As the smart lighting category continues to grow, the DALI Alliance (also known as the Digital Illumination Interface Alliance) has expanded its board of directors in effort to strengthen its global presence and advance key initiatives. The expansion will help the organization continue the drive for innovation in smart lighting, ensuring its technology meets the…
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to host the 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) and the second edition of Smart Lighting Expo from April 6 to 9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme “Go Smart * Live Green,” the twin lighting fairs will present…
Legrand (LEDucation 2025 booth 4815/4817) has announced the rebranding of Encelium technology to Wattstopper PLUS. This strategic move is designed to leverage the complementary strengths of the two brands and align them under one brand that combines the cutting-edge technology of Encelium with the established brand strength and market leadership of Wattstopper. “The rebranding of…
Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced a date shift for January editions of the show, beginning next January 2026. The new January date pattern will have the show begin on Saturday and run through Tuesday. The Dallas Total Home & Gift Markets will remain in their current dates and…
Mount Prospect, Ill.-based Good Earth Lighting has announced the passing of its co-founder and former President, Marvin Feig, on February 19 at the age of 78. Feig founded Good Earth Lighting in 1992 with co-founder and VP/Research & Development Alex Kowalenko. Good Earth Lighting’s mission at its founding according to Marvin was to “develop and…
For those who know Spencer Bolgard, who most recently was President & CEO of MaxLite and previously was notably known for his tenure at AD and Cooper Industries, he was recently named the CEO of Charge Enterprises. Charge Enterprises is an interesting company given its diversity and it is further interesting to see someone going…
New York-based HLB Lighting Design, reportedly the largest independent lighting design firm on a global scale, has merged with CS Design, a renowned lighting design firm based in Montreal, Canada. The merger supports HLB’s strategic planning efforts to expand its global footprint while providing clients with exceptional service, cutting-edge design, and a comprehensive range of…
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…