February 12, 2024 By David Gordon What’s going on in the agent / rep world? As many know, the electrical distribution has gone through much consolidation in the past three years with almost 100 distributors being sold. It seems that independent manufacturer representatives and lighting agents are taking a page out of the same book….
Los Angeles-based Innovations in Lighting, a custom lighting manufacturer specializing in the hospitality market, has announced the launch of Elisterno Outdoors. Company founders Rob and Anna Bruck first introduced the line of high-end, UL wet-rated outdoor chandeliers at the Boutique Design Show in New York (BDNY) in November 2023 and were astounded by the response…
February 12, 2024 WAC has launched the groundbreaking Colorscaping smart landscape lighting and control system. This innovative, patent-pending line of exterior LED luminaires is designed and engineered to illuminate landscapes with tunable white light and an unlimited color palette. “Colorscaping will transform your everyday world into an outdoor wonderland of illumination,” explains WAC CEO Dirk Wald. “Imagine being able…
When it comes to decorative lighting, many manufacturers are turning to natural materials such as reclaimed wood, bamboo, jute, water hyacinth and seagrass for pendants, portable lamps, and fixtures. 2. Wellness Choices — Hotel and restaurant operators are heeding the call for health-conscious and wellness options. For hotel design, this translates into creating designated green…
LANTANA LED, a leading provider of sustainable lighting solutions, has announced two new lighting product lines designed to meet the needs of data center and commercial building owners. The Illucent family of products and Neoteric, a sleek, modern line of luminaires, encompass seven new lighting fixture styles now available for deployment in various commercial and…
Mid-Century Modern design has experienced a renaissance in popularity over the past decade, leading to new product development for residential and commercial spaces that imitate this iconic aesthetic. In the case of Scottsdale, Arizona’s Olympus Condominiums, however, PureEdge Lighting’s Lazer Line system brings ultra-modern technology to a building that is authentically of that era. What…
February 8, 2024 The IALD Board of Directors now has its President’s Selected Director, Cherine Saroufim, IALD, appointed to the position for 2024 and 2025. Chosen by IALD President Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, Saroufim is an established and applauded lighting designer in Lebanon. With a master’s degree in interior architecture from Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) in Beirut…
February 7, 2024 Symposium Dates: 15 – 16 May, 2024 Location: OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 New this year! The IES and US Department of Energy will co-host the biennial Research Symposium. This event is structured to address specific areas of interest through invited participation of internationally recognized experts who present the most current…
February 7, 2024 LEDVANCE Has Announced the Appointment of Lynnette Schaeffer as the New Director of Training, Overseeing the Innovative LIGHTPOINT® Training Program. Pedro Sega, Head of Marketing USC, expressed his enthusiasm, “We are thrilled to have Lynnette join the LEDVANCE family. With over two decades dedicated to the lighting and electrical industry, her expertise…
February 7, 2024 The Town of Castle Valley proudly announces that it is now Utah’s fourth International Dark Sky Community. With 23 International Dark Sky Places designated, Utah has the highest concentration of International Dark Sky Place certifications worldwide, including the iconic sites of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. “Followed closely by Texas with 20 certified International…
Charleston, S.C.-based strategic marketing company GingerHead has announced Jill Mungovan will be responsible for Sales and Marketing for LightAZ, a prominent search engine in the professional lighting industry. Mungovan has more than 25 years in the lighting and electrical industry as a strategic marketing leader. Throughout her career with leading manufacturers, she demonstrated exceptional achievements…
Dallas-based Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions (HLPS) and Viscor, a Leviton Company, have formed a partnership that will reportedly redefine the lighting solutions landscape of the South Central U.S. with a fusion of greater expertise, pioneering innovation, and a combined commitment to excellence. Viscor, a Leviton Company, brings its two distinguished brands – Certolux and…
February 7, 2024 Current has chosen FRM Lighting + Controls as its representative for South Carolina for the HLI and GLI luminaire and controls brand portfolios effective March 1, 2024. In addition, FRM Lighting + Controls acquired Affiliated Lighting + Controls and effective immediately will represent Current’s GLI luminaire and controls portfolio in North Carolina…
February 7, 2024 Available in five color temperatures, the new easy-to-install UL direct wire linear Type A/B LED T8 Retrofit eliminates the ballast for maximum energy savings EarthTronics introduces its new 48”, 15-watt direct wire linear LED T8 with a flexible design that allows for single- or double-end operation on 120-277V for maximum energy savings. This…
February 6, 2024 Introducing the world’s first LCoS light engine with adaptive LED illumination. Spotlight™ from Avegant display technology delivers up to 90% illumination power savings and 10x local contrast compared to conventional LCoS. Avegant announces Spotlight™ display technology – the world’s first adaptive LED illumination architecture for LCoS. By dynamically illuminating regions of a LCoS…
February 6, 2024 As part of the six-day events at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, the IALD is honored to join Women In Lighting (WIL) in celebration of International Women’s Day and recognition of their fifth anniversary. On 7 March, the IALD is hosting a full day of content on the Design Plaza stage in Hall 3.1 B…