There are few lighting and plumbing distributors that have the stellar reputation and forward-thinking leadership that family-run Farrey’s Lighting, Bath, Kitchen and Hardware of Florida has maintained through 100 years and four generations of ownership, essentially becoming one of the first nationally recognized names in the industry. To celebrate its centennial, Farrey’s recently hosted…
May 7, 2024 By James R. Benya, PE, FIES, FIALD James R. Benya reflects on his four-decade journey in lighting design, from its humble beginnings to the establishment of IALD in 1969, he contemplates the evolving landscape of the profession amidst technological advancements and the potential integration of product sales into lighting design firms. Lighting…
Danville, Va.-based Landscape lighting manufacturer Sterling Lighting LLC has announced that Island Villa Lighting Ltd., led by renowned lighting designer James Solecki, has been appointed as the exclusive international reseller (EIRSL) of Sterling Lighting in the British Overseas Territory of Turks and Caicos. This marks a significant milestone in bringing high-quality lighting solutions to the…
April 16, 2024 By Sara Schonour, LC, MIES, IALD, Luxsi and Reiko Kagawa, LC, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, WELL Faculty Are you confused about what lighting designers are asking for regarding material transparency, and how they are defining the ambiguous term “sustainability”? 100+ specifying firms (114 and counting, to be exact) have signed the…
California-based US Pole Company – home of Sun Valley Lighting and US Architectural Lighting brands and a manufacturer of architectural, performance, outdoor luminaires and decorative poles – announced the addition of Greg Mercier as Vice President of its Southeast Regional Sales team. In this position, Mercier will be responsible for growing the company’s newly created…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has appointed Paul Gray as Director of Growlite – the company’s division specializing in lighting for the horticulture industry. Bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in the horticultural sector, Gray joins Barron Lighting Group with a wealth of knowledge and an impressive track record of driving growth and fostering innovation…
March 19, 2024 The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education is pleased to announce two important developments. At its January meeting the board welcomed five new board members and voted $130,000 in new grants. Named in honor of lighting designer and educator, James Nuckolls, the Fund supports lighting education through annual grants to college-level lighting programs,…
March 19, 2024 Like so many waterfront cities, Omaha was looking for ways to revitalize its downtown parkland in an effort to create an aesthetically pleasing destination point. The city’s vision was to transform its three underutilized parks into a beautiful, entertaining recreational hotspot along the scenic Missouri River. What became known as the Omaha…
Lighting industry veteran Eric Borden, LS, CPC, will be stepping aside from his position of President & CEO of Verozza Lighting. After three years leading the growth of Verozza Lighting, Borden feels the time is right to remain involved as an outside consultant through his independent firm, Pathfinder Consultants, Inc. “Over the years, it has…
MaxLite has hired Elio Jin-Ha Kim as Vice President, Lighting Products and Corporate Marketing. Kim brings more than 20 years of experience in the LED lighting industry and a strong background in marketing to his new role. He will oversee the product management and engineering of indoor and outdoor luminaires and lamps, as well as…
The ArchLIGHT Summit Advisory Board, which consists of distinguished industry leaders who provide valuable perspectives for shaping this groundbreaking event and its educational programming, has appointed three new members: Rachel Fitzgerald and Jessica Kennedy, both of Stantec; and Jill Klores of Essential Light Design Studio. ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform for…
When researching the rich history of lighting design, most resources promote male designers that made major contributions. Despite this, we know that many women have helped lead the lighting industry into the rich, diverse, and welcoming place it is today. Who were these female leaders? That’s the question a group of designers at Lam Partners…
New commercial luminaire brand Revo Lighting, launched by California-based Espen Technology, has formed strategic alliances with numerous top-tier sales representatives. This rapidly growing sales network has solidified REVO Lighting’s position as a commercial luminaire brand and has also filled Revo’s sales pipeline with inquiries, quotes, sample requests, and initial orders. “The market has embraced our…
February 15, 2024 The expert jury of the renowned Designplus Award by Light + Building has made its decision: 33 outstanding design entries have been selected as nominees. The final winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on the first day of the fair, 3 March 2024, at the Design Plaza. The award-winning products…
February 14, 2024 By Jessie Frias When I was asked if I would like to be featured in this month’s newsletter I had a couple of reactions. The first one was excitement, followed by anxiety, nervousness, and then fear. Initially I wanted to say no because of deadlines and the feeling that I would be adding…
Connecticut-based architectural lighting manufacturer Q-Tran has promoted Gean Tremaine to the position of CEO. According to the company, “Gean has been instrumental in Q-Tran’s growth, most notably spearheading the introduction of LED lighting into the company’s product offering. He is excited to continue to push the company forward by fostering continuous improvements in all areas…