The 57th edition of NeoCon is centered on the theme “Where Design Connects” and will feature new initiatives such as Preview Day and the debuts of Illuminate at NeoCon and NeoCon Collab: Half Light. This year’s edition of NeoCon, slated for June 8-10 at The Mart in Chicago, will provide an expansive lineup from immersive…
Savant now offers seamless compatibility with Schlage’s Encode™ family of smart locks. Savant®, a leader in smart home and smart power technology, has announced an integration with the Schlage Encode™ family of smart wifi deadbolts. Savant users can monitor alerts, effortlessly send lock/unlock commands from the main screen, and add camera feeds or personalized lock/unlock…
The organization’s third annual event will take place on September 16 and 17 in Dallas and will be co-located with ArchLIGHT Summit at the Dallas Market Center. The DALI Alliance has announced that its 3rd Annual DALI North America Summit will take place September 16 and 17 in Dallas, Texas, alongside ArchLIGHT Summit, the commercial…
Modern Forms appoints industry veteran Brandi Gilliard as regional sales manager for its Smart Fan division. New York-based Modern Forms, a brand of WAC Group, has appointed Brandi Gilliard as a regional sales manager for the smart fan team. Executive Director/ Sales & Product Development Alex Ostrovsky stated in an announcement to the company’s rep…
There were so many sound-absorbing lighting fixtures at LEDucation, you’d have thought the exhibit halls would be quiet — but even the best acoustic properties were no match for the buzz from the enormous crowds. What was this year’s edition of LEDucation like? Well, if you couldn’t attend Light + Building in Frankfurt last month,…
Industry thought leader Craig DiLouie details the various opportunities that still exist in the rebate space. By Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, Education Director, Lighting Controls Academy The commercial lighting rebate outlook is strong for 2026, with widely available rebates covering all popular categories of LED lighting and lighting controls, including networked lighting controls. (DiLouie’s full…
Kevin Poyck announces his retirement; Christy Tilton steps up to serve as President. Kevin Poyck, President of Genlyte, Color Kinetics (CK) and Entertainment Business Unit, will retire from Signify as of May 1 and Christy Tilton – who joined the company in 2021 – will take over that role. Sameer Sodhi will continue to lead…
Norcross, Ga.-based Halco Lighting Technologies has appointed Brazill Brothers & Associates as its new representative for Halco Lighting Technologies throughout the Northeast region, effective immediately. This strategic partnership expands the manufacturer’s presence in the Northeast while strengthening Brazill Brothers’ portfolio of innovative, energy-efficient lighting and controls solutions. Brazill Brothers & Associates will represent Halco Lighting…
The budget-friendly mid‑spec downlight is part of the company’s Quick Ship program. Current launched its Prescolite LiteFrame Commercial product during LEDucation this week. It is an addition to the company’s established LiteFrame family of architectural downlighting solutions. Designed to meet the needs of modern commercial spaces, LiteFrame Commercial delivers a balance of performance, flexibility…
Legrand’s Wattstopper controls will now be available with Genlyte’s Gardco architectural outdoor fixtures. During LEDucation this week, Legrand® announced that its Wattstopper® controls portfolio has aligned with Signify’s Genlyte Solutions in a strategic partnership that benefits its North American distribution. Customers in the U.S. and Canada now have the option of adding the new Wattstopper®…
Empower Electrical Group was formed to support independent electrical distributors and suppliers across the United States. Ohio-based Current Distribution Group (CDG), a member-owned and member-governed organization supporting independent wholesale distributors, has launched Empower Electrical Group, a new business unit dedicated to supporting independent electrical distributors and suppliers across the United States. The new organization expands…
The new independently operated platform, built on MaxLite’s proven c-Max technology, gives fixture manufacturers a production-ready path to intelligent controls. MeshConnect LLC has launched as an independently operated wireless lighting controls platform that brings patented USB-C and audio-jack plug-and-play sensor technology to fixture manufacturers. Incubated by MaxLite and built on its c-Max controls platform –…
Lighting manufacturer Schréder, a leader in smart outdoor lighting solutions, has acquired NLS Lighting, LLC, a domestic manufacturer of specification-grade outdoor LED lighting headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The acquisition reinforces Schréder’s continued investment in North America and further expands the company’s presence in the region following its 2024 acquisition of Ligman Lighting USA. Founded…
California-based domestic lighting manufacturer Cerno – comprised of the lighting brands Cerno, Revelite, and Siemon & Salazar – has joined Lutron’s Native by Design program as one of its first integrated LED lighting partners. “Our two companies came together organically through a shared passion for beautiful, high-quality performance lighting — and a mutual belief that…
New Jersey-based MaxLite has appointed Jason Samuelian as Vice President of Sales – C&I West Region, plus Managing Director of EV Solutions. He brings nearly 15 years of experience across the lighting, electrical, and ESCO industries, most recently serving as Senior VP/ Sales & Marketing at ESPEN Technology, where he led national initiatives across lighting…
By Eric Pollack, President, ESP Prosearch & David Shiller, Executive Recruiter, ESP Prosearch From our vantage point as executive recruiters in the lighting industry, 2025 saw a pronounced contraction in hiring activity. Organizations adopted a defensive posture, with recruitment slowing steadily and reaching its lowest point in the fourth quarter. In contrast, the first quarter…