Sonepar to Acquire Madison Electric & Standard Electric

Sonepar to Acquire Madison Electric & Standard Electric

Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has entered into an agreement to acquire Michigan-based distributors, Madison Electric Company and Standard Electric Company. Family-owned and operated since Madison’s founding in 1914, and Standard’s in 1929, Madison and Standard are full-line distributors of electrical and industrial products and services to its contractor and industrial customers, and distribute into, and service, the HVAC and plumbing…

Border States to Acquire Dominion Electric Supply Co.
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Border States to Acquire Dominion Electric Supply Co.

Employee-owned Border States is set to acquire family-owned Dominion Electric Supply Company. The deal is expected to be finalized on May 1, pending regulatory approval. Established in 1940, Dominion has grown to more than 300 employees and nine branches in Virginia and Maryland with more than $374 million in annual sales. The acquisition will mark a geographic expansion…

Tivoli Lighting Introduces Inspire Series of Chandeliers to Expand

With more than 50 years of innovation and linear lighting leadership, Tivoli Lighting introduces its beautifully designed Inspire Series, which includes Array and Eos chandeliers with its Flexile light engine that illuminates uniformly in multiple lengths to extenuate the look of traditional 360° neon. With their easily adjustable Flexile light engine to create a unique…

Acclaim Lighting Introduces All-Weather Terra Drum with Multiple Color Options

Acclaim Lighting introduces the Terra Drum series, rugged, all-weather inground, drive-over ready rated fixtures designed for recessed façade and tree lighting applications.  Available in 15-, 30- and 60-watt versions, Terra Drums have a drive-over rating of up to 6,000 lbs. (2,721kg). They are offered in 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, Dynamic White (2700K-6000K), Quad Spectrum…

U.S. Architectural Lighting Introduces AXIM Series of Contemporary Columns and Bollards for Expanded Outdoor Pedestrian Applications

U.S. Architectural Lighting introduces the AXIM Series of contemporary columns and bollards that complement architectural compositions. With clean contemporary styling, the AXIM Series of products are elegant luminaires suitable for both modern and classic architecture. Available in height ranges from 3 feet to 16 feet for varying scale and applications, the high-performance AXIM Series is…

Lucent Lighting Achieves Carbon Neutral Status for Another Year

Lucent Lighting proudly announces the successful attainment of carbon-neutral status for the upcoming year, underscoring its unwavering dedication to environmental sustainability. By meticulously calculating and offsetting its total emissions, Lucent Lighting continues to lead the way in responsible business practices within the lighting industry. Lucent Lighting sets itself apart through a commitment to prioritising sustainable…

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LEDucation 2024 – Concluded with Record-Breaking Attendance

The LEDucation Trade Show and Conference, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum New York, wrapped 2024 with record-breaking attendance, welcoming more than 10,000 registrants from all aspects of the lighting industry. LEDucation celebrated its 18th year in New York City March 19–20 at the New York Hilton Midtown, becoming North America’s largest annual lighting industry…

The Nuckolls Fund Announces Grant Award Recipients 2024
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The Nuckolls Fund Announces Grant Award Recipients 2024

March 19, 2024 The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education is pleased to announce two important developments. At its January meeting the board welcomed five new board members and voted $130,000 in new grants. Named in honor of lighting designer and educator, James Nuckolls, the Fund supports lighting education through annual grants to college-level lighting programs,…

Sterling Vineyards: The Napa Valley Icon Transformed by Acclaim Lighting
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Sterling Vineyards: The Napa Valley Icon Transformed by Acclaim Lighting

March 19, 2024 Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Oxford graduate and successful businessman Peter Newton. As one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa Valley at the time, Sterling Vineyards was an early pioneer of crafting Bordeaux-inspired red wines in California and helped transform the region into the premier winemaking appellation we know…

The RiverFront in Downtown Omaha Gets a Makeover and Lighting Facelift
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The RiverFront in Downtown Omaha Gets a Makeover and Lighting Facelift

March 19, 2024 Like so many waterfront cities, Omaha was looking for ways to revitalize its downtown parkland in an effort to create an aesthetically pleasing destination point. The city’s vision was to transform its three underutilized parks into a beautiful, entertaining recreational hotspot along the scenic Missouri River. What became known as the Omaha…

Part 1: How Many Studies Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?
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Part 1: How Many Studies Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?

March 18, 2024 How studies in vision inform lighting standards at night By Noah Sabatier Changing a light bulb in our home is perhaps the most simple task in which we can still credit ourselves for performing household maintenance. The amount of thought such an operation receives rarely extends beyond looking for the most efficient…

Schneider Electric to Invest $140 Million in 2024 to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Presence
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Schneider Electric to Invest $140 Million in 2024 to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Presence

Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced plans to invest $140 million into its U.S. manufacturing operations and create about 750 new manufacturing jobs across the country in 2024. The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000-sq.-ft. building in Mt….

USAI Lighting Introduces the LittleTwos™ High-Performance Lighting Solutions
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USAI Lighting Introduces the LittleTwos™ High-Performance Lighting Solutions

Joining the sister lines of the LittleOnes® and the LittleOnes® Micro Doubles, the new LittleTwos™ expansive collection of 2” aperture Pinholes and 2” diameter Cylinders offers high-performance design in a small but mighty package. The line from USAI Lighting delivers up to 2000 lumens with advanced glare control. They are available in a wide range of options, including trim…

Above All Lighting Launches Selectable Magic Cylinder Light
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Above All Lighting Launches Selectable Magic Cylinder Light

This architectural Magic Cylinder Light is designed for accent lighting and features a state-of-the-art detachable tool-less modular design. The modular luminaire can be used as commercial pendant light, surface mounted light, monopoint spotlight and track light.  The anti-glare design allows for ideal control of visual comfort. It is widely used in shops and other commercial applications….