Graybar has announced plans to acquire Southern California-based American Electric Supply (AES), pending AES shareholder approval. Founded in 1984, AES is an electrical distributor that serves commercial and industrial customers across Southern California, which includes Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino, Ventura and San Diego counties. As a subsidiary of Graybar, the company will continue to…
10 students in the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain program will be reimbursed for textbooks. Denver-based Quality Electrical Distribution (QED), a Sonepar company, is accepting applications for its QED Power Forward Scholarship. QED will reimburse the cost of required books for 10 eligible fourth-year Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) students. The program supports students…
Three more industry leaders join the architectural lighting show’s advisory board. Dallas Market Center (DMC) has opened attendee registration for the 2026 ArchLIGHT Summit, taking place September 15 and 16, and has also appointed three industry leaders to the event’s advisory board. Each year, ArchLIGHT Summit welcomes leading voices from across the design/build world, offering targeted…
The Southern California agency will represent the full Brightline portfolio in its territory. Pennsylvania-based Brightline Lighting has announced a partnership with LINX Lighting + Controls, one of Southern California’s premier lighting representative agencies. Under the agreement, LINX will represent Brightline’s complete portfolio of fixtures and control solutions throughout Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County….
This new industry platform encourages lighting agents and manufacturers to align strategies and build actionable growth plans for 2027. Indiana-based NEMRA Lighting, the lighting division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Representative Association (NEMRA), has launched the inaugural Lighting Summit. Described as a first-of-its-kind, members-only strategic business planning event, it was created exclusively for independent lighting…
Built in the late 1930s, the U.K.’s largest privately owned apartment complex has undergone a major refurbishment that provides state-of-the-art lighting to the historic building. The Dolphin Square apartment complex is a legendary icon in London and reportedly the U.K.’s largest privately owned apartment complex. Recently, the building has undergone a major refurbishment by…
Citing feedback regarding seasonal timing, ICFF officials have announced the show will move from its customary May schedule to coincide with BDNY in November. ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) – which will be held next week from May 17 to 19 – has scheduled its 2027 edition to run alongside the hospitality-focused BDNY (Boutique Design…
The Luxo Align office light receives its second award for product design. Norway-based lighting manufacturer Glamox has been awarded a prestigious Red Dot Design Award for its newly launched Luxo Align office light. The free-standing office light received the Red Dot Award 2026 in the Product Design category. This latest award is the second…
US Lighting Trends founder David Gordon, who is also the founder of sister publication Electrical Trends, shares his perspective of this year’s edition of LEDucation from a different lens than that of a trade editor walking the floors. By now you’re aware of the importance of LEDucation from a new product standpoint, but this yearly…
Ligman Lighting USA has rebranded as Ligman North America, marking its 15-year evolution operating in the U.S. and Canada. A brand of Schréder North America, Oregon-based Ligman Lighting USA announced a name change to Ligman North America during last month’s LEDucation event. The updated identity includes a new logo, a refined visual language, and a…
Reprinted from Acuity Perspectives Seraph Salt Lake City is a downtown high-rise community with stunning views of the Capitol State Building and the Wasatch Mountains. Complementing the private residences in the 25-story building is a wide range of luxury amenities, including upscale outdoor spaces on both the 7th and 25th floors. A selection of exterior…
Sonepar purchased renewable energy certificates covering 100% of electricity used in its branches since July 2025 and will continue that commitment through 2026. Sonepar has released its 2025 global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting measurable progress across the company’s sustainability strategy, community impact, and operational responsibility. In the U.S. market, Sonepar is reducing its…
At the recent Milano Design Week 2026, Italian lighting manufacturer Foscarini presents a series of research projects that paired light with 3D knitting. In the years when Euroluce does not take place – as was the case this year – renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Foscarini participates in the Interni FuoriSalone event, which is comprised…
By Jeffrey Dross For years, people asked, “Did you go to LEDucation?” I remember submitting a proposal to speak at the inaugural version of this event years ago. My proposal wasn’t selected, and I did not participate. Subsequently, for many reasons, I have not attended — until this year. At the end of 2025, I…
The 57th edition of NeoCon is centered on the theme “Where Design Connects” and will feature new initiatives such as Preview Day and the debuts of Illuminate at NeoCon and NeoCon Collab: Half Light. This year’s edition of NeoCon, slated for June 8-10 at The Mart in Chicago, will provide an expansive lineup from immersive…
Savant now offers seamless compatibility with Schlage’s Encode™ family of smart locks. Savant®, a leader in smart home and smart power technology, has announced an integration with the Schlage Encode™ family of smart wifi deadbolts. Savant users can monitor alerts, effortlessly send lock/unlock commands from the main screen, and add camera feeds or personalized lock/unlock…