Farrey’s Lighting, Bath, Kitchen & Hardware Celebrates Centennial
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Farrey’s Lighting, Bath, Kitchen & Hardware Celebrates Centennial

There are few lighting and plumbing distributors that have the stellar reputation and forward-thinking leadership that family-run Farrey’s Lighting, Bath, Kitchen and Hardware of Florida has maintained through 100 years and four generations of ownership, essentially becoming one of the first nationally recognized names in the industry.   To celebrate its centennial, Farrey’s recently hosted…

Spotlight on LIRC Ambassador: Perri Neuner, Acuity Brands
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Spotlight on LIRC Ambassador: Perri Neuner, Acuity Brands

May 2, 2024 As key representatives of LIRC member companies, LIRC Ambassadors are among the highest-visibility profiles in the Lighting Industry Resource Council on the global stage. They work closely with the IALD Region + Chapter Coordinators to engage with the local lighting design community, bolster communications, promote events, encourage networking, and promote the IALD and LIRC. This edition,…

International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) 2024: Stories and Highlights
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International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) 2024: Stories and Highlights

May 1, 2024 International Dark Sky Week 2024 (IDSW) was a tremendous success! From the dozens of news articles published in major publications to the 100+ states, towns, and communities worldwide that passed proclamations supporting the night, the dark sky movement has never been as strong. While light pollution continues to grow, the passion demonstrated…

New D.C.-based HQ for Atlantic 10 (A-10) Conference Features Broadcast Studio with Brightline Lighting Complement
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New D.C.-based HQ for Atlantic 10 (A-10) Conference Features Broadcast Studio with Brightline Lighting Complement

May 1, 2024 The new headquarters for the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) is the first NCAA Division 1 conference based in Washington, DC. As doors officially opened January, 2024 in D.C., with full staff transition expected by this June, the league is eager to highlight the benefits of its new location as a media, sports, transportation and…

HGX Design’s Illuminating Approach Harnesses Light to Define Boundaries
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HGX Design’s Illuminating Approach Harnesses Light to Define Boundaries

April 29, 2024 HGX Design, a firm engaged in select projects of varying scale for commercial, hospitality, and residential clients, proudly introduces Hudson Valley Residence, a ground-up home built on a ridge overlooking the Catskill Mountains. The home was commissioned for a client with multiple residences who envisioned a retreat providing scenic views of the surrounding…

Sterling Lighting LLC  & Island Villa Lighting Form Exclusive Partnership
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Sterling Lighting LLC  & Island Villa Lighting Form Exclusive Partnership

Danville, Va.-based Landscape lighting manufacturer Sterling Lighting LLC has announced that Island Villa Lighting Ltd., led by renowned lighting designer James Solecki, has been appointed as the exclusive international reseller (EIRSL) of Sterling Lighting in the British Overseas Territory of Turks and Caicos. This marks a significant milestone in bringing high-quality lighting solutions to the…

LMPG Inc. Introduces Fluxwerx Illumination to the European Market
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LMPG Inc. Introduces Fluxwerx Illumination to the European Market

April 23, 2024 The Award-Winning Lighting Manufacturer Is Now Available in the UK, Scandinavia, France, and Italy LMPG Inc., formerly known as Lumenpulse Group, a global leader in the specification-grade lighting industry, announced the launch of its brand Fluxwerx Illumination in Europe. Established in 2011 in British Columbia, Canada, Fluxwerx is a lighting manufacturer offering…

NEO Architectural Lighting Launches The Flindt Project Contest
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NEO Architectural Lighting Launches The Flindt Project Contest

NEO Architectural Lighting, Louis Poulsen’s exclusive partner for commercial lighting in North America, is launching a contest on April 15, inviting designers and students to envision any of Christian Flindt’s award-winning Louis Poulsen designs in a conceptual installation project for an indoor or outdoor setting. These designs include the Flindt Bollard, Flindt Garden, Flindt Plaza,…

Becky Li Promoted to President of WAC Lighting
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Becky Li Promoted to President of WAC Lighting

April 11, 2024 WAC Lighting Founder Tony Wang proudly announces the appointment of Becky Li to President, following the retirement of former President Dirk Wald. Mr. Wang will continue his role as Chairman of WAC. Renowned for its cutting-edge architectural, decorative and landscape lighting solutions, along with a line of innovative smart ceiling fans, WAC stands as…

US Pole Names Greg Mercier Southeast Regional Sales Vice President
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US Pole Names Greg Mercier Southeast Regional Sales Vice President

California-based US Pole Company – home of Sun Valley Lighting and US Architectural Lighting brands and a manufacturer of architectural, performance, outdoor luminaires and decorative poles – announced the addition of Greg Mercier as Vice President of its Southeast Regional Sales team. In this position, Mercier will be responsible for growing the company’s newly created…

Barron Lighting Group Appoints Paul Gray as Director of Growlite
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Barron Lighting Group Appoints Paul Gray as Director of Growlite

Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has appointed Paul Gray as Director of Growlite – the company’s division specializing in lighting for the horticulture industry. Bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in the horticultural sector,  Gray joins Barron Lighting Group with a wealth of knowledge and an impressive track record of driving growth and fostering innovation…

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Lumenpulse Unveils Exenia in North America

New program of point-source luminaires fuse technical precision with decorative style. March 31, 2024 Lumenpulse announced the North American debut of Exenia, a meticulously crafted collection of point-source luminaires. Designed in Florence, Italy, Exenia embodies a heritage of design excellence and technical innovation, enhancing Lumenpulse’s indoor lighting solutions. Following Lumenpulse’s acquisition of Exenia in 2015,…

Border States to Acquire Dominion Electric Supply Co.
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Border States to Acquire Dominion Electric Supply Co.

Employee-owned Border States is set to acquire family-owned Dominion Electric Supply Company. The deal is expected to be finalized on May 1, pending regulatory approval. Established in 1940, Dominion has grown to more than 300 employees and nine branches in Virginia and Maryland with more than $374 million in annual sales. The acquisition will mark a geographic expansion…

Sterling Vineyards: The Napa Valley Icon Transformed by Acclaim Lighting
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Sterling Vineyards: The Napa Valley Icon Transformed by Acclaim Lighting

March 19, 2024 Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Oxford graduate and successful businessman Peter Newton. As one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa Valley at the time, Sterling Vineyards was an early pioneer of crafting Bordeaux-inspired red wines in California and helped transform the region into the premier winemaking appellation we know…

Schneider Electric to Invest $140 Million in 2024 to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Presence
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Schneider Electric to Invest $140 Million in 2024 to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Presence

Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced plans to invest $140 million into its U.S. manufacturing operations and create about 750 new manufacturing jobs across the country in 2024. The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000-sq.-ft. building in Mt….