In the evolution of lighting trends, offering smaller apertures and form factors for a truly unobtrusive appearance are among the industry’s most popular trends — and it wouldn’t be possible without advances in LED. Award-winning LED lighting manufacturer USAI Lighting recently unveiled several innovations across its product families, including ultra-narrow beams for precision highlighting;…
As of September 1, ELA + Synergy will represent Lutron Electronics in the New York Metro, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey markets across the electrical distribution, lighting showroom, commercial integrator, and commercial window systems sales channels. For the past 31 years, the brand was represented by Thea & Schoen of Clifton, N.J. According to…
When it came to renovating the clubhouse for Shady Oaks active adult community in Red Bank, N.J., interior designer Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs says her priorities were safety, comfort, flexibility and aesthetics when considering the lighting she selected for this popular gathering spot. She also paid close attention to glare control to minimize discomfort, a…
While most headlines have been keeping score of fluctuating tariff amounts on goods imported from China and other countries – most recently, the greater impact on India and Brazil – there is another duty that went into effect last month (July 15) that is not as well-known. If you haven’t heard the term “float glass”…
Nevada-based manufacturer Elemental LED has appointed Rob Doherty as Director/Business Development, Custom Integration. This strategic addition to the sales team will strengthen Elemental LED’s presence and support for customers in its Lucetta CI, Custom Integration division. With a track record spanning decades, Doherty has earned a reputation for building client relationships and accelerating sales in…
Antiquing wasn’t the only passion Natalie Page of NPage Studio and Robert True Ogden of RTO Lighting had in common when they met by chance at the Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market in Lambertville, N.J. They are both accomplished artists; Page’s medium is ceramics (bowls and lighting) while Ogden’s specialty is metalworking and the ability to transform found vintage…
Shepherded by Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, Senator Liz Krueger, and lauded by New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, the All-Electric Buildings Act was created to mitigate the negative impact of the global warming crisis. Proponents cite the statistic that buildings alone account for 32% of greenhouse gas emissions in New York as the catalyst. As…
By Emily Lai, LC When I started in this business 20 years ago, no one talked about “personal brands” or “followers.” You built your reputation one project at a time, your credibility came from your specs and your word-of-mouth, and if your name was known beyond your firm, it was because you’d been grinding it…
In an email from Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG) president Malaina Matheus to customers, it was announced that HVLG has acquired Sonneman-A Way of Light. The announcement came as news to some, who remembered that HVLG had acquired Sonneman-A Way of Light previously and did not realize that both companies had gone their separate ways. “This…
Fromm, an independent electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic region, has appointed Kurt Magda as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Magda will lead Fromm’s operations strategy, overseeing warehousing, order fulfillment and logistics across all company locations. He will focus on optimizing inventory management, logistics efficiency, workplace safety, and accuracy. Magda holds a master’s degree…
With the global emphasis on preserving night skies and reducing sky glow, outdoor lighting professionals are navigating a new design imperative: create dramatic lighting effects that showcase architecture and landscape features while minimizing skyglow and light pollution. The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) is spotlighting this emerging trend through the voices of two industry…
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has been recognized for the second year in a row as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The company earned 80 out of 100 on the Disability Equality Index, the leading third-party resource for evaluating organizations’ levels of disability inclusion. The Index assesses workplace culture, accessibility programs and employment policies….
Signify has been selected as Preferred Provider for floodlights by the global governing body of association football, FIFA. This means that Signify’s floodlights meet the highest quality FIFA standards and Signify is a trusted and recommended provider within the football industry. As a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights (FPP), Signify meets rigorous product, production and system…
Acoustic lighting manufacturer Luxxbox has launched a new Quick Ship Program, created to provide architects, designers, and project managers in the U.S. and Canada with expedited access to a curated selection of the company’s most in-demand acoustic lighting products. With a two-week turnaround from order to shipping date, the program ensures that project timelines stay…
The upcoming ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting event for the architectural, specification, and design communities slated for September 16 & 17 –will welcome new key association, agency, and sponsor partners. Joining ArchLIGHT Summit for the first time are key association partners helping shape programming and experiences: Returning Key Association Partners Key Agency Partners Confirmed sponsor…
Lutron Electronics president Edward J. Blair has been promoted to vice chairman of the board; he will continue to serve as president of the company. In his expanded role, Blair will represent executive leadership at the board level, offering strategic insight and reinforcing the company’s long-term priorities. He will maintain responsibility for Lutron’s global operations,…