Did you know that there are free tools accessible to everyone that can help you prepare for the business challenges ahead? At last month’s American Lighting Association Conference (ALA) in Palm Beach, keynote speaker Gene Marks provided a tailored economic forecast for lighting manufacturers and distributors and shared the resources that he relies on for…
With opportunities in the residential and multifamily channel overlapping with the light commercial and decorative hospitality markets, expanding your commercial lighting knowledge to include trends in new home construction and remodeling will broaden your company’s expertise and could lead to collaborations on future projects with lighting distributors and designers operating in that sector. The American…
Last week, SKYX Platforms Corp. released its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, reporting second quarter revenues of $21.4 million compared to $15.0 million for the second quarter of 2023, including sales of its advanced and smart platform plug and play products. The Q2 report also listed a number of collaborations…
Lighting industry veteran Dave Pamer has joined EGLO N.A. in the role of President & CEO. Most recently, he served as President/Retail & Wholesale Channels for SKYX Platforms. Noted Pamer in his LinkedIn post, “It has been a pleasure to meet our [Eglo] teams in Montreal and Atlanta this past week, and I have…
Lighting retailer Capitol Lighting has acquired the Bellacor brand and its associated digital assets in a move that will enable Capitol Lighting to broaden its product offerings and support Bellacor’s established customer base with an enhanced shopping experience. Bellacor Pro customers are invited to join the Capitol Lighting PRO program, and Bellacor consumers are offered 25 percent off their…
Cleveland-based GE Lighting, a Savant company, has joined forces with SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, to enhance home experiences by expanding connected smart lighting options for consumers. Now compatible with Matter, Cync® reveal® undercabinet fixtures work with SmartThings to help revolutionize the connected kitchen experience creating customizable lighting that integrates seamlessly into users’ lifestyles….
Magic Lite, a sister company of NSL, recently implemented a fully off-the-grid home illuminated by cutting-edge LED lighting solutions on the Magnetawan River. Barry and Lorraine Burton transformed their retirement dream into reality by building a fully off-grid home powered by solar energy. This project not only embodies sustainability but also highlights the excellence of…
Lighting is always the first place energy experts point to when it comes to reducing electricity usage, but as the DOE’s recently released 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization (LMC) of its Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Program indicates, lighting only accounts for 14% of the nation’s total electricity consumption. (Air conditioning/heating, water heaters, appliances, washers/dryers, refrigerators, and…
Mid-Century Modern design has experienced a renaissance in popularity over the past decade, leading to new product development for residential and commercial spaces that imitate this iconic aesthetic. In the case of Scottsdale, Arizona’s Olympus Condominiums, however, PureEdge Lighting’s Lazer Line system brings ultra-modern technology to a building that is authentically of that era. What…
Amerlux is now taking orders for its latest engineering marvel: a designer’s collection of 1″ interior and exterior cylinders, each offering easy light engine replacement and up to 1500 lumens, with the launch of an interior square and round downlight expansion soon to follow. The FINCH lighting collection offers exceptional output in several configurations, resulting in soft, discreet…
While media headlines focus on the short supply of homes for sale and continued strong demand, there can be a false assumption that the housing market is robust — but it’s not that simple. Home prices remain at historic highs, and even though interest rates have inched downward, homeowners with low mortgage rates aren’t eager…
WAC and Delta T, LLC (dba Big Ass Fans) have entered a cross-licensing agreement that covers patents and patent applications involving germicidal fan technology. Under the agreement, BAF became a licensee to WAC’s issued U.S. Patent Nos. 11,400,177, 11,433,154, 11,612,670, 11,696,970, and WAC became a licensee to BAF’s issued U.S. Patent No. 11,674,521. During the pandemic, WAC…
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…
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…
It appears the continued lack of inventory, coupled with the steady demand for housing, has helped offset any downturn due to rising mortgage rates. According to reports from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of single-family home starts was higher in July, even as builders still…