October 27, 2023 Mark Dundon comes to MaxLite with over 30 years of industry experience, including a very strong lighting and distribution background. Most recently, Mark Dundon worked as Pacific Region Manager – Western US for LEDVance (formerly Osram Sylvania) over the past 23 years. He had a strong focus on managing their distribution, energy, strategic…
October 24, 2023 This year’s DLC Controls Summit was all about unlocking the savings potential of networked lighting controls (NLCs) for decarbonization and energy efficiency. The summit was held at the end of September in Detroit, Michigan, which is a 2030 District committed to reducing emissions in the built environment by 50% by 2030. A mixture of…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has promoted Nikolai Shteinman to the role of Industrial Engineer. Shteinman brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MGTU “STANKIN” in Moscow, Russia, and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University in Tempe. In…
Los Angeles-based Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative and advanced lighting technology, introduces Acclaim Lighting Europe B.V. to serve the architectural and lighting designer communities in Europe. The European company has an experienced and well-trained staff that provides extensive support to lighting designers and architects to create leading distinctive lighting solutions. Based in Kerkrade in the…
October 18, 2023 In an increasingly complex world, megatrends can serve as a navigation aid. These are long-term, epochal movements that can be observed in more than one characteristic. Light + Building is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Building Technologies industry sector and, in this context, has developed an individual megatrend map for the building technology…
October 17, 2023 Leading LED product designer and manufacturer, Forge is partnering with Lumileds, the global leader in innovative LED technology, to provide outdoor lighting solutions dedicated to preserving dark skies. The partnership combines decades of experience and expertise with cutting-edge LED innovation, creating considerate product designs that help to combat the impact of light…
October 17, 2023 Recognizing Professional Excellence The goal of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP)’ Lighting Awards is to honor and promote professional excellence in outdoor lighting design and to recognize industry achievement. We strive to create greater public awareness of the benefits of professionally designed and installed lighting systems; and to provide opportunities…
October 16, 2023 Under One Sky: A Virtual, Worldwide Event Nov 3–4, 2023 · #UnderOneSky2023 Join the global community of advocates protecting the night sky for Under One Sky 2023 — a 24-hour virtual event that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to combat light pollution in your region. You’ll hear from experts and storytellers in…
October 16, 2023 Neil Egan Atrius Sustainability Starter provides automated carbon emissions data processing to help small and medium-sized businesses get started with sustainability reporting. Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc. announced the availability of Atrius® Sustainability Starter, a free entry-level carbon accounting solution that enables companies to track their carbon emissions (Scopes 1 and…
GE Licensing (GEL), Current Lighting Solutions, LLC (Current), Savant Systems Inc., and Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (SSC) have entered into a patent license whereby SSC acquired a license to a PFS (also known as KSF) patent portfolio for all application fields widely licensed by the LED industry. As a result, Seoul Semiconductor is the unique…
October 11, 2023 Partnership will connect electrical contractors and other industry professionals with Leviton and its innovative solutions and leadership Leviton, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical technologies and solutions, today announced that it will be entering into a three-year agreement with the National Electrical Contractors Association’s (NECA) Premier Partner sponsorship program, beginning January 1, 2024….
Fiber optic lighting was everywhere in the 1990s, but became less prominent when the expansion of LEDs’ capabilities grabbed the lion’s share of attention. Despite that, IlluminFx founder AJ Hetzke states that interest in the fiber optic portion of his IlluminFx business remains steady, along with the strong demand for LED retrofits offered by parent…
October 11, 2023 Superior performance and capabilities of Decora Edge recognized at NECA Convention & Trade Show The Leviton Decora Edge™ product line was named a National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Showstopper Award winner during the 2023 NECA Convention & Trade Show held September 30 – October 2, 2023. “Leviton is proud to have our Decora Edge product line be…
October 6, 2023 David Gordon Our Q3 Pulse of Lighting survey revealed a continued sluggishness in the US lighting market, barely showing positive on a national basis. With almost 200 members of the industry reporting, So, a sluggish market with a dour outlook given that there is nothing to drive the business. It’s a “beat…
October 5, 2023 Lighting, electrical engineering, home and building automation: as the international trend show, Light + Building will once again present a host of new products from 3 to 8 March 2024. The Designplus Award by Light + Building spotlights the most innovative products, future-oriented systems and ideas. In cooperation with Stylepark, Magazine & Platform…
Facility Solutions Group, Inc. (FSG) has acquired Lighting Management, Inc. (LMI), headquartered in Valley Cottage, New York. With offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, this acquisition allows FSG to further expand its lighting service offerings nationwide. “LMI brings an extensive range of expertise in lighting, design, value-engineering and controls to FSG. The long-tenured…