refined aesthetic to bring high-performance illumination to virtually any location—without the need for grid power. “360 Solar…
LEDVANCE has announced the first third-party verified and published Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a LED tube. This is a further milestone in a series of significant achievements in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental and corporate social responsibility. The EPD underlines LEDVANCE’s ambition to set new standards for the industry. For an EPD, the…
With the popularity of pickleball simply exploding over the past few years, The Flying Pickle came to being in Meridian, Idaho. Owners sought to create Treasure Valley’s first premium indoor facility for the growing, local pickleball community. A 49,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse space was secured, and Cushing Terrell was brought on to develop the…
By Linda Longo I believe the industry is in agreement that Lightfair has had several lackluster years recently, a stretch that started before the pandemic. And while the following two years (2021 and 2022) were anemic in attendance for seemingly all trade shows in the aftermath of COVID, Lightfair in particular seemed to suffer the…
By Cory Peterson, VP/Marketing & Sales Operations, LED Lighting Supply Lightfair 2025 in Las Vegas has concluded, and while this year’s event may not have shattered attendance records, it continues to demonstrate its importance as a central gathering point for the lighting industry. The annual showcase offered valuable insights into where the lighting sector stands…
Pharos Architectural Controls has played a key role in creating a unique and unforgettable gym experience at Transform Gym in Boulder, Colorado. The gym’s offering focusses on group training sessions in a nightclub-style setting, which is achieved using decadent illuminations that pulsate to the beat of the accompanying workout music – creating scenes that motivate…
Just under one year ago, the Washington DC Smart Streetlight Project was completed to rave reviews. Considered to be the nation’s largest streetlight modernization P3 project to date, the project involved 75,000 streetlights designed to enhance public safety, improve energy efficiency, and preserve the historic aesthetic — plus it features a state-of-the-art, smart-controlled network. ENGIE…
By David LaVigna – dlightworks.co After 25+ years in lighting, I’ve learned that our industry doesn’t really do “slow and steady.” We leap. We pivot. We reinvent. What was once about watts and fixture counts has become a high-stakes intersection of technology, wellness, data, and design. And as we stand on the edge of another…
One of the challenges for electrical contractors and lighting specifiers is business development. Inevitably business is generated because someone has decided to initiate a project. Rarely are contractors and specifiers able to reach out, share an idea, and then the “suspect” (in sales vernacular), upgraded to a prospect (meaning that they have interest), and then…
Amerlux has launched Grid Cove, the industry’s first fully integrated, out-of-the-box cove lighting system designed specifically for ACT grid ceilings. Unlike traditional solutions, the fixture itself forms the cove, eliminating the need for framing, drywall and on-site construction. Traditionally seen as a luxury reserved for hard ceilings, Grid Cove allows cove lighting to be integrated into…
The LUCY monopoint light from QTL redefines high performance. Delivering more than 1200 lumens at 15W, LUCY surpasses industry standards for output and efficiency, achieving exceptional delivered lumen output and center beam candlepower (CBCP) across multiple beam angles while maintaining a small, sleek, thermally optimized design. Featuring a 45 mm (1.75”) diameter and 95 mm…
The Lumi-PRO Outdoor Chip-on-board (COB) from Elite Lighting integrates RGB and white LEDs, offering a full spectrum of vibrant colors alongside pure white light. This versatile strip light opens up endless creative possibilities, enabling dynamic color mixing and a wide range of white tones to enhance any outdoor space. Ideal for applications in both outdoor…
Each commercial space has its own unique lighting needs. And yet, almost all overhead commercial light fixtures work exactly the same way — they direct light straight down at the floor, leaving gaps and shadows for you to fill with additional light sources. The Q Series LED Luminaires from TCP are different. The high-quality, energy-efficient…
Intermatic has announced the launch of its new ABRA Smart Bulbs, Surface Switch, and Smart Plug Gateway, premium smart home solutions that make it easy for homeowners and renters to create customized, energy-saving indoor lighting environments. Designed to eliminate wiring concerns and simplify setup, these new ABRA solutions include a patented wire-free surface switch, A19…