In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling today that President Trump cannot invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to set tariffs on imports, American Lighting Association (ALA) President & CEO Jon Melchi issued a statement to ALA membership that takes into account the lighting industry’s point of view. “Today’s Supreme Court…
Four months after its acquisition of the privately held, domestic lighting manufacturer Barn Light Electric, Illumus – which also operates the brands Green Creative and Industrial Lighting Products (ILP) and NUROAIR Bluetooth Controls – has issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice to workers at Barn Light’s Titusville, Florida, facility, according the Orlando…
Gotham expanded its IVO downlight and cylinder family with new bevel trim options, giving contractors a cleaner ceiling look without adding complexity to installation.
Today’s architectural projects need fixtures that can flex with changing design goals and performance demands. Acclaim Lighting’s Cylinder One Spectrum is built for that kind of versatility, delivering full‑spectrum color, tunable white and strong long‑throw performance in a compact cylinder that fits cleanly into modern commercial spaces. Acclaim’s Spectrum Five light engine produces saturated RGBAL…
Construction of data centers demands lighting that installs quickly, holds up to rough conditions, and doesn’t require babysitting.
The Siemens Foundation has launched Careers Electric™, a national initiative to expand access to high quality electrical training and create clear pathways to well-paying, in-demand electrical careers. Designed to meet the nation’s accelerating electrification needs, Careers Electric™ equips students and workers with technical, digital, safety, and other workplace skills required in today’s rapidly evolving energy,…
Georgia-based Halco Lighting Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with mwConnect, a leader in advanced networked lighting controls, to bring the TruBlu™ controls platform to Halco’s customers. The collaboration will reportedly strengthen Halco’s ability to deliver scalable, intelligent lighting control solutions that meet the evolving needs of commercial, industrial, and multi-site environments. Through this partnership,…
U.K.-based architectural lighting manufacturer Lucent Lighting has acquired Technical Assembly, a U.K.-based lighting assembly business that will now be known as Technilux. The move strengthens Lucent’s U.K. manufacturing and final assembly capabilities, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to British engineering, quality, and supply resilience. Lucent Lighting also has a North American facility in New York,…
Canadian lighting manufacturer Liteline has appointed lighting agency Visual Interest to cover the Western region of the United States. According to a statement from Liteline, “Visual Interest brings extensive expertise as a trusted lighting manufacturers’ representative, with over 17 years of experience in the U.S. market and the Western region.” Visual Interest has four offices:…
What happens when a self-described “failed art student” spends 15+ years in the lighting industry with sales management experience that runs the gamut from technical (Toshiba and Leotek) to decorative (Arteriors and Leviton’s Birchwood brand) and rep agency management (Bell & McCoy Lighting & Controls)? The answer is the debut of the decorative lighting company…
Kenall Lighting introduced the MedMaster Pillow and Pillow Slot luminaires to bring a softer, “cove‑inspired” aesthetic to patient rooms without sacrificing the performance and serviceability contractors expect. The fixtures are designed to support both patient comfort and clinical accuracy, offering multimode functionality and low‑glare optics. The MedMaster Pillow is available in 2×2 and 2×4 sizes…
Quebec-based DALS Lighting Group, which also has a U.S. office in Florida, has acquired Connecticut-based track and recessed lighting company Lumenture. This is the second acquisition that DALS has made, having acquired Pennsylvania-based portable and fixture lighting company Remington in May 2025. Remington’s area of expertise is in the hospitality sector. According to a…
New York-based Leviton has announced a strategic partnership with Ardd + Winter, a Georgia-based lighting agency serving the Southeast. Ardd + Winter’s selection of Leviton’s Visioneering and Certolux lighting brands reflects Leviton’s strength across healthcare, cleanroom, confinement and architectural applications. With decades of trusted relationships across the specification community, Ardd + Winter is well-positioned to…
With a volatile 2025 in the rearview mirror, here is one perspective of 2026 trends on the horizon. By Cory Peterson As the lighting industry adapts to changing market demands, flexibility and efficiency have become top priorities for architects, engineers, electrical contractors, and facility managers. The impact of tariffs, next-gen lighting upgrades, and the…
New York-based WAC Group has launched WAC Architectural, a commercial specification lighting brand that expands the WAC brand with a portfolio of precision-engineered luminaires designed for project-driven applications. Among the architectural products offered are advanced track systems, high-performance linear solutions, and robust exterior fixtures. According to the company, each product is engineered for optical excellence,…
Houston-based agency Bell & McCoy has acquired Alpharetta, Ga.-based Next Generation Lighting, which represents leading manufacturers in lighting technology and controls throughout North Georgia and the Atlanta area. Founded in 2013, Next Generation (Next Gen) boasts 100 years of combined lighting experience among its team. According to a statement from Bell McCoy, “The acquisition of Next…