After four years as Director/Sales at Capital Lighting Fixture Company, Justin Kennedy is returning to Access Lighting, where he had served as National Sales Manager/Eastern Region for four years prior to joining Capital in 2017. Kennedy will start his new position as VP/Sales on January 17.
Prior to his first role at Access, Kennedy has worked with several lighting brands such as Progressive Lighting/Savoy House and Alico Lighting.
JAW Advisory, founded by Jim Williams, is proud to announce its official launch is set for June 3rd, 2024. Based in Chicago, JAW Advisory strives to become the first and only call when a leadership team needs operational guidance and support. Jim Williams, a veteran of the Lighting and Controls industry, envisions JAW Advisory as…
Sonepar has entered into an agreement to sell Vallen Distribution, Inc. to Nautic Partners. The sale will include all Vallen North American business (USA, Canada and Mexico), which is heavily focused on industrial MRO and integrated supply services.
Like all companies in the electronics industry, Casambi had been experiencing pandemic-related component shortages across the global supply chain. All of its operations and supply chain teams, in partnership with Casambi’s suppliers and subcontractors, have worked diligently in 2022 to identify and close these gaps. In doing so, the company has also assisted its ecosystem…
Commerce, Calif.-based Nora Lighting has opened its new Learning and Experience Center (LEC) in Los Angeles. The Nora LEC, located at 6505 Gayhart Street, Commerce, CA 90040, showcases Nora Lighting’s full line of products and services, plus provides a space to train sales reps and customers. “We are excited to open this new space in…
By Emily Lai, LC When I started in this business 20 years ago, no one talked about “personal brands” or “followers.” You built your reputation one project at a time, your credibility came from your specs and your word-of-mouth, and if your name was known beyond your firm, it was because you’d been grinding it…
New Jersey-based MaxLite has appointed Jason Samuelian as Vice President of Sales – C&I West Region, plus Managing Director of EV Solutions. He brings nearly 15 years of experience across the lighting, electrical, and ESCO industries, most recently serving as Senior VP/ Sales & Marketing at ESPEN Technology, where he led national initiatives across lighting Read More…
On the heels of launching its commercial specification-grade WAC Architectural brand this month, WAC Group has appointed Greg Barrett as director of commercial lighting systems. Barrett has more than 20 years of experience in lighting and control systems, working for companies such as Savant, USAI Lighting, Ecosense, and Ketra in roles that range from product management and specifier development Read More…