It has been 200+ years since Benedictine monks emigrated from Switzerland and built the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, and it was time to bring modern lighting technology to this historic site to make the sacred space more flexible to the needs of its parishioners. The richly decorated interior and exterior of the…
Creative lighting design and careful urban planning has helped transform what was an ordinary city block into a gorgeous public park in Salisbury, North Carolina. Renowned for its historic preservation efforts with sites dating back to the Civil War, Salisbury counts 10 National Register historic districts as well as homes and commercial buildings on the…
VADER – an all-in-one adjustable flood light projector that encompasses the flexibility of an entire range of exterior projector fixtures in a single product – has received several distinguished industry design awards: • Architectural Products Product Innovation Award Winner – Exterior Lighting • Light Middle East Awards 2024 Finalists – Outdoor Lighting Product of the…
While media headlines focus on the short supply of homes for sale and continued strong demand, there can be a false assumption that the housing market is robust — but it’s not that simple. Home prices remain at historic highs, and even though interest rates have inched downward, homeowners with low mortgage rates aren’t eager…
January 18, 2024 Full-TimeSalariedGreenville SC US Current has completed the acquisition of Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, creating a premier end-to-end lighting solutions business. This brought together two iconic businesses with deep innovation heritage, strong brands and application expertise and allows Current to be strategically positioned to now focus all investments into lighting…
California-based Access Lighting has announced a new warehouse located in Greenville, SC, which will serve as its primary warehouse as of next month. “This new location illustrates our commitment to continuous improvement. We saw the opportunity to increase our efficiency with this new facility. This will translate to ease of doing business with Access Lighting…
In celebrating its 35th anniversary, Nora Lighting has unveiled the transformation of two state-of-the-art showrooms. The newly renovated showrooms stand as a testament to Nora Lighting’s commitment to offering an unparalleled experience for its valued representatives. Located at the company’s headquarters in Los Angeles, as well as its permanent showroom in the Dallas Market Center,…
Optique Lighting has launched the Armadio illuminated closet rod collection. These custom architectural Nano Linear closet rod luminaires are engineered and designed to be one of the industry’s strongest closet rods and are offered in custom lengths to a designer’s exact specification in 1/8-inch increments up to 8 feet. With a diameter of only 1.34…
January 17, 2024 by Line Goyette As the American Association of Independent Lighting Agents (AAILA) marks its two-year milestone, the organization stands as a testament to the resilience and dynamism of independent lighting agents across the nation. Founded in 2021 as a 501c6 nonprofit, AAILA has rapidly grown to encompass 79 dedicated members, fostering a…
As the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) prepares to host the 2024 Tesla Awards this March with winners announced at LEDucation in New York City, the submission deadline has been extended to January 25, 2024 — and it’s free to enter this year. Lighting professionals are encouraged to share their innovative lighting designs from 2021-2023 for…
January 17, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is proud to welcome Sonepar as its newest Champion Level sustaining member company. Sonepar is the first electrical distributor with a Champion Level Sustaining Membership with IES, marking the company’s commitment to the development of lighting professionals. IES Sustaining Membership is for companies, institutions, and other organizations…
January 16, 2023 In an effort to regulate consumer products that contain mercury, state governments within the USA have passed legislation that will prohibit the sale and distribution of Linear and Compact Fluorescent lamps. The effective date of each state regulation is shown in the table below. This table will continue to evolve as new…
January 16, 2024 Introducing an illuminating guide on sustainability and Declare labels within the lighting industry! Light on Waste’s team at PAE Engineers has meticulously crafted a comprehensive resource, addressing crucial components impacting the industry’s carbon footprint. This guide delves into the current state of the lighting industry, shedding light on vital aspects from policy…
WAC and Delta T, LLC (dba Big Ass Fans) have entered a cross-licensing agreement that covers patents and patent applications involving germicidal fan technology. Under the agreement, BAF became a licensee to WAC’s issued U.S. Patent Nos. 11,400,177, 11,433,154, 11,612,670, 11,696,970, and WAC became a licensee to BAF’s issued U.S. Patent No. 11,674,521. During the pandemic, WAC…
January 15, 2024 Strong Execution Delivering Margin Expansion and EPS Growth Acuity Brands, Inc, a market-leading industrial technology company, announced net sales of $934.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 ended November 30, 2023, a decrease of $63.2 million, or 6.3 percent, compared to the prior year. “We continued to demonstrate strong execution in our fiscal 2024…
January 15, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society has announced that the 2024 IES Illumination Awards is now accepting project submissions, including the Lighting Control Innovation Award sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association. Early bird submissions ($50 savings) close January 31, 2024. The final submission deadline is February 23, 2024. Illumination Award Eligibility and Entry Rules:…