November 17, 2022
After four years at Barn Light Electric, a domestic lighting manufacturer headquartered in Titusville, Fla., Cole Paulson has been appointed Director/National Sales. Most recently serving as a Regional Sales Manager, Paulson joined the company as an intern in the Specification Sales department while attending the University of Central Florida. In 2018, Cole earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration & Management.
California-based Elisterno Outdoors, a division of custom hospitality lighting manufacturer Innovations in Lighting, has expanded its product line to include decorative wall sconces that are UL-listed for wet locations. “After the strong response we received early this year on our innovative chandeliers, we realized there was also an underserved segment in the sconce market and…
Virginia-based domestic lighting pole manufacturer Hapco is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking a historic milestone in the company’s role in shaping lighting infrastructure across the United States. Founded in 1951, Hapco was among the first companies to introduce aluminum street light poles and brackets and developed the industry’s first tapered aluminum light pole. Over the…
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) CEO, David Long, testified before the Workforce Protections Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce at a hearing held on April 19. In his testimony, Long outlined how the misclassification of employees impacts the construction industry, particularly the competitive disadvantage it creates for law-abiding employers….
New York-based WAC Group – parent company of WAC Lighting, Modern Forms, and Schonbek – has sponsored a four-part educational webinar series created by the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center (LHRC), the renowned institution that brings together researchers, educators, and designers who are passionate about how light can enhance human health. Through collaborations with industry,…
Rhode Island-based Butler Hospital, a member of Care New England, is the only private, nonprofit psychiatric and substance abuse hospital serving adults, seniors, and adolescents in Rhode Island and southeastern New England. Founded in 1844, it was the first hospital in Rhode Island and has earned a reputation as the leading provider of innovative psychiatric…
The annual awards recognize students for their academic work and their creative exploration in lighting. The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) has announced the recipients of the 2026 IESNYC Thesis Awards. Recognizing exceptional academic work and creative exploration in lighting, the annual awards celebrate emerging professionals whose contributions are shaping… Read More…
The Finnish smart lighting controls company has named Will Norris as the head of its North American business. Finland-based smart lighting controls provider Casambi has announced that Will Norris has assumed leadership of Casambi North America. Effective immediately, Norris will lead Casambi’s adoption across the Americas, supporting the company’s continued growth and strengthening relationships with… Read More…