New York-based Leviton has promoted Randy Mortensen to Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Distribution Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Mortensen will drive Leviton’s go-to-market strategy, focusing on providing greater customer reach, capitalizing on the demand for electrification and technology, and concentrating on the expanding data center category. Since joining Leviton in 2020,…
California-based architectural lighting manufacturer DMF Lighting is calling for entries in 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 competition is open to all designers, architects, electrical engineers, and lighting professionals who are at least 18 years…
Summary: As 2024 comes to a close, businesses can take advantage of limited-time bonus rebate programs for lighting upgrades across the U.S. Utilities are offering significant incentives—sometimes doubling existing rebates—to encourage commercial projects before year-end. With 77% of the country covered by active rebate programs, and 22% specifically offering bonuses, now is an ideal time…
Held on the Dallas Market Center (DMC) campus September 17 & 18, ArchLIGHT Summit attracted a record number of exhibitors and attendees from the architectural, specification, and design communities. The two-day trade event and education platform featured 100+ exhibitors, welcomed attendees from coast to coast, and hosted dozens of CEU opportunities, panel discussions, and immersive…
Are you ready to lead the conversation in innovations in smart building and cutting-edge lighting solutions? Light + Intelligent Building Middle East is excited to invite visionary speakers to join us at our upcoming Smart Building Summit and InSpotLight stages, held on 14 – 16 January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre alongside the exhibition. The event brings together a dynamic audience of industry…
Did you know that there are free tools accessible to everyone that can help you prepare for the business challenges ahead? At last month’s American Lighting Association Conference (ALA) in Palm Beach, keynote speaker Gene Marks provided a tailored economic forecast for lighting manufacturers and distributors and shared the resources that he relies on for…
This quarter’s report gathered insights from over 200 respondents across the lighting channel. Key takeaways include: Additionally, the report explores lighting controls, addressing challenges and potential growth drivers in the industry. The Pulse is Barely Beating By David Gordon Our Q3 Pulse of Lighting report had a little more than 200 respondents with about one-third…
SMR Gulf Coast will represent Halco Lighting Technologies in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana as of September 1st, 2024. . “Halco is proud to announce our newly formed partnership with SMR Gulf Coast. SMR’s market intelligence, reputation, and relationships will certainly drive distributor sales growth opportunities, margins, and mutual share gains.” Says Don Runyon,…
Illinois-based lighting manufacturer AFX (originally known as American Fluorescent until it rebranded in 2012) changed ownership in the first quarter of 2024 — a transaction that largely escaped public notice. Family owned for more than 85 years by the Solomon family, the company operates a to-the-trade showroom in the Dallas Market Center that targets the…
Cooper Lighting Solutions today introduced Quick Spec, a comprehensive product portfolio program designed to help lighting professionals stay ahead of demanding project schedules. The new program includes centralized, instant online access to product information to help make it easier and faster to narrow the search for the most popular, readily available luminaires and controls from Cooper Lighting…
Now that the ink has dried on arguably the largest decorative residential lighting merger in recent history, Kingswood Capital Management, LP has announced the management team for the combined company. Sean Veit, former Progress Lighting CEO, will serve as CEO and Vijay Shankar, former Kichler President, who will serve as Executive Chairman. Both Veit and Shankar will serve on the…
National Specialty Lighting (NSL) is thrilled to announce its latest step in expanding market coverage across the United States with the appointment of Mike Krause as the new Regional Manager for the Western U.S.. Mike Krause, previously with Rocky Mountain Lighting Sales, brings extensive industry experience and a passion for lighting innovation to this key…
Attendee registration has opened for NYControlled, a premier educational trade show dedicated to lighting control systems and products. This is the second edition of the annual show, which will be held Tuesday, October 29, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 W 18th St in New York City….
Manufacturer of specification-grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions Luminis has released a refreshed visual brand identity, which includes a new logo, updated language, and a revamped website. For nearly 40 years, Luminis has been manufacturing architectural luminaires that reflect its core values of authenticity, quality, and contemporary design. This new visual identity is a natural…
By Linda Longo Creative Lighting, the renowned Minnesota lighting showroom, has closed down after nearly 100 years in business. Long-considered to be ahead of the curve in the areas of online shopping and the importance of visual merchandising, Creative Lighting was founded in 1926 and was owned and operated by the Minsberg family for three…
Part of Acuity Brands’ Intelligent Spaces Group, intelligent buildings leader Distech Controls has appointed John Sublett as VP/Research & Development. “Our mission is to make buildings smarter, safer, and greener by delivering open, market-leading edge to cloud solutions that seek to maximize occupant comfort and minimize operational costs,” says Martin Villeneuve, President of Distech Controls….