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Carol Dimaano Retires From Nora Lighting After 25 Years

Carol Dimaano, Nora Lighting’s longest-serving employee, has announced her retirement after 25 years as Warehouse-Traffic/Logistics Manager.

Irene Tasi Leaves Top Kichler Post, Exec VP/Sales Steps Up

Kichler’s Executive VP/Sales Vijay Shankar takes over as President after Irene Tasi leaves to pursue another opportunity.

Company | People

Familiar Faces in a New Place: Introducing Montclair Light Works

Montclair Light Works is a brand new domestic lighting manufacturer serving the residential and hospitality markets from its California factory.

Commercial | Industrial | News

TS Conductor Receives New Funding, Plans U.S. Factory

TS Conductor has partnered with several companies to raise a total $25 million in funding that will be used to build the company’s first state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the United States.

Market Research | Technology

Demand for Electric Vehicles to Boost Growth of Silicon Carbide Market

The demand for electric vehicles and other product categories is expected to grow to USD 2,113 million in five years at an estimated CAGR of 18.7 percent.

Rebates

3 Steps for Increasing Sales With Rebates in 2022

Rebates are often overlooked as a resource for boosting margin. Here are three expert tips for maximizing those opportunities.

Case Studies | Lighting Technology | White Papers

Research Study Demonstrates Effectiveness of Light Disinfection Technology

With the COVID-19 pandemic still on-going, along with the usual concerns over the spread of other airborne viruses, disinfection capabilities are more important than ever. Legrand has just published research demonstrating its Indigo‑Clean® light disinfection technology effectively and safely inactivates SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses.

IOT Connected Lighting | Technology | Trends

Funding Completed to Make Rio de Janeiro a Smarter City

Rio de Janeiro will soon be able to finish its comprehensive Smart City & Public Lighting Project, thanks to funding achieved through a novel financing structure spearheaded by High-Trend International.

People

Debra Phillips Appointed to Top Posts at NEMA

Chemistry and petroleum industry veteran Debra Phillips has been appointed President & CEO of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

News

NEMA Urges Commerce Dept to Pass Acts That Aid Semiconductor Development

NEMA asks the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security to assist in establishing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

News Heath Zenith Acquired by Globe 125x86

Company | News

Heath Zenith Sold to Globe Electric

American manufacturer Heath Zenith (HeathCo) has been sold by Transom Capital Group to Canadian company Globe Electric.

Lighting Technology | Trends | White Papers

DISRUPTION 101: Profiting From Change

Not much changed for the A19 since it became widely available over a century ago — but in the past 20 years, the lighting industry has evolved at breakneck speed. Peter Brown, LC, explains how to embrace and profit from the transformation.

Events

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 2021 14-15 BDNY (Boutique NY), Javits Center, NYC. www.bdny.com Proof of vaccination & masks required. 14-15 ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), Javits Center, NYC. www.icff.com Proof of vaccination & masks required. 15-20 LiveDesign Conference (Exhibits, Nov. 19-21), Las Vegas Convention Center. https://www.ldishow.com/ DECEMBER 2021 1 IES Orange County Chapter’s…

News | People