On December 15, DLC will remove products that have not transitioned to its new SSL V6.0 requirements. Here, Brite Switch details some of the changes. BriteSwitch – which offers software solutions to help companies rebate programs – recently published this article, reminding lighting professionals about the upcoming deadline regarding qualifying products as DesignLights Consortium (DLC)…
NeoCon, the trade show and educational event for commercial interiors is seeking thought leaders, innovators and visionaries for its 2027 programming — including lluminate. NeoCon, the leading platform for commercial interiors, has officially opened its 2027 Call for Programming. Taking place at The Mart in Chicago from Sunday, June 13 through Wednesday, June 16, the…
The University of Oxford examined real-world lighting projects to assess the business benefits of circular approaches in lighting design. Just in time for the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) taking place from November 9-20 in Turkey, the Netherlands-based Signify has published an analysis of real-world lighting projects that was conducted by the University…
Smart home company RYSE was able to sign two distribution deals at CEDIA and introduced a professional product line to complement its core DIY retrofit offering. Smart controls that operate motorized window coverings is a category that has been gaining attention over the past several years, with companies such as Lutron and Crestron leading…
Lighting industry veteran Gareth Bruce has been named cluster leader for the Americas. Lighting manufacturers Beghelli and Performance iN Lighting have announced the appointment of Gareth Bruce as Cluster Leader for the Americas, effective October 26. In this role, Bruce will oversee Beghelli operations in the U.S. and Mexico, Performance iN Lighting USA, and GEWISS…
The alliance brings more than 100 years of combined lighting experience to the U.S. market, expanding solutions for area, roadway and critical infrastructure applications. Texas-based Brandon Industries – a family-owned American lighting manufacturer of decorative post-top fixtures, solar lighting, castings, and poles – has announced a partnership with C.U. Phosco, a British lighting and infrastructure…
Fordham University’s McShane Campus Center has eight different ceiling types, but designers needed only one solution to suit each scenario. Photography: © Frank Oudeman/OTTO For this 170,000-sq.-ft. building in the Bronx, N.Y., architecture and design firm HLW and Spark Studio Lighting Design found the mix of functions under one roof to be a challenge….
Davis Wall will work alongside Regional Sales Manager Glenn Mitchell with an emphasis on the Southeast territory. Illinois-based lighting agency Bill Brown Sales (BBS) has appointed Davis Wall as Associate Sales Manager. In this role, he will support Regional Sales Manager Glenn Mitchell while working with customers and manufacturing partners throughout the Southeast territory. Wall…
Sister publication Electrical Trends has released its latest Pulse of Lighting survey findings on how the industry is faring — and the news isn’t all bad. According to David Gordon, publisher of Electrical Trends (ET) and founder of the business consulting firm Channel Marketing Group, the results of the 2026 Q3 Pulse of Lighting survey…
The founder of WAC Group was selected for this year’s honor, which was bestowed during the American Lighting Association Conference in Tucson. In introducing Tony Wang before the Lighting Hall of Fame ceremony, Jon Melchi, president of ALA, noted, “When you think about the great companies in this industry and about the sacrifice and dedication,…
When the topic of LED lighting comes up among consumers, a complaint about blinding headlights is bound to become part of the conversation. Now the government is weighing in. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it is modernizing its outdated vehicle lighting standards – Federal Motor Vehicle…
Echo Electric, a Sonepar company, will open a new branch in Fort Wayne, Indiana, expanding its Midwest footprint and strengthening abilities to serve contractors and industrial customers throughout the region. The new facility marks the 65th location for Echo Electric and will add a dozen new jobs to the area. The new location will support…
An aging office complex in the greater Las Vegas area is under new ownership and being transformed into an open air retail and local marketplace for the community. What was a 100,000-sq.-ft. office complex sitting on 10 acres is being reimagined as The Cliff, an open-air retail, dining, and lifestyle destination. VAC Development broke ground…
Marissa Klink will be responsible for the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Baltimore-based lighting manufacturer Inter-lux has appointed Marissa Klink as Director of Sales for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In this role, she will serve as the primary liaison between Inter-lux and sales agency Alliance Lighting, working closely with lighting designers, architects, engineers,…
The company detailed its progress in reducing its environmental impact and recently achieved an EcoVadis Gold rating. LEDVANCE, one of the world’s leading providers of lighting solutions, has published its Sustainability Report for the 2025 financial year, setting out the company’s latest progress and initiatives across environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Under its guiding…
Fixtures in DLC’s LUNA program not only help the environment by reducing light pollution, they are often eligible for energy-efficiency rebates from utilities. By Leora Radetsky Launched in 2021, the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) Light Usage for Nighttime Applications (LUNA) program is now a fixture in the world of commercial lighting. LUNA is known for…