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Lightfair Lite

Obviously LightFair 2021 was very different from past editions, but it highlighted the desire for industry members to gather together in person to discuss technology and where the future is headed.

Market Research | News | Technology

Smart Grid Demand Offer Opportunity to Energy Sector

The key to achieving a more sustainable planet lies in increasing the amount of smart grids on a global level, which opens up new opportunities in the energy sector.

People

Jim Toole Joins Selux as VP/Sales in NYC

New York-based lighting manufacturer Selux Corp. has hired 30-year lighting industry veteran Jim Toole as VP/Sales for the New York City area.

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Commercial | Rebates

How to Use Rebates as a Sales Tool

If you haven’t explored using rebates when quoting jobs, you could be leaving money on the table — and that is the last thing you want to happen in 2022. With materials shortages and supply issues continuing to raise prices, finding ways to increase margins will be critical for maintaining a healthy bottom line in the year ahead.

News | Technology

Infrastructure Bill to Make Adaptive Headlights Legal in the U.S.

Thanks to the recently passed infrastructure bill, the U.S. auto market can join Europe and Canada in offering adaptive lighting technology in its vehicles to improve driving conditions.

Company

DMF Announces Initiative to Help Survivors of Sex Trafficking

DMF Lighting partners with Building Better Lives to create the Shine a Light program to raise funds that provide victims of sex trafficking a new start.

Company | People

Carol Dimaano Retires From Nora Lighting After 25 Years

Carol Dimaano, Nora Lighting’s longest-serving employee, has announced her retirement after 25 years as Warehouse-Traffic/Logistics Manager.

Company | News | People

Irene Tasi Leaves Top Kichler Post, Exec VP/Sales Steps Up

Kichler’s Executive VP/Sales Vijay Shankar takes over as President after Irene Tasi leaves to pursue another opportunity.

Company | People

Familiar Faces in a New Place: Introducing Montclair Light Works

Montclair Light Works is a brand new domestic lighting manufacturer serving the residential and hospitality markets from its California factory.

Commercial | Industrial | News

TS Conductor Receives New Funding, Plans U.S. Factory

TS Conductor has partnered with several companies to raise a total $25 million in funding that will be used to build the company’s first state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the United States.

Rebates

3 Steps for Increasing Sales With Rebates in 2022

Rebates are often overlooked as a resource for boosting margin. Here are three expert tips for maximizing those opportunities.

People

Debra Phillips Appointed to Top Posts at NEMA

Chemistry and petroleum industry veteran Debra Phillips has been appointed President & CEO of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

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NEMA Urges Commerce Dept to Pass Acts That Aid Semiconductor Development

NEMA asks the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security to assist in establishing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

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Heath Zenith Sold to Globe Electric

American manufacturer Heath Zenith (HeathCo) has been sold by Transom Capital Group to Canadian company Globe Electric.

News | People

Progress Promotes Todd Roy to VP/Sales

Todd Roy has been named VP/Sales of Progress Lighting, responsible for driving sales in all regions.

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News | People

CM Buck & Associates to Rep GE Current

CM Buck & Associates, Inc. will now carry GE Current’s fixtures, LED lamps, and controls in the state of Indiana, but focus only on fixtures and controls in Kentucky.

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