When the Griot Museum of Black History, located in St. Louis, needed renovation assistance several years ago, Executive Director Lois Conley reached out to nearby Metro Lighting, which was more than happy to help. Recently Metro Lighting came through again, along with a generous donation from California-based lighting manufacturer Nora Lighting. Since its founding in 1997 by Lois…
February 20, 2024 Global leader in smart lighting control, Casambi, is set to launch an exciting new addition to its lighting control portfolio at Light + Building 2024. The event, renowned as the premier gathering for industry leaders in lighting and building services, will take place from March 3-8, 2024, at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. The company…
February 15, 2024 Viscor, a Leviton Company, is pleased to announce strategic partnerships with two highly-regarded lighting agencies in Texas. Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions and Lighting Associates, Inc. (LAI) have both agreed to incorporate Viscor’s Certolux and Visioneering premium and specialty lighting brands into their product portfolios for customers. “These newly formed alliances with Hossley…
February 14, 2024 Fluxwerx expands partnership with Illuminations Inc. Please join Fluxwerx in welcoming Illuminations Inc. as our new agency partner in metro New York and New Jersey. The company are thrilled to expand current representation by Illuminations Inc. to these key markets, strengthening the ongoing collaboration in the metro Philadelphia area. The Illuminations teams’ wealth of…
February 12, 2024 ams OSRAM delivers solid Q4 with revenues at EUR 908 million and adjusted EBIT of 6.9%, above the midpoint of the guided range, revenues of EUR 3.59 billion and 6.5% adj EBIT for Fiscal Year 2023. ams OSRAM continues executing its ‘Re-establish-the-Base’ efficiency and strategic realignment program to benefit from structural growth….
Connecticut-based architectural lighting manufacturer Q-Tran has promoted Gean Tremaine to the position of CEO. According to the company, “Gean has been instrumental in Q-Tran’s growth, most notably spearheading the introduction of LED lighting into the company’s product offering. He is excited to continue to push the company forward by fostering continuous improvements in all areas…
February 12, 2024 By David Gordon What’s going on in the agent / rep world? As many know, the electrical distribution has gone through much consolidation in the past three years with almost 100 distributors being sold. It seems that independent manufacturer representatives and lighting agents are taking a page out of the same book….
February 8, 2024 The IALD Board of Directors now has its President’s Selected Director, Cherine Saroufim, IALD, appointed to the position for 2024 and 2025. Chosen by IALD President Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, Saroufim is an established and applauded lighting designer in Lebanon. With a master’s degree in interior architecture from Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) in Beirut…
February 7, 2024 The Town of Castle Valley proudly announces that it is now Utah’s fourth International Dark Sky Community. With 23 International Dark Sky Places designated, Utah has the highest concentration of International Dark Sky Place certifications worldwide, including the iconic sites of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. “Followed closely by Texas with 20 certified International…
Charleston, S.C.-based strategic marketing company GingerHead has announced Jill Mungovan will be responsible for Sales and Marketing for LightAZ, a prominent search engine in the professional lighting industry. Mungovan has more than 25 years in the lighting and electrical industry as a strategic marketing leader. Throughout her career with leading manufacturers, she demonstrated exceptional achievements…
Dallas-based Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions (HLPS) and Viscor, a Leviton Company, have formed a partnership that will reportedly redefine the lighting solutions landscape of the South Central U.S. with a fusion of greater expertise, pioneering innovation, and a combined commitment to excellence. Viscor, a Leviton Company, brings its two distinguished brands – Certolux and…
February 7, 2024 Current has chosen FRM Lighting + Controls as its representative for South Carolina for the HLI and GLI luminaire and controls brand portfolios effective March 1, 2024. In addition, FRM Lighting + Controls acquired Affiliated Lighting + Controls and effective immediately will represent Current’s GLI luminaire and controls portfolio in North Carolina…
February 6, 2024 By Bettymaya Foott My journey to experience the night sky in Guatemala. This past December I traveled to Guatemala to learn about their growing astrotourism industry. ¡Dios mío! It turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life! As the director of engagement for Dark Sky International, I…
February 6, 2024 Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky Park in New Zealand by DarkSky International. The recognition stems from the community’s dedication to promoting practical lighting policies, conducting outreach and education on the benefits of better lighting, and gaining local support to reduce light…
February 5, 2024 With just a few weeks to go before the doors open, Light + Building can boast yet another increase in exhibitor numbers. So far, over 2,130 companies have registered to present their innovative solutions and trends at the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology in Frankfurt am Main from…
Houston-based architectural accent lighting manufacturer LED Inspirations (LEDI), has appointed Kenny Ripkowski as South-Central Regional Sales Manager, effective February 5th, 2024. Utilizing his extensive background of leadership and development roles, Ripkowski is committed to driving growth in the states of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi in both the residential and commercial channels. “I’m on…