Yusen Associates and A.A. MacPherson announced their strategic merger, uniting two of the largest independent manufacturers’ representative agencies in New England and Upstate New York with a combined 183 years of service. The newly combined entity, Yusen-MacPherson Group, plans to harness the strength of each organization to better serve their manufacturers and distributor partners throughout their territories. Together,…
New York-based Leviton has announced significant progress towards its goal of achieving company-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 in its recently released 2024 Sustainability Report. The Report reveals a 37% reduction in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) from a 2021 baseline. As part of Leviton’s CN2030 program, the company has steadily…
Emerson has announced that its Appleton Group iron casting facility has received a 2025 Energy Excellence Award from Focus on Energy®. The award recognizes companies in Wisconsin that go above and beyond basic energy efficiency solutions, both within their own organizations and those they support. As one of 11 recipients, the South Milwaukee foundry proves…
The June edition of the Lightovation resi-oriented trade show and the Lighting One lighting co-op convention – timed to coincide with Lightovation in Dallas last week – was an ideal time to take the collective temperature of distributors now that the noise regarding tariffs has settled down. Lightovation and the Lighting One convention each provided…
Direct Media Strategies is a new marketing support communications service from renowned writer and publicity maven in the architectural space Vilma Barr of Barr Publications & Editorial Services (BPES). Direct Media Strategies will write and distribute blogs and newsletters for firms that design and construct in the built environment. This specialized service will bring a…
California-based domestic lighting manufacturer U.S. Pole Company, Inc. has changed its name to U.S. Outdoor Lighting™, reflecting the company’s complete portfolio of outdoor lighting products and its evolving position in the market. In addition, the company has unveiled three new supporting brands to the family: Amerilume, budget friendly site and area lighting; Ameriscape, professional landscape…
The latest addition to the Six by Nico portfolio – a group of 12 restaurants spanning England, Scotland, and Ireland – brings the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept to Bristol, U.K. Known for its storytelling through food, each Six by Nico restaurant delivers an immersive experience that changes every six weeks, with menus inspired…
The organizers of LEDucation are accepting speaker proposals for its 2026 Conference, taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be hosted the week prior to the in-person event. Renowned for its dynamic presentations, lively panel discussions, and compelling case studies, the LEDucation conference portion highlights…
The newly designed diagnostic room at the State Education Centre for the Blind (LBZB) in Hanover, Germany, aims to enhance the workplace experiences of individuals with visual impairments. The innovative lab employs tunable Glamox luminaires – controlled by a light management system – to diagnose, test, and create optimal lighting conditions for individuals with visual…
Indie rock icons The Wombats are currently touring with a bold new visual identity, powered by the first touring deployment of the VLHive 151 Digital FX lighting fixture from Vari-Lite, originators of the modern moving head lighting fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand. The show has been designed by lighting designer Rosie Haigh, who is also Vari-Lite…
By: DMF Lighting Artificial light at night (ALAN) refers to the use of electric light sources in outdoor spaces. ALAN’s use has proliferated in the last half a century and grown exponentially as cities and infrastructure continue to grow, and particularly as the cost and energy usage of lighting fixtures has come down. ALAN is…
Since the DarkSky program launched in 2002 as the Fixture Seal of Approval (FSA), DarkSky International has made tweaks to its criteria over the years, but the most recent updates – announced in April – are notable because the program has expanded the list of categories to include Residential, Commercial, Pedestrian Comfort, and Wildlife-Tuned Luminaires….
By Jeff Thomas, Senior Director of Product Management for Lighting, ADI | Snap One It is easy to feel how lighting can enhance a space, both indoors and outdoors. However, understanding exactly how landscape lighting – by using the right fixtures, positioned and automated properly – can transform an area into a stunning recreational space…
By Emily Lai, LC A career in architectural lighting design is an exciting and rewarding path that blends technical expertise with artistic vision. Lighting designers shape the way people experience spaces, integrating illumination seamlessly into architecture to enhance aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency. However, the career trajectory of a lighting designer often presents limitations, leading…
Lighting showrooms that haven’t felt the heat of competition from their local home centers – most notably The Home Depot and Lowe’s – because they have relied on having more knowledgeable staff in comparison should pay attention to the strategies the two retail giants laid out in their most recent earnings reports on May 20…
Just under one year ago, the Washington DC Smart Streetlight Project was completed to rave reviews. Considered to be the nation’s largest streetlight modernization P3 project to date, the project involved 75,000 streetlights designed to enhance public safety, improve energy efficiency, and preserve the historic aesthetic — plus it features a state-of-the-art, smart-controlled network. ENGIE…