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Leaner Zumtobel Ends a Difficult Transition Year
Restructuring delivered savings while taxes and Components weighed on earnings
Current, Mlazgar Near Jury Trial After Most Claims Dismissed
The court tossed 14 of Mlazgar's claims, leaving a much smaller fight for jurors
Messe Frankfurt Expands Lighting Portfolio With UK Acquisition
Fast growing LiGHT Expo London joins a global Light + Building portfolio
Plan to Replace Streetlights with Reflected Sunlight Advances
FCC grants approval for test satellite despite objections from astronomy and dark-sky groups
How to Choose the Right Occupancy Sensor
Compare sensing methods, mounting options, and control strategies to specify the best solution
Real-World Data Backs Circadian Lighting Guidance
A wearable study finds daily-life evidence for melanopic light recommendations
5 Things to Know: July 11
Signify grows research footprint with AI ambitions. Plus, this robot lamp watches moods before changing light.
Yet Another Standard for Lighting Manufacturers?
Will specifiers soon start asking about zero-waste certification, too?
Commercial Planning Retreats, Institutional Activity Accelerates
$300+ million projects get rolling in California, Tennessee and North Carolina
Cree Lighting Reincarnation Begins Under a Veil of Secrecy
Unnamed owners, anonymous manufacturing partner, carefully lawyered updates fuel uncertainty
Luminii Acquires Filix Lighting as Expansion Continues
The seventh acquisition extends Luminii into underwater lighting and new international markets.
Acolyte and AgiLight Acquired by Private Equity
GENLED acquisition brings two lighting brands into Principal's niche platform
Behind the Scenes: LEDucation Reorganizes Leadership
Veteran figures depart while the remaining leadership preserves continuity during expansion
Cooper Lighting Recalls 42,000 Metalux High Bay Fixtures
Overheating and loose LED boards of three high-output configurations create potential fire hazards
DOE Seeks New Path for Future Light Bulb Standards
A procedural rewrite lists light bulbs first among products the administration wants consumers free to choose
Zumtobel Profit Nearly Erased, Shareholder Payout Canceled
Shareholders receive no dividend this year while management promises a return to form
When Streetlight Lab Performance Meets Reality
Cooler LEDs deliver promising lab results, but real-world adoption is more complicated
Lighting People: On the Move | June 2026
Career moves of 67 lighting people, some of whom you may know
Lumen West 2026 Honors Excellence and Legacy
SoCal's lighting community honored leaders, launched new opportunities, and celebrated standout projects
5 Things to Know: June 27
LED lamp production returns to U.S. soil. Plus, Current's optical design comes under scrutiny.
Light! Design Expo Packs the Embarcadero Again
1,600 attendees reinforced the show's reputation as the Bay Area's premier lighting event
Acuity's Lighting Business Cools as Overall Revenue Grows
Soft lighting demand persisted, but higher-margin Intelligent Spaces kept the company on a growth trajectory
7½ Signals from Signify's Capital Markets Day That Matter
From Cooper's momentum to Genlyte's turnaround, the company sorted strengths from challenges
The Elemental LED Story Most People Haven't Heard
Behind the Diode LED brand sits a growing platform of businesses, markets, and ambitions
Architecture Billings Slide as Uncertainty Deepens
Economic headwinds push design firm billings lower across every U.S. region.
Signify Delivers Its Verdict: Build Here, Harvest There
New CEO As Tempelman outlines investment and portfolio priorities through 2029
Dialight Doubles Profit, Revenue Nears Decade Low
After years of restructuring, profits are back. The $70 million in lost annual revenue is not.
LDI and Leesman Lighting Join Forces In Cincinnati
Current and Lutron now share a statewide platform across all Ohio markets
Construction Starts Surge on Megaproject Momentum
Large $2.5+ billion projects get rolling in New York, Alabama and Georgia.
2026 NYC Lumen Awards Put Great Design in Focus
Focus Lighting earns top honors while nearly 900 lighting people gather for an evening of celebration and camaraderie
Acuity Closes Winona Production Facility
Production shifts to Crawfordsville as 86 roles in Minnesota are eliminated
Nine Months In, Signify CEO Is Ready to Show His Hand
With strategy decisions looming, Signify prepares to reveal its next chapter
Liberty, Acuity End Bitter Legal Battle Over 2021 Split
Failed acquisition talks with Illuminations sparked a three-year legal battle
Can Smart Lighting Shape Music Experiences?
Early findings suggest lighting color may influence musical perception
Schréder Acquires Smart Cities Technology Company
Acquisition expands global capabilities in sensing, analytics, and connected infrastructure
5 Things to Know: June 13
A social post triggers a lawsuit. Plus, sport officials change the rules instead of the lighting.
Contractor To Pay $21.3 Million In Federal Fraud Case
Case highlights control requirements governing federal contracting partnerships
A Patent That Expired in 2020 Is Having a Busy Year
Lutron, Crestron and Leviton are swept into a litigation wave centered on decades-old technology
Louis Poulsen Acquired in Reported €470 Million Deal
Danish lighting brand returns to home-country ownership after 8 years under Flos B&B Italia
NeoCon Illuminate: Year One Clears the Bar
Interior designers and lighting people found common ground throughout the show floor
What the Books Reveal About LSI's Largest Acquisition
Beneath the headline price, Royston’s numbers and disclosures tell more
NEMA Survey Signals Mixed Mood Across Manufacturers
Respondents reported steadier demand but slower customer decision-making
At NeoCon, Lighting Gets a Seat at the Table
Illuminate elevates lighting's role in the commercial interiors conversation
Commercial Project Activity Broadens Beyond Data Centers
Healthcare, retail and office sectors join data centers in driving nonresidential planning gains
5 Things to Know: June 6
Hundreds gather in SoCal. Plus, lighting and interior design gain a bigger platform in Chicago.
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.