The author, Jeffrey Dross, criticizes The New York Times’ Wirecutter feature for using a rude, possibly sexist term in their lighting review headline. He finds the term inappropriate and unprofessional, especially in an industry where respect for the audience, many of whom are female professionals, is crucial. While the product itself is outdated, the insensitive…
When news broke this morning that Livonia, Mich.-based Masco Corp. sold off Cleveland-based Kichler – widely regarded to be one of the largest decorative residential lighting manufacturers in the U.S. that it acquired with great fanfare in 2018 – there wasn’t a lot of shock in the industry at the announcement…until the revelation that the…
This year’s Dallas Design Week, held on the Dallas Market Center (DMC) campus September 17-19, is happening concurrently with ArchLIGHT Summit, a commercial and architectural lighting event that provides educational events, design spotlights, and networking opportunities for the design community. Design Week will focus events around 4 pillars – Tabletop, Hospitality, Holiday/Floral, and Art – with…
This article by Craigh DiLouie of Lighting Controls Association aims to guide facility managers in upgrading lighting systems in existing buildings by integrating LED technology with advanced lighting controls. It covers three main options for retrofitting fluorescent luminaires—TLED lamps, retrofit kits, and new LED luminaires—and explores how to maximize energy savings through effective control strategies….
The Department of Energy’s 2024 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 18 organizations for their commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. These projects highlight significant energy savings and enhanced user experiences through advanced lighting systems. Notable achievements include the reduction of energy consumption by over 50% in multifamily buildings and the innovative integration of controls…
Women in Lighting + Design’s (WILD) peer-to-peer mentorship program was created to connect women at all stages in their lighting careers, encourage leadership and support within the community, and create a safe space for WILD members to share their experiences and learn from one another. The program will be small, peer-to-peer style groups, where all…
With opportunities in the residential and multifamily channel overlapping with the light commercial and decorative hospitality markets, expanding your commercial lighting knowledge to include trends in new home construction and remodeling will broaden your company’s expertise and could lead to collaborations on future projects with lighting distributors and designers operating in that sector. The American…
Highlights: Key Dates: Submissions are open from August 22, 2024, until October 7, 2024. Expanded Categories: The awards now include new categories like Best Human-Centric Design, Best Emergency Lighting Integration, and Smart & Connected Lighting, among others. Streamlined Submission Process: Entries are no longer tied to specific categories, allowing for broader recognition across multiple categories….
Spartanburg, S.C.-based Palmetto State Lighting & Designs, LLC, will represent North Carolina and South Carolina independently from the T&T Lighting Group of Tyrone, Georgia beginning September 1. Since 2018, the two lighting agencies had joined together to cover much of the Southeast including Georgia, North Carolina, Northern Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Howell Turner, owner and founder of T&T…
Last week, SKYX Platforms Corp. released its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, reporting second quarter revenues of $21.4 million compared to $15.0 million for the second quarter of 2023, including sales of its advanced and smart platform plug and play products. The Q2 report also listed a number of collaborations…
By Line Goyette We are excited to announce that John Gunderson has joined the US Lighting Trends team as a new senior contributor. John brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience in category management, sales, marketing, pricing, and analytics, having worked with industry leaders such as Crescent Electric Supply Company, HD Supply Power Solutions,…
Lighting industry veteran Dave Pamer has joined EGLO N.A. in the role of President & CEO. Most recently, he served as President/Retail & Wholesale Channels for SKYX Platforms. Noted Pamer in his LinkedIn post, “It has been a pleasure to meet our [Eglo] teams in Montreal and Atlanta this past week, and I have…
Graybar, a powerhouse in electrical, communications, and data networking distribution, is excited to announce key leadership changes effective September 1, 2024. Mike Carroll has been promoted to Vice President – Construction Sales, and Michael Tierney will step into the role of Vice President – Industrial, Utility, and Broadband Sales. With 29 years at Graybar, Carroll…
Cooper Lighting Solutions Celebrates 12 Products Selected in the 2024 IES Progress Report Cooper Lighting Solutions, a leader in innovative lighting solutions, proudly announces that 12 of its products have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report. The annual IES Progress Report serves as a beacon for groundbreaking advancements…
Lighting retailer Capitol Lighting has acquired the Bellacor brand and its associated digital assets in a move that will enable Capitol Lighting to broaden its product offerings and support Bellacor’s established customer base with an enhanced shopping experience. Bellacor Pro customers are invited to join the Capitol Lighting PRO program, and Bellacor consumers are offered 25 percent off their…
Leviton has appointed Bob Becker as COO of Electrical and Ross Goldman as COO of Network Solutions to align with the company’s strategic growth plans. This move follows substantial investments in both sectors, positioning Leviton to meet rising demands for energy-efficient and data-driven solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Leviton Appoints New COOs to…