Illinois-based lighting manufacturer AFX (originally known as American Fluorescent until it rebranded in 2012) changed ownership in the first quarter of 2024 — a transaction that largely escaped public notice. Family owned for more than 85 years by the Solomon family, the company operates a to-the-trade showroom in the Dallas Market Center that targets the…
Cooper Lighting Solutions today introduced Quick Spec, a comprehensive product portfolio program designed to help lighting professionals stay ahead of demanding project schedules. The new program includes centralized, instant online access to product information to help make it easier and faster to narrow the search for the most popular, readily available luminaires and controls from Cooper Lighting…
Now that the ink has dried on arguably the largest decorative residential lighting merger in recent history, Kingswood Capital Management, LP has announced the management team for the combined company. Sean Veit, former Progress Lighting CEO, will serve as CEO and Vijay Shankar, former Kichler President, who will serve as Executive Chairman. Both Veit and Shankar will serve on the…
National Specialty Lighting (NSL) is thrilled to announce its latest step in expanding market coverage across the United States with the appointment of Mike Krause as the new Regional Manager for the Western U.S.. Mike Krause, previously with Rocky Mountain Lighting Sales, brings extensive industry experience and a passion for lighting innovation to this key…
Attendee registration has opened for NYControlled, a premier educational trade show dedicated to lighting control systems and products. This is the second edition of the annual show, which will be held Tuesday, October 29, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 W 18th St in New York City….
Manufacturer of specification-grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions Luminis has released a refreshed visual brand identity, which includes a new logo, updated language, and a revamped website. For nearly 40 years, Luminis has been manufacturing architectural luminaires that reflect its core values of authenticity, quality, and contemporary design. This new visual identity is a natural…
By Linda Longo Creative Lighting, the renowned Minnesota lighting showroom, has closed down after nearly 100 years in business. Long-considered to be ahead of the curve in the areas of online shopping and the importance of visual merchandising, Creative Lighting was founded in 1926 and was owned and operated by the Minsberg family for three…
Part of Acuity Brands’ Intelligent Spaces Group, intelligent buildings leader Distech Controls has appointed John Sublett as VP/Research & Development. “Our mission is to make buildings smarter, safer, and greener by delivering open, market-leading edge to cloud solutions that seek to maximize occupant comfort and minimize operational costs,” says Martin Villeneuve, President of Distech Controls….
Yellow Goat Design Announces Sheridan Markham as New Design Associate, Elevating Creative Vision Yellow Goat Design, a leader in innovative lighting, screen, and sculptural art, proudly introduces Sheridan Markham as its new Design Associate. Markham’s appointment strengthens the company’s custom design expertise and project management, supporting Yellow Goat’s mission to bring client visions to life….
Spark Studio Lighting Design has officially launched a dynamic brand relaunch, marking a new chapter in its pursuit of innovative and high-impact lighting solutions. “We Bring Life to Light,” Spark’s new tagline, reflects the firm’s dedication to creating lighting experiences that transform spaces and engage users. Since its inception in 2018, Spark has been delivering…
Luxxbox, a leading global designer of innovative lighting solutions, is thrilled to announce the return of Ben Cantu as VP of Business Development (Luxxbox/Panzeri) and Western Regional Sales Manager. Cantu rejoins Luxxbox to spearhead Western US growth at an opportune time. The company recently launched several new acoustic lighting pendants – Kurtain, Stalik, Sierra, and…
Schréder, a global leader in smart outdoor lighting solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Austin Ashe as President of Ligman Lighting USA. With over 15 years of experience in driving growth within the construction and lighting industries across both private and public sectors, Austin brings a wealth of expertise in hardware and IoT product development,…
By Linda Longo Lately there seems to be an architectural lighting event happening nearly every week somewhere in the country. I’m not just referring to the larger, established trade shows such as LEDucation in New York City and ArchLIGHT Summit in Dallas or the more specialized events with lighting overlap such as the CEDIA Expo…
The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL), a part of The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA), enters a new phase in their mission to enhance competency and safety standards in the sector. Emergency lighting is a cornerstone of public safety. It provides crucial illumination during power outages, enabling safe evacuation and preventing panic in emergency…
Early Bird registration is still open until 9/15 for the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) 1.5-day Controls Summit taking place October 15-16 at The Westin Hotel in Milwaukee. “Integration for the Future” is the theme of this year’s Summit. The goal is to work toward eliminating barriers to wider adoption of lighting controls and HVAC integration in…
The author, Jeffrey Dross, criticizes The New York Times’ Wirecutter feature for using a rude, possibly sexist term in their lighting review headline. He finds the term inappropriate and unprofessional, especially in an industry where respect for the audience, many of whom are female professionals, is crucial. While the product itself is outdated, the insensitive…