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…
Lighting and heating solutions provider Eurofase has appointed industry veteran Anthony Interlandi as Director of Sales. Interlandi brings extensive experience and a proven track record of driving sales growth, building strong customer relationships, and delivering exceptional results during his nine years with the WAC Group. “I am excited to join Eurofase and contribute to its ongoing success…
Lighting and heating solutions manufacturer Eurofase has announced three significant leadership appointments in a move to drive growth in 2025 and beyond. Bill Pink has joined Eurofase as VP/Global Operations & Finance. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in financial leadership and operational management, Pink brings a wealth of expertise in driving organizational…
Created to help promote the education and careers of young scientists, the WAC Lighting Invitational Science Fair is sponsored by WAC Lighting and held at Syosset High School on Long Island, New York each spring. The symposium offers nearly 500 students from Long Island high schools the opportunity to present their research projects to a panel of…
WAC Landscape Lighting received an Editor’s Choice Award from Green Industry Pros magazine for its Colorscaping smart landscape lighting and control system. The patent-pending product line is designed and engineered to illuminate landscapes with tunable white light and an unlimited color palette. The awards were given to products that help landscape professionals balance the daily demands of their business…
New York-based Leviton has named Adam Heller as the new Director of Lighting Agent Sales for its ConTech, Birchwood, and Intense Lighting brands. He will oversee commercial agent sales while leveraging his extensive national relationships to drive technology advancements and incorporate the voice of the customer into Leviton’s product and marketing strategies. Heller brings a…
SKYX Platforms Corp. (d/b/a SKYX Technologies), a disruptive smart platform technology company with more than 97 issued and pending patents and 60+ lighting and home décor websites, has announced a new collaboration with JIT Electrical Supply, an electrical, lighting and ceiling fan supplier to the building and professional industries with locations in St. Augustine, Tampa,…
New York-based Leviton has announced that Michael Lehman, general manager of ConTech Lighting at Leviton, has been recognized by the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as a member of the 2024 Class of Green Globes® Fellows. This distinction recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing sustainable building practices through Green Globes certification programs. The…
California-based Espen Technology, a leader in EV chargers and commercial LED lighting, has announced the appointment of Isaac Jaten as its new Regional Sales Manager–Mountain States. In this role, Jaten will be responsible for overseeing sales operations across the western states, from Washington to Colorado, excluding California. Jaten brings a wealth of experience and expertise…
March is coming up fast, and that means it’s time for LEDucation, the highly anticipated show targeting the architectural design community held annually in Manhattan. The dates for the 2025 edition are March 18 & 19 at the New Hilton Midtown in New York City. Ahead of the show, the virtual format for 15 educational…