LEDVANCE’s AI Companion Lighting Robot wins 2026 German Innovation award. Elix, an “intelligent” robot developed by general lighting company LEDVANCE, combines lighting and robotics with “emotional interaction.” The overarching concept is that light provides more than illumination; it determines how people work and feel. To that end, Elix reacts in real time to the activities,…
Wald’s family has been involved in the lighting industry for four generations. New York-based WAC Group has announced that Dhane Wald has been appointed Territory Sales Manager for its Schonbek and Modern Forms brands. Wald’s father, Dirk, is the retired co-CEO of WAC Group and long-time Schonbek executive. Wald’s family has been involved in the lighting industry…
Oslo, Norway-based lighting manufacturer Glamox has appointed Elisabeth Tapper as Chief Business and Marketing Officer (CBMO), a newly established executive role. The creation of the CBMO role reflects Glamox’s ambition to strengthen customer focus, commercial excellence, and business development across its global operations. Tapper brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience from leading…
The company received this honor from TIME Magazine and Statista for the third year in a row. Based in Toronto, Schneider Electric has been named the “World’s Most Sustainable Company 2026” by TIME Magazine and Statista for the third consecutive year. The recognition was drawn from a ranking of 5,000 of the world’s largest and…
John Pannunzio has been appointed General Manager as COO Santino Nemi retires after 37 years. New York-based Leviton has announced that John Pannunzio will serve as General Manager of Viscor Lighting, a division of Leviton, effective July 1. Simultaneously, Santino Nemi will be retiring as Viscor’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) after 37 years. Pannunzio will…
NEMA’s Make It American™ program has certified its first lighting manufacturer. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced that Cooper Lighting Solutions is the first lighting manufacturer certified under its Make It American™ program, extending the domestic content certification program into a major category of federally funded infrastructure and construction. “Cooper Lighting Solutions’ certification…
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 Lighting Controls Academy has updated one of its most popular Education Express courses. The Lighting Controls Academy (LCA) has announced that its popular Education Express course, EE110: Commissioning and Lighting Controls, has been updated and is now available at NEMA Academy. Authored by Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP and given a thorough update by C….
California-based Alloy LED has announced a new partnership with International Lights, a lighting agency serving the New York metropolitan region. Through the partnership, International Lights will represent and support Alloy LED across metropolitan New York, Long Island, and northern New Jersey territories. “We are proud to partner with International Lights, a team that shares our…
Taking effect on August 3, NLC V5.2 strengthens support for quality lighting, controls and integrated building systems. Reinforcing the role of lighting controls as the foundation for deeper energy savings through connected commercial lighting, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has finalized updates to its Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) Technical Requirements. NLC systems that apply for and…
By Mike Lehman A three-legged stool has long been a symbol of stability. Ask any craftsman what makes a three-legged stool work and the answer will always be the same: it only works if all three legs are the same length. Shorten one and the whole thing wobbles. Remove one entirely and everything falls. For…
After 30+ years operating as New England-based lighting agency Langlais Group, the company announces a name change and new website. For long-standing customers of Langlais Group, they will still enjoy the same friendly faces and attentive service — just under a new name and website. The company has rebranded as Lighting Genesis, Inc. (LGI) and…
The company’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights continued progress toward its goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. New York-based Leviton announced in its 2025 Sustainability Report that the company has reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% since 2021. This year marks Leviton’s 120th anniversary. Driven by its CN2030 program, Leviton has accelerated its…
Through 4 training modules, the program builds in-house lighting expertise so associates can help contractors design, specify and deliver better lighting projects. Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar announced that 94 associates have recently completed at least one module of the Sonepar Lighting Academy, following the close of the program’s first 2026 module. Combining online coursework with hands-on…
Last week Acuity Brands announced its Winona Lighting factory will be closed permanently by November 30. According to several area news sources in the Winona, Minnesota area, Acuity Lighting will be shutting down its Winona Lighting production facility and headquarters by the end of November. Approximately 86 employees will be laid off. In Minnesota, a…
Liteline’s STRIP and WRAP Series fixtures are built for unpredictable jobsite conditions and tight timelines. Both families use field‑selectable wattage and CCT to reduce SKU overload, simplify ordering and give installers the flexibility to fine‑tune output onsite. STRIP’s narrow, open-profile linear design delivers high output, while WRAP is a compact lensed linear fixture that diffuses…