Family-owned electrical distributor and lighting showroom business Gross Electric has acquired Indiana Lighting Center, which has two showrooms in Indianapolis. “This strategic acquisition strengthens our commitment to offering exceptional lighting solutions and investing in independent lighting showrooms in the Midwest,” said Laurie Gross, president of Gross Electric in a LinkedIn post. “Indiana Lighting has…
The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) has recognized Jimmy Kidd, CLVLT, COLD, owner and designer of Tranquility Lighting Design in Owensboro, Kentucky, with its 2025 Feature-Focused Outdoor Lighting Award at Illuminate ’25, the association’s annual conference and expo. The award honors exceptional lighting design that highlights a specific outdoor feature, such as water elements,…
By David Goddard, head of UK Projects, LEDVANCE Lighting is playing an increasingly role in the circular economy. Luminaires are no longer seen as part of the disposable society, thanks to the recognition that they can be upgraded and refurbished to extend their lifetime. For many years, the lighting industry faced the challenge of reducing…
West Coast-based live event production services and systems integration provider 3G Productions LLC has acquired Main Light’s 70,000-sq.-ft. location in Nashville as part of its ongoing initiative to expand into a coast-to-coast, full-service production and systems integration provider. 3G Productions has taken over Main Light’s Antioch neighborhood building, its full inventory, and all seven employees,…
Yusen Associates and A.A. MacPherson announced their strategic merger, uniting two of the largest independent manufacturers’ representative agencies in New England and Upstate New York with a combined 183 years of service. The newly combined entity, Yusen-MacPherson Group, plans to harness the strength of each organization to better serve their manufacturers and distributor partners throughout their territories. Together,…
New York-based Leviton has announced significant progress towards its goal of achieving company-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 in its recently released 2024 Sustainability Report. The Report reveals a 37% reduction in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) from a 2021 baseline. As part of Leviton’s CN2030 program, the company has steadily…
Emerson has announced that its Appleton Group iron casting facility has received a 2025 Energy Excellence Award from Focus on Energy®. The award recognizes companies in Wisconsin that go above and beyond basic energy efficiency solutions, both within their own organizations and those they support. As one of 11 recipients, the South Milwaukee foundry proves…
The June edition of the Lightovation resi-oriented trade show and the Lighting One lighting co-op convention – timed to coincide with Lightovation in Dallas last week – was an ideal time to take the collective temperature of distributors now that the noise regarding tariffs has settled down. Lightovation and the Lighting One convention each provided…
Direct Media Strategies is a new marketing support communications service from renowned writer and publicity maven in the architectural space Vilma Barr of Barr Publications & Editorial Services (BPES). Direct Media Strategies will write and distribute blogs and newsletters for firms that design and construct in the built environment. This specialized service will bring a…
California-based domestic lighting manufacturer U.S. Pole Company, Inc. has changed its name to U.S. Outdoor Lighting™, reflecting the company’s complete portfolio of outdoor lighting products and its evolving position in the market. In addition, the company has unveiled three new supporting brands to the family: Amerilume, budget friendly site and area lighting; Ameriscape, professional landscape…
The organizers of LEDucation are accepting speaker proposals for its 2026 Conference, taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be hosted the week prior to the in-person event. Renowned for its dynamic presentations, lively panel discussions, and compelling case studies, the LEDucation conference portion highlights…
The Robert J. Besal Memorial Education Fund (Besal Fund), a trust established to provide a continuing scholarship program for the advancement of education in illuminating engineering disciplines, is proud to announce the recipients of its scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. This year, the Besal Fund has awarded 15 scholarships, totaling $115,000, to students from participating schools….
Luminis, an established innovator and manufacturer of specification-grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions, today announced its Pelican family has received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. Dating back to 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions. Every year, the Red Dot Award: Product Design sets out…
The newly designed diagnostic room at the State Education Centre for the Blind (LBZB) in Hanover, Germany, aims to enhance the workplace experiences of individuals with visual impairments. The innovative lab employs tunable Glamox luminaires – controlled by a light management system – to diagnose, test, and create optimal lighting conditions for individuals with visual…
Last month during Lightfair 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the DALI Alliance earned two top honors in the 2025 LightFair Innovation Awards for its next-generation wireless and IP-based lighting control technology. The annual awards recognize the most groundbreaking developments in the lighting and controls industry. Among the 11 category winners and 4 distinguished…
ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting trade and educational event hosted by Dallas Market Center (DMC) for the architectural, specification, and design communities – has opened attendee registration for its upcoming September 16-17 show on the DMC campus and announced event highlights. This year’s event welcomes prominent thought leaders from across the design/build world,…