Shepherded by Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, Senator Liz Krueger, and lauded by New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, the All-Electric Buildings Act was created to mitigate the negative impact of the global warming crisis. Proponents cite the statistic that buildings alone account for 32% of greenhouse gas emissions in New York as the catalyst. As…
By Emily Lai, LC When I started in this business 20 years ago, no one talked about “personal brands” or “followers.” You built your reputation one project at a time, your credibility came from your specs and your word-of-mouth, and if your name was known beyond your firm, it was because you’d been grinding it…
In an email from Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG) president Malaina Matheus to customers, it was announced that HVLG has acquired Sonneman-A Way of Light. The announcement came as news to some, who remembered that HVLG had acquired Sonneman-A Way of Light previously and did not realize that both companies had gone their separate ways. “This…
Fromm, an independent electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic region, has appointed Kurt Magda as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Magda will lead Fromm’s operations strategy, overseeing warehousing, order fulfillment and logistics across all company locations. He will focus on optimizing inventory management, logistics efficiency, workplace safety, and accuracy. Magda holds a master’s degree…
With the global emphasis on preserving night skies and reducing sky glow, outdoor lighting professionals are navigating a new design imperative: create dramatic lighting effects that showcase architecture and landscape features while minimizing skyglow and light pollution. The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) is spotlighting this emerging trend through the voices of two industry…
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has been recognized for the second year in a row as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The company earned 80 out of 100 on the Disability Equality Index, the leading third-party resource for evaluating organizations’ levels of disability inclusion. The Index assesses workplace culture, accessibility programs and employment policies….
Signify has been selected as Preferred Provider for floodlights by the global governing body of association football, FIFA. This means that Signify’s floodlights meet the highest quality FIFA standards and Signify is a trusted and recommended provider within the football industry. As a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights (FPP), Signify meets rigorous product, production and system…
Lumenspoke Small from Lumenpulse is a sleek, modular site and area luminaire that merges minimalist design, high performance, and environmental responsibility. With its rounded form, hidden hardware, and flexible mounting and optical options, Lumenspoke delivers precise, beautiful illumination for urban environments—all while minimizing light trespass and maximising visual comfort. From pathways and campuses to public spaces…
The Sketch 2 from Axis Lighting now integrates MikroLite, providing unparalleled precision and flexibility in lighting design. MikroLite optics are available in any radius over 18” in single cell increments of 1.45.” Sketch 2 with MikroLite can be used to create complete low-glare fixtures or as a set of curved downlights, giving you a wide range of design options to suit any…
The AMP® SECURE™ Modern Area Light features unmatched built-in standard features, while boasting a rugged, compact, and lightweight design (16 pounds) that ensures effortless installation. Available in three mounting configurations (Arm, Slipfitter and Trunnion), the site lighting solution is equipped with an integrated selectable lumens switch, providing a range of lumen options (6,000, 9,000, 12,000…
Cree Lighting has announced an expansion in its available correlated color temperature options to include a new 1900K/50CRI (19K5) offering across a broad range of its popular outdoor lighting solutions. The 19K5 option was specifically developed to significantly reduce blue light emissions of outdoor lighting applications while still maintaining illumination and energy performance goals. With a correlated…
New Jersey-based MaxLite has announced the strategic expansion of its leadership team with the appointments of Thomas Rhee as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Dwight Kitchen as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Both executives will report directly to Chairman and CEO Yon Sung and play critical roles in driving MaxLite’s growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Thomas…
The CZL Cruze Linear Bay LED Lighting System from Cooper Lighting Solutions is available in various lumen packages and configurations, offering customer-focused features and benefits such as integrated controls, uplight, several lensing options, louvers and adjustable mounting. The high performance, lighting distribution and linear design allows the CZL to fit a broad range of open-ceiling or…
Keystone Technologies has added SmartCurrent FLEX Micro Case, a new, ultra-compact form factor, to its SmartCurrent FLEX family of programmable drivers. The new driver is available in three wattages. The 12W version is 3.39″ L x 1.08″ W x 0.76 H, while the 20W and 36W models are 4.41″ L x 1.22″ W x 0.91″…
Rig-A-Lite, an Avail Infrastructure Solutions Company, has announced the launch of its EX Series, a line of lighting products and accessories that hold international ATEX and IECEx standards certifications for explosive atmospheres, global market access, and safety. ATEX, or “Atmosphere Explosive,” is a European Union directive, while IECEx (International Electrotechnical Commission for Explosive Atmospheres) is…
Acclaim Lighting has introduced the Linear XTR H1™. The precision-engineered all-weather linear fixture is the brightest Acclaim linear fixture to date and can achieve long runs up to 360 feet on a single driver (109m). Available in both 1’ and 4’ lengths, the linear fixture features a variety of colors, beam angles, power options, and an…