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Are Remote Workers Left In The Dark?
Researchers found remote workspaces routinely missed basic lighting benchmarks
Orion Says the Turnaround Is Over. The Numbers Agree.
Revenue growth and consistent profits reflect sustained strength in LED lighting
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: June 2026
Distributor expansion, infrastructure spending, and workforce trends drive activity
Lighting Agents & Brands Unite in 71 New Partnerships
It's been a busy time for Manufacturers and Lighting Agents forming new partnerships.
Lighting Controls Take Focus in the Latest 90.1 Energy Standard
Updated standard sharpens lighting control strategies across building types
Signify Wins Reversal Of $41.9 Million Verdict
Appeals court found Rexel's handling decisions outweighed Signify's shipping practices
Bell & McCoy, FRM Continue Acquisition Run
Infinity Architectural Lighting joins the organization, expanding its Florida specification presence
5 Things to Know: May 30
Signify bets big on China’s AI momentum. Plus, public backlash exposes marketing mishap.
Zumtobel Investors Got One Story. The U.S. Market Got Another.
Headquarters reaffirms U.S. closure plans despite contradictory comments from a U.S. executive
Lighting People: On the Move | May 2026
Career moves of 48 lighting people, some of whom you may know
Construction Starts Accelerate Across Key Commercial Sectors
Large 1+ billion projects get rolling in Texas, Indiana and Michigan
IES Boston Illumination Awards 2026: Four Firms, One Dominant Night
Nearly 500 attendees celebrated excellence, ingenuity, and standout projects
Cree Lighting Assets Sold at Auction to Two Unknown LLCs
The slow-motion collapse leads to foreclosure. Uncertainty still hangs everywhere.
Signify Pushes A.I. Deeper Into Lighting Infrastructure
The company sees intelligent systems evolving beyond static controls logic
Phoenix Lighting Acquires Rig-A-Lite In Industrial Deal
The companies serve overlapping markets across hazardous and heavy-duty applications
Architects Navigate Another Month of Soft Billings
Regional softness continues while institutional projects show modest growth
[UPDATED] Lighting Rep Sues Manufacturer Over Failed Custom Fixtures
Out-of-state rep alleges $620K buy/sell custom order led to falling-components at luxury resort
NASA Maps Confirm The World Is Both Brighter And Darker
Global light levels climbed even as key regions reduced nighttime light output
Cree Lighting Launches Round Two of Layoffs
Company again bypasses 60-day notice requirements as office roles disappear
5 Things to Know: May 16
Acuity builds financial muscle for whatever comes next. Plus, Nvidia chips may soon share space with streetlights.
Minka Lighting Issues Unusually Narrow Recall On Pendants
Company offers full refunds on $3,000 - $5,000 fixtures citing detachment risk
Cree Lighting Ex-Workers' Lawsuits Spark Turf Battle
Competing strategies could significantly impact potential worker damages
6½ Insights the Industry Should Know About Lighting Patents
From smart lighting to tunable white systems, more categories are now landing in litigation crosshairs
Rexel and Graybar Expand Through Targeted Acquisitions
Both distributors use precise acquisitions to expand large-market coverage
Energy Focus Reports Rare Quarterly Improvement
Company bets remaining cash on Japan amidst persistent funding and survival questions
NEMA Survey Reflects Improving Industry Momentum
Manufacturers express cautious optimism despite ongoing geopolitical and cost concerns
LED Interiors May Be Missing Something Important
New research questions today’s narrowband indoor lighting environments
Commercial Planning Posts Strong Monthly Increase
Data centers stayed dominant as offices, warehouses and hotels showed renewed momentum
How LightX Creates Space For Better Industry Conversations
Event blends hospitality, education and networking into one highly effective 2-day format
Lighting People Remain Divided Over Human-Centric Lighting
RP-46 discussion reflects differing perspectives on circadian light exposure
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: May 2026
Record distributor earnings, data center demand and distribution center investments
Lutron Consolidates Ohio Under One Lighting Agency
LDI replaces Riffle Associates in Cincinnati and Toledo, ending a 20+ year partnership
Illinois Advances Strict Outdoor Lighting Standards
State bill introduces dual compliance tracks reshaping public and commercial lighting practices
5 Things to Know: May 2
Kenall presses Cooper for expanded damages. Plus, end user faces $1.7M surprise after new LEDs meet aging poles.
Harvard Team Claims Record Efficiency In Chip-Scale UV Light
A new fabrication method delivers 120 times more on-chip UV power than previous designs.
ETI Lighting Takes Patent Fight to Cooper’s Front Door
What started as a Signify patent lawsuit has spawned a second case; this time with ETI on offense
Lighting People: On the Move | April 2026
Career moves of 73 lighting people, some of whom you may know
JAW Lighting Fallout Lingers in Year Two of Litigation
Claims involving Spectrum deepen an already tangled lighting agency dispute
Museum Designers Reframe the Meaning of Good Light
The 12 factors driving museum lighting choices after LED adoption
Out of Spec: Customs Find Meth Valued at $4.1 Million in LED Lamp Shipment
Shipment scored poorly on lumens per dollar and every other metric that matters
Charity Case: Touché Assets Sell for Just $5,000 at Auction
No industry buyers emerge as lighting control IP and inventory sell to Habitat for Humanity
5 Things to Know: April 25
Signify keeps it corporate machinery humming. Plus, a reverse takeover brings niche lighting company to the stock exchange.
Signify Sales Slide Again As June Decisions Loom
At Signify, everything is being managed, but not much is improving
Lightapalooza Acquired: InfoComm Broadens Market Reach
Deal brings residential integrator event into enterprise AV’s powerful trade show ecosystem
LSI’s Quarterly Results Highlight Strategic Shift Beyond Lighting
National account focus brings stickier demand than traditional C&I project cycles
Cree Lighting Faces Sixth Lawsuit As Pressure Builds
Total vendor lawsuits now exceed $2 million in alleged unpaid balances
Now Hiring: A Flurry of 14 Jobs hit the Inside Lighting Board
Discover new career opportunities across executive leadership, specification, sales, and service roles
Architectural Billings Signal Market Stabilization
Firm backlogs reach 6.6 months, highest level since December 2023
Energy Focus Stock Triples in One Day. Doubts Persist.
Trading volume surges as A.I. project framing fueled rapid gains