Casambi, the global leader in wireless lighting control solutions, has announced that Global CEO Mark McClear will depart the company at the end of the year. Casambi expresses its gratitude for McClear’s impactful leadership and his mentorship of Kristian Jenkins, who has been appointed Co-CEO of Casambi. Jenkins, a longtime Casambi leader, most recently spearheaded…
After four years at Rhode Island-based domestic lighting manufacturer Vantage Lighting/vHealth Lighting serving in a variety of roles from General Manager to VP/Sales & Marketing and most recently Senior Vice President, Jim Coleman has been named President of the company. In his new role, Coleman will continue to lead Vantage Lighting through operational improvements while…
Cooper Lighting’s Corelite R6R offering is a sleek 4-inch aperture linear fixture designed to create visual interest by elevating the illumination plane with an architectural colored regress. Available in three lengths, it features a 2″ regressed beveled frame in 14 standard colors. Ideal for offices, classrooms, coves, corridors, and retail environments where differentiated lighting is desired. The Corelite…
RAB has expanded its LED panel offering to deliver RGBW versions with circadian lighting options. The EZPAN Field-Adjustable Panels are available with SmartShift circadian control (Lightcloud Blue models) that automatically tunes the color and intensity of indoor lights throughout the day, mimicking the sun’s changing light as it rises and sets. All EZPAN sizes are…
RENO’s AURA Series Mini Linear Recessed Spot Light offers sleek, unobtrusive lighting with powerful, focused illumination. Ideal for modern interiors, it seamlessly integrates into ceilings or walls, providing a minimalist aesthetic while enhancing the ambiance. Perfect for highlighting art, architectural details, or creating mood lighting in any space. Engineered with a distinctive, deeply set light source, the AURA…
Halco’s ProLED Select Plug-In Lamp Series delivers a high-efficiency LED alternative to traditional compact fluorescent plug-in lamps. Designed for commercial and institutional settings, these lamps simplify retrofits with familiar CFL form factors and selectable color temperatures — perfect for tailoring light to any environment. With multiple base types and omni-directional or directional options, the Plug-In Series streamlines…
National Specialty Lighting (NSL) has promoted Jason Fisher to National Sales Manager for the U.S. He has been an NSL rep for over a year, most recently serving as Regional Manager for the Mid and Southeast U.S. for the past 5 months. In that role, he demonstrated strong leadership, a deep understanding of customer needs,…
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) has appointed Carolyn Woods as Director/ Membership. Woods began her role on December 1 and will lead strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement, retention, and growth as IES advances its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan focused on lasting, scalable growth. Woods brings more than one decade of association management expertise to IES,…
ArchLIGHT Summit, the commercial and architectural lighting trade event held annually at the Dallas Market Center (DMC), has announced that C. Webster Marsh has joined the organization as Director/Education & Programming. In this role, he will curate and assemble the show’s CEU sessions, showroom tours, and university sessions for students, further strengthening the event’s reputation…
Finland-based Casambi has announced a significant leadership change as the company adopts a dual CEO model to drive its next phase of growth and innovation. Effective immediately, Kristian Jenkins and Timo Pakkala will assume the roles of Co-CEOs. Jenkins will focus on sales and operations, while Pakkala – one of Casambi’s founders – will lead technology….
Smart lighting systems are growing steadily. The industry in the U.S. is projected to grow by 23.3% from 2025 to 2032. The drive to make homes smart includes lighting features that allow people to automate or change them from anywhere. Installing these systems delivers many benefits, such as energy efficiency, cost savings, and an added…
Attendee registration is now open for LEDucation 2026, which will be taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown instead of at the same location during the month of March. The 2026 event marks the 20th anniversary of LEDucation trade show and conference in New York City and will feature more than 400…
David Gordon, founder of Electrical Trends (a sister publication to US Lighting Trends), raises some interesting questions for lighting distributors who rely on steady business from home builders and property managers in their local communities. Taking into account the data and forecasts provided by Ali Wolf, chief economist for Zonda, as well the experts at…
The January edition of Lightovation – slated to be held Saturday, January 10 through Tuesday, January 13, with Lightovation Design + Build Day on January 13 – will feature new exhibitors, a special display of exterior lighting, and events with top lighting experts. “Every year, Lightovation sets the pace for lighting innovation, and this January…
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar is offering real-time shipment tracking and delivery scheduling with Innovo’s Deliver app throughout its U.S. network of more than 570 branches. The distributor will also implement Innovo Route at all branches running routes with three or more trucks. By implementing this system, Sonepar is offering customers predictability, transparency and control over their…
By Geoff Marlow, President, Marlow Advisory Group Here’s the uncomfortable reality for commercial lighting manufacturers in 2025: the supply chain model that worked for two decades is fracturing, and the tariff math keeps shifting beneath your feet. U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports have swung wildly this year — with effective rates on lighting components ranging…