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…
By Linda Longo It used to be that the “success” of a trade show was measured in body count: how many people filled the halls, atriums, and showrooms. That metric has changed over the years — away from how many orders were placed on-site and more toward how many qualified buyers attended and expressed interest….
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…
By Robert Lanteigne Your residential clients want to enjoy a beautiful view from their windows at night, but their landscaping is pretty minimal. Fortunately, your lighting skills can make the most out of their property with softly lit trees, a shimmering pathway, and cozy outdoor spaces that extend their living area beyond the walls of…
© Richard D. Falconer, LC, IALD In today’s business world, videoconferencing has become the norm to bring people together in the office and in remote locations. The primary advantages are productivity, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Lighting design plays a pivotal role in creating an optimal environment that addresses technical AV requirements for video camera capture while…
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. …
California-based manufacturer DMF Lighting has extended its call for entries for the DMF Design Awards 2025, which recognize outstanding projects that creatively incorporate DMF lighting products. Eligible projects must have been completed after January 1, 2022. The deadline to submit entries has been extended to February 10, 2025. The competition is open to all designers,…
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,…
The lighting industry is an exciting business to be in, but unless your company has one or two generations of families involved, it might as well be a secret to the outside (non-lighting) world. Quorum International’s Director of Design David Patton wants to change that. For the past 10 years, he has guest lectured at…
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…
Saudi Arabia’s ancient city of At-Turaif, in Diriyah, has been given visual drama after dark, thanks to a new lighting control system from Pharos Architectural Controls. The UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to the 15th Century and is considered to be one of the most important political and historical locations in the country. It…
By Linda Longo Every year, the major paint companies select what they determine to be the “Color of the Year” — and for the most part, such announcements don’t translate into lighting sales as these colors are typically found on walls, home accessories, and apparel. Pantone – the company with the most consumer recognition and…