The Siemens Foundation has launched Careers Electric™, a national initiative to expand access to high quality electrical training and create clear pathways to well-paying, in-demand electrical careers. Designed to meet the nation’s accelerating electrification needs, Careers Electric™ equips students and workers with technical, digital, safety, and other workplace skills required in today’s rapidly evolving energy,…
Georgia-based Halco Lighting Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with mwConnect, a leader in advanced networked lighting controls, to bring the TruBlu™ controls platform to Halco’s customers. The collaboration will reportedly strengthen Halco’s ability to deliver scalable, intelligent lighting control solutions that meet the evolving needs of commercial, industrial, and multi-site environments. Through this partnership,…
U.K.-based architectural lighting manufacturer Lucent Lighting has acquired Technical Assembly, a U.K.-based lighting assembly business that will now be known as Technilux. The move strengthens Lucent’s U.K. manufacturing and final assembly capabilities, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to British engineering, quality, and supply resilience. Lucent Lighting also has a North American facility in New York,…
Canadian lighting manufacturer Liteline has appointed lighting agency Visual Interest to cover the Western region of the United States. According to a statement from Liteline, “Visual Interest brings extensive expertise as a trusted lighting manufacturers’ representative, with over 17 years of experience in the U.S. market and the Western region.” Visual Interest has four offices:…
What happens when a self-described “failed art student” spends 15+ years in the lighting industry with sales management experience that runs the gamut from technical (Toshiba and Leotek) to decorative (Arteriors and Leviton’s Birchwood brand) and rep agency management (Bell & McCoy Lighting & Controls)? The answer is the debut of the decorative lighting company…
Kenall Lighting introduced the MedMaster Pillow and Pillow Slot luminaires to bring a softer, “cove‑inspired” aesthetic to patient rooms without sacrificing the performance and serviceability contractors expect. The fixtures are designed to support both patient comfort and clinical accuracy, offering multimode functionality and low‑glare optics. The MedMaster Pillow is available in 2×2 and 2×4 sizes…
Quebec-based DALS Lighting Group, which also has a U.S. office in Florida, has acquired Connecticut-based track and recessed lighting company Lumenture. This is the second acquisition that DALS has made, having acquired Pennsylvania-based portable and fixture lighting company Remington in May 2025. Remington’s area of expertise is in the hospitality sector. According to a…
New York-based Leviton has announced a strategic partnership with Ardd + Winter, a Georgia-based lighting agency serving the Southeast. Ardd + Winter’s selection of Leviton’s Visioneering and Certolux lighting brands reflects Leviton’s strength across healthcare, cleanroom, confinement and architectural applications. With decades of trusted relationships across the specification community, Ardd + Winter is well-positioned to…
With a volatile 2025 in the rearview mirror, here is one perspective of 2026 trends on the horizon. By Cory Peterson As the lighting industry adapts to changing market demands, flexibility and efficiency have become top priorities for architects, engineers, electrical contractors, and facility managers. The impact of tariffs, next-gen lighting upgrades, and the…
New York-based WAC Group has launched WAC Architectural, a commercial specification lighting brand that expands the WAC brand with a portfolio of precision-engineered luminaires designed for project-driven applications. Among the architectural products offered are advanced track systems, high-performance linear solutions, and robust exterior fixtures. According to the company, each product is engineered for optical excellence,…
Houston-based agency Bell & McCoy has acquired Alpharetta, Ga.-based Next Generation Lighting, which represents leading manufacturers in lighting technology and controls throughout North Georgia and the Atlanta area. Founded in 2013, Next Generation (Next Gen) boasts 100 years of combined lighting experience among its team. According to a statement from Bell McCoy, “The acquisition of Next…
LEDVANCE has been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis for outstanding sustainability performance. This achievement places the company among the top 5 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide and highlights LEDVANCE’s continuous commitment and progress in sustainability. EcoVadis is an internationally recognized platform for evaluating sustainability performance. Companies are assessed in the categories of…
US Lighting Trends has a new behind-the-scenes face. Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier has stepped into the role of Product Watch manager to oversee the product-focused content across the site and its weekly newsletter. In this role, Jenel will serve as the go-to contact for manufacturers looking to share their latest product announcements, along with shaping the weekly…
Urbidermis’ latest redesign of its Candela area light, distributed in North America by Landscape Forms, keeps its signature slim oval profile but updates the fixture’s optical options, mounting configurations and field practicality in ways contractors will notice immediately.
For anyone who’s ever fought a canless fixture that snaps back like a mousetrap, Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Flip‑N‑Klip locking‑spring system is a welcome change of pace.
Data centers need lighting that can keep up with constant change, and the Keystone OpticSwap Linear High Bay is built for that reality. As rack layouts shift, aisle spacing tightens, and equipment density increases, lighting must remain consistent and low maintenance. OpticSwap’s field‑changeable optical system is especially valuable in data halls with limited overhead access…