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Acuity to Close Minnesota Facility in November
Last week Acuity Brands announced its Winona Lighting factory will be closed permanently by November 30. According to several area news sources in the Winona, Minnesota area, Acuity Lighting will be shutting down its Winona Lighting production facility and headquarters by the end of November. Approximately 86 employees will be laid off. In Minnesota, a…
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Accent What Matters Most with ATTRACKT Solutions
ATTRACKT is a low-voltage magnetic track system that gives you the control to highlight every detail with intent. With tool-free snap-in modules and a range of beam angles and optical accessories, you have the flexibility to achieve the exact lighting effect your project calls for, whether accentuating artwork, defining a focal point, or layering light across a room. Its 2-circuit, 4-wire configuration runs two independently controlled zones on a single track, each dimmable to 1%, giving you the freedom to tailor the light precisely to your space.
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WAC Group Appoints Executive Director of Business Development – Commercial
Ryan Radke is a veteran of the commercial and architectural lighting arena. New York-based WAC Group has appointed Ryan Radke as Executive Director of Business Development – Commercial. In this role, he will lead strategic growth initiatives and manage key customer and sales representative relationships across the commercial channel. According to WAC Group Vice President… Read More…
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Solais Lighting Appoints Al Near as Chief Commercial Officer
Longtime industry leader and trusted Solais partner joins executive team to help drive the company’s next stage of expansion Texas-based Solais Lighting has named Al Near as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). He joins the architectural-grade lighting solutions provider after more than 30 years in the lighting and controls industry, where he has held leadership roles… Read More…
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New Vapor Tight Extruded Luminaires
These CCT and wattage selectable luminaires are tough enough for almost any wet or dusty location. Featuring a one-piece body, end-to-end wiring and a full mounting channel, they install in minutes. They’re 0-10V dimmable down to 10% for extra energy savings, and can accommodate sensor control and EMBB if needed.
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Focal Point Akeso Brings Integrated, Patient‑Centered Lighting to Healthcare
Focal Point’s Akeso family introduces a streamlined, modern approach to healthcare lighting that supports both patient comfort and clinical performance. Designed for patient rooms and adjacent care areas, Akeso focuses on delivering ambient, exam and reading illumination within a single, cohesive form. Akeso is available in two lens profiles, Peak and Pitch. Both provide soft… Read More…
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Lighting for Better Brain Health: Why 40 Hz Tech is the Next Big Upgrade
Today’s lighting is expected to deliver more than simply illumination. Over time, industry professionals have seen at shift to full‑on wellness support. First, it was glare control. Then circadian tuning. Now we’re entering a new chapter: Lighting that can actually help support memory and cognitive function. That might sound futuristic, but the groundwork is already… Read More…
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Liteline Strip, Wrap Fixtures Standardize Lighting Without Slowing Crews
Liteline’s STRIP and WRAP Series fixtures are built for unpredictable jobsite conditions and tight timelines. Both families use field‑selectable wattage and CCT to reduce SKU overload, simplify ordering and give installers the flexibility to fine‑tune output onsite. STRIP’s narrow, open-profile linear design delivers high output, while WRAP is a compact lensed linear fixture that diffuses… Read More…
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Dialight SafeSite Area Light Delivers Reliable Hazard Lighting Everywhere
Contractors working in hazardous locations need fixtures that install cleanly, stay online and meet the certification stack required across refineries, chemical plants, mining sites and heavy industrial decks. Dialight’s SafeSite LED Area Light is built for those realities: engineered for long‑term stability, broad compliance and mounting flexibility that keeps projects moving without repeat truck rolls.… Read More…
US LightingTrends
This special weekly digest has a broad reach to those involved in all aspects of the US electrical lighting design and specification industry. US Lighting Trends provides lighting professionals insight and intelligence on industry developments that effect design and specification. From corporate news to new technologies, products and insightful opinions, USLT will become your first read in the lighting industry. Published on Tuesdays.