Wattstopper PLUS is the next step in intelligent lighting control systems that combines Legrand’s engineering experience with Encelium Technology to create a smarter, people-centric solution. Powered by Encelium Technology, it offers wireless, wired and hybrid systems that are simple to specify, install, use, and manage. It empowers you to accomplish more, seize new opportunities, and…
This week, Nathan Frampton, CEO of Fanimation, released a public memo to the lighting and ceiling fan community, calling for industry support on a proposal for a temporary tax credit to counteract the recently imposed tariffs on China. Frampton’s interest is rooted in the fact that nearly all residential ceiling fans sold in the U.S….
[Note: Interviews were conducted prior to the most recent announcement by the Trump administration that raised the tariff from goods made in China to 125%] Every lighting distributor in the U.S. carries products made in China, and many carry at least one product line from Canada. Max Cohen of 2nd Avenue and Meyda Lighting –…
Medford, Mass.-based DesignLights Consortium (DLC) released a draft proposal detailing the first major updates in five years to its Solid State Lighting (SSL) technical requirements, as well as significant proposed revisions to its light pollution-mitigating LUNA program. The organization will also present a webinar on April 15 that details the draft SSL Version 6.0 and…
Designed to meet the needs of a new breed of mega-warehouses and industrial plants with high ceilings, Glamox has launched the powerful i65 Series LED high bay light. The average height of a warehouse ceiling in the UK has risen from 12.2 m in 2015 to around 14 m today. Much of the explosion in…
The Research Association of Long Island has honored New York-based WAC Lighting for its 15 years of sponsorship of its Science Fair. The award was presented to CEO Tony Wang, Co-Founder Tai Wang, and President Becky Li. The WAC Invitational Science Fair was established to help promote the education and careers of young scientists and…
Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Landscape Forms – a manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, lighting and accessories – has revealed its long-term sustainability roadmap — a comprehensive, values-driven commitment to reducing environmental impact in sustainable design and manufacturing. Recognizing that sustainability is a journey, the company has outlined a strategic path spanning the next 25 years, with…
Arancia, a Lutron Brand, has released its MJ Circle Surface luminaire that is a great source of bright and diffuse light. Ideal for large spaces, the ring luminaire comes in a variety of extra-large sizes including 36″, 48″, 72″, 96″, 144″ and 192″ diameter. Its satin lens and its aluminum frame come in segments and…
Lithonia Lighting®, part of Acuity Brands, has developed the WMCL4/6 Wall Mount Cylinders to seamlessly blend style and functionality. Offering 36 configurations in one SKU for customizable, effortless illumination, the WMCL4/6 Wall Mount Cylinders feature built-in switches that give users full control. Choose light direction (up, down, or both), color temperature, and an on/off photocell….
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has announced its subsidiaries Springfield Electric, Richards Electric, and Holt have combined operations and officially rebranded under a new brand, named Echo, with Pepco to join in June. The strategic move to combine these operating companies will enable Echo to leverage distinctive capabilities for customers across its 500,000-sq.-ft. footprint in the Midwest….
Fluxwerx has expanded its collection of LED luminaires for commercial, institutional, retail and healthcare environments with the introduction of the Inbox Mini. A recessed luminaire designed for integration with architectural intention, Inbox Mini LED is a continuation of Fluxwerx’s procession of optical innovation. Available in three sizes – 2×2, 1×4 and 2×4 – Inbox Mini’s…
LEDVANCE is expanding their OPTI-SELECT series product platform, reinforcing their commitment to flexibility, efficiency, and performance. The expanded lineup now includes a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions, allowing users to adjust beam angles, color temperatures, and lumen outputs with the twist of a switch or the turn of a wrist—all without replacing lenses or…
By David LaVigna – dlightworks.co What once felt like a boutique lighting expo focused on the early days of LED innovation has now evolved into a heavyweight contender on the North American trade show circuit. Over the past five years, LEDucation has gone from niche to necessary, and if you were in New York this…
Lucent Lighting has announced the launch of Mix85, a new luminaire range that exemplifies the brand’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Designed with circular economy principles at its core, Mix85 offers exceptional lighting performance while minimizing environmental impact. With sustainability as a driving force, Mix85 is made from 86% recycled materials, and an impressive 90%…
Featuring an integral driver in the connection box, the 3″ Round Regressed Gimbal Trimless from Lotus LED Lights eliminates the need for an additional junction box. Designed for projects where ceiling space is limited, the Type IC rated LRG3-HO-IT Regressed Gimbal LED light has a shallow 3.5″ depth and does not require a housing. Invisible trim…
Pennsylvania-based Lutron has launched the first phase of its retooled website, marking the company’s most significant web overhaul in more than one decade. The new Lutron website debuts with fresh, crisp visuals, intuitive navigation, and dynamic video that help users better envision how Lutron products enhance their homes, businesses, and lives. “Lutron is committed to…