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…
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…