The residential lighting industry has survived a lot of punches lately as rising inflation, reduced consumer confidence, and a tight housing supply tempered expectations for a profitable 2024. As reported earlier in USLT, most lighting retailers had a flat year – with the exception of a few outliers in select areas – however, all expressed…
Keystone’s LED Panel Fixtures are gaining more versatility. The fixtures, already equipped with adjustable Power and Color Select technology, are now available with an integrated emergency backup battery, with a test switch and LED indicator. The 8W battery is capable of 90 minutes of illumination, and is featured in 2’x2′ and 2’x4′ models. Both panels…
Has your showroom benefited from an uptick in lighting upgrades in the home builder market? According to research conducted by residential market advisory service Zonda Building Products, paid upgrade options in Lighting have outpaced the general market in most years and grew more compared to their 2018-2019 baseline. In addition, paid Electrical upgrades have outpaced…
Building codes set construction standards to ensure safe living and working conditions, with energy codes focusing on boosting energy efficiency. North America’s major energy codes include ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, Title 24 Part 6, and NECB. Key Energy Codes Code Updates Codes are updated frequently – typically every 3 years – as new technologies, products, and…
For large scale projects, the Max Run series COB tape light from American Lighting provides a more convenient installation by minimizing drivers and connections. The IP54-rated Max Run features a light nano-coating applied to the tape light and LED’s that protects from moisture and dust. The light tape is best suited for dry and damp…
Prodigious in its presence, the Iris floor lamp from A-N-D Light emanates light through two hemispheres, adjoining with a black or silver belt. The Iris floor lamp impresses with its distinctive presence and enigmatic glow emanating from the central core. The kaleidoscopic light extends from the orb-like source of the Iris. As you dim the…
The Sensor-Ready version of the TAC Select Troffer from NICOR Lighting takes energy efficiency and smart functionality to the next level. Equipped with built-in sensor compatibility, this model can seamlessly integrate with occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting systems, optimizing energy use and enhancing the overall lighting experience. The TAC3S LED Troffer series supports dim-to-off functionality…
The Razor family from NDR Lighting continues to grow and this time it’s better than ever. The new SMART RGB+CCT Razors offer a recessed LED downlight with the highest quality and light performance featuring all the RGB colors AND white color selectable ranging from 2700K through 6500K, you can achieve over 16 million+ different colors….
The Encore family of up/down luminaires from Rebelle Architectural Lighting features a compact yet scalable design that allows for resolved configurations in wall, pendant and ceiling mounted options. The design aesthetic is at home in feature applications yet quiet enough for use in discreet installations. This luminaire is available in an LED source with multiple…
The TLS Twist-to-Lock Sensor by SensorSwitch, part of Acuity Brands, offers incredible flexibility and ease for industrial lighting control. The TLS Twist-to-Lock Sensor is available for field installation or as an embedded option within industrial luminaires including the Lithonia Lighting REBL LED High Bay. The TLS sensor supports mounting heights from 8 to 45 feet…
Cree Lighting (LEDucation 2025 booth 6004/6006) has the launched two new universal mounting accessories for use with the OSQ® Series – Version C direct mount luminaires, featuring its patented NanoComfort® Technology and efficacies up to 171 Lumens Per Watt. The first new mounting accessory, the OSQ-MLX-C-HU, includes a 4-bolt drill pattern that matches the drill…
Liteco Lighting has expanded it Lumen Flexx product offering to include a premium indoor 3 watt/ft LED tape light with advanced COB (chip-on-board) technology for smooth, spot-free illumination. The flexible LF3WCOB light tape design allows it to be cut anywhere along the strip for a perfect fit in any application. The IP20-rated LF3WCOB light tape…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has promoted Claudia Campeau to the position of Director of Product Strategy and Integration. Campeau, a leader in product development and strategy, will take on this pivotal role and report directly to Heather McCune, VP/Sales Operations. She will lead efforts to drive product innovation, enhance customer experience, and strengthen Barron Lighting…
DMF Lighting has unveiled Artafex Linear, its latest solution designed to enhance linear lighting in the custom integration space. Artafex Linear embodies DMF Lighting’s signature modularity while addressing the specific pain points integrators have faced for years with traditional linear solutions. “With Artafex Linear, we’re taking the DMF approach to modularity and applying it to…
LEDVANCE, a global leader in lighting solutions, has acquired loblicht, a German lighting company renowned for high-quality design products. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in LEDVANCE’s mission to strengthen its lighting project expertise and its portfolio of brands. “We are thrilled to officially welcome loblicht into the LEDVANCE family. loblicht has been a valued…
Florida-based Dauer Manufacturing – a U.S.-based manufacturer of LED landscape lighting fixtures, lamps, and transformers – has introduced a new commercial lighting division called Lumify by Dauer. Combining Dauer’s decades of lighting products expertise and quality craftsmanship with innovative technology, Lumify provides high-performing lighting solutions to provide commercial spaces with efficient and reliable lighting designs…