The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program celebrates more than 25 years of achievements in lighting efficiency. Since the ENERGY STAR label for lighting and light bulbs was first introduced in 1997 to improve market uptake of energy-efficient lighting, well over 3 billion ENERGY STAR-certified light bulbs have been sold in the United…
November 16, 2023 Once the sun sets, that’s when the streetlights around Philly turn on—but not every area is well-lit. That is changing with the launch of the city’s Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project (PSIP) that kicked off Tuesday. Crews will replace or connect more than 130,000 LED lights at recreation centers, roadways, alleyways, and residential and commercial…
November 16, 2023 Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced recently the expansion of two premier outdoor lighting collections, the Rook X and APQ Pole series. These product additions—a bollard for the Rook X and three decorative pole base options for the APQ pole family—give architects and lighting designers more creative avenues to craft outdoor spaces that beautifully…
November 16, 2023 Getting ready never looked so good. Meet ETI’s NEW 24” LED Vanity Light Bar! Tailor your space with 5 Selectable CCT options (2700K, 3000K, 35000K,4000K, 5000K) using the easily accessible switch on the side of the fixture. Whether it’s Matte Black, Brushed Nickel, or Chrome, choose the finish that speaks to your…
November 16, 2023 KLICK and EDGE blend meticulously into the modern PEGA office space in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which was designed with both inventiveness and performance in mind. With KLICK, designers can unleash their creativity and craft truly unique architectural installations. This modular and linear track system can integrate corners and connectors for custom designs that…
November 15, 2023 Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality Nano Linear LED lighting luminaires, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with eight impressive new sales agencies to represent and sell its Nano Linear LED architectural product lines in the U.S. and Canada. Effective immediately, the appointed sales representatives include: …
November 15, 2023 David Gordon Warehousing is core to a distributor’s value proposition. Customers expect distributors to carry inventory. The 2023 NAED PAR report (2022 data) stated that, on average, 72% of distributor sales emanate from their warehouse. Given the importance of a warehouse to distributors, managing costs and reducing errors is critical to profitability….
November 15, 2023 Registration is now open for the 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference! The 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference will be held at the New York Hilton Midtown March 19–20, 2024, marking its 18th year. Over 400 exhibitors will span four exhibition halls and feature their latest lighting products and technologies for…
November 13, 2023 MaxLite, a leading provider of energy-efficient lighting solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Lynkwell, a pioneer in EV software, to introduce EVMax+, a comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) solution that integrates both software and hardware. This partnership highlights MaxLite’s commitment to supporting the growth of electrification in the United…
November 13, 2023 Each year, DarkSky International recognizes and awards the incredible achievements of individuals, groups, and communities who are committed to our mission of preserving nighttime environments around the world. Their hard work and dedication informs global communities about the negative impacts of light pollution, supports and strengthens our network of advocates, and inspires…
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…