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NEMA’s Steve Griffith Named to Federal IoT Advisory Board

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has named Steve Griffith of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) as an official member of the Federal Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board.

LiteTrace Adds Features to DLC Listing for Keilton Networked Lighting Controls

LiteTrace, a leading global provider of Bluetooth® wireless commercial lighting control components and software, has announced DLC approval of two additional features on its Keilton® Networked Lighting Control System.

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LightFair Moves to Alternate-Year Format

Co-sponsors IALD, IES, and IMC have jointly announced that LightFair International will be moving to an alternate-year schedule starting with the 2023 event.

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Why a Rep Council Helps Your Business

No one enjoys unsolicited advice on what your company might be doing wrong — unless you’re running a Rep Council and actually asking for that feedback.

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Tridonic Event Focused on Evolving Smart Cities

Tridonic hosted a “Making Light Work for Business, Buildings and People” event in London that addressed the infrastructure required to enable smart cities.

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In Memoriam: Libby Morley

Lighting industry veteran Libby Morley, who served as LightFair International’s founding show director for nearly 20 years, passed away in Atlanta on Friday, October 21, after an extended illness.

Commercial Real Estate Slows, Industrial Sector Outperforms

According to Q3 data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) the demand for apartments and office spaces has slowed, while demand has soared for industrial spaces.

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3 Rep Agencies Merge in the Carolinas

Three top commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting and controls manufacturers’ rep agencies join forces to better serve customers in North and South Carolina.

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MaxLite & Habitat for Humanity Celebrate Decade of Partnership

MaxLite and Habitat for Humanity mark 10 years of partnership in helping homeowners lower energy costs and making housing more affordable.

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NEMA’s Karen Willis Receives ANSI Award

Karen Willis, Industry Director/Lighting Systems for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) was recognized with the 2022 ANSI Meritorious Service Award.

More Auto Makers Jump Into the Home Energy Business

Automobile manufacturer GM brands join Ford in entering the home integration space, debuting its GM Energy division featuring Ultium Home.

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Bold Color & Sustainable Materials Among Top Trends

The NKBA Design Trends Report 2023 reveals that clients want larger, multi-functional spaces designed to fit their lifestyles with a focus on storage, wellness amenities, and “functional” technology.

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Schneider Electric Sponsors Women’s Build Event

Three female head of households in Massachusetts will add homeowner to their list of accomplishments, thanks to a partnership between Schneider Electric and Habitat for Humanity.