Atlas Lighting & Home, a new wholesale importer and distributor of high-quality lighting fixtures, furniture, and décor headquartered in Georgia, has officially launched. With a mission to elevate everyday spaces through products that balance modern design and enduring quality, the company aims to become a trusted partner for the residential, commercial, builder, and hospitality markets….
Florida-based domestic lighting manufacturer Barn Light Electric – a long-time supplier to the residential, commercial, and hospitality channels – has been acquired by lighting solutions company ILLUMUS, parent of GREEN CREATIVE, ILP, and NUROAir headquartered in Sanford, Florida. According to a statement issued by ILLUMUS, the acquisition strengthens its position in the market and rounds…
One of the most popular venues for lighting manufacturers looking to expand their reach into the hospitality market is Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the trade fair and conference for the boutique hospitality design community. Returning to the Jacob K. Javits Center on November 9–10, this two-day event will showcase cutting-edge products, thought-provoking design conversations,…
Last month ArchLIGHT Summit, the premier commercial and architectural lighting trade event at Dallas Market Center (DMC), celebrated its largest and most successful edition of the show — including an attendance increase of nearly 10% over last year. Combined with attendance for ArchLIGHT Summit and Design Week, the marketplace had a 40% increase in attendee…
New York’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to lighting controls has opened attendee registration for its 2025 edition. NYControlled takes place Wednesday, October 15 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and is presented by the IESNYC and DLFNY. Now in its third year, NYControlled has become a popular event for those ready to learn, connect, and explore…
N.J.-based outdoor audio and lighting manufacturer Coastal Source and Lutron have announced a collaboration as part of Lutron’s new Native by Design program. This partnership brings Lutron Intelligent Lighting – including Ketra and Rania – into Coastal Source’s durable, outdoor architectural and landscape fixtures. “For more than 60 years, Lutron has set the standard for…
Renovating an existing building to a completely new type of use is certainly more complicated than new construction, but Bryan Wisniewski, LC, CEO & principal of Wizard Lighting Company in Michigan was up to the challenge. Wizard Lighting is a full-service agency covering the entire state, with offices in Metro Detroit and Downtown Grand Rapids….
By Atlas R, Innerscene Editor’s Note: The WELL v2™ pilot is the next version of the pioneering WELL Building Standard™, the first rating system to focus exclusively on the impacts of buildings on human health and wellness. Lighting has always been central to design, but today, it’s no longer just about how well we see…
By Geoffrey Marlow, Marlow Advisory Group Where lighting representatives once carried a couple of dozen carefully curated manufacturers, today’s reps routinely represent 80, 100, and even 120+ product lines. This expansion reflects calculated strategic responses to fundamental industry changes driven by evolving specification practices, risk management needs, and complex channel dynamics. The Multi-Name Specification Revolution…
Messe Frankfurt – which organizes renowned lighting events such as Light + Building and recently Lightfair – is expanding its portfolio in the Central Asian market with the debut of the Intelligent Building Expo 2026, a technical trade fair to be held in Uzbekistan. The new trade fair will take place in Tashkent May 20…
Los Angeles-based architectural lighting manufacturer Acclaim Lighting has unveiled a refreshed brand and mission designed to blend elegance with innovation while delivering high-quality, versatile lighting solutions. Central to the rebrand is Spectral Rise, a new design concept that reflects the rhythm and fluidity of light as it moves and interacts with its surroundings. Inspired by…
Georgia-based Signify – parent company of Cooper Lighting Solutions – has announced plans to acquire Nemalux, a Canadian manufacturer of lighting fixtures for industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and other hazardous locations. The acquisition will extend Cooper Lighting Solutions’ portfolio for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Nemalux will become part of the…
Maitland, Fla.-based SESCO Lighting, Inc., and Smith Lighting Sales, Inc., headquartered in Oklahoma City, will join forces to become one company, expanding SESCO’s footprint into Oklahoma. While some additions and business vertical engagements will begin immediately, the official transition will take place on January 1. This move will combine the existing resources and the 570+…
Chicago-based NeoCon, the largest and longest-running show serving the commercial interiors (A&D) industry, will launch Illuminate at NeoCon 2026 (June 8-10), a new show-within-a-show concept dedicated to architectural, technical, and decorative lighting. Debuting during NeoCon at The Mart in Chicago, the strategic expansion reinforces the show’s commitment to the evolving ecosystem of design innovation. The…
Throughout 2025, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board (NFIB) has been marking its centennial anniversary — a milestone that commemorates 100 years since the Falls first became lit every evening. These nightly illuminations are used not only to add a majestic visual to the intense power of the water, but also to honor global causes, notable…
By David Gordon, Channel Marketing Group, US Lighting Trends, and ElectricalTrends Recently NAILD (National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors), which is an association of less than 100 relatively small lighting distributors and the division of some larger electrical distributors (including Rexel), shared a letter written to DLC (DesignLights Consortium), that its Board endorsed, with industry…