Headquartered in Houston, E-Tel manufacturer’s rep agency will be representing MaxLite in South Texas. Founded in 1985, E-Tel also maintains offices in San Antonio as well as Austin. The firm will offer MaxLite’s energy-efficient lighting products for the commercial building, residential, and OEM markets.
Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based LED Lighting Inc., an innovator in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of LED lighting solutions and systems, has hired industry veteran Mary Karagiannis-Argyrides as Director/OEM and National Accounts. Argyrides brings more than 30 years of experience in the lighting industry, starting her career at her family’s long-time lighting business, Home Lighting Canada….
By Michael “MJ” Johnson, founding partner, Global Lighting & Controls | Sales and Marketing If you’ve been in the lighting industry in North America for any length of time, you’ve probably heard people discussing (or arguing) why, in the U.S., 0-10V is our de facto dimming technology instead of DALI, as it is in Europe….
A team of researchers has found that the conversion of outdoor lighting to LEDs across Europe has led to a new kind of light pollution.
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has promoted Micah Carlton to VP/Human Resources Central Region for Sonepar USA, effective January 1, 2026. Previously, Carlton served as head of HR at Summit Electric, a Sonepar company. Carlton joined Summit Electric Supply in 2022, and Summit was acquired by Sonepar two years later in 2024. With more than 20 years… Read More…
Massachusetts-based LEDVANCE has appointed Scott Buckley as head of Marketing for the U.S. and Canada. In this role, he will lead all marketing strategy and execution across the region, with a focus on enhancing customer engagement, driving growth, and advancing the company’s brand presence in the lighting industry. Buckley brings more than two decades of… Read More…