With health and wellness among the most-requested topics at many educational sessions in the design community, the Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) – part of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York – has launched two additional certification courses in response to the sessions’ popularity last year. These two online…
Michael Doyle Leech, age 72 of Franklin, Tenn., passed away on February 16, 2026. Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar Americas (which includes Irby) said, “Mike was a proud veteran and a devoted family man, qualities that shaped the way he led, served, and cared for the people around him. Few people have embodied dedication and…
By C. “Webster” Marsh I’ve seen a wide spectrum of approaches to specifying luminaires. Sometimes the specification is little more than a narrative description paired with a preferred manufacturer. Other times it drills all the way down to an exact catalog number, delivered lumens, efficacy, TM-30 metrics, and L70 projections. Both approaches have their merits…
During the recent Design & Construction Week 2026 – which included the International Builders Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show – home comfort, safety and security provider Resideo Technologies announced its platform integration with Leviton smart lighting controls into the First Alert® app. The goal is to deliver seamless lighting control, automation, and design flexibility for homeowners and builders….
In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling today that President Trump cannot invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to set tariffs on imports, American Lighting Association (ALA) President & CEO Jon Melchi issued a statement to ALA membership that takes into account the lighting industry’s point of view. “Today’s Supreme Court…
Four months after its acquisition of the privately held, domestic lighting manufacturer Barn Light Electric, Illumus – which also operates the brands Green Creative and Industrial Lighting Products (ILP) and NUROAIR Bluetooth Controls – has issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice to workers at Barn Light’s Titusville, Florida, facility, according the Orlando…
The Siemens Foundation has launched Careers Electric™, a national initiative to expand access to high quality electrical training and create clear pathways to well-paying, in-demand electrical careers. Designed to meet the nation’s accelerating electrification needs, Careers Electric™ equips students and workers with technical, digital, safety, and other workplace skills required in today’s rapidly evolving energy,…
Georgia-based Halco Lighting Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with mwConnect, a leader in advanced networked lighting controls, to bring the TruBlu™ controls platform to Halco’s customers. The collaboration will reportedly strengthen Halco’s ability to deliver scalable, intelligent lighting control solutions that meet the evolving needs of commercial, industrial, and multi-site environments. Through this partnership,…
U.K.-based architectural lighting manufacturer Lucent Lighting has acquired Technical Assembly, a U.K.-based lighting assembly business that will now be known as Technilux. The move strengthens Lucent’s U.K. manufacturing and final assembly capabilities, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to British engineering, quality, and supply resilience. Lucent Lighting also has a North American facility in New York,…
Canadian lighting manufacturer Liteline has appointed lighting agency Visual Interest to cover the Western region of the United States. According to a statement from Liteline, “Visual Interest brings extensive expertise as a trusted lighting manufacturers’ representative, with over 17 years of experience in the U.S. market and the Western region.” Visual Interest has four offices:…
What happens when a self-described “failed art student” spends 15+ years in the lighting industry with sales management experience that runs the gamut from technical (Toshiba and Leotek) to decorative (Arteriors and Leviton’s Birchwood brand) and rep agency management (Bell & McCoy Lighting & Controls)? The answer is the debut of the decorative lighting company…
Quebec-based DALS Lighting Group, which also has a U.S. office in Florida, has acquired Connecticut-based track and recessed lighting company Lumenture. This is the second acquisition that DALS has made, having acquired Pennsylvania-based portable and fixture lighting company Remington in May 2025. Remington’s area of expertise is in the hospitality sector. According to a…
New York-based Leviton has announced a strategic partnership with Ardd + Winter, a Georgia-based lighting agency serving the Southeast. Ardd + Winter’s selection of Leviton’s Visioneering and Certolux lighting brands reflects Leviton’s strength across healthcare, cleanroom, confinement and architectural applications. With decades of trusted relationships across the specification community, Ardd + Winter is well-positioned to…
With a volatile 2025 in the rearview mirror, here is one perspective of 2026 trends on the horizon. By Cory Peterson As the lighting industry adapts to changing market demands, flexibility and efficiency have become top priorities for architects, engineers, electrical contractors, and facility managers. The impact of tariffs, next-gen lighting upgrades, and the…
New York-based WAC Group has launched WAC Architectural, a commercial specification lighting brand that expands the WAC brand with a portfolio of precision-engineered luminaires designed for project-driven applications. Among the architectural products offered are advanced track systems, high-performance linear solutions, and robust exterior fixtures. According to the company, each product is engineered for optical excellence,…
Houston-based agency Bell & McCoy has acquired Alpharetta, Ga.-based Next Generation Lighting, which represents leading manufacturers in lighting technology and controls throughout North Georgia and the Atlanta area. Founded in 2013, Next Generation (Next Gen) boasts 100 years of combined lighting experience among its team. According to a statement from Bell McCoy, “The acquisition of Next…