SKYX Platforms Corp. will start supplying more than 12,000 smart plug & play products – including ceiling outlet receptacles, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, recessed lights, EXIT signs, emergency lights, downlights, and indoor/outdoor wall lights – to three upcoming luxury condo projects by Forte Development. Not your typical multifamily project, the upcoming Forté Luxe is situated…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB), in partnership with the American Lighting Association (ALA) and Lighting Agora, has launched Simply Light — a new educational initiative designed to demystify complex lighting terms using everyday language. “By introducing this much-needed simple lighting vocabulary for the everyday users of Lighting, we can educate many non-lighting professionals with these…
Leviton has announced the opening of its latest Leviton LIVE customer experience center in Nashville, Tennessee. Developed by retrofitting an industrial wholesale building built in 1892, the new Leviton LIVE experience center provides customers with a hands-on experience specific to their unique projects’ needs for both residential and commercial settings. The launch of this center…
Dauer Manufacturing – a domestic manufacturer of LED landscape lighting fixtures, lamps, and transformers – has introduced a permanent architectural lighting division called OMNI by Dauer. Responding to customer demand for exterior lighting designs that are holiday-inspired, Omni by Dauer presents durable, year-round lighting with customizable, color-changing, app-controlled convenience. Available in single track, double…
The countdown is on for the 2025 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. The event begins with 15 virtual sessions March 13 &14 and continues with in-person exhibit halls and 30 sessions March 18 & 19. With 400+ exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations and a rich…
California-based DMF Lighting® (DMF), an architectural lighting manufacturer of premium modular LED downlighting systems, has announced that on February 11, 2025, the United States District Court for the Central District of California granted DMF’s motion for a permanent injunction against AMP Plus, Inc. d/b/a ELCO Lighting (ELCO), based on recessed lighting products that DMF alleged…
The 2025 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry report – compiled from survey results submitted by 1,537 American residential renovation businesses listed on Houzz – indicates a positive outlook that mirrors the sentiment recently expressed among lighting showrooms, home builders, architects, and kitchen/bath dealers at the January trade shows. According to the report, three out…
The residential lighting industry has survived a lot of punches lately as rising inflation, reduced consumer confidence, and a tight housing supply tempered expectations for a profitable 2024. As reported earlier in USLT, most lighting retailers had a flat year – with the exception of a few outliers in select areas – however, all expressed…
Has your showroom benefited from an uptick in lighting upgrades in the home builder market? According to research conducted by residential market advisory service Zonda Building Products, paid upgrade options in Lighting have outpaced the general market in most years and grew more compared to their 2018-2019 baseline. In addition, paid Electrical upgrades have outpaced…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has promoted Claudia Campeau to the position of Director of Product Strategy and Integration. Campeau, a leader in product development and strategy, will take on this pivotal role and report directly to Heather McCune, VP/Sales Operations. She will lead efforts to drive product innovation, enhance customer experience, and strengthen Barron Lighting…
LEDVANCE, a global leader in lighting solutions, has acquired loblicht, a German lighting company renowned for high-quality design products. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in LEDVANCE’s mission to strengthen its lighting project expertise and its portfolio of brands. “We are thrilled to officially welcome loblicht into the LEDVANCE family. loblicht has been a valued…
Florida-based Dauer Manufacturing – a U.S.-based manufacturer of LED landscape lighting fixtures, lamps, and transformers – has introduced a new commercial lighting division called Lumify by Dauer. Combining Dauer’s decades of lighting products expertise and quality craftsmanship with innovative technology, Lumify provides high-performing lighting solutions to provide commercial spaces with efficient and reliable lighting designs…
Lighting industry veteran Justin Palm has joined GlobaLux Lighting & Fans as Senior VP/Sales after three years at EGLO USA, where he was most recently vp/sales for the showroom channel. The scope of Ontario, California-based GlobaLux runs the gamut of residential living spaces from new construction projects across various verticals – including multi-family and single-family – to…
The new Liz Hickson Academy, a vibrant and functional addition to Crown Paints’ historic headquarters in Lancashire, England, is a creative and inspiring hub where employees can come together to learn, relax, and socialize. The space is divided into two distinctly designed areas – The Hangout and The Hideaway – each with a unique aesthetic…
Canada Light Expo is returning for its second edition following the success and market response of its inaugural event this past November. Scheduled for November 12-13, 2025 at the International Centre in Toronto, Canada, the Expo is poised to become the most anticipated lighting and LED exhibition. Featuring 75+ leading brands, 1,000+ innovative products, and…
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that Schneider Electric will serve as the Official Sustainability Partner for all B.A.A. events, including the iconic Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, as well as the Boston 5K, Boston 10K, and Boston Half. Through the partnership, Schneider Electric will collaborate with the B.A.A. across multiple programs…