Siemens continues its pledge to invest more than $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing with its latest investment in Georgia and Texas facilities. Building on its recent milestone of more than $1 billion invested in U.S. manufacturing over the past five years, Siemens has announced a combined investment of more than $200 million in new manufacturing…
The lighting company is building a new facility in Oklahoma City. Virginia-based Hapco Pole Products has officially broken ground on its new 270,000-sq.-ft. aluminum pole manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City. Company leaders were joined by Oklahoma state and local officials, economic development partners, customers, construction partners, and members of the business community to celebrate the…
Flex Compact Pro gives contractors a flexible, daylight‑visible direct‑view system that installs cleanly, adapts to complex geometries and delivers consistent performance.
The founder of WAC Lighting and its affiliated companies will be formally inducted during a ceremony at the upcoming ALA Conference in Tucson. The American Lighting Association (ALA) has announced that Tony Wang, chairman and founder of WAC Group, will be inducted into the ALA Lighting Hall of Fame during the 2026 ALA Conference on Tuesday, September 29 in…
The MOVE app and GE Lighting are collaborating on a program that extends the focus on wellness beyond the physical workout. Sequel Brands has announced a collaboration between MOVE powered by SEQUELai, its AI-driven digital wellness platform – and GE Lighting, a Savant company, to bring wellness into the spaces where people live, work, and…
Some lighting companies are cutting back, but Solais is looking to expand its growing team. In early June, Solais Lighting – a leading architectural-grade lighting solutions manufacturer serving the commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, supermarket, museum, and utilities markets – hired Al Near as its Chief Commercial Officer. An announcement from the company stated, “Al is…
The DesignLights Consortium’s updated Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements NLC V5.2 take effect in August. Reinforcing the role of lighting controls as the foundation for deeper energy savings through connected commercial lighting, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) finalized updates to its Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) Technical Requirements in June and will go into effect as of…
What every stakeholder now expects from a lighting agent By Paul Rodenbush, LC The lighting industry has spent a great deal of time discussing how the agent role is changing. Product lines are broader. Technology is more complex. Projects move faster. The conversation about evolution is well underway. But perhaps the more important question is:…
The LCA’s continuously expanding video series offers a free education on the growing popularity of lighting controls. The Lighting Controls Academy (LCA) has announced additional educational programming with the release of a video series that provides education and training on a wide range of related topics. Among the videos available is LCA’s recently updated Education…
NICOR powers today’s data centers with heat‑rated fixtures, wired controls, and fast delivery, keeping sites running without compromise.
Strategic lighting helps set the vibe for this Latin America-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar. The goal of the restaurateurs behind the AZOTEA rooftop restaurant and bar in Leeds, U.K. was to create a setting where guests can “leave the ordinary behind and step into a world alive with vibrant energy, irresistible rhythms and tropical flavors.”…
The four-building lighting renovation doubled visibility, reduced energy waste, and strengthened Centerline Windsor’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. For nearly 70 years, Centerline Windsor, Ltd. has been one of Canada’s most-respected advanced automation manufacturing companies in the OEM space. Founded in 1957 by the Beneteau family, Centerline has grown from a single shop into an…
The annual awards recognize students for their academic work and their creative exploration in lighting. The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) has announced the recipients of the 2026 IESNYC Thesis Awards. Recognizing exceptional academic work and creative exploration in lighting, the annual awards celebrate emerging professionals whose contributions are shaping…
Channel Marketing Group principal David Gordon analyses what the most recent report means for Signify’s growth plans and suggests areas that could lead to worthwhile outcomes. Industry consultant David Gordon sat in on Signify’s latest earnings call and shares his thoughts on the presentation – the good as well as the discouraging news – with…
NICOR’s HML4 high‑bay delivers selectable wattage and CCT with wide‑range voltage and high‑output performance for commercial and industrial spaces.
By Michael Jouaneh, LEEP AP, WELL Faculty Manager Energy codes and Building Performance Standards (BPS) establish minimum energy performance requirements while also shaping design and specification decisions, especially regarding lighting and lighting control. In the era of ultra-efficient LEDs, focusing on lighting control systems as a key strategy for achieving compliance might seem paradoxical. In…