After four years as Director/Sales at Capital Lighting Fixture Company, Justin Kennedy is returning to Access Lighting, where he had served as National Sales Manager/Eastern Region for four years prior to joining Capital in 2017. Kennedy will start his new position as VP/Sales on January 17.
Prior to his first role at Access, Kennedy has worked with several lighting brands such as Progressive Lighting/Savoy House and Alico Lighting.
The deal gives Phoenix an even more expansive industrial lighting portfolio, following its acquisition of Rig-A-Lite in May. Milwaukee-based industrial lighting solutions provider Phoenix Lighting has secured the exclusive rights to the intellectual property, manufacturing assets and technology associated with select industrial and commercial product lines from the former Cree Lighting business. Under the deal,…
Switzerland-based lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting has recently opened a nearly 70,000-sq.-ft. factory in central Serbia and is anticipating expansion.
February 6, 2024 Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky Park in New Zealand by DarkSky International. The recognition stems from the community’s dedication to promoting practical lighting policies, conducting outreach and education on the benefits of better lighting, and gaining local support to reduce light…
Sonepar purchased renewable energy certificates covering 100% of electricity used in its branches since July 2025 and will continue that commitment through 2026. Sonepar has released its 2025 global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting measurable progress across the company’s sustainability strategy, community impact, and operational responsibility. In the U.S. market, Sonepar is reducing its…
San Francisco-based commercial and industrial lighting solutions provider LANTANA LED has announced that it is the first lighting manufacturer to receive certification from the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) for its Edge Linear Series, Illucent Troffer, Neoteric Twin Linear, and Remote Driver Unit (RDU). The certification validates that these solutions meet rigorous mission-critical expectations for…
A 14-year veteran of the company, Marissa Klink most recently served as director of specification sales. Columbia, MD-based commercial and residential lighting and controls solutions provider Alliance Lighting has announced that Marissa Klink has acquired an ownership interest in the company and assumed the role of principal. A 14-year veteran of Alliance Lighting, Klink most… Read More…
Donovan is a 30-year-veteran of the lighting industry. Australian architectural and landscape lighting manufacturer Lumascape, which has a North American office in California, has appointed Chicago-based industry veteran Mike Donovan as Regional Sales Manager-Central. Donovan brings more than 30 years of experience and strong relationships across the lighting industry from sales management roles at manufacturers… Read More…