Provider of wireless lighting control and energy management solutions Synapse Wireless has named Mike Ratushny as Vice President of Product Management. Alabama-based Synapse Wireless has appointed Mike Ratushny as Vice President of Product Management. Ratushny brings more than 25 years of experience in product management, connected building technologies, customer experience, and lighting industry business leadership….
The acquisition will strengthen Intermatic’s lighting controls portfolio. Libertyville, Ill.-based Intermatic LLC, a portfolio company of MPE Partners, has acquired Sunrise Technologies, LLC (“Sun-Tech”), a provider of outdoor lighting-control and power-connectivity products for utility, municipal, commercial & industrial and OEM applications. The investment augments the Intermatic catalog with complementary infrastructure lighting control solutions and primes…
A 14-year veteran of the company, Marissa Klink most recently served as director of specification sales. Columbia, MD-based commercial and residential lighting and controls solutions provider Alliance Lighting has announced that Marissa Klink has acquired an ownership interest in the company and assumed the role of principal. A 14-year veteran of Alliance Lighting, Klink most…
The industrial automation solutions provider will now be part of the Sonepar network. Sonepar has acquired EOSYS, an industrial automation solutions provider, expanding its ability to serve the increasing needs of a broad range of industrial customers. EOSYS’ engineering-led perspective will reportedly help Sonepar build the operational, technical, and delivery disciplines required to support more…
The acquistion expands the group’s manufacturing capabilities and reach into technical markets. On November 1, ALP Lighting Components was acquired by Inteplast Group. The manufacturer of components for lighting and other technology-driven industries is now a company within Inteplast’s Sustainable Packaging & Printing Solutions (SP&PS) division. ALP Lighting Components has an office in Niles, IL,…
Donovan is a 30-year-veteran of the lighting industry. Australian architectural and landscape lighting manufacturer Lumascape, which has a North American office in California, has appointed Chicago-based industry veteran Mike Donovan as Regional Sales Manager-Central. Donovan brings more than 30 years of experience and strong relationships across the lighting industry from sales management roles at manufacturers…
With 6,000 lumens and selectable color temperatures, the HALO FGS Series floodlight provides reliable security lighting for residential and light commercial settings.
Understanding the diverse sensory needs of neurodivergent occupants in various settings is critical to creating inclusive environments while maintaining the visual quality and effectiveness of the lighting design. By Patricia Rizzo The spaces we inhabit influence how we perceive, interpret and interact with the world around us, allowing us to feel and be safe or…
For Pavion’s new office, the design team created a cutting-edge and immersive space using a range of lighting products, audio solutions, and controls technology. A leader in fire, security, and AV technology integration, Pavion required a new modern office space in Raleigh, North Carolina that would showcase the company’s innovative technology while providing an inspiring…
On December 15, DLC will remove products that have not transitioned to its new SSL V6.0 requirements. Here, Brite Switch details some of the changes. BriteSwitch – which offers software solutions to help companies rebate programs – recently published this article, reminding lighting professionals about the upcoming deadline regarding qualifying products as DesignLights Consortium (DLC)…
A complete Vari-Lite lighting renovation has unlocked the creative potential of the North Central Texas College Performing Arts Center. A 20-year-old performing arts center in Gainesville, Texas has been transformed with a comprehensive theatrical lighting renovation from Vari-Lite, a Signify brand. The renovation offers new creative possibilities for students, faculty and the wider community at…
NeoCon, the trade show and educational event for commercial interiors is seeking thought leaders, innovators and visionaries for its 2027 programming — including lluminate. NeoCon, the leading platform for commercial interiors, has officially opened its 2027 Call for Programming. Taking place at The Mart in Chicago from Sunday, June 13 through Wednesday, June 16, the…
The University of Oxford examined real-world lighting projects to assess the business benefits of circular approaches in lighting design. Just in time for the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) taking place from November 9-20 in Turkey, the Netherlands-based Signify has published an analysis of real-world lighting projects that was conducted by the University…
Smart home company RYSE was able to sign two distribution deals at CEDIA and introduced a professional product line to complement its core DIY retrofit offering. Smart controls that operate motorized window coverings is a category that has been gaining attention over the past several years, with companies such as Lutron and Crestron leading…
Lighting industry veteran Gareth Bruce has been named cluster leader for the Americas. Lighting manufacturers Beghelli and Performance iN Lighting have announced the appointment of Gareth Bruce as Cluster Leader for the Americas, effective October 26. In this role, Bruce will oversee Beghelli operations in the U.S. and Mexico, Performance iN Lighting USA, and GEWISS…
The alliance brings more than 100 years of combined lighting experience to the U.S. market, expanding solutions for area, roadway and critical infrastructure applications. Texas-based Brandon Industries – a family-owned American lighting manufacturer of decorative post-top fixtures, solar lighting, castings, and poles – has announced a partnership with C.U. Phosco, a British lighting and infrastructure…