California-based DMF Lighting® (DMF), an architectural lighting manufacturer of premium modular LED downlighting systems, has announced that on February 11, 2025, the United States District Court for the Central District of California granted DMF’s motion for a permanent injunction against AMP Plus, Inc. d/b/a ELCO Lighting (ELCO), based on recessed lighting products that DMF alleged…
The 2025 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry report – compiled from survey results submitted by 1,537 American residential renovation businesses listed on Houzz – indicates a positive outlook that mirrors the sentiment recently expressed among lighting showrooms, home builders, architects, and kitchen/bath dealers at the January trade shows. According to the report, three out…
The residential lighting industry has survived a lot of punches lately as rising inflation, reduced consumer confidence, and a tight housing supply tempered expectations for a profitable 2024. As reported earlier in USLT, most lighting retailers had a flat year – with the exception of a few outliers in select areas – however, all expressed…
Has your showroom benefited from an uptick in lighting upgrades in the home builder market? According to research conducted by residential market advisory service Zonda Building Products, paid upgrade options in Lighting have outpaced the general market in most years and grew more compared to their 2018-2019 baseline. In addition, paid Electrical upgrades have outpaced…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has promoted Claudia Campeau to the position of Director of Product Strategy and Integration. Campeau, a leader in product development and strategy, will take on this pivotal role and report directly to Heather McCune, VP/Sales Operations. She will lead efforts to drive product innovation, enhance customer experience, and strengthen Barron Lighting…
LEDVANCE, a global leader in lighting solutions, has acquired loblicht, a German lighting company renowned for high-quality design products. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in LEDVANCE’s mission to strengthen its lighting project expertise and its portfolio of brands. “We are thrilled to officially welcome loblicht into the LEDVANCE family. loblicht has been a valued…
Florida-based Dauer Manufacturing – a U.S.-based manufacturer of LED landscape lighting fixtures, lamps, and transformers – has introduced a new commercial lighting division called Lumify by Dauer. Combining Dauer’s decades of lighting products expertise and quality craftsmanship with innovative technology, Lumify provides high-performing lighting solutions to provide commercial spaces with efficient and reliable lighting designs…
Lighting industry veteran Justin Palm has joined GlobaLux Lighting & Fans as Senior VP/Sales after three years at EGLO USA, where he was most recently vp/sales for the showroom channel. The scope of Ontario, California-based GlobaLux runs the gamut of residential living spaces from new construction projects across various verticals – including multi-family and single-family – to…
The new Liz Hickson Academy, a vibrant and functional addition to Crown Paints’ historic headquarters in Lancashire, England, is a creative and inspiring hub where employees can come together to learn, relax, and socialize. The space is divided into two distinctly designed areas – The Hangout and The Hideaway – each with a unique aesthetic…
Canada Light Expo is returning for its second edition following the success and market response of its inaugural event this past November. Scheduled for November 12-13, 2025 at the International Centre in Toronto, Canada, the Expo is poised to become the most anticipated lighting and LED exhibition. Featuring 75+ leading brands, 1,000+ innovative products, and…
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that Schneider Electric will serve as the Official Sustainability Partner for all B.A.A. events, including the iconic Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, as well as the Boston 5K, Boston 10K, and Boston Half. Through the partnership, Schneider Electric will collaborate with the B.A.A. across multiple programs…
California-based lighting manufacturer Access Lighting has announced the appointment of Diane Teeters as National Sales Manager. In her new role, Teeters will be responsible for driving Access Lighting’s omni-channel sales initiatives. With more than 40 years of experience in sales and customer service management – including 11 years in the lighting industry – Teeters is…
With President Trump’s emphasis on domestic manufacturing, the Make It American program from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is especially timely. NEMA has debuted two product specifications under this program to help electrical manufacturers confidently offer Build America, Buy America (BABA)-compliant products to market. The product specifications – for wire and cable and low-voltage…
The Lighting Controls Association has announced that Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group and New York-based SATCO® have joined its membership. SATCO|NUVO® is a leading manufacturer of lighting solutions including lamps, decorative lighting, functional and task lighting, lighting controls, and lighting components. The company serves nearly every application across the residential, commercial, and industrial landscape with single-vendor…
Signify has announced that CEO Eric Rondolat will step down from the company’s Board of Management after the Annual General Meeting of shareholders (AGM) to be held on April 25, 2025. Eric Rondolat has held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Management at Signify since the company was listed on…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group, a manufacturer of lighting solutions for commercial and industrial applications, has promoted Henri Lozano to Director of Product Management. Lozano brings 17+ years of expertise in product development and management, with more than 15 years in leadership roles within the lighting industry, positioning him as a key asset in shaping Barron…