Los Angeles-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management, LP has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Progress Lighting from Hubbell® Inc. for a cash purchase of $131 million, subject to customary adjustments, according to a press release issued by Hubbell. Last year, Hubbell made news when its Commercial and Industrial lighting business was acquired by GE Current, a Daintree…
December 20, 2023 Sonepar in Spain is currently involved in a significant project in the heart of Madrid – the lighting renovation of Santa Teresa y San José Church located in the city’s Plaza España. This 20th-century church, designed by architect Jesús Carrasco Muñoz, holds the status of ‘Asset of Cultural Interest’. The Plaza España…
December 20, 2023 Created exclusively by and for lighting design professionals, the Enlighten Conferences are a series of boutique educational and networking events in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. They’re the place where the lighting community comes together to learn, share ideas, and explore solutions with like-minded people who are passionate about light. Intimate by…
December 20, 2023 2023 was a successful year for DarkSky International. While light pollution grows at an alarming rate, nearly 10% each year, DarkSky continues to make incredible strides to protect the night. We are confident these destructive trends of light pollution can and will change. Thanks to the hard work of DarkSky Advocates and supporters worldwide,…
December 20, 2023 About the Coco Chanel Exhibition in South Kensington, London This is the first, and potentially the most important historical fashion exhibition of the decade; graciously hosted by the V&A Museum in South Kensington, London in partnership with the Palais Galliera and The Fashion Museum of the City of Paris, “Gabrielle Chanel- Fashion…
December 20, 2023 The D3X LuminousPlus Series is the evolution of the Class D3X architectural recessed troffer. With its sleek modern design, the D3X LuminousPlus offers a fully luminous lensed aperture that provides superior visual comfort and is capable of high lumen output. Installation and maintenance are easy with a service from below design as…
December 20, 2023 Eureka® recently announced the release of its Frank pendant. Frank’s unique combination of large, faceted shade, clean lines, and high-quality illumination enhances an environment while helping to reduce noise levels. Frank features a thermoformed shade made from sound-absorbing recycled PET felt that increases acoustic comfort in a space. It is intended for…
The January edition of Lightovation (to be held January 10-14) at the Dallas Market Center (DMC) will feature thousands of product debuts in addition to the premiere of the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse, numerous trend insights, and epic celebrations. “This is the most exciting edition of Lightovation in years,” said Cindy Morris, President & CEO of…
Lodes, the contemporary Italian lighting brand, has appointed industry veteran Rick Leeds as VP/Sales for its expanding operations in the USA and Canada. This strategic move follows Lodes’ recent establishment of a dedicated U.S. subsidiary earlier this year, signifying the brand’s commitment to furthering its international expansion. With 70+ years of history as a family-owned…
Glendale, Ariz.-based Barron Lighting Group has appointed Jeff Musilek as Business Development Manager. Musilek brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having worked at the lighting rep, distributor, and manufacturer level for 10 years. “We are thrilled to have Jeff join our team,” said Barron Lighting Group’s VP/Sales Operations Heather McCune. “His…
Cary, Ill.-based Light Efficient Design recently opened a brand new Chicagoland Training Center. The 1,000-sq.-ft. space is designed to serve as both a product showroom and training center. Light Efficient Design (LED) marked the opening with food, fun, and prizes for customers and employees to enjoy. The new training center will provide a central location…
December 13, 2023 The extent to which planners, engineers and architects are already using BIM varies greatly from country to country. Finland is considered a pioneer when it comes to BIM. That’s why Stefanie Weitz of the Light + Building Marketing Communication Team spoke to Mikko Raikaa from Finland. The graduate engineer is an all-rounder…
December 13, 2023 When it comes to office lighting, there are a few key principles that can inspire happier, healthier employees. Do not underestimate the value of adequate lighting in your workspace. It can enhance your employees’ performance and perception of their work, and lighting is also necessary to abide by worker safety regulations. Learn…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) welcomes Tom Butters of Lighting Agora as its new Executive Director. Butters’ background in lighting offers valuable insights and guidance to continue growing the NLB membership and make strides to reach goals and efforts to unite the lighting industry with outside organizations. The NLB acknowledged a bittersweet moment of bidding…
December 7, 2023 CREE Lighting was invited by US Lighting Trends to share with us their take on the future of our industry, the new products, technologies and trends to watch. Our questions were answered by Rowan Lawson, CREE Lighting’s Chief of Staff. Cree Lighting was recently sold to ADLT[1] which has been in the lighting…
December 7, 2023 Today marks a historic milestone for Espen Technology as they introduce the world to Revo™ Lighting, an innovative commercial and industrial light fixture brand. Revo offers a diverse range of luminaire types, signaling Espen’s powerful leap into the competitive landscape of North America’s lighting giants. Espen, renowned for dominating the market with top-tier…