November 13, 2023 Effectively Lighting our Outdoor Spaces A lot has changed since the first “illuminating engineers” shared ideas for how lighting could make the early 20th century streets safer; we know more about light, we know more about vision, we know more about humans, we know more about behavior, and we know more about…
November 13, 2023 Effective Oct. 1, 2023, Oliver Marketing became the authorized representative for Legrand’s residential lighting controls and shading brands Vantage and Legrand Shading Systems in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Oliver Marketing’s years of experience and technical expertise in the residential lighting control and shading sector will poise them for success. “We are confident that Oliver Marketing…
November 13, 2023 Appleton LED luminaires are ideal for retrofitting legacy HID wall packs to achieve lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance costs Emerson has introduced Appleton™ IWL weatherproof luminaires, a new line of energy-efficient LED wall packs that meet the security, sustainability, and lighting output requirements of modern commercial and industrial facilities. Appleton IWL luminaires ensure safety…
November 13, 2023 LightFair recently announced its 2025 plans to illuminate Las Vegas, May 4 – 8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The five-day commercial and industrial lighting Conference and Trade Show is set to take the stage alongside HD Expo + Conference at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and open showrooms at the Las Vegas…
November 9, 2023 Release for the first nine months of 2023, In a building market in retreat,Legrand recorded solid results and specifies its annual targets Solid financial performanceSales: +2.5%, i.e. +5.8% excluding exchange rates and RussiaAdjusted operating margin: 21.6% of salesRise in net earnings per share: +15.9% Free cash flow: €1,214 million, 19.2% of sales…
November 8, 2023 Applause filled the Fairmont Banff Springs conference hall as Gustavo Avilés, FIALD was welcomed into the IALD College of Fellows. Gustavo Avilés was awarded this designation by the International Association of Lighting Designers during the opening session of the IALD Enlighten Americas 2023 annual conference in Banff, Canada. IALD Fellows are recognized for their…
November 8, 2023 IALD Enlighten Americas 2024, the pinnacle of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, will be taking place in the picturesque Rancho Bernardo region of San Diego, California in October 2024. IALD Enlighten conferences offer a comprehensive and enriching experience for hundreds of attending professionals from the architectural lighting design industry, providing…
November 8, 2023 This $4.3 billion property development features 3 hotels, more than 40 restaurants, multiple bars, a pool complex, a casino, and a 5,000-person music venue. Visitors also cannot miss the massive 100,000 sq. ft. LED display on the West Tower, which showcases upcoming live events, concerts, and promotions. Arrive in Style If you’re…
November 8, 2023 An International Dark Sky Place aims to encourage communities and protected areas to become environmental leaders by communicating the importance of dark skies to the public and providing an example of what is possible with proper stewardship. Depending on the location, resources, experience, and knowledge of staff and volunteers, International Dark Sky…
November 7, 2023 By Robert Lanteigne Over my first decade in the lighting industry, I witnessed tremendous technological advancements, from halogen to LEDs and beyond. While embracing each evolution, I made it my mission to push innovation further through product development, education, and applications. My journey has shown me that no matter how far technology…
Munich, Germany-based Siemens has announced an investment of US$150 million in a new high-tech manufacturing plant in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas to help power American data centers and critical infrastructure. The new plant will produce state-of-the-art electrical equipment and will enable accelerated growth of U.S. data centers, which is being driven by the exponential adoption of…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced its Call for Entries in the 5th annual Tesla Awards. This program recognizes excellence in lighting projects that, through the creative use of lighting systems and controls, illustrate the value of lighting including (but not limited to): improved visual performance; promotion of health and wellness; environmental impact including…
Shelton, Conn.-based Hubbell Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Northern Star Holdings, Inc. (commercially known as Systems Control), in a move that will enhance Hubbell’s industry-leading Utility Solutions portfolio and align with trends in aging infrastructure, grid automation, renewables and electrification. Systems Control, a leading manufacturer of substation control and relay panels…
November 3, 2023 Light + Building shows the most important products and solutions in the field of light and lighting. A valuable orientation aid in the large range of products at the world’s leading trade fair is the trend presentation by the trend bureau bora.herke.palmisano. The style experts have identified three relevant trends for 2024/25,…
Illuminations, Inc., a full-service agency and regional leader in lighting, controls, shading, and acoustic solutions for the construction industry, is pleased to announce the return of Billy Hodges as the new Vice President of Marketing and Specifications. Hodges will oversee specification sales teams in the New York City and Philadelphia metro areas, along with company-wide marketing efforts….
Recognizing the increasing demand for robust technical education, trade programs, and workforce training, Collin College in Allen, Texas, recently expanded to include a Technical Campus illuminated with the help of Targetti USA‘s JEDI RECESSED linear ingrate luminaires. The campus is comprised of four new buildings featuring 151,000 square feet of academic space, 177,646 square feet…