Jim Coleman Promoted to General Manager at Vantage Lighting
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Jim Coleman Promoted to General Manager at Vantage Lighting

Domestic lighting manufacturer Vantage Lighting, headquartered in Rhode Island, has promoted industry veteran Jim Coleman to General Manager. Coleman joined the company in 2022 as Director/Marketing & Business Development. Previously, he served as Sales Manager for Universal Douglas Lighting Technologies, Inc. Other positions he has held include Director/Business Development for HiLumz USA and Eco-Revolution.

Industrial Lighting Will Grow Due to IRA Funding
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Industrial Lighting Will Grow Due to IRA Funding

While some areas in construction have slowed, one area that is going strong is the Industrial sector — especially with the funds available for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides billions of dollars in incentives, grants, and loans to support new infrastructure investments in the areas of clean energy, transportation, and the environment. For…

Thomas Wang of WAC Lighting to Present CEU-Accredited Course on Landscape Lighting Artistry at Lightfair

Thomas Wang of WAC Lighting to Present CEU-Accredited Course on Landscape Lighting Artistry at Lightfair

Thomas Wang, Head of Asia Operations for WAC Lighting, will present a CEU-accredited course on Landscape Lighting Artistry with LEDs at Lightfair 2023 in the Outdoor Exchange (booth 1003) on Tuesday, May 23, 2:00-2:30 PM at the Javits Center in New York City. The course will focus on landscape lighting design and the integration of architecture, nature, and…

Dialight Offers 7-Year Warranty for Certified Installers
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Dialight Offers 7-Year Warranty for Certified Installers

Farmingdale, N.J.-based Dialight, a leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, has launched an unprecedented seven-year warranty for Obstruction Lighting Solutions. Dialight’s Aviation Obstruction Lighting Systems, installed by Certified Installation companies, includes an additional two years of full-system warranty on top of the standard five-year warranty. Installers who participate in the Certified Installation Program…

Light Pollution:  What Can We Do to Support Our Ecosystem?
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Light Pollution:  What Can We Do to Support Our Ecosystem?

By Jessica Brazil, Business Development Manager, UL Solutions Light pollution is becoming more of a hot topic; the deeper we dive in, the more we uncover. A recent BBC article, “How light pollution disrupts plants’ senses,” discussed the impact of streetlights on moths’ behavior. We are just beginning to understand the effects of lighting on…

Illumient Lighting Selected for $300,000 Roadway Project
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Illumient Lighting Selected for $300,000 Roadway Project

Toronto-based Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. has received a $300,000 order for 23 Illumient Smart Off-Grid solar street lights for the expansion of a major roadway in Oregon. The project is a follow-on order with a previous Illumient customer. The total lifetime contract value of the project is $425,000 and is expected to ship in…

The IRA and IIJA Present Unique Opportunities
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The IRA and IIJA Present Unique Opportunities

This is the first in a two-part series examining the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act, and how building owners and facility managers can take advantage of these laws to upgrade existing or new-construction lighting. They also offer manufacturer representatives the opportunity to serve as honest brokers in providing counsel to end-users….

CSL Lighting Appoints New Agencies in Four States
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CSL Lighting Appoints New Agencies in Four States

Architectural lighting manufacturer CSL Lighting, a division of Hudson Valley Lighting Group, has partnered with three new agencies to represent and sell its product lines: The Lighting Digest will cover Illinois; Arizona Lighting Sales will cover Arizona; and CAL Lighting will cover Northern & Central California, as well as Northern Nevada. Each agency will carry…

Black & Veatch Acquires Bird Electric

Black & Veatch Acquires Bird Electric

Black & Veatch has acquired Bird Electric Enterprises and Bird Electric Properties both part of BASElectric Holdings, LLC (collectively known as Bird Electric). The agreement accelerates the growth of both companies by combining key industry engineering, construction, and procurement talent and business-enabling resources. Bird Electric is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider to electric…

Cree Lighting Unveils New OSQ Series C Area & Flood Luminaires With NanoComfort™
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Cree Lighting Unveils New OSQ Series C Area & Flood Luminaires With NanoComfort™

The new OSQ Series C employs a significantly streamlined, ultra-efficient light source, combined with Cree Lighting’s new NanoComfort™ Technology, to achieve maximized lumens per watt of precisely targeted illumination with significantly reduced glare that remarkably improves visual comfort, as well as a lower profile and lighter weight design for reduced wind load and easier installation….

WAC Unveils Sculptural Scoop Bollard
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WAC Unveils Sculptural Scoop Bollard

Made of solid die-cast corrosion-resistant aluminum, the Scoop LED bollard offers a sleek design that blends seamlessly into pathways while providing soft, even illumination. It is IP66-rated, with protection  against powerful water jets and is factory-sealed to be watertight. Available in either a Black or Bronze finish, Scoop delivers 370 lumens and maintains constant lumen…

LiteTrace’s Keilton Platform Adds Long-Range Outdoor Lighting Control Solutions
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LiteTrace’s Keilton Platform Adds Long-Range Outdoor Lighting Control Solutions

LiteTrace, a global leader in Bluetooth® Network Lighting Control (NLC) systems, announced the release of five enhanced long-range antenna options designed to increase the Bluetooth signal range in their Keilton® NLC system. These components are ideal for outdoor applications, with longer distances between system nodes. The five products are: o WPPA102-W-AUX/BH4/Z10 – Waterproof 12V DC…

A•Light’s Absorb Series Offers Acoustic Properties
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A•Light’s Absorb Series Offers Acoustic Properties

With a double-wall, hollow-core shape, Absorb H’s horizontal wings allow for more efficient absorption of sound. The direct-indirect luminaire holds a patent for its unique design, which combines high performance optics and the most advanced acoustic materials. The absorbing felt panels are made from at least 40% post-consumer recycled PET bottles and are fully recyclable….

Perfect Formula
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Perfect Formula

Five years in the making, the ground-breaking Formula 1® exhibition with innovative lighting design by Michael Grubb Studio allows viewers to experience the past, present, and future of this racing sport. Produced by Round Room Studios and Pathfinder Studio, the attraction debuted at the renowned IFEMA MADRID in Madrid, Spain on March 24 and will…