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Lighting People: On the Move | February 2026
Career moves of 79 lighting people, some of whom you may know
LMPG Consolidates Tri-State Representation With Diversified
Move realigns key spec brands, escalating Northeast corridor competition with Illuminations
Lighting Agents & Brands Unite in 117 New Partnerships
It's been a busy time for Manufacturers and Lighting Agents forming new partnerships.
Functional Devices Jumps from One PE Firm to Another
L Squared Capital Partners acquires relay and controls manufacturer
Fifty Shades of 5000K: And Daylight Still Wins
Building occupants felt better under real sky light, even unknowingly
The Tariff Windfall: Who Owes Whom?
Tariffs moved fast. Refunds move slow. Price sheets almost never move backward.
Legal Blow To Tariffs, Trade Uncertainty Remains
Lighting supply chains brace for more uncertainty and another reset
Building Performance Standards Can Reshape the Local Playbook
Whole-building mandates impact strategy beyond lighting fixture swaps and rebates
Illumus Moves to Combine Barn Light Operations
Standalone factory to close; 84 positions affected in post-acquisition consolidation
A.I. Regulation Debate Looms Over Distribution
What happens in Washington D.C., may soon reshape what happens inside the DC
Architecture Billings Fall Sharply to Start 2026
Southern U.S. holds steady as Northeast, Midwest and West contract
Global Guidelines Confront Premature Fixture Waste
Framework promotes modular luminaires with accessible, replaceable components
NEMA Survey Reveals Boost in Forward-Looking Confidence
Business confidence index retreats from December’s elevated peak
5 Things to Know: February 14
How lighting is a factor in the Guthrie investigation. Plus, engineered lighting drives 9% more milk.
Cree Lighting Moves the Finish Line Again
Seven furlough extensions later, another imminent resolution arrives
Commercial and Institutional Planning Lose Steam
$250+ million projects get rolling in Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia
DALS Expands Spec Reach With Lumenture Acquisition
Acquisition strengthens offerings for architectural and commercial lighting projects
Signify Patent Trial Ends in Measured Verdict
Jury sets $410,544 damages, confirms Lepro infringement and willfulness
WESCO v. Eckart: When Does Competition Become Conspiracy?
Six ex-WESCO execs accused of engineering a replica Atlanta business dubbed “AED 2.0”
LSI’s Lighting Segment is Punching Above its Weight
Four nuanced takeaways at the midpoint of LSI Industries’ fiscal 2026
Human-Centric Lighting Proves Its Value in Hospitality
Study links smart lighting to better sleep and guest satisfaction scores
Bell & McCoy Doubles Down in Metro Atlanta
Acquisition of Next Gen adds distribution depth and spec-side relationships
Signify Downlight Patent Sees Limited Revival
Cooper Lighting patent footing slightly improved in rare patent board reversal
5 Things to Know: February 7
Boston media features renowned figure in lighting debate. Plus, a PE firm expands its portfolio.
First RAB, Now Signify. Is This Patent Real or a Reach?
Invictus Lighting files a selectable wattage lawsuit against a second industry titan
Orion Eyes a Rare Breakout, If It Can Stick the Landing
Company signals sustained revenue momentum extending through FY27
Signify Mulls Divestiture. What’s Actually on the Table?
CEO confirms that parts of world’s largest lighting company are under review
LightX Tried to Sit One Out. The Industry Pushed Back.
Plans to pause fell flat as a chorus of customers and manufacturers pulled LightX back to Dallas
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: February 2026
Supply chain snapshots, distribution center investments and key leadership transitions
Lutron Acquires Key Supplier of Luxury Metal Finishes
Tanury has supplied Lutron with premium control finishes for over 25 years
Delviro Collapse Could Trigger Personal Liability for Owner
Investigator describes a tangled and murky flow of money and assets
ETC Acquires Pharos to Bolster Architectural Offering
Two-decade partnership evolves into strategic controls acquisition
Orion Energy Raises $7M to Shore Up Liquidity
Stock price drops 17%. Stock sale reflects need for operational breathing room.
Signify to Cut 900 Jobs Amid Ongoing Contraction
Annual revenue hits lowest level since Philips spin-off a decade ago.
Lighting People: On the Move | January 2026
Career moves of 97 lighting people, some of whom you may know
7 Key Insights from the 2026–27 Construction Forecast
Lighting demand expected to shift as stable sectors offset broader construction slowdown
Why Snow Makes Outdoor Lighting Feel More Human
Researchers connect face visibility, visual comfort, and the influence of diffuse illumination
Construction Starts See Mixed Results Across Key Segments
$700+ million projects get rolling in Arkansas, Texas and Iowa
5 Things to Know: January 24
Landmark LED installation returns after prolonged darkness. Plus, the intersection of LEDs and winter weather.
Cree Lighting Furloughed Again. Still No Plan.
Messaging shifts to “re-entry,” but output and confidence continue to decline
LSI Reports Stable Sales Amid Lighting Segment Surge
Lighting has logged three straight quarters of double-digit growth
Signify Keeps Heat on Deco Lighting in Bankruptcy Saga
For Signify, the money matters, but enforcing royalties may matter more
Should Darkness Be a Legally Protected Natural Resource?
Citizen challenge targets lighting at 29 Connecticut courthouse buildings
Architecture Firms End 2025 With Persistent Weakness
Decline slows slightly in December, but demand still underperforms
Study Reframes Lighting Quality: Framework, Feel and Finance
Research offers structured, weighted criteria for real-world evaluation of lighting systems
Orion Nudges Up Guidance, Banks on Big Retail Deal
First look at 2027 revenue forecast follows modest 2026 revision uptick
Lighting Controls Get Rebate Boost in Latest DLC Guidelines
Updated rules reflect growing demand for integrated lighting intelligence
5 Things to Know: January 17
Inside Genlyte’s evolving North American strategy. Plus, Cree Lighting faces another critical moment.
Maine Lighting Law Among Most Comprehensive in U.S.
Regulation includes shielding, lumen thresholds, and design exemptions
Lawsuit Adds Weight to Cree Lighting's Mounting Struggles
Vendor lawsuit over $138K joins increasing load of financial leverage against Cree Lighting