California-based US Pole Company – home of Sun Valley Lighting and US Architectural Lighting brands and a manufacturer of architectural, performance, outdoor luminaires and decorative poles – announced the addition of Greg Mercier as Vice President of its Southeast Regional Sales team. In this position, Mercier will be responsible for growing the company’s newly created…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has appointed Paul Gray as Director of Growlite – the company’s division specializing in lighting for the horticulture industry. Bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in the horticultural sector, Gray joins Barron Lighting Group with a wealth of knowledge and an impressive track record of driving growth and fostering innovation…
The Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City is pleased to announce that BC Hydro, an electric utility serving British Columbia, Canada, has joined the LHRC’s Lighting Energy Partnership for 2024. “BC Hydro is very happy to support the LHRC’s energy partnership and…
New program of point-source luminaires fuse technical precision with decorative style. March 31, 2024 Lumenpulse announced the North American debut of Exenia, a meticulously crafted collection of point-source luminaires. Designed in Florence, Italy, Exenia embodies a heritage of design excellence and technical innovation, enhancing Lumenpulse’s indoor lighting solutions. Following Lumenpulse’s acquisition of Exenia in 2015,…
Employee-owned Border States is set to acquire family-owned Dominion Electric Supply Company. The deal is expected to be finalized on May 1, pending regulatory approval. Established in 1940, Dominion has grown to more than 300 employees and nine branches in Virginia and Maryland with more than $374 million in annual sales. The acquisition will mark a geographic expansion…
March 19, 2024 Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Oxford graduate and successful businessman Peter Newton. As one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa Valley at the time, Sterling Vineyards was an early pioneer of crafting Bordeaux-inspired red wines in California and helped transform the region into the premier winemaking appellation we know…
Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced plans to invest $140 million into its U.S. manufacturing operations and create about 750 new manufacturing jobs across the country in 2024. The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000-sq.-ft. building in Mt….
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a plan to convert all 150,000 fluorescent light fixtures across the subway system to LED lighting by the middle of 2026. This project will brighten every subway platform and mezzanine, increasing safety system-wide and enhancing the customer experience. The new LED light fixtures will also enhance illumination for…
HLW’s design scheme incorporates the building’s historic character while adding contemporary touches to meet the needs of a modern functional workspace. Bad lighting in the workplace can also be a recipe for disaster for the employee’s mental health and sleep habits. Strategic, thoughtful lighting design demonstrates positive effects on both the functional and emotional aspects of…
MaxLite has hired Elio Jin-Ha Kim as Vice President, Lighting Products and Corporate Marketing. Kim brings more than 20 years of experience in the LED lighting industry and a strong background in marketing to his new role. He will oversee the product management and engineering of indoor and outdoor luminaires and lamps, as well as…
March 8, 2024 from 3 to 8 March 2024, 2,169 exhibitors presented the latest developments in building technology and trends in innovative lighting design at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main The modern building is intelligent, connected and as a result saves energy. In combination with alternative energy sources and efficient lighting solutions, emissions…
Leading LED lighting solutions provider LITE has announced a new partnership with Italian manufacturer Goboservice, by Sunland Optics, which specializes in custom gobos and low-power, high-definition projectors that illuminate buildings, streets, and businesses around the world. Known for their high performance and impressive brightness, Goboservice’s gobos and projectors will be a perfectly aligned addition to…
March 6, 2024 Global leader in smart lighting control, Casambi, announced at the Light + Building tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany, the winners of the 2024 Casambi Awards. Linfa Desk Light and Ca’ d’Oro were celebrated as Casambi Product and Project of the Year. The 2024 Casambi Awards, now in their fourth year, concluded yesterday with the…
March 5, 2024 The IALD is thrilled to welcome its newest staff member, Darryl Jackson, as Membership Manager for the organization. In this critical role for the association community, Darryl oversees the IALD’s development strategies for membership recruitment and retention. He is also a knowledgeable and skilled point of contact for IALD members and lighting…
March 4, 2024 A new report from Guidehouse Insights assesses the competitive landscape for leading manufacturers of nonresidential lighting controls. According to Guidehouse Insights, Lutron and Signify are the leading manufacturers of nonresidential lighting controls. Leaders, per the report, are distinguished by their strong global presence, comprehensive suite of lighting control products, and well-developed sales…
March 4, 2024 The Glint Acquisition Bolsters Luminii’s Focus on Being Easy To Do Business With By Providing Products and Services That Compliment the Company’s Existing Portfolio Luminii, a leading innovator in architectural lighting solutions, today announced the acquisition of California-based GLINT Lighting. GLINT’s product portfolio was designed and engineered to beautifully illuminate spaces for…