Florida-based domestic lighting manufacturer Barn Light Electric – a long-time supplier to the residential, commercial, and hospitality channels – has been acquired by lighting solutions company ILLUMUS, parent of GREEN CREATIVE, ILP, and NUROAir headquartered in Sanford, Florida. According to a statement issued by ILLUMUS, the acquisition strengthens its position in the market and rounds…
One of the most popular venues for lighting manufacturers looking to expand their reach into the hospitality market is Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the trade fair and conference for the boutique hospitality design community. Returning to the Jacob K. Javits Center on November 9–10, this two-day event will showcase cutting-edge products, thought-provoking design conversations,…
Last month ArchLIGHT Summit, the premier commercial and architectural lighting trade event at Dallas Market Center (DMC), celebrated its largest and most successful edition of the show — including an attendance increase of nearly 10% over last year. Combined with attendance for ArchLIGHT Summit and Design Week, the marketplace had a 40% increase in attendee…
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve solicited the industry input into the pulse of the lighting industry in Q3. We had heard, nationally, and on average, that business was challenging, and, for the most part, that’s what the results came in as. Highlights Included: Overall, while there is uncertainty in the market, it was…
New York’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to lighting controls has opened attendee registration for its 2025 edition. NYControlled takes place Wednesday, October 15 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and is presented by the IESNYC and DLFNY. Now in its third year, NYControlled has become a popular event for those ready to learn, connect, and explore…
N.J.-based outdoor audio and lighting manufacturer Coastal Source and Lutron have announced a collaboration as part of Lutron’s new Native by Design program. This partnership brings Lutron Intelligent Lighting – including Ketra and Rania – into Coastal Source’s durable, outdoor architectural and landscape fixtures. “For more than 60 years, Lutron has set the standard for…
Renovating an existing building to a completely new type of use is certainly more complicated than new construction, but Bryan Wisniewski, LC, CEO & principal of Wizard Lighting Company in Michigan was up to the challenge. Wizard Lighting is a full-service agency covering the entire state, with offices in Metro Detroit and Downtown Grand Rapids….
By Atlas R, Innerscene Editor’s Note: The WELL v2™ pilot is the next version of the pioneering WELL Building Standard™, the first rating system to focus exclusively on the impacts of buildings on human health and wellness. Lighting has always been central to design, but today, it’s no longer just about how well we see…
Those in the commercial lighting industry might not have been aware of Becky Li before she was named President of WAC Group in May 2024, but her involvement in the company’s back office operations spans three decades. Li began her career with WAC 30 years ago as an accountant before her propensity for being a…
By Geoffrey Marlow, Marlow Advisory Group Where lighting representatives once carried a couple of dozen carefully curated manufacturers, today’s reps routinely represent 80, 100, and even 120+ product lines. This expansion reflects calculated strategic responses to fundamental industry changes driven by evolving specification practices, risk management needs, and complex channel dynamics. The Multi-Name Specification Revolution…
Messe Frankfurt – which organizes renowned lighting events such as Light + Building and recently Lightfair – is expanding its portfolio in the Central Asian market with the debut of the Intelligent Building Expo 2026, a technical trade fair to be held in Uzbekistan. The new trade fair will take place in Tashkent May 20…
With its new HELULIGHT® brand, HELUKABEL offers high-quality LED luminaires for machines. Whether for industrial machines and systems or for ergonomic workstations, with our new brand HELULIGHT®, thoughtful, high-performance, and durable lighting solutions for various applications are now part of the HELUKABEL portfolio. You benefit from our many years of experience in the field of…
Los Angeles-based architectural lighting manufacturer Acclaim Lighting has unveiled a refreshed brand and mission designed to blend elegance with innovation while delivering high-quality, versatile lighting solutions. Central to the rebrand is Spectral Rise, a new design concept that reflects the rhythm and fluidity of light as it moves and interacts with its surroundings. Inspired by…
Intermatic LLC has announced the launch of its new ELC Series Fixed Mount Electronic Photocontrols, a budget-friendly, LED-compatible alternative to thermal photocontrols. The expanded product line features five new SKUs, offering unique mounting styles for various outdoor applications. “Converting traditional light fixtures to LED provides lasting energy savings and lower operating costs,” says Taylor Hershoff,…
Georgia-based Signify – parent company of Cooper Lighting Solutions – has announced plans to acquire Nemalux, a Canadian manufacturer of lighting fixtures for industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and other hazardous locations. The acquisition will extend Cooper Lighting Solutions’ portfolio for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Nemalux will become part of the…
LEOTEK Electronics USA has launched the KarbonCobra™ Series, a next-generation cobra head streetlight engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern cities with smarter performance, lower environmental impact, and future-ready connected technology. Designed for utility, municipal, and DOT applications, KarbonCobra™ combines high performance with a compact, lightweight form factor that reduces installation and maintenance costs…