Modern Forms appoints industry veteran Brandi Gilliard as regional sales manager for its Smart Fan division. New York-based Modern Forms, a brand of WAC Group, has appointed Brandi Gilliard as a regional sales manager for the smart fan team. Executive Director/ Sales & Product Development Alex Ostrovsky stated in an announcement to the company’s rep…
The LEDucation trade show and conference will return to the New York Hilton Midtown next April and will expand to three days. This year’s LEDucation event, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), was held in April instead of March for the first time in its 20-year history. Once again, it was…
There were so many sound-absorbing lighting fixtures at LEDucation, you’d have thought the exhibit halls would be quiet — but even the best acoustic properties were no match for the buzz from the enormous crowds. What was this year’s edition of LEDucation like? Well, if you couldn’t attend Light + Building in Frankfurt last month,…
Industry thought leader Craig DiLouie details the various opportunities that still exist in the rebate space. By Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, Education Director, Lighting Controls Academy The commercial lighting rebate outlook is strong for 2026, with widely available rebates covering all popular categories of LED lighting and lighting controls, including networked lighting controls. (DiLouie’s full…
Kevin Poyck announces his retirement; Christy Tilton steps up to serve as President. Kevin Poyck, President of Genlyte, Color Kinetics (CK) and Entertainment Business Unit, will retire from Signify as of May 1 and Christy Tilton – who joined the company in 2021 – will take over that role. Sameer Sodhi will continue to lead…
Norcross, Ga.-based Halco Lighting Technologies has appointed Brazill Brothers & Associates as its new representative for Halco Lighting Technologies throughout the Northeast region, effective immediately. This strategic partnership expands the manufacturer’s presence in the Northeast while strengthening Brazill Brothers’ portfolio of innovative, energy-efficient lighting and controls solutions. Brazill Brothers & Associates will represent Halco Lighting…
The budget-friendly mid‑spec downlight is part of the company’s Quick Ship program. Current launched its Prescolite LiteFrame Commercial product during LEDucation this week. It is an addition to the company’s established LiteFrame family of architectural downlighting solutions. Designed to meet the needs of modern commercial spaces, LiteFrame Commercial delivers a balance of performance, flexibility…
Legrand’s Wattstopper controls will now be available with Genlyte’s Gardco architectural outdoor fixtures. During LEDucation this week, Legrand® announced that its Wattstopper® controls portfolio has aligned with Signify’s Genlyte Solutions in a strategic partnership that benefits its North American distribution. Customers in the U.S. and Canada now have the option of adding the new Wattstopper®…
Empower Electrical Group was formed to support independent electrical distributors and suppliers across the United States. Ohio-based Current Distribution Group (CDG), a member-owned and member-governed organization supporting independent wholesale distributors, has launched Empower Electrical Group, a new business unit dedicated to supporting independent electrical distributors and suppliers across the United States. The new organization expands…
The new independently operated platform, built on MaxLite’s proven c-Max technology, gives fixture manufacturers a production-ready path to intelligent controls. MeshConnect LLC has launched as an independently operated wireless lighting controls platform that brings patented USB-C and audio-jack plug-and-play sensor technology to fixture manufacturers. Incubated by MaxLite and built on its c-Max controls platform –…
From retrofits to multi‑site rollouts, Lutron Athena’s latest upgrades are changing how pros approach lighting control on high‑spec projects.
Measuring at a true 1″ lower inner diameter, DMF Lighting’s True 1 downlight delivers bright light in a tiny package.
LightArt introduces Cloudform Beams, a new linear lighting system that addresses the growing demand for architectural, system-driven ceiling solutions.
Optique Lighting’s newest linear system, the Velino.0 Series, is engineered for projects where visual comfort and design precision matter.
Renova Lighting Systems, a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Small Business will debut a portfolio of American-made LED lighting at LEDucation 2026.
The modular components, shallow housings and below ceiling alignment of Coronet LED’s CDL3 Series deliver a clean, consistent look without the usual installation friction.