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Optec LED Brings Production Home

After years in California, Optec LED moves its headquarters to Wisconsin and establishes a domestic manufacturing facility.

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Prepare for 2023 Commercial LED Lighting Rebates

The nonprofit organization DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) is encouraging the spec community to get ready for the new utility rebates available in the new year.

Getting to Know Casambi

Casambi is the leading lighting controls company in Europe, but is not as well-known here. The new North American division has been expanding its brand awareness and growing its presence on job sites and at lighting events.

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Lighting Plays Critical Role at Special Needs School

The lighting design for this Montreal school for children with special needs was carefully coordinated with the architectural plans for a more enriching student experience.

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Robotics Boost Ferguson’s Order Fulfillment

The state-of-the-art robotics utilized in Ferguson’s new Market Distribution Centers do not replace human workers; it has sped up order processing and led to the creation of 75 local jobs.

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Eric Jacobson to Retire From ALA in 2023, Candidates Sought

American Lighting Association’s President & CEO Eric Jacobson announced plans to retire in order to help out at his family’s business; the organization is looking for candidates to fill the leadership position.

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Sonepar Acquires Aztec Electrical Supply Inc.

Sonepar Canada acquires Aztec Electrical Supply, allowing the former to expand its industrial business in the Greater Toronto area.

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LightFair Moves to Alternate-Year Format

Co-sponsors IALD, IES, and IMC have jointly announced that LightFair International will be moving to an alternate-year schedule starting with the 2023 event.

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Why a Rep Council Helps Your Business

No one enjoys unsolicited advice on what your company might be doing wrong — unless you’re running a Rep Council and actually asking for that feedback.

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In Memoriam: Libby Morley

Lighting industry veteran Libby Morley, who served as LightFair International’s founding show director for nearly 20 years, passed away in Atlanta on Friday, October 21, after an extended illness.

Commercial Real Estate Slows, Industrial Sector Outperforms

According to Q3 data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) the demand for apartments and office spaces has slowed, while demand has soared for industrial spaces.

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3 Rep Agencies Merge in the Carolinas

Three top commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting and controls manufacturers’ rep agencies join forces to better serve customers in North and South Carolina.