Domestic lighting manufacturer Vantage Lighting, headquartered in Rhode Island, has promoted industry veteran Jim Coleman to General Manager. Coleman joined the company in 2022 as Director/Marketing & Business Development. Previously, he served as Sales Manager for Universal Douglas Lighting Technologies, Inc. Other positions he has held include Director/Business Development for HiLumz USA and Eco-Revolution.
Toggled® has participated in lighting trade events such as Lightfair and LEDucation – as well as non-lighting events such as NMFT for facility managers, and other verticals – but it still flies under the radar when it comes to brand recognition. Chief Operating Officer Daniel Hollenkamp would like to see that change. Spun off from…
Legrand (LEDucation 2025 booth 4815/4817) has announced the rebranding of Encelium technology to Wattstopper PLUS. This strategic move is designed to leverage the complementary strengths of the two brands and align them under one brand that combines the cutting-edge technology of Encelium with the established brand strength and market leadership of Wattstopper. “The rebranding of…
According to a recent news report, the American construction industry continues to face an extreme labor shortage, which ultimately is slowing completion of construction projects from residential homes and infrastructure to hospitals. According to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors, the construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers…
The deadline is fast-approaching to register for Light and Health Research Center’s (LHRC) online professional certificate courses in 2024. These interactive educational offerings will be led by LHRC faculty and staff who are the foremost experts in their fields. Courses begin in September, and class registration closes soon. Dan Frering, the LHRC’s Education Program director…
EiKO Global LLC (EiKO) has appointed Mike Felton as Senior VP/Sales & Marketing. Felton brings 15 years of commercial leadership experience in the lighting industry across multiple sales channels including C&I (commercial & industrial), specification, controls, utilities, OEM, and horticulture markets. His career includes successful tenures at Acuity Brands and TCP Lighting, where he led… Read More…
Lutron Electronics president Edward J. Blair has been promoted to vice chairman of the board; he will continue to serve as president of the company. In his expanded role, Blair will represent executive leadership at the board level, offering strategic insight and reinforcing the company’s long-term priorities. He will maintain responsibility for Lutron’s global operations,… Read More…
