Domestic lighting manufacturer Vantage Lighting, headquartered in Rhode Island, has promoted industry veteran Jim Coleman to General Manager. Coleman joined the company in 2022 as Director/Marketing & Business Development. Previously, he served as Sales Manager for Universal Douglas Lighting Technologies, Inc. Other positions he has held include Director/Business Development for HiLumz USA and Eco-Revolution.
November 16, 2023 KLICK and EDGE blend meticulously into the modern PEGA office space in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which was designed with both inventiveness and performance in mind. With KLICK, designers can unleash their creativity and craft truly unique architectural installations. This modular and linear track system can integrate corners and connectors for custom designs that…
NeoCon, the platform for commercial interiors innovation and connection held annually in Chicago, has opened its Call for Programming as of October 30. Taking place at THE MART from June 8-10 with a new Preview Day on Sunday, June 7, NeoCon is inviting leading voices, industry disruptors, and forward-thinking design experts to submit Continuing Education…
Pennsylvania-based Fromm, a leading independent electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic since 1923, has appointed Chris Kline as General Manager of FrommConnect LLC, a subsidiary specializing in design, fabrication, and labor-saving solutions and services for manufacturers and electrical contractors. Kline brings over 25 years of experience in process engineering, automation system design, workplace safety, and cybersecurity….
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has appointed Paul Gray as Director of Growlite – the company’s division specializing in lighting for the horticulture industry. Bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in the horticultural sector, Gray joins Barron Lighting Group with a wealth of knowledge and an impressive track record of driving growth and fostering innovation…
The Robert J. Besal Memorial Education Fund (Besal Fund), a trust established to provide a continuing scholarship program for the advancement of education in illuminating engineering disciplines, is proud to announce the recipients of its scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. This year, the Besal Fund has awarded 15 scholarships, totaling $115,000, to students from participating schools….
Michael Doyle Leech, age 72 of Franklin, Tenn., passed away on February 16, 2026. Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar Americas (which includes Irby) said, “Mike was a proud veteran and a devoted family man, qualities that shaped the way he led, served, and cared for the people around him. Few people have embodied dedication and Read More…
While 3D printing in mass production was once a dream, advancements in the technology have moved it more into the mainstream. The technique, which is also referred to as additive manufacturing, has rapidly evolved from a niche prototyping tool into a transformative production method for many sectors, including the lighting industry. As manufacturers confront supply‑chain Read More…