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…
Mobility scooter company CareCo’s headquarters has been transformed into a bright, modern workplace where new lighting plays an important role. Mobility scooter company CareCo’s Braintree headquarters in the U.K. has a whole new look that reflects the company’s identity and supports a more connected way of working. Following a catastrophic fire in September 2023, it…
Contractors working in hazardous locations need fixtures that install cleanly, stay online and meet the certification stack required across refineries, chemical plants, mining sites and heavy industrial decks. Dialight’s SafeSite LED Area Light is built for those realities: engineered for long‑term stability, broad compliance and mounting flexibility that keeps projects moving without repeat truck rolls….
Eureka, an Acuity Brands brand, has expanded its Segment luminaire family to make the line more adaptable for projects that need visual rhythm, sculptural impact or compact proportions without compromising performance. Segment, previously available in four‑, six‑ and eight‑foot linear runs, now scales down to a two‑foot option suited for tighter spaces, lower ceilings and…
American Lighting’s Spektrum+ Twilight Trim delivers a clean, architectural solution for year‑round exterior illumination. With its permanent under-eave design, Twilight Trim delivers true RGBW performance, smart control and a discreet aesthetic that blends seamlessly into the structure during the day. The system uses dedicated RGBW LEDs with a high‑quality 3000K white channel, which allows it…
AMP Lighting’s new AMP iQ Smart RGBCW LED Spotlight brings full‑spectrum control and tunable white into a single, cast‑brass workhorse built for demanding outdoor installs. With 2200K-4000K adjustability, millions of colors and long‑range Bluetooth mesh connectivity, the spotlight provides a smarter, more flexible way to light large residential and commercial properties. The spotlight launches as…
The new HADAR product line from Gaggione, a modular architectural optics platform, is designed to give luminaire manufacturers and lighting designers a more adaptable, future‑ready approach to beam control. HADAR separates the optical system into a high‑performance primary optic and compact interchangeable secondary optics called Windows that allows fast, clean beam changes on site while…
Built around a compact 2‑inch cylinder, the Lightolier ICY Flex Cylinder 2” from Genlyte Solutions, a Signify business, allows teams to create a wide range of visual expressions by mixing and matching modular components, decorative forms and mounting styles. The system is designed to support flexible specification workflows and consistent visual performance across architectural applications….
From early‑morning arrivals to after‑hours programs, schools rely on lighting fixtures to maintain visibility, support security protocols and stay operational during outages. The RemPhos RP‑TV/TF G1 troffer series from Light Efficient Design brings that reliability forward with selectable performance, integrated emergency capability and contractor‑friendly installation that fits tight retrofit windows. The platform is built around…
ANP Lighting operates with a clear sense of identity: a family owned U.S.-based manufacturer committed to architectural quality and project responsiveness that only comes from making everything in-house.
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…