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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.
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