Examples of IES' Strategic Solutions sports lighting installations
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Is Sports Lighting the Next Frontier? IES’ Strategic Solutions Carves Out a Lucrative Niche

By Linda Longo If seizing opportunity were a sport, Independent Electric Supply’s (IES) Strategic Solutions team headed by industry veterans Mike Berube, VP/Sales, and Ed Colombo, Senior Sales, would be All-stars. Together, with support from their team of six, they are dominating the category of sports lighting for municipalities and schools in New England. Berube,…

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Leviton’s GreenMAX® DRC Earns Spot on DesignLights Consortium® Qualified List

New listing underscores Leviton’s commitment to innovative, energy-efficient lighting control solutions Overview Leviton’s GreenMAX® DRC Wired and Wireless products are now featured on the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Qualified Product List for Networked Lighting Controls. This recognition emphasizes Leviton’s dedication to innovative, energy-efficient lighting solutions. The GreenMAX DRC system meets stringent DLC standards, making it eligible…

image of exterior of hotel and inside the lobby
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How Would You Light a Hotel Owned by Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo? Koncept Lighting Knows

When designing for a hotel owned by an international sports star, a high-energy environment is essential to the brand. While the Times Square location generates excitement in its own right, the Pestana CR7 Times Square hotel in New York City continues that vibrancy inside with the help of Koncept Lighting and interior design firm VLDG,…

image of Cyclone Lighting's Mochi light installed
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Cyclone Lighting Wins Red Dot Award for Mochi Streetlight

Outdoor lighting manufacturer Cyclone Lighting has announced that its Mochi luminaire received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design.  Mochi’s nature-inspired silhouette departs from traditional dome styling, bringing a softness to urban settings while delivering exceptional lighting performance. Its design extends to its operating mechanism: a seamlessly integrated cast aluminum push-button latch that provides…

examples of Luminis Syrios Pro in use
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Luminis Redesigns Syrios Pro Series

Montreal-based lighting manufacturer Luminis has redesigned its Syrios Pro family of interior and exterior luminaires to feature advanced technology and adaptable features that enhance the functionality of a space while contributing to the overall aesthetics. Syrios Pro luminaires can be utilized in a multitude of exterior applications – such as street and area lighting for…

Zafferano America’s New Solar Lighting Debuts
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Zafferano America’s New Solar Lighting Debuts

New York City-based Zafferano America – a collaboration with the renowned eponymous  Italian manufacturer – has expanded its assortment of award-winning cordless portable lighting to include moderately scaled, solar-powered exterior fixtures for residential and potentially hospitality settings. “This is going to be a game-changer,” noted Barrett Gross, President & CEO of Zafferano America, referring to…

examples of GE Lighting Cync installed
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GE Lighting Joins Forces With SmartThings to Advance Smart Home Lighting

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….

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Leviton Reports 29% Reduction in GHG Emissions Toward CN2030 Goal

Summary Leviton achieves 29% decrease in overall GHG emissions from 2021 to 2023 Drop in GHG Emissions since 2021 highlighted in the company’s 2023 sustainability report reflects steady progress toward its CN2030 goal Leviton announced that it achieved a 29% drop in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the 2021 baseline year, a major step towards…

Authentic Design Collection Named Exclusive Distributor for TOOY
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Authentic Design Collection Named Exclusive Distributor for TOOY

Based in New Jersey with offices in Chicago, Authentic Design Collection is the brainchild of lighting veteran Blair Hutkin, who utilizes his expertise, industry knowledge, and relationships with premium European lighting manufacturers to make a curated selection of lighting and furniture accessible to designers and specifiers in North America. Among the brands exclusively distributed by…

SB 54 Could Put Lighting Manufacturers on the Hook for Additional Funding
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SB 54 Could Put Lighting Manufacturers on the Hook for Additional Funding

If you think the ban on single-use plastic drinking straws (effective in 8 states and growing) is merely a consumer annoyance, you may be missing the bigger picture. Those who do not live or do business in California might be unaware of the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which was…

MaxLite Hires Lance Hollner as President & CEO
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MaxLite Hires Lance Hollner as President & CEO

New Jersey-based MaxLite has appointed industry veteran Lance Hollner as President & CEO, succeeding outgoing CEO Spencer Bolgard. Hollner brings more than two decades of lighting expertise and knowledge to MaxLite, along with a strong track record of delivering results, driving continuous improvement, and developing talent. Much of his career has been spent at manufacturers…

DW Windsor Launches DarkSky® Approved Heritage Lanterns
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DW Windsor Launches DarkSky® Approved Heritage Lanterns

UK-based lighting manufacturer DW Windsor has released DarkSky-approved versions of its most popular heritage luminaires, expanding its DarkSky Lighting range to support its Light Responsibly® initiative. The launch includes DarkSky versions of its popular Windsor, Strand, and Ely lanterns and marks the first time traditional British heritage-style luminaires have been certified by the International Dark-Sky…

Elisterno Outdoors Expands Product Line to Wet-Rated Designer Sconces
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Elisterno Outdoors Expands Product Line to Wet-Rated Designer Sconces

California-based Elisterno Outdoors, a division of custom hospitality lighting manufacturer Innovations in Lighting, has expanded its product line to include decorative wall sconces that are UL-listed for wet locations. “After the strong response we received early this year on our innovative chandeliers, we realized there was also an underserved segment in the sconce market and…