Quebec-based DALS Lighting, a provider of LED lighting products, has acquired Pennsylvania-based Remington Lighting, a leading supplier of hospitality lighting for bespoke custom projects and brand standard programs. This strategic move expands DALS’ presence in the hospitality space across North America and enhances its ability to serve hotel brands and commercial projects with high-quality lighting…
DMF Lighting, the leader in modular lighting in the custom integration channel, today announced an expanded partnership with business advisory firm VITAL, reinforcing its commitment to dealer success through a robust offering of complimentary resources and training in 2025. Building on the success of its VITAL Affiliate Membership program, DMF Lighting is introducing a new suite of…
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI), has acquired the business assets of M3 Innovation, LLC (“M3 Innovation”), a sports lighting startup that uses innovative technology to lower the overall cost of the installation and operation of sports lighting solutions. The acquisition has already closed, and the solution is now part of the Acuity Brands Lighting (“ABL”) business…
Cyclone Lighting has received a Red Dot Design Award for its Valenza luminaire. The exterior luminaire was recognized for outstanding product design at the annual awards. 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 to find…
Kansas-based EiKO Global, LLC, a manufacturer of lighting solutions, has promoted Yavor Kolarov to CEO, effective May 1. Since joining EiKO in 2024 and serving as President and Chief Revenue Officer, Kolarov has realigned the company’s product portfolio and implemented strategic planning processes to better serve evolving customer needs, and differentiate EiKO in a competitive…
Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, has launched the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology. According to the company, the partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced the winners in the 2025 Lighting Transformation Awards, co-sponsored by the National Association of Lighting Maintenance Companies (NALMCO). The winning projects recognize outstanding achievements in lighting retrofit projects that feature innovative solutions with minimal alteration to the existing building structure. The projects illustrate the power of lighting systems…
Charleston-based Sonepar is on its way to completing 13 free LED lighting retrofits for community non-profits as part of its annual “Bright Lights Brighter Futures” program. In addition, it has made an Earth Day donation of more than $12,000 to the National Forest Foundation. The two charitable initiatives tie into Sonepar’s global Purpose of “Powering…
Noting the negative impact of tariffs on the construction sector, Mark McClear, CEO of Casambi, touted the benefits of the American-made lighting control options offered by Casambi’s ecosystem, which will help partners and customers stay on track, reduce costs, and avoid delays. According to McClear, Casambi’s wireless control platform is software-driven and hardware-light, making it…
The fifth edition of ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities – has opened attendee registration for its September 16-17, 2025 show. The annual event welcomes lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and emerging professionals to see new products from leading commercial brands, experience…
DMF Lighting has announced that it has been named “Favorite Company to Do Business With” by the Cinergy Professional Development Group. The award was presented at the annual Cinergy Summit, held on February 25, 2025. Each year, Cinergy surveys its 50 member companies—some of the most respected integrators in the smart home technology industry—to select their most valued manufacturer partners….
This week, Nathan Frampton, CEO of Fanimation, released a public memo to the lighting and ceiling fan community, calling for industry support on a proposal for a temporary tax credit to counteract the recently imposed tariffs on China. Frampton’s interest is rooted in the fact that nearly all residential ceiling fans sold in the U.S….
[Note: Interviews were conducted prior to the most recent announcement by the Trump administration that raised the tariff from goods made in China to 125%] Every lighting distributor in the U.S. carries products made in China, and many carry at least one product line from Canada. Max Cohen of 2nd Avenue and Meyda Lighting –…
Medford, Mass.-based DesignLights Consortium (DLC) released a draft proposal detailing the first major updates in five years to its Solid State Lighting (SSL) technical requirements, as well as significant proposed revisions to its light pollution-mitigating LUNA program. The organization will also present a webinar on April 15 that details the draft SSL Version 6.0 and…
The Research Association of Long Island has honored New York-based WAC Lighting for its 15 years of sponsorship of its Science Fair. The award was presented to CEO Tony Wang, Co-Founder Tai Wang, and President Becky Li. The WAC Invitational Science Fair was established to help promote the education and careers of young scientists and…
Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Landscape Forms – a manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, lighting and accessories – has revealed its long-term sustainability roadmap — a comprehensive, values-driven commitment to reducing environmental impact in sustainable design and manufacturing. Recognizing that sustainability is a journey, the company has outlined a strategic path spanning the next 25 years, with…