Headquartered in Houston, E-Tel manufacturer’s rep agency will be representing MaxLite in South Texas. Founded in 1985, E-Tel also maintains offices in San Antonio as well as Austin. The firm will offer MaxLite’s energy-efficient lighting products for the commercial building, residential, and OEM markets.
Employee-owned Border States is set to acquire family-owned Dominion Electric Supply Company. The deal is expected to be finalized on May 1, pending regulatory approval. Established in 1940, Dominion has grown to more than 300 employees and nine branches in Virginia and Maryland with more than $374 million in annual sales. The acquisition will mark a geographic expansion…
Parks Associates released a new white paper Energy, Security, Automation: Converging into Peace of Mind that explores the convergence between security, home automation, and home energy solutions. The data revealed 16% of households currently have a smart thermostat, and while only 5% of internet households own an electric vehicle (EV) today, purchase intentions are growing. …
January 3, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is proud to announce the formation of a new entity dedicated to furthering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) in the lighting industry. The Lighting Advocacy Congress shall serve as a “United Nations” model for lighting organizations with DEIR missions to coordinate activities, share experiences, advice, and…
DarkSky International released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect sunlight to Earth at night. Grounded in current scientific understanding and guided by the Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting, the statement expresses DarkSky’s opposition to orbital illumination systems as they are currently proposed. The statement aims to…
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based LINX Lighting + Controls has added to its executive leadership team with the appointment of David Komonosky, LEED AP, as Principal. Widely regarded an influential and forward‑thinking leader in the architectural lighting and controls industry, Komonosky’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for LINX. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Komonosky Read More…
Architectural lighting company Flos B&B Italia Group has tapped former Bed, Bath & Beyond President Dave Nielsen as the CEO for its San Francisco-based lighting etail division Lumens – which describes itself as an “online destination for design aficionados, architects, interior designers, and contract professionals” searching for luxury lighting. He will report to Piero Gandini, executive chairman Read More…