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CEO Olaf Berlien said OSRAM will find it tough to meet its full-year targets due to weakening demand.

Cree closes the spin-off sale of luminaire segment to diversified commercial-industrial products maker, IDEAL INDUSTRIES.

Acquisition adds outdoor lighting product breadth and enhanced manufacturing capabilities

Deemed a worthy outsider candidate by local media, a decision to run is expected in November.

Local residents and government officials continue to debate health risks of LED outdoor lighting.

A new report examines energy savings, biological/circadian effects and installation.

German company expands its lighting solutions portfolio with another acquisition

The Lighting Agency Claiming to be the Nation's Largest, Just Got Bigger (and three other recent agent consolidations)

A recent lawsuit contests a bubbling compliance issue

LSI Industries earnings call includes news of Toney's departure.

Is Disagreement in a Midwestern City Indicative of Widespread Push-Back?

The IES Board disagrees with some AMA points and calls for interdisciplinary research

What do you get when a #1 agent and a #1 conglomerate expand their partnership?

Chicago's Largest Agent Just Got Bigger

About 50% of the downlights listed test greater than 70 lm/W. Guess how many exceed 100 lm/W...

Mariana Figueiro, a leader in light and health research, appointed

Report explores the impact of LED color shift over time.

LED Engin has approximately $10M in revenue and 30 employees.

New Focus on Achieving Profitability; Temporarily Postpones Earnings Call

Two LED driver manufacturers might be enabling LED fixture designs to get even smaller

Chairman and CEO Chuck Swoboda to Step Down Upon the Appointment of His Successor

The best products on display from some of the most prominent names in Lighting.

An open letter to our readers...

No longer "wiring device" companies, each has forged its own path to becoming full-fledged lighting and controls solutions providers:

Birchwood Lighting becomes fourth lighting acquisition for Leviton

A note to a CEO inspires us to wonder what industry we are really in...

Founder/CEO joins with others to buy out the company at a premium price.

Learn what OSRAM CFO, Ingo Bank, recently shared with German financial news outlet.

CEO Eric Rondolat elaborates on the company's LED and connected lighting strategy

Latest report is a good sign for future lighting project business

Driver company bolsters smart lighting products capabilities

Lighting Systems and Hubbell Lighting have reunited as business partners in Northern California.

In what cities are more consumers investing in LED lighting?

General Electric is reportedly interviewing investment banks in an effort to sell ...

John Boncher, CEO Cupertino Electric Inc. dispels myths...

Over 2.5 years average efficacy has increased from 93 Lm/W to 115 Lm/W. See details on...

Let's get the band back together! Former allies, recent competitors, reunite in NoCal.

The privately owned diversified investment corporation has acquired...

What can we learn from the push-back in Rome, Italy relating to LED streetlights?

ETC adds to its solutions portfolio of advanced architectural and theatrical controls products.

We caught up with LEDucation co-founders to ask about the evolution of the show and high-maintenance exhibitors.

9 months of reaction since the AMA declared that blue light from street light poses health risk

The sometimes confusing landscape of LED Lamp companies and their ownership/alliances just added another layer.

LSI Industries provides info relating to its integration of recent acquisition, Atlas Lighting

A listing of high-efficacy LED High Bay fixtures. 400W metal halide replacements and ultra-high lumen fixtures.

Amidst a sea of bright orange track jackets, the company formerly known as OSRAM SYLVANIA is ...

Industrial Growth Partners has acquired Tucson, Arizona-based IOTA, a maker of back-up power supply equipment for commercial, industrial and institutional emergency lighting applications.

Read the official announcement...

Forecasting the needs for lighting industry talent in 2017

When acquisition news breaks, it usually sparks a stir. And then the speculation of chain-reactions begins. We did it too.

LSI Industries Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Atlas Lighting Products...

A listing of high-efficacy LED troffers. 4000K LED 2x2 and 2x4 Troffers with various levels of CRI. Facts compiled from Lighting Facts and DLC.

Lighting agent promotes key individual to Lighting Agency Principal. Agency reinforces its commitment to the Central IL marketplace.

If you weren't able to attend the 2017 SSL R&D workshop in Long Beach, CA, you can experience and learn from some of the content that was presented with the presentation links below.

Affiliated Distributors, the $34.4 billion contractor and industrial products wholesale buying / marketing group, reported sales for all AD members, across all seven Divisions and three countries grew by 9% in 2016

A recap to the significant agent/mfr changes that occurred in Chicago. 2016-17

Our news team uncovers the facts behind the LED drones that formed a fluttering U.S. flag and the Pepsi logo during the Super Bowl LI halftime show:

Texas-based company to join Osram service division Sylvania Lighting Solutions

How LED technology is changing the landscape of Smart Cities.

TCP Board Elects George Strickler as New Chairman to Replace Ellis Yan, Names Brian Catlett as Chief Executive Officer and...

Legrand adds to its lighting and lighting controls portfolio already consisting of Wattstopper, Horton Controls, Vantage and Pinnacle Architectural Lighting.

Details surrounding the impressive 25,000 Square Foot Space

The Neidhardt acquisition will complement and build upon ALW’s broad portfolio of primarily linear architectural LED luminaires with the addition of Neidhardt’s line of primarily decorative architectural LED luminaires.

Start up lighting agency, Force Partners, represents Eaton in Chicago, IL.

When acquisition news breaks, it usually sparks a stir. And then the speculation of chain-reactions begins. We did it too.

Amidst a sea of bright orange track jackets, the company formerly known as OSRAM SYLVANIA is part of a Chinese consortium that also owns Atlanta-based Forest Lighting. Confused? Don't worry, we'll break it down for you here.

A Southeast U.S. mega-rep is turning 50 this year, and they are doing more than just splashing a fancy anniversary-enhanced logo on their home page. Although...they did that, too.

Former Rambus and Soraa Executive will Lead Luminii

A lighting engineer turned entrepreneur lists his majestic property in Austin, TX

French Agency issues warning that powerful LED lights are 'photo-toxic'.

A leader in theatrical and architectural lighting controls promotes long-time ETC exec.

RVLT stock is currently trading at $0.22 per share

Bob Schacherl to leave Robe North America on June 30.

LED smart controls, meet LED modules.

Acuity wins multiple awards.

Transactions expected to close Q2 2019

CEO received acquisition inquiries for lighting business unit