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.
Lightemotion, a global lighting design consultancy, has completed its innovative lighting scheme for the exterior of the West Block, one of three government buildings forming the core of Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa. Lightemotion was contracted by RMA+SH architects as the prime consultant for this project, with additional collaboration from Stantec for electrical engineering and…
Glendale, Ariz.-based Barron Lighting Group has appointed Jeff Musilek as Business Development Manager. Musilek brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having worked at the lighting rep, distributor, and manufacturer level for 10 years. “We are thrilled to have Jeff join our team,” said Barron Lighting Group’s VP/Sales Operations Heather McCune. “His…
The growing event for residential system integrators brings together lighting, controls, shading, and whole-home integration. As lighting continues to shape design, wellness, and overall performance in the modern home, CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) continues to grow as a top event for residential lighting, controls, shading, and integrated living technologies. CEDIA Expo/CIX presents lighting as…
The Biden Administration launched several federal initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the energy efficiency of buildings, with two specifically designed to encourage state and local governments to update their building energy codes. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), embedded in two recent pieces of massive legislation was some $1.2…
January 30, 2024 The Corelite Vaulta is an open-aperture luminaire with architectural vault aesthetics. It features seamless illumination with a single-piece roll lens, as well as, Discreet glare reducing louvered baffle options in black or white. Vaulta also comes with the option of an indirect batwing optic for maximizing ceiling uniformity and on-center spacing. This…
The former Siemens leader will take the reins at Acuity, Inc.’s Acuity Brands Lighting in September. Atlanta-based Acuity Inc. has appointed Ruth Gratzke as President of Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) effective September 1. She will report to Neil Ashe, Acuity CEO. Gratzke brings more than 25 years of leadership in industrial technology, smart infrastructure… Read More…
Founder Dick Stone retires after 45 years; Joe Stone and Brett Bennett to head Rocky Mountain and Southwest divisions. Photo caption: From left to right: Brett Bennett, Dick Stone, Joe Stone Colorado-based ASA Electrical Solutions has announced founder Dick Stone has retired after 45 years in the electrical industry, including 21 years leading ASA. Effective… Read More…