Solera, a Light Efficient Design brand, has introduced the world’s first fully accredited ETL and DLC listed solar area light. The Solar Lighting Hybrid 365 light leverages both solar and line voltage to power bright LED area lights all night – every night. Hybrid 365 has an intelligent control module that knows to switch from…
The lighting industry is an exciting business to be in, but unless your company has one or two generations of families involved, it might as well be a secret to the outside (non-lighting) world. Quorum International’s Director of Design David Patton wants to change that. For the past 10 years, he has guest lectured at…
Building on the expertise acquired over the years in the field of lighting works of art around the world, Italian lighting manufacturer Targetti – which operates its Targetti USA headquarters in California – was selected to illuminate the works of Chicano Art in the celebrated Cheech Marin Center in Riverside, California. The Los Angeles-based architectural…
Making its second U.S.-made architectural/commercial lighting acquisition in one year, Kuzco Lighting has just announced the acquisition of Insight Lighting, a manufacturer of high-performance commercial indoor and outdoor architectural lighting based in New Mexico. These acquisitions reflect Kuzco’s commitment to delivering innovative lighting solutions while investing in American manufacturing. For nearly 30 years, Insight Lighting…
Saudi Arabia’s ancient city of At-Turaif, in Diriyah, has been given visual drama after dark, thanks to a new lighting control system from Pharos Architectural Controls. The UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to the 15th Century and is considered to be one of the most important political and historical locations in the country. It…
By Linda Longo Every year, the major paint companies select what they determine to be the “Color of the Year” — and for the most part, such announcements don’t translate into lighting sales as these colors are typically found on walls, home accessories, and apparel. Pantone – the company with the most consumer recognition and…
Lighting and heating solutions provider Eurofase has appointed industry veteran Anthony Interlandi as Director of Sales. Interlandi brings extensive experience and a proven track record of driving sales growth, building strong customer relationships, and delivering exceptional results during his nine years with the WAC Group. “I am excited to join Eurofase and contribute to its ongoing success…
Lighting and heating solutions manufacturer Eurofase has announced three significant leadership appointments in a move to drive growth in 2025 and beyond. Bill Pink has joined Eurofase as VP/Global Operations & Finance. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in financial leadership and operational management, Pink brings a wealth of expertise in driving organizational…
2024 was a challenging year for the lighting industry. Feedback from our Pulse of Lighting respondents consistently revealed a stagnant (and nominally declining) market, which unfortunately continued into Q4. But there is some light at the end of the tunnel! Our Q4 report, which had 234 respondents, shared: Distributors Manufacturers Reps / Lighting Agents Other…
David Shiller, president of Lighting Solution Development, recently released his 25 projections for 2025, a comprehensive white paper detailing his thoughts on what will drive the lighting industry going forward. The highlights are presented here, but the full report in its entirety is available here for download. Lighting industry innovation and market changes are increasingly being…
A critical challenge faced by electrical engineers, architects and lighting designers is the struggle to fit lighting control equipment into increasingly limited electrical closet space. Whether the primary concern is cost, space, flexibility/scalability or a combination of all three, it is important to tailor lighting control designs to meet specific project needs. In this article,…
EarthTronics has introduced its new LED Color- and Wattage-Selectable Mini Wall Pack featuring three colors and wattage-selectable operations with a built-in emergency backup for safe, optimal lighting in alleys, doorways, loading docks and pathways. Night Sky compliant, the new LED Mini Wall Pack offers the flexibility of switching between 3000K, 4000K and 5000K at the…
The Lacey LED pendant collection from SATCO|NUVO combines sophisticated design with the advanced functionality of STARFISH® Smart technology. Featuring beautiful lead free bubble crystal, these fixtures create a stunning interplay of light, texture, and color. Each bubble sparkles with vibrant hues, while traditional white tones, ranging from warm to natural light, offer a more classic…
RENO Lighting is proud to announce the launch of its new PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor (R74004), designed to enhance lighting control on LED fixtures such as high bays and vapor tight fixtures with an impressive 50-foot detection range that is designed for installation heights of up to 50ft. This fixture-mounted sensor is the perfect solution for…
Created to help promote the education and careers of young scientists, the WAC Lighting Invitational Science Fair is sponsored by WAC Lighting and held at Syosset High School on Long Island, New York each spring. The symposium offers nearly 500 students from Long Island high schools the opportunity to present their research projects to a panel of…
By Dañiel Luna-Fuller Ultraviolet (UV) lighting can be helpful in some situations (i.e. disinfection applications) yet detrimental to those with certain medical conditions like lupus. As someone living with lupus, I have firsthand experience with the challenges that come from photosensitivity — a sensitivity to UV light from both natural sunlight and artificial sources. For…