By Emily Lai, LC When I started in this business 20 years ago, no one talked about “personal brands” or “followers.” You built your reputation one project at a time, your credibility came from your specs and your word-of-mouth, and if your name was known beyond your firm, it was because you’d been grinding it…
In an email from Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG) president Malaina Matheus to customers, it was announced that HVLG has acquired Sonneman-A Way of Light. The announcement came as news to some, who remembered that HVLG had acquired Sonneman-A Way of Light previously and did not realize that both companies had gone their separate ways. “This…
Fromm, an independent electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic region, has appointed Kurt Magda as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Magda will lead Fromm’s operations strategy, overseeing warehousing, order fulfillment and logistics across all company locations. He will focus on optimizing inventory management, logistics efficiency, workplace safety, and accuracy. Magda holds a master’s degree…
With the global emphasis on preserving night skies and reducing sky glow, outdoor lighting professionals are navigating a new design imperative: create dramatic lighting effects that showcase architecture and landscape features while minimizing skyglow and light pollution. The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) is spotlighting this emerging trend through the voices of two industry…
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has been recognized for the second year in a row as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The company earned 80 out of 100 on the Disability Equality Index, the leading third-party resource for evaluating organizations’ levels of disability inclusion. The Index assesses workplace culture, accessibility programs and employment policies….
Signify has been selected as Preferred Provider for floodlights by the global governing body of association football, FIFA. This means that Signify’s floodlights meet the highest quality FIFA standards and Signify is a trusted and recommended provider within the football industry. As a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights (FPP), Signify meets rigorous product, production and system…
Acoustic lighting manufacturer Luxxbox has launched a new Quick Ship Program, created to provide architects, designers, and project managers in the U.S. and Canada with expedited access to a curated selection of the company’s most in-demand acoustic lighting products. With a two-week turnaround from order to shipping date, the program ensures that project timelines stay…
The upcoming ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting event for the architectural, specification, and design communities slated for September 16 & 17 –will welcome new key association, agency, and sponsor partners. Joining ArchLIGHT Summit for the first time are key association partners helping shape programming and experiences: Returning Key Association Partners Key Agency Partners Confirmed sponsor…
Lutron Electronics president Edward J. Blair has been promoted to vice chairman of the board; he will continue to serve as president of the company. In his expanded role, Blair will represent executive leadership at the board level, offering strategic insight and reinforcing the company’s long-term priorities. He will maintain responsibility for Lutron’s global operations,…
After a faltering start in Q1, the lighting market experienced a slight uptick (low single digits) in Q2, according to results from the quarterly Pulse of Lighting survey compiled by sister publication Electrical Trends in partnership with analysts at William Blair. David Gordon of Channel Marketing Group, which publishes Electrical Trends, noted, “The rebound, which…
Dynamic, color-changing architectural LED lighting from Color Kinetics, a Signify and Genlyte Solutions brand, are officially activated on the east, harbor-facing side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Hoan Bridge. The milestone marks the full illumination of the bridge, extending the joy and visibility of this iconic landmark to even more people across the city. More than 1,800…
We meticulously plan diets, exercise routines, and sleep schedules, all in the pursuit of better health — but what if one of the most powerful tools for influencing our well-being has been hiding in plain sight? According to experts from the Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) at the Icahn School of Medicine at…
Parspec, an AI-native software platform that enables wholesale distributors and sales agents to efficiently bid and supply construction products, has just raised $20 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Threshold Ventures (formerly DFJ), with participation from existing venture investors including Innovation Endeavors, Building Ventures, Heartland Ventures, and Hometeam Ventures. The global…
Family-owned electrical distributor and lighting showroom business Gross Electric has acquired Indiana Lighting Center, which has two showrooms in Indianapolis. “This strategic acquisition strengthens our commitment to offering exceptional lighting solutions and investing in independent lighting showrooms in the Midwest,” said Laurie Gross, president of Gross Electric in a LinkedIn post. “Indiana Lighting has…
The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) has recognized Jimmy Kidd, CLVLT, COLD, owner and designer of Tranquility Lighting Design in Owensboro, Kentucky, with its 2025 Feature-Focused Outdoor Lighting Award at Illuminate ’25, the association’s annual conference and expo. The award honors exceptional lighting design that highlights a specific outdoor feature, such as water elements,…
By David Goddard, head of UK Projects, LEDVANCE Lighting is playing an increasingly role in the circular economy. Luminaires are no longer seen as part of the disposable society, thanks to the recognition that they can be upgraded and refurbished to extend their lifetime. For many years, the lighting industry faced the challenge of reducing…