California-based Espen Technology, a leader in EV chargers and commercial LED lighting, has promoted to of its executives to new positions in senior management. Flemming Jensen will become VP/Strategic Business, concluding his role as Senior VP/Sales & Marketing. His new responsibilities will include: Managing and growing key national distribution relationships, such as CED, USESI, and…
National Specialty Lighting (NSL), known for its high-quality architectural and specialty lighting solutions, is excited to announce a strategic expansion across key U.S. regions. With the revived team of highly experienced sales reps, NSL is positioned to offer more localized, knowledgeable support to contractors, distributors, and specifiers across the East, Midwest, and South. “Our aim…
Pennsylvania-based Fromm, a leading independent electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic since 1923, has appointed Chris Kline as General Manager of FrommConnect LLC, a subsidiary specializing in design, fabrication, and labor-saving solutions and services for manufacturers and electrical contractors. Kline brings over 25 years of experience in process engineering, automation system design, workplace safety, and cybersecurity….
The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) has integrated the American Association of Independent Lighting Agencies (AAILA) into its organization, creating the NEMRA Lighting Division. This strategic initiative was created to empower independent lighting sales agencies and strengthening partnerships with lighting manufacturers. The new division marks NEMRA’s commitment to supporting the unique needs of the…
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, North American architectural lighting manufacturer VEROZZA Lighting has announced that Alex Katz has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales &Marketing for North America. VEROZZA is the exclusive North American partner of Swiss manufacturer Neko Lighting. With a wealth of experience in the architectural lighting space, including positions at…
Founded by Tony Wang, WAC Lighting will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the upcoming Lightovation show at the Dallas Market Center in January. The company will also unveil new innovations, showroom renovations, plus host an event commemorating the landmark accomplishment. According to WAC Lighting President Becky Li, “We are embracing evolving technology that transforms spaces…
Texas-based commercial lighting manufacturer Saylite ceased operations two months ago and now the showroom inventory of its Lights Fantastic and Lights Fantastic Pro division, as well as the machinery and inventory from the lighting manufacturer itself will be for sale via two separate auctions. Gordon Brothers, in partnership with Investment Recovery Services, is offering for…
Part of Acuity Brands’ Lighting and Controls portfolio, Montreal-based Eureka Lighting has received seven awards in the 17th edition of the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards, all in the Product/Industrial Design/Lighting Fixture-Indoor category. The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards is an international competition, created in Montreal, that celebrates the excellence and the talent of creative…
Ely Cathedral – located on the Isle of Ely in England – has been awarded the prestigious gold Eco Church Award by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK in recognition of its dedication and commitment in taking action on climate change. Ely Cathedral is part of a national community of 7,500 churches and cathedrals…
Finnish wireless smart lighting control company Casambi has appointed a new Chairman of the Board as part of its broader strategy for accelerated growth. As of November 1, Kay Pawlik will assume the role of Chairman of the Board, succeeding long-standing chairman Antti Kokkinen. This change marks a generational shift in Casambi’s leadership, aimed at…
MaxLite has announced the expansion of its c-Max Network Partners ecosystem with the addition of Casambi Technologies, a pioneer in wireless lighting control systems. This strategic partnership further enhances MaxLite’s c-Max Lighting Controls platform, offering customers an even wider range of advanced wireless control options. The collaboration with Casambi strengthens MaxLite’s commitment to delivering scalable…
While the lighting industry has understood that smart technology offers benefits to the end consumer and growth opportunities for lighting professionals, adoption has not been as fast nor as widespread as experts had predicted over the past several years. New Jersey-based Crestron Electronics hopes to mitigate the uncertainty that end users have regarding smart systems…
New York-based Leviton has promoted Randy Mortensen to Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Distribution Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Mortensen will drive Leviton’s go-to-market strategy, focusing on providing greater customer reach, capitalizing on the demand for electrification and technology, and concentrating on the expanding data center category. Since joining Leviton in 2020,…
California-based architectural lighting manufacturer DMF Lighting is calling for entries in the DMF Design Awards 2025, which recognize outstanding projects that creatively incorporate DMF lighting products. Eligible projects must have been completed after January 1, 2022. The competition is open to all designers, architects, electrical engineers, and lighting professionals who are at least 18 years…
SMR Gulf Coast will represent Halco Lighting Technologies in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana as of September 1st, 2024. . “Halco is proud to announce our newly formed partnership with SMR Gulf Coast. SMR’s market intelligence, reputation, and relationships will certainly drive distributor sales growth opportunities, margins, and mutual share gains.” Says Don Runyon,…
Illinois-based lighting manufacturer AFX (originally known as American Fluorescent until it rebranded in 2012) changed ownership in the first quarter of 2024 — a transaction that largely escaped public notice. Family owned for more than 85 years by the Solomon family, the company operates a to-the-trade showroom in the Dallas Market Center that targets the…