For the eighth time in its history, the renowned Danish lighting manufacturer has changed hands — but now has returned to its motherland. Considering that the iconic lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen was founded in the late 1800s, numerous changes in ownership are not unexpected. For the past eight years, the company has been owned by…
A new ride at a popular family theme park feels more immersive to guests thanks to the creative lighting design. Visitors to the indoor Smurf-themed experience at Plopsaland Deutschland in Germany can credit some of their delight with the ride to Pharos Architectural Controls, which played a significant role in the visual aesthetic. …
For electrical distributors and other small companies that rely on less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping to deliver goods to customers, two announcements over the past week are worth noting. The month of June kicked off with news that FedEx has completed its spin-off of FedEx Freight Holding Company — a plan it first announced back in December….
Upper Marlboro, Maryland-based Capital Electric, a Sonepar company, has officially opened its new central distribution center (CDC) in Charlotte, expanding its distribution footprint and strengthening service capabilities for customers throughout the Carolinas and southeastern Georgia. The CDC will add 100 new jobs in Charlotte over the next six months. Capital plans to open additional branches…
As pickleball courts continue to pop up in many city and suburban parks as well as planned communities – even replacing tennis courts in many instances – it provides a growing opportunity in sports lighting. By Cory Peterson Pickleball is now the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and courts are multiplying fast. They are…
While it seems like there’s a lighting industry gathering every month somewhere in the country, you can’t attend all of them. Here’s a quick & easy way to find out what your peers are saying without the headaches of flight delays and hotel cancellations. How was your spring? USLT sister publication Electical Trends is seeking…
The list of educational sessions offered at the upcoming September event has been announced by the Dallas Market Center. Dallas Market Center’s ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities – has opened attendee registration for its September 15-16 show and announced event highlights. This…
The youngest Baby Boomers are in their 60s and making it clear they want to live at home for as long as possible. Greg Rhoades, a certified Aging in Place Specialist and smart home expert at Leviton, reveals how today’s smart technology can help them achieve that goal. According to the results of an AARP…
NX Connect WA200 brings quick wireless room control that trims wiring, simplifies zoning and makes commercial lighting setups feel smoother from install to operation.
ProLED Select T9 Circline Hybrid Lamps modernize fluorescent fixtures with selectable CCT, hybrid installation and long‑life LED performance for fast, flexible circline upgrades.
The Alloy LED and Optique Lighting brands will be represented throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana by the PG enlighten rep agency. California-based lighting manufacturer Alloy LED, and its specification division, Optique Lighting, have announced a partnership with PG enlighten. The Illinois-based lighting agency will represent and support the companies’ lighting solutions across the Illinois and…
This is the eighth year in a row that the company has been singled out for this distinction. Michigan-based furniture and lighting manufacturer Landscape Forms has announced that the company has again earned a Great Place to Work® Certification™ for the eighth year in a row. Great Place to Work® Certification™ is recognized globally as…
Artisan Orb delivers hand‑blown glass craftsmanship with engineered LED performance, bringing textured illumination to modern commercial interiors with reliable spec‑grade consistency.
Instead of treating lighting as a separate component that is added after ceilings are installed, integrated systems engineer lighting directly into the ceiling for a seamless architectural experience. By Chad Johnson Healthcare spaces are being reimagined in ways that go far beyond clinical care. Hospitals today are placing greater emphasis on the overall human experience…
ArcForm’s wide‑spacing recessed lighting cuts fixture counts, streamlines ceiling layouts and delivers uniform low‑glare performance for modern commercial projects.
Ryan Radke is a veteran of the commercial and architectural lighting arena. New York-based WAC Group has appointed Ryan Radke as Executive Director of Business Development – Commercial. In this role, he will lead strategic growth initiatives and manage key customer and sales representative relationships across the commercial channel. According to WAC Group Vice President…