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New Research Challenges Dim-To-Warm Assumptions
A controlled study finds warmer dimming is not universally preferred
5 Things to Know: October 3
NYC designers crowd ELA + Synergy. Plus, investigators probe streetlight pricing and missing fixtures.
Incandescent Comeback Clears Hurdle, Draws Pushback
Even with DOE backing, the bill faces an uphill climb…and would factories actually make the bulbs again?
Acuity’s Lighting Segment Posts $3.6 Billion for Third Straight Year
Steady Lighting cash generation increasingly supports Acuity’s M&A ambitions elsewhere
Inside Leviton’s Surprisingly Deep Lighting Operation
Certolux and Visioneering pair brand autonomy with manufacturing scale and corporate backing
Lighting People: On the Move | September 2026
Career moves of 106 lighting people, some of whom you may know
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: September 2026
Distributors invest in branches, AI and specialty capabilities as data center demand accelerates
Acuity Adds Software Executive to Its Board
ServiceNow Vice Chairman Nick Tzitzon takes the company’s tenth board seat
Construction Starts Retreat From Recent Peak
Large $1+ billion projects get rolling in New York, Louisiana and Arkansas
5 Things to Know: September 26
Can Acuity repeat June’s 18% surge? Plus, the flush-mounted dome light has seemingly lost its naming rights.
C&O Sales Acquires Meglio Lighting St. Louis
Signify’s Genlyte Solutions territory consolidates across C&O’s Great Plains footprint
Ex-GE Unit Argues the Industry Is Measuring Color Wrong
A phosphor maker argues familiar color metrics can miss what people actually see
Lighting Industry Nears Another Round of Price Increases
Mounting cost pressures are pushing manufacturers toward price increases before year-end
Mlazgar, Focal Point Head Toward November Trial
The remaining fight comes down to how big a check Focal Point may have to write
Architecture Firms Face Another Month of Weakness
A rare bright spot for C&I as the Midwest holds firm and the Northeast slumps
Louis Poulsen Acquisition Officially Closes
Foundation-backed buyer completes acquisition after eight years under Flos control
How a 22-Person Study Became "LEDs Are the New Asbestos"
The science raises real questions, but the public narrative may have outrun the data
5 Things to Know: September 19
Tennessee revises lighting policy after tribute. Plus, Disney’s troubled in-ground lighting system ends under concrete.
Phoenix Takes Control of Cree Lighting’s Commercial Products
9½ insights that unpack what this deal really means for Phoenix Lighting and Cree Lighting
ArchLIGHT Summit Looks Ahead After Final Standalone Show
Strong programming and qualified attendees leave room for broader growth ahead
Mlazgar Appeals Hubbell Lighting Verdict. Both Demand Millions in Fees.
More than $6 million in new fee demands follows the August verdict
Electrical Manufacturers See Stronger Business Conditions
Survey respondents cite stronger activity despite inflation and policy uncertainty
What Do Orion’s Major Wins Really Add Up To?
Company keeps trumpeting customer victories as project timing complicates the financial picture
Specification Integrity Meets a More Complex Industry
What IALD's 2017 guidelines for spec integrity got right, and where the ground has shifted
5 Things to Know: September 12
Chicago’s lighting crowd keeps the House rocking. Plus, Ontario pressures specifiers to buy closer to home.
When More Daylight Doesn't Mean Better Daylight
Researchers found that higher daylight factor still failed to consistently support circadian rhythms
SESCO Lighting Expands Into Virginia With Acquisition
The Thomas Harris & Co. deal extends a multistate expansion years in motion
GigaTera’s U.S. Lighting Operations Go Dark
The sports lighting player reportedly ended North American sales August 31
Construction Planning Shifts Beyond Data Center Boom
Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Texas, Ohio and Virginia
GE Lighting & LEDVANCE Win White Filament Patent Fight
Feit loses every challenged claim in sweeping patent board decision
Canada’s 50% Lighting Tariffs Take Effect
Equal tariff rates collide with two lighting markets of very different sizes
5½ Details Hiding Behind LSI's Record Revenue
Margins, tariffs, and other disclosures reveal nuances to the growth story
Doctors Call for Lighting Metrics That Go Beyond CCT
Researchers argue spectrum and flicker deserve more attention in lighting specifications
Zumtobel Profit Rises as Revenue Slips
Earnings improve against a weak baseline while sales remain under pressure
The Bills Keep Mounting for Cree Lighting USA
A seventh lawsuit, $2.3 million in claims ... and one judge just ran out of patience
Lighting Maker Fined for California Compliance Failures
State regulators cited efficiency, certification database and product marking violations
DLC’s Controls Update Gives Lighting More Control
Craig DiLouie examines V5.2’s push toward lighting-HVAC integration and deeper savings
Bell & McCoy Acquires FSA, Expands in Tennessee
Latest acquisition extends mega-rep’s reach across Central and Eastern Tennessee
Uncontested Election Points to Likely Future IES President
Carla Bukalski’s likely ascent comes alongside other nominations and a consequential bylaw change
Kenall and Cooper Close Nine-Year Patent Case
Fluorescent Fail-Safe HVL dispute settled after a $479K judgment and likely seven-figure legal bills
5 Things to Know: August 29
Cooper’s 28-name list looks more nuanced than heavy-handed. Plus, Signify's growth story gets a footnote.
Mlazgar Wins Commissions, Loses Millions to Hubbell Lighting
Jury awards $10.7 million to Hubbell as Mlazgar recovers roughly $1.48 million
Winners and Losers of the U.S. - Canada Tariff War
Our excruciating analysis reveals which lighting stakeholders face the most disruption and cost
Lighting Agents & Brands Unite in 105 New Partnerships
It's been a busy time for Manufacturers and Lighting Agents forming new partnerships.
Lighting People: On the Move | August 2026
Career moves of 70 lighting people, some of whom you may know
Lighting Caught in Both Sides of U.S.-Canada Tariff Fight
New Canadian countermeasures mirror the 50% U.S. tariffs already in effect
ArchLIGHT Summit Moves Alongside Lightovation
Starting in 2027, Dallas Market Center brings commercial and residential lighting audiences together
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: August 2026
We monitor the business of electrical distribution, so you don't have to
Inside the Courtroom: Mlazgar v. Hubbell Lighting
Competing contracts, former employees and $11.7 million drive the dispute
Canada Trade Talks Collapse, Certain Lighting Costs Climb
Pricing and sourcing shift as the industry awaits Canada’s retaliatory product list