Hubbell to Acquire Systems Control, Bolsters Utility Solutions Portfolio
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Hubbell to Acquire Systems Control, Bolsters Utility Solutions Portfolio

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…

Targetti Illuminates Collin College Technical Campus
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Targetti Illuminates Collin College Technical Campus

Recognizing the increasing demand for robust technical education, trade programs, and workforce training, Collin College in Allen, Texas, recently expanded to include a Technical Campus illuminated with the help of Targetti USA‘s JEDI RECESSED linear ingrate luminaires. The campus is comprised of four new buildings featuring 151,000 square feet of academic space, 177,646 square feet…

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IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Inc. Has Sold Cree Lighting to CLNA Holdings, LLC, a Member of the ADLT Family of Lighting Companies

September 11, 2023 IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Inc. has sold Cree Lighting to CLNA Holdings, LLC, A member of the ADLT family of lighting companies. ADLT is a global innovator and manufacturer of energy efficient lighting fixtures and materials with 25+ years of lighting industry experience and a global portfolio of complementary businesses. The terms of the deal…

North Light Installation at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
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North Light Installation at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

Climate Pledge Arena, found at Seattle Center, is a complete redevelopment of an historic landmark, originally built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. It is an industry first, including being the first net zero (no greenhouse gas emissions or offsets its emissions) certified arena in the world. It makes sense why artists, Laura Haddad and Tom…

Eaton Invests $500 Million to Bolster U.S. Manufacturing
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Eaton Invests $500 Million to Bolster U.S. Manufacturing

To assist in global and domestic goals for reducing carbon usage and increasing the availability of electrical solutions as , Cleveland-based Eaton is making a significant investment in its North American manufacturing and operations. The company will be expanding its manufacturing to increase the supply of its solutions for customers in utility, commercial, healthcare, industrial…

The Future of Lighting in the Metaverse
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The Future of Lighting in the Metaverse

By Erin McDannald, CEO, Lighting Environments & Environments Many industries are gradually integrating the metaverse into their operations, and the lighting sector, an intrinsic component of experiential design, can significantly benefit from enhanced digital tools that effectively depict its solutions in practical contexts. Lighting is unique in that it can establish unprecedented connections with end-users,…

Targetti Lighting Helps Mule Alley Renovation Shine
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Targetti Lighting Helps Mule Alley Renovation Shine

A top attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with an estimated 3 million visitors each year, The Stockyards National Historic District recently received a facelift, and lighting manufacturer Targetti Lighting was thrilled to be a part of the massive renovation. First opened in the late 1880s, the Fort Worth Union Stockyards became the largest livestock…

NEMA Leads Coalition Pushing for Action from Biden Administration on Build America Buy America Requirements
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NEMA Leads Coalition Pushing for Action from Biden Administration on Build America Buy America Requirements

Unclear domestic content rules are stalling implementation of clean energy projects funded by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS Act The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today, led a coalition of trade associations, including the American Public Power Association (APPA), Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED),…

Lighting Game Show at ArchLIGHT Summit Will Benefit IALD Education Trust
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Lighting Game Show at ArchLIGHT Summit Will Benefit IALD Education Trust

ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform held at the Dallas Market Center in September, has announced event details for the Lovers of Light interactive game show being held on the event’s Light Bites stage at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19. Lovers of Light, a popular team game show comprised of some…

Axolight USA Announces New Headquarters & Warehouse Location
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Axolight USA Announces New Headquarters & Warehouse Location

Axolight USA has opened its new offices in the heart of Manhattan, and a new logistics center in New Jersey.  Axolight is part of Axolight Group, a lighting company that designs and manufactures its products in Italy. “After being present in the U.S. for 15+ years, following our continuous growth and strategic plan, we felt…

Michael Grubb Studio Provides Visual Ambience at Princes Circus London
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Michael Grubb Studio Provides Visual Ambience at Princes Circus London

Princes Circus is the final public space to be delivered as part of an array of award-winning West End Projects.  Commissioned by Camden Borough Council, the goal was to transform key neglected areas blighted by pollution, heavy vehicular traffic, and anti-social behavior into green spaces that provide the opportunity for all to relax and enjoy…

Special Report: Lighting Trends Viewpoint
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Special Report: Lighting Trends Viewpoint

We sat down with Eric Jerger, VP/GM, Business Segments & Customer Experience at Cooper Lighting Solutions to learn where the market is headed. USLT: What does Cooper Lighting see as the top 3 lighting trends affecting electrical contractors? Eric Jerger: First of all, labor shortages abound. Our rapid-install and spec products, expedited shipping services, and anything…

2023 Q2 Pulse of Lighting Survey Reveals Slower Spring
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2023 Q2 Pulse of Lighting Survey Reveals Slower Spring

By David Gordon, founder of Electrical Trends USLT sister publication Electrical Trends’ 2023 Q2 Pulse of Lighting survey revealed a slowing lighting market for most, and it appears that many feel Q3 will slow further for most. But the good news is that, overall, the market is still growing. Highlights from Distributors • According to…

Utah’s Master Electrical Service Joins Wrench Group
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Utah’s Master Electrical Service Joins Wrench Group

Sarasota, Fla.-based Wrench Group, LLC – a nationwide provider of home services – has announced that Master Electrical Service of Ogden, Utah, has joined the Wrench Group family of brands. Master Electrical Service’s electricians offer a range of services to Salt Lake City area’s homeowners and businesses, including installation of arc fault breakers and circuits,…