Sean Veit of Progress Lighting and Vijay Shankar of Kicher
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Legacy Progress & Kichler Executives Appointed to Top Posts of Combined Company

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…

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National Specialty Lighting Expands Westward: Mike Krause Joins as Regional Manager for U.S. Growth

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…

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A New Look for Luminis Brand

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…

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End of an Era: Creative Lighting Closes Down, Inventory Sold at Auction

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…

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Acuity’s Distech Controls Taps John Sublett to Lead Research and Development

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….

Yellow Goat Design Welcomes Sheridan Markham as New Design Associate

Yellow Goat Design Announces Sheridan Markham as New Design Associate, Elevating Creative Vision Yellow Goat Design, a leader in innovative lighting, screen, and sculptural art, proudly introduces Sheridan Markham as its new Design Associate. Markham’s appointment strengthens the company’s custom design expertise and project management, supporting Yellow Goat’s mission to bring client visions to life….

Spark Studio Lighting Relaunches with Expanded Services and New Brand Identity

Spark Studio Lighting Design has officially launched a dynamic brand relaunch, marking a new chapter in its pursuit of innovative and high-impact lighting solutions. “We Bring Life to Light,” Spark’s new tagline, reflects the firm’s dedication to creating lighting experiences that transform spaces and engage users. Since its inception in 2018, Spark has been delivering…

Ben Cantu Returns to Lead Luxxbox/Panzori’s Western US Expansion

Luxxbox, a leading global designer of innovative lighting solutions, is thrilled to announce the return of Ben Cantu as VP of Business Development (Luxxbox/Panzeri) and Western Regional Sales Manager. Cantu rejoins Luxxbox to spearhead Western US growth at an opportune time. The company recently launched several new acoustic lighting pendants – Kurtain, Stalik, Sierra, and…

Austin Ashe Joins Ligman Lighting USA as President, Leading Innovation and Growth

Schréder, a global leader in smart outdoor lighting solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Austin Ashe as President of Ligman Lighting USA. With over 15 years of experience in driving growth within the construction and lighting industries across both private and public sectors, Austin brings a wealth of expertise in hardware and IoT product development,…

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So Many Trade Shows, Too Little Time? The Reasons More Events Are Happening

By Linda Longo Lately there seems to be an architectural lighting event happening nearly every week somewhere in the country. I’m not just referring to the larger, established trade shows such as LEDucation in New York City and ArchLIGHT Summit in Dallas or the more specialized events with lighting overlap such as the CEDIA Expo…

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DesignLights Consortium’s 2024 Controls Summit: a Collaborative Event for Advancing Energy Efficiency

Early Bird registration is still open until 9/15 for the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) 1.5-day Controls Summit taking place October 15-16 at The Westin Hotel in Milwaukee. “Integration for the Future” is the theme of this year’s Summit. The goal is to work toward eliminating barriers to wider adoption of lighting controls and HVAC integration in…

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Kichler & Progress Lighting to be Under Kingswood Capital Management Control – What Does It Mean for the Residential Lighting Sector?

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…

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ArchLIGHT Summit to Run Alongside Dallas Design Week

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…