January 15, 2024 Strong Execution Delivering Margin Expansion and EPS Growth Acuity Brands, Inc, a market-leading industrial technology company, announced net sales of $934.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 ended November 30, 2023, a decrease of $63.2 million, or 6.3 percent, compared to the prior year. “We continued to demonstrate strong execution in our fiscal 2024…
January 11, 2024 New Matter-enabled devices from the radiant® Collection, developed using Amazon’s Alexa Connect Kit, are on preview at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show. Legrand®, a global specialist and leading single-source supplier of electrical wiring solutions, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV, announces the latest offering in smart lighting from the…
January 2, 2024 Appleton Retromaster™ luminaires convert legacy incandescent and HPS lighting fixtures in C1D2 locations to LED without need to rerun wires or cut conduit Emerson has introduced the Appleton™ Retromaster™ Series of LED luminaires, the fastest, most cost-effective upgrade path for converting legacy Appleton incandescent and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium) lighting fixtures installed in…
By Linda Longo The annual Boutique Design New York (BDNY) trade show and conference centered around the boutique hospitality and lifestyle industry, gathered nearly 15,000 designers, architects, brand executives, hoteliers, developers, purchasers, manufacturers, and other professionals at the Javits Center recently to experience new products, engaging conversations, and strategic networking events. The 2023 edition of…
A historic British landmark has undergone a remarkable 6-year restoration and transformation — from government office space to a luxury hotel and residential community. London’s former Old War Office (OWO) building – which famously served as Winston Churchill’s headquarters during World War II and was reportedly the inspiration for Ian Fleming to write his renowned…
December 20, 2023 The D3X LuminousPlus Series is the evolution of the Class D3X architectural recessed troffer. With its sleek modern design, the D3X LuminousPlus offers a fully luminous lensed aperture that provides superior visual comfort and is capable of high lumen output. Installation and maintenance are easy with a service from below design as…
December 20, 2023 Eureka® recently announced the release of its Frank pendant. Frank’s unique combination of large, faceted shade, clean lines, and high-quality illumination enhances an environment while helping to reduce noise levels. Frank features a thermoformed shade made from sound-absorbing recycled PET felt that increases acoustic comfort in a space. It is intended for…
The January edition of Lightovation (to be held January 10-14) at the Dallas Market Center (DMC) will feature thousands of product debuts in addition to the premiere of the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse, numerous trend insights, and epic celebrations. “This is the most exciting edition of Lightovation in years,” said Cindy Morris, President & CEO of…
December 13, 2023 The extent to which planners, engineers and architects are already using BIM varies greatly from country to country. Finland is considered a pioneer when it comes to BIM. That’s why Stefanie Weitz of the Light + Building Marketing Communication Team spoke to Mikko Raikaa from Finland. The graduate engineer is an all-rounder…
December 13, 2023 When it comes to office lighting, there are a few key principles that can inspire happier, healthier employees. Do not underestimate the value of adequate lighting in your workspace. It can enhance your employees’ performance and perception of their work, and lighting is also necessary to abide by worker safety regulations. Learn…
Harry Verharr December 6, 2023 Good change management depends on creating awareness about the need for change, building the desire of all stakeholders for change, and acquiring knowledge about the change. The change management process continues by constantly gathering feedback to ensure that adoption and usage occur. When applying change management to a project, teams…
Fariyal Khanbabi, Dialight December 5, 2023 As a contractor, specifying LED lighting can add tremendous value for your client in terms of long-term ROI and total cost of ownership. In a competitive construction market and tight economy, clients are looking for both the right price and the right partner—a contractor who’s concerned about their long-term…
November 29, 2023 Background Cooper Lighting’s customer is a leading aerospace manufacturer that produces the fuselage and other major components for airliners. The company’s headquarters is in Wichita, Kansas, known as the “Air Capital of the World” due to the predominance of aerospace manufacturers in the area. Challenge This aerospace manufacturer was looking to retrofit…
November 29, 2023 Hospital and other healthcare facility parking lots have their own special challenges when it comes to lighting. You have emergency vehicles racing in and out. Cars frequently pulling in and out of parking spaces. A good number of pedestrians during evening hours, many of whom are older or infirm. If a healthcare…
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….
Shelton, Conn.-based Hubbell Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Northern Star Holdings, Inc. (commercially known as Systems Control), in a move that will enhance Hubbell’s industry-leading Utility Solutions portfolio and align with trends in aging infrastructure, grid automation, renewables and electrification. Systems Control, a leading manufacturer of substation control and relay panels…