One of the challenges for electrical contractors and lighting specifiers is business development. Inevitably business is generated because someone has decided to initiate a project. Rarely are contractors and specifiers able to reach out, share an idea, and then the “suspect” (in sales vernacular), upgraded to a prospect (meaning that they have interest), and then…
At Lightfair in Las Vegas this week, the DALI Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development, adoption, and harmonization of educational initiatives around global lighting standards. This partnership brings together two of the industry’s most respected organizations, uniting their efforts to promote innovation and best practices…
By Kaitlin Burke, Lead System Engineer at Cooper Lighting Solutions & Rajat Bhayana, Lighting Product Manager at Cooper Lighting Solutions Technology is rapidly reshaping the lighting design industry, offering new ways to streamline workflows, enhance aesthetics, and optimize energy efficiency. In 2025, lighting professionals will have more tools than ever to balance creativity, functionality, budgets, and project timelines. Among the…
David Shiller, President of Lighting Solution Development, recently reviewed the new Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Lighting and Controls book from The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Now available through the AEE Bookstore, the comprehensive guide is designed to support lighting practitioners, architects, engineers, facility managers, energy consultants, and students in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of…
Factory Lamps & Industrial Lights: How to Determine Appropriate Lighting Factory lamps and industrial lights are unique forms of commercial lighting. These elements provide an enhanced illumination profile that focuses on manufacturing, sorting, and picking functions. Industrial illumination is typically seen in factories and warehouses, but it could be appropriate in other settings. What Are…
This week, Nathan Frampton, CEO of Fanimation, released a public memo to the lighting and ceiling fan community, calling for industry support on a proposal for a temporary tax credit to counteract the recently imposed tariffs on China. Frampton’s interest is rooted in the fact that nearly all residential ceiling fans sold in the U.S….
[Note: Interviews were conducted prior to the most recent announcement by the Trump administration that raised the tariff from goods made in China to 125%] Every lighting distributor in the U.S. carries products made in China, and many carry at least one product line from Canada. Max Cohen of 2nd Avenue and Meyda Lighting –…
By David LaVigna – dlightworks.co What once felt like a boutique lighting expo focused on the early days of LED innovation has now evolved into a heavyweight contender on the North American trade show circuit. Over the past five years, LEDucation has gone from niche to necessary, and if you were in New York this…
In this Q&A interview, DesignPlusLight founder and principal designer Sanjit Bahra explains the benefits of offering bespoke product design and what support this gives to lighting manufacturers. Q. What is your inspiration behind product design? A: Product design is very much about fulfilling a need. I have built on the skills and experiences gained throughout…
By Kevin Coleman As 2025 unfolds, the lighting market continues to struggle with low growth and slowing volumes. While the tariff turmoil could be a boost to prices, as higher costs are partially passed on, the industry continues to contract. The torrid pace over the last several years of companies closing and merging in all…
By Emily Lai Fifty years ago, a scrappy group of engineers and visionaries decided to shake up the lighting world — starting from a basement, because, well, garages were already taken. They aimed to make theatrical lighting control intuitive, powerful, and, above all, reliable. Fast forward five decades and ETC has not only done that,…
By Michael “MJ” Johnson, founding partner, Global Lighting & Controls | Sales and Marketing If you’ve been in the lighting industry in North America for any length of time, you’ve probably heard people discussing (or arguing) why, in the U.S., 0-10V is our de facto dimming technology instead of DALI, as it is in Europe….
Our 2024 Q4 Pulse of Lighting report, which also forecasted a slow, but positive, Q1 followed by a more robust 2025 seemingly did not take into account what appears to be a rollercoaster Q1. From early returns to our Q1 2025 Pulse of Lighting survey, some see activity in the marketplace, at least for some of their…
By Jeffrey Dross [It has been brought to my attention that I transposed a point of data in my paragraph concerning Long Term Performance of UV-C LED when this post was initially released 3-3-2025. I incorrectly stated that there was a 76% loss, when in-fact the product maintained 76% of its initial output. I have…
The LEDucation 2025 Virtual Conference featured an insightful presentation by Dr. Forest Flager, CEO and Co-Founder of Parspec, titled “AI Lights the Way: The Future of Product Selection and Procurement.” The session explored the role of artificial intelligence in the lighting industry, highlighting its current applications, challenges, and potential. Understanding AI’s Role in Lighting Specification…
While some analysts report that rent prices in the multifamily sector have been flat, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For example, Nareit (National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts) recently reported that Multifamily REITs performed well in 2024, outpacing the broader REIT market. The supply side has now pretty much caught up with demand…