Slowdowns happen — and right now tariffs are a main cause. Billy Lindler, president & CEO of USSI – a firm that provides engineering consulting and warehouse solutions to distributors – shared techniques that his clients have applied to their businesses when foot traffic has slowed. “Everyone’s talking about tariffs, but there is also a…
At Lightfair in Las Vegas this week, the DALI Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development, adoption, and harmonization of educational initiatives around global lighting standards. This partnership brings together two of the industry’s most respected organizations, uniting their efforts to promote innovation and best practices…
Corston Architectural Detail, a UK-based brand offering architectural hardware, switches, sockets, and lighting that is integrated into the built environment, is making its debut in the U.S. market. Founded in 2019 by a team of designers and engineers with 50+ years of combined experience in the interiors industry, Corston’s design approach blends restraint, precision, and…
Join WAC Thursday, May 22 at 2pm ET, to learn about the Vista Serena project. Vista Serena is a remarkable private residence just outside Las Vegas, NV. Perched near the top of an exclusive development, the home boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, desert canyons, and the iconic Las Vegas skyline. The residence includes over 10,500 square feet…
Quebec-based DALS Lighting, a provider of LED lighting products, has acquired Pennsylvania-based Remington Lighting, a leading supplier of hospitality lighting for bespoke custom projects and brand standard programs. This strategic move expands DALS’ presence in the hospitality space across North America and enhances its ability to serve hotel brands and commercial projects with high-quality lighting…
DMF Lighting, the leader in modular lighting in the custom integration channel, today announced an expanded partnership with business advisory firm VITAL, reinforcing its commitment to dealer success through a robust offering of complimentary resources and training in 2025. Building on the success of its VITAL Affiliate Membership program, DMF Lighting is introducing a new suite of…
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI), has acquired the business assets of M3 Innovation, LLC (“M3 Innovation”), a sports lighting startup that uses innovative technology to lower the overall cost of the installation and operation of sports lighting solutions. The acquisition has already closed, and the solution is now part of the Acuity Brands Lighting (“ABL”) business…
Cyclone Lighting has received a Red Dot Design Award for its Valenza luminaire. The exterior luminaire was recognized for outstanding product design at the annual awards. Dating back to 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions. Every year, the Red Dot Award: Product Design sets out to find…
Kansas-based EiKO Global, LLC, a manufacturer of lighting solutions, has promoted Yavor Kolarov to CEO, effective May 1. Since joining EiKO in 2024 and serving as President and Chief Revenue Officer, Kolarov has realigned the company’s product portfolio and implemented strategic planning processes to better serve evolving customer needs, and differentiate EiKO in a competitive…
Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, has launched the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology. According to the company, the partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced the winners in the 2025 Lighting Transformation Awards, co-sponsored by the National Association of Lighting Maintenance Companies (NALMCO). The winning projects recognize outstanding achievements in lighting retrofit projects that feature innovative solutions with minimal alteration to the existing building structure. The projects illustrate the power of lighting systems…
Charleston-based Sonepar is on its way to completing 13 free LED lighting retrofits for community non-profits as part of its annual “Bright Lights Brighter Futures” program. In addition, it has made an Earth Day donation of more than $12,000 to the National Forest Foundation. The two charitable initiatives tie into Sonepar’s global Purpose of “Powering…
Noting the negative impact of tariffs on the construction sector, Mark McClear, CEO of Casambi, touted the benefits of the American-made lighting control options offered by Casambi’s ecosystem, which will help partners and customers stay on track, reduce costs, and avoid delays. According to McClear, Casambi’s wireless control platform is software-driven and hardware-light, making it…
The fifth edition of ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities – has opened attendee registration for its September 16-17, 2025 show. The annual event welcomes lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and emerging professionals to see new products from leading commercial brands, experience…
DMF Lighting has announced that it has been named “Favorite Company to Do Business With” by the Cinergy Professional Development Group. The award was presented at the annual Cinergy Summit, held on February 25, 2025. Each year, Cinergy surveys its 50 member companies—some of the most respected integrators in the smart home technology industry—to select their most valued manufacturer partners….
This week, Nathan Frampton, CEO of Fanimation, released a public memo to the lighting and ceiling fan community, calling for industry support on a proposal for a temporary tax credit to counteract the recently imposed tariffs on China. Frampton’s interest is rooted in the fact that nearly all residential ceiling fans sold in the U.S….