The Lighting Research Center (LRC), headquartered in Upstate New York, is offering an online course in July on 3D Printing for Lighting. Open to professionals in the lighting industry, the course will detail the possibilities for 3D printing and by the course’s end, participants will design and fabricate a 3D component. Additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly…
New York-based WAC Group has joined the Lighting Education Partnership offered by The Light & Health Research Center (LHRC) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The Partnership is a collaboration among businesses, organizations, government agencies and other entities interested in promoting meaningful and effective education in lighting. “WAC Group is pleased to announce its…
It’s bigger. More accessible. With improved flow, enhanced capabilities, and tremendous opportunities for growth. Keystone Technologies’ new Kansas City, Missouri, distribution center is a tribute to our core value to “grow passionately” every day. “This new distribution center expands our ability to deliver exceptional service to our customers,” said Regina Guarracino, Keystone’s Chief Operations Officer….
Savant®, a leader in smart home and smart power technology that acquired GE Lighting in 2020, has added Modern Forms Fans by WAC as a Recommended Partner. “The availability of Modern Forms Fans provides integrators with access to award-winning solutions designed for modern living, all inside the Savant Store, plus our streamlined one-stop shopping experience including the full benefit…
Oregon-based Ligman Lighting USA, a leader in outdoor lighting solutions, has announced a 10-year warranty in its commitment to quality, reliability, and long-term customer satisfaction. “For us, it’s not just about delivering a world-class solution, it’s executing with a new level of confidence. Confidence that our methods and product recipe will stand the test of…
Pennsylvania-based Lutron Electronics Co., has acquired Orluna LED Technologies Ltd., a premier United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in high-quality architectural lighting fixtures. The acquisition marks Lutron’s first outside North America. Founded in 2010, Orluna is known for its high-quality downlights, uplights, and surface and track fixtures. Orluna’s sleek, compact architectural fixtures complement Lutron’s advanced lighting, shading,…
By David Shiller, reprinted from Light Now The ANSI 137.10 standard enhances outdoor lighting resilience by addressing interoperability and infrastructure durability during extreme weather events. Developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), this standard establishes unified communication protocols and technical requirements for networked outdoor lighting systems, particularly in hurricane-prone regions. Interoperability for Continuity By…
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….
A couple weeks after announcing its first expansion into Texas with its acquisition of ERT Lighting, Florida-based SESCO Lighting has announced another expansion, this time into North Texas. SESCO Lighting has entered into a letter of intent to acquire NEXGEN Lighting Solutions, further expanding its footprint in North Texas. The transition is planned to occur…
Virginia-based Sterling Lighting – which designs and manufactures outdoor luminaires for landscape lighting professionals – has launched a 90-day initiative to establish U.S.-based production, strengthening supply chain resilience and expanding domestic capabilities. Project: Reshore focuses on expanding the company’s domestic manufacturing capabilities by introducing a new U.S.-based production line designed to complement Sterling’s existing portfolio….
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…
Since upgrading street and area lighting remains a key area of concern for municipalities throughout the U.S. and Canada, the upcoming IES Street and Area Lighting Conference (SALC) will appeal to professionals focused on outdoor lighting. The conference program includes outdoor lighting training classes, seminars, networking sessions, and an exhibit hall. During SALC, decision-makers and…
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…
Brightline Lighting has appointed industry veteran Tim Godby as the company’s Product Ambassador. In this role, Godby is responsible for educating Brightline integrators, reps, and customers about existing and new lighting products and systems. Godby comes to Brightline from Bolin Technology, a manufacturer of PTZ cameras, where he was the Product Marketing Manager. Godby is based in…
Florida-based agency SESCO has acquired ERT Lighting, expanding its footprint into Central and South Texas. The transition will occur officially on July 1 and will combine the existing resources & 480+ employees of SESCO Lighting with the 36 employees & four offices of ERT Lighting. SESCO President & CEO John Palk noted, “Today marks an…
Jacksonville, Fla.-based World Electric Supply, a Sonepar Company, has announced plans to open a 150,000-sq.-ft. regional distribution center (RDC) in Atlanta. This facility – together with its recently opened RDC in Hialeah Gardens, Fla., and more than 20 branches – will allow World to offer faster deliveries, more specialized services, and an expanded offering for…