Keystone Technologies is expanding its Sign Hero family with Sign Hero Direct Wire, a socket-free LEDsolution that makes lighting for internally lit sign cabinets brighter, simpler, and easier to install. No specializedexpertise is required. With a universal 120V input and 360° rotatable design, Direct Wire installs easily. Simply install metal brackets into the sign frame,…
Design enhancements include lighter weight, simplified maintenance, and higher lumen package. Cyclone Lighting, part of Acuity Brands, has introduced a range of design enhancements to its Campana CN55P1A luminaire. Campana features a sleek bell-shaped silhouette, with a contemporary appeal that enhances a variety of outdoor spaces. Its refined aesthetic and adaptable performance make it suitable…
Signify strengthens professional lighting portfolio with new modular, connected solar street lighting and advanced sports lighting products.
Eureka, part of Acuity Brands, has launched its Orelia wall surface luminaire. With a smooth, rounded form and sculptural presence, Orelia adds atmosphere to interiors, from boutique hotels, to hallways, lobbies, intimate restaurants and more.
FirstLink from Cooper Lighting is a complete and fully code compliant connected emergency egress lighting system comprised of FirstLink enabled exit signs, unit equipment, emergency LED drivers and the FirstLink application.
Robust linear floodlights feature precision optics, integrated controls and 18 dedicated mounting options
Minimalist in form yet powerful in function, the Smooth Smart Ceiling Fan from Modern Forms, a WAC Group brand, embodies modern elegance. Its three gracefully curved blades create a seamless 52-inch sweep, available in both down rod and flush mount styles—perfect for any room size or ceiling height. Choose from refined finishes including Bronze, Matte Black, Matte White, or…
It was a bustling show for this year’s edition of Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the renowned trade fair and conference for the boutique and lifestyle hospitality industry. Held this month at the Javits Center in Manhattan, the event drew more than 16,000 industry professionals and featured 750+ exhibitors, a conference program with 180 speakers,…
The new Corten finish from Luminis combines rugged beauty with a refined design to bring warmth, depth, and texture to architectural lighting — indoors or out. Authentic and full of character, this finish elevates spaces with a distinctive design edge. This weathered finish enhances a wide range of lighting projects, complementing contemporary, industrial, and historical…
VariTune™ RazorLine 6.1 from Alloy LED is an ultra-narrow tunable white LED tape light that delivers full-spectrum white light in an incredibly compact footprint. Offering a broad range of color temperatures from 2700K to 6500K with a superior 90+ CRI and high R9 and R13 values, the tape light is only 0.16 inches wide (4 millimeters),…
The new Mini Series from Lucent Lighting features the Mix60, Oculus50, and Soft50 Gen2, bring smaller and smarter variants of the iconic Mix85, Oculus, and Soft70 Gen2 ranges. Offering designers more flexibility without compromising performance, the Mini Series highlights Lucent’s dedication to evolution. By offering smaller, high-performance variants of their flagship ranges with luminous efficacies…
In today’s dynamic construction landscape, contractor value engineering (VE) services have become indispensable, especially for lighting projects where balancing cost, quality, and performance is critical. Lighting distributors serve a critical role in the VE process. When VE is executed effectively, distributors can help contractors win more projects, protect margins, and maintain design intent — all while strengthening their own position as trusted partners rather than…
Lighting controls and building automation are increasingly going hand in hand and represent an opportunity for contractors and distributors…especially if a company is dual trade (electrical and mechanical /HVAC). It could also be an expanded, or value-added, opportunity for lighting specifiers. While you may not have the skill set to recommend a HVAC system, you…
In an interview with US Lighting Trends, Jeffrey Bristol, Division Vice President-Lighting for the National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) explains that the newly created NEMRA Lighting Summit – which will be held in Dallas in October – offers distinctly different benefits that sets it apart from the upcoming annual NEMRA26 Conference, which takes place…
Murals have become a must-see attraction for visitors and residents of Peoria, the central Illinois city that prides itself on its commitment to public art installations. In fact, there are more than 60 murals from local artists throughout the city’s landscape. The challenge of murals, of course, is that they can only be appreciated…
The 2026 edition of the National Lighting Bureau’s (NLB) 7th Annual Tesla Awards will have a new category – a Special Citation Award for Exemplary Residential Lighting – sponsored by the American Lighting Association (ALA). Submitted residential projects will be eligible and judged on innovation and application effectiveness — with emphasis on the illustration of…