New York-based WAC Group President Becky Li has announced the appointment of Keith Eagle as the firm’s new Vice President of Business Development. “Keith is an outstanding addition to our dynamic sales team and will lead the development of our sales strategy, further strengthening our position in the industry,” Li stated. “With his extensive experience…
The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) Lighting Division proudly unveils the formation of its inaugural Advisory Council, a distinguished group of industry leaders selected for their expertise, innovation, and commitment to advancing the future of the lighting sector. “We are deeply honored by the willingness of these distinguished leaders to support and guide the…
Lighting manufacturer Kuzco Group has announced the promotion of Abby Schneidewind to Specification Sales Manager. With more than 15 years of experience in sales and management – and a wealth of expertise in both residential and commercial lighting – Schneidewind has been an integral part of the Kuzco team for nearly four years. In her…
New York-based WAC Lighting has announced the launch of WAC Group, a new collective for its distinctive lighting and smart fans brands along with the tagline “Technology Illuminated.” The new parent brand, WAC Group, brings together WAC Lighting®, Modern Forms®, Schonbek®, AiSPIRE®, WAC Limited, and WAC Landscape Lighting under one umbrella, creating a one-stop destination…
Hands-on Demos Will Show Integrators How to Use Blackwire’s Award-Winning Blacklight Design Tool for Linear LED Design Blackwire Designs will showcase its innovative, value-added solutions and expertise at the Lightapalooza 2025 trade show at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, January 20-23. Blackwire’s winning Blacklight Design Tool will be the focus of the show in the…
LEDVANCE is excited to announce the appointment of Graham Wark as Vice President of Trade Sales, US. With more than 35 years of experience in the lighting industry, including a distinguished history with LEDVANCE, Graham brings unparalleled expertise and leadership to his new role. During his previous tenure at LEDVANCE, Graham made significant contributions across…
Specialty Lighting Industries, Inc. (SLI) has appointed two industry veterans to its leadership team: David LaVigna to VP/Product Innovation & Marketing and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Solms as National Director of Business Development & Specifier Relations. With 30 years of lighting industry expertise, LaVigna brings a distinctive blend of project design, product design, and executive leadership. His…
While private equity has been steadily absorbing major players in the residential lighting industry, it typically does so quietly with no corporate name changes. However, last week Kingswood Capital – which acquired Progress Lighting and more recently Kichler – announced a new parent company name to encompass the Kichler and Progress organization: Coleto Brands. …
This recall involves High-bay LED light fixtures that were sold in white, and are typically used in commercial settings, such as warehouses and facilities with high ceilings. The fixtures include Linear High Bay fixtures with 110, 160, 220 and 320 watts. The following model numbers are included in this recall: NZ 9110.3, NZ 9110.4, NZ-9110.5,…
Making its second U.S.-made architectural/commercial lighting acquisition in one year, Kuzco Lighting has just announced the acquisition of Insight Lighting, a manufacturer of high-performance commercial indoor and outdoor architectural lighting based in New Mexico. These acquisitions reflect Kuzco’s commitment to delivering innovative lighting solutions while investing in American manufacturing. For nearly 30 years, Insight Lighting…
Lighting and heating solutions provider Eurofase has appointed industry veteran Anthony Interlandi as Director of Sales. Interlandi brings extensive experience and a proven track record of driving sales growth, building strong customer relationships, and delivering exceptional results during his nine years with the WAC Group. “I am excited to join Eurofase and contribute to its ongoing success…
Lighting and heating solutions manufacturer Eurofase has announced three significant leadership appointments in a move to drive growth in 2025 and beyond. Bill Pink has joined Eurofase as VP/Global Operations & Finance. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in financial leadership and operational management, Pink brings a wealth of expertise in driving organizational…
Created to help promote the education and careers of young scientists, the WAC Lighting Invitational Science Fair is sponsored by WAC Lighting and held at Syosset High School on Long Island, New York each spring. The symposium offers nearly 500 students from Long Island high schools the opportunity to present their research projects to a panel of…
WAC Landscape Lighting received an Editor’s Choice Award from Green Industry Pros magazine for its Colorscaping smart landscape lighting and control system. The patent-pending product line is designed and engineered to illuminate landscapes with tunable white light and an unlimited color palette. The awards were given to products that help landscape professionals balance the daily demands of their business…
SKYX Platforms Corp. (d/b/a SKYX Technologies), a disruptive smart platform technology company with more than 97 issued and pending patents and 60+ lighting and home décor websites, has announced a new collaboration with JIT Electrical Supply, an electrical, lighting and ceiling fan supplier to the building and professional industries with locations in St. Augustine, Tampa,…
New York-based Leviton has announced that Michael Lehman, general manager of ConTech Lighting at Leviton, has been recognized by the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as a member of the 2024 Class of Green Globes® Fellows. This distinction recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing sustainable building practices through Green Globes certification programs. The…