Lighting News Archive

Ohio Manufacturer Sells to Ohio Private Equity Firm

President Biden's proposed plan could give lighting-related construction a lift while increasing taxes to corporations

Insights from some of the industry's most influential luminaries

Former CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield, will serve as an adviser to the fan and light company that provides UV disinfection products.

Finished goods, factory equipment and electronics among the items to be auctioned

Huge projects initiated in California, Nebraska and Louisiana

We ask the CFO why $400K in February sales resulted in $90.00 of Agent Commission

Will these two important Lighting Industry events actually happen?

Insights from an award-winning scientist and executive

Combination expands Current’s architectural luminaire portfolio

No one covers the 405 Lighting Market like we do. Hubbell & Acuity make big moves

Economist predicts construction markets to grow rapidly

See what Kraig Kasler says when we ask about agent consolidation

Kenall, Williams and ERCO forge new agent parnerships

A sparsely-detailed complaint places blame on lighting products

Key Topics: Agent Network, Price Increases and Supply Chain Concerns

Hubbell is the latest factory to announce multiple increases in 2021

Second price increase in 100 days

Senior VP of Sales to help lead agency expansion

Ends partnership with long-time agent Liberty Lighting Group

Former Eaton Lighting and Honeywell exec takes the helm in Greenville

After a year of declines, this is good news for lighting projects

Select fixtures and manage lighting projects in less time

ESPN SportCenter tweets the jaw-dropping video

6% on luminaires. 3-9% on other products.

Washington Reagan Airport pilots UV surface disinfection program

18 months and $1.7M for illegal import scheme

Large projects break ground in Ohio, North Carolina & Virginia

A Statement from the IES Board of Directors

New information about the social media accusations

ULT and Douglas Controls move to U.S. owner

Mlazgar Associates sues competing agent and 6 ex-employees

Sarah Golish Discusses Acuity Brands and the Controls Market

Signify #1 Lighting company in European patent filings in 2020

A March Madness pool for lighting people. Wait 'til you see the prize options!

Perpetrator could face up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 fine

We'll see you and your vaccinated coworkers there!

Number 5 will shock you. (Not really, but it's still a pretty good list)

Large $100M+ projects started in Virginia, Pennsylvania & Iowa

Barbara Horton retires, successor named

LED lamp products shall claim HID equivalency

Driving professional development and gender equality

An IALD report provides insights into projects, firms & silver linings

Energy efficiency code moves us forward

Trevor Palmer will lead the lighting and lighting controls business

An agent's alleged unathorized use of a Hubbell Lighting HQ building photo is under scrutiny

Institutional work lags, but Project Inquiries tick up nicely

Glenn Heinmiller shares insights into the Well Building Standard

Hubbell, WAC and Sonneman among those that make moves

Signify, RAB, Satco, ConTech and Nicor involved in various suits.

Missed a presentation? It's posted here...

Illuminations Inc. expands into New York City

While residents stuggle without power, empty offices shine brightly

Light pollution linked to preterm births, reduced birth weights

Jane Slade shares insights into responsible lighting

C&I construction and Western U.S. see recent gains

Healthcare, Schools, Offices Account for More Than 60% of Green Building Certifications

A 13-year study at The University of Texas Health Science Center reveals that participants with the highest exposure to night time electric light were associated with a 55 percent higher risk of developing thyroid cancer.

Assessing how to apply ultraviolet light disinfection to spaces.

David Gordon on Lighting & Electrical Distributors

Company searches for a buyer of some lighting brands

$24B Flex exits the industrial lighting space

Planned AlphaLED shutdown is averted

Large $100M projects initiated in WA, OH, TX & OK

A $1.4M prize and recognition for our favorite kind of diode

Zero-Net-Energy buildings are already happening

Dr. Mariana Figueiro of the Light & Health Research Center

Dimmers, LED Light Strips and Lighting Controllers are the target of a lawsuit that reads like a British spy novel.

"We see headwinds."

False claims about UV-C seep into mainstream media

15 Million lamps could not be tracked by rebate evaluators

Sales forecast jumps to +10-14% growth

Experts predict sector changes in Retail, Health, Office

Company will soon launch Witness wall-pack with integral camera

The pandemic created opportunity for UV-C lighting company

Company offers 33 employees relocation to Racine, WI

The former Cree CEO will now lead another company

Northeast U.S. and institutional sector see large declines

DayBrite and Chloride products will be made elsewhere

Insights into Mt. Sinai's new center for lighting research

New grouping should help Signify differentiate channel branding

The LRC publishes circadian lighting guidance documents

U.S. manufacturer shares strategies for longevity

EdisonReport, LD+A, LEDs Magazine and inside.lighting

Two trusted consumer brands share mixed messages

Big projects in Boston, Atlanta and Albuquerque

Hockey haircuts, CFL Wall Packs and I-44 East

Electrical workers' union denounces President Trump

Sales, agent performance and an upcoming reorganization.

Midwest agent expands coverage into STL

A Chief Economist answers 5 Big Questions

Broader product offerings and a fancy NYC showroom

Accuses former partner of sharing specs and schematics.

Energy management providers combine forces

LED solutions integrating with building management systems

AIA to work with Biden to reverse the executive order.

Kickbacks and overcharges on 8 federal energy projects.

Voices from throughout the industry provide insights

Insights from the DesignLights Consortium's Executive Director

November momentum shift in design billings

A mini-documentary featuring 20 lighting designers in 2020

Healthy designs will outlast the pandemic

Acquires a company. Partners with large lighting agent.

It may take 3 more years to get back to 2019 revenues

Updated health & safety policies for LIGHTOVATION

Kenall vs. Clear-Vu: We fill in some blanks

Nine projects worth over $100M emerge

Auto dealership sues over lighting & controls installation

Systems are being specified with increased light levels

Seven major shows & conferences over a 12-week span

Agent & Manufacturers form new partnerships in Nov

CEO Olaf Berlien to depart in February

Alleged misuse of the "Sylvania" trade name

Two New Haven architectural manufacturers become one

Some patients exposed to UV by their employer

Approximately 150 employees will be affected by the closure

Lighting entreprenuer founded RSA and LF Illumination

Area lights and flood lights come under scrutiny

Insights from Acuity Brands' newest senior executive

Insights relating to spec barriers, manufacturer support, etc.

Storyboards, scripts, green screens & rehearsals

Halo downlights and Philips lamps targeted by plaintiff

Ted Konnerth shares insights into the Lighting M&A space

Improvements ahead? Project inquiries are on the rise

Slow & uneven recovery throughout the year is predicted.

Sold in 2007 for $10.3B. Bought in 2020 for $8B.

Signify flexes its Intellectual Property muscles

11 brands receive multiple Progress Report shout-outs

MTA Chairman calls it effective, but has concerns

New trade show dates are Oct 27-29 in NYC.

Company advances its human centric lighting offering

But multiple $200M+ projects begin planning stages

"1 million units sold" from 1BR apartment

Three honored for thier contributions to lighting design

Takeaways from the Q4 2020 earnings report

Pandemic-era insights into the lighting design profession

Our predictions for Osram's lighting brands

Mark Lien of the IES on the future of lighting

Insights for professionals who sell to architects

Nonresidential construction fell 1.6%

All signs are pointing in this direction...

Quotation and order activity steadily increased

Economic uncertainty leads to brand & factory shutdown

Nurses desire more control over lighting

Is now one of 4 brands in a growing lighting group

The science and business of circadian lighting.

Mega-huge lighting agent to have new leader

Video reveals both controversy and triumph

The second COVID-impacted quarterly results are in

Cree, Inc. will soon sell its last Cree LED.

AIA report shows Design Billings are close to leveling off

Lighting Agents align with new Manufacturer partners

Newly-merged agency changes the lighting landscape

Components company exits lighting altogether

Judge orders 2nd auction and GE Current is outbid

South Region shows emerging strength

Strategies for specification marketers and salespeople

Two well-known companies bid on the EPL brand

A pandemic-era marketing manifesto

8.5 cool features that Acuity Brands got right

Recent report explores availability, adoption and benefits.

Market sectors, design firm activity, lighting agents.

"Energy" company made false claims to the utility.

62 reports of cracking or breaking. 1 report of an impact injury.

Ongoing concern with non-residential building activity

Recently acquired Chelsea Lighting has big plans

Another Preventable Example of UV-C Misuse

A sneak peek at a deal that's not yet finalized.

Luminii, Senso and Optic Arts have a new sister brand

Religious, Hospitality and Office verticals down the most.

Former Cree CEO discusses innovation and disruption

New test format and new dates announced

Instead of clear warning, major online retailer cites "tips"

Two agents announce merger. What is the fallout?

Investigation reveals improper accounting practices

Northeast U.S. region and C&I sector struggle the most

A "growing" market -- even in a pandemic

Acuity Brands and Lutron involved in new cases

LightShow West and LED Specifier Summit

As the quarter ends, Osram improves its projections

Federal patent judge rules technology "unpatentable"

The founder of Ephesus Lighting is at it again.

Focus on light for heath and well-being

Speak at Lightfair 2021. New proposal deadline is Friday.

Changes to the light source, spectral & optical efficiencies

Alleged product liability and breach of contract 

16,000 construction jobs added in August.

David Nord retires and an internal successor is selected.

Large lighting agency CEO shares strategic insights

Independent distributor plans to provide nationwide coverage

Manufacturer reduces carbon footprint by 70%

Months of late paychecks frustrate employees.

Disinfecting handrails on escalators and moving walkways

Original LRC founder, Dr. Mark Rea, pens letter to stakeholders

Exclusive Osram products were sold to other customers

Top 10 Construction Employment Increases & Decreases

The 10-count complaint relates to the company's wall pack fixture.

The list you've been waiting for has arrived

With over 95% of events canceled, industry is calling for action

How a leading lighting design firm explains UV Disinfection

An important milestone in the Class Action case vs. Acuity Brands

Barron's reports that Signify & Acuity are among the UV plays

View the list of winners and see the projects

Is the Plaintiff simply on a suing spree?

PPP loans provide insights into manufacturer size

How Chicago is saving millions with LED upgrades

Manufacturers & retailers were mask-to-mask in Dallas

Company takes a revenue hit, but seems to control costs.

Impact hazard due to faulty bracket

How one lighting design firm is adjusting to the pandemic

Multi-Family making a comeback. Northeast U.S. sluggish.

LED component sales -20% vs. last year.

Signify CEO discusses "scaling up" UV for increased demand

A Chicago lighting agent is sued for copyright infringement

IALD Enlighten and IES Street & Area: more details

Lamp product lines shift to Poland and India

We break down the lost revenues in the most recent COVID quarter.

Lightfair Show Director, Dan Darby, discusses plans for NYC

For future lighting professionals and lighting educators

Construction Backlog Indicator Down in July

Spokesperson provides further detail related to job cuts in MS

Company reportedly eliminating up to 300 manufacturing jobs

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines take different approaches

Addresses many categories including home sterilizers

How one spec brand is adjusting its approach

Nonresidential construction spending "holds its own"

Some impactful business dynamics are explored on a recent podcast

Intellectual property case voluntarilty dismissed

US Economy: 32.9% annualized contraction in Q2

Agents join forces. And they have Houston surrounded

Revenue decline of nearly 30 percent less than expected

10 Critical Factors that customers care about

If you work for a manufacturer or engineering firm...

The Public's Views on UV Disinfection Products

Electric Utility rewards UVC disinfection projects with rebate

February conference in Santa Clara pushed out 4 months

Eric Rondolat discusses business on Bloomberg TV

Chart begins to look like a "V", for the moment

PURO Lighting CEO, Brian Stern, discusses UV-C disinfection

Agents and Manufacturers begin new partnerships

"Safer Floor, Safer Show" plan at the Javits Center

Construction forecast takes long-term view at construction

The LRC found promising results in some initial research

Tech, Commercialization and Digital Marketing

A California firm buys 5.7 million shares of WCC.

10-month old company and its Founder, Gary Trott, join Acuity.

Two big names in lighting involved in IP dispute

Check out which fixtures have the highest lumens per watt.

Job search strategies presented by The Pompeo Group.

Construction backlog indicator up in June

Manufacturer repossesion of fixtures was not authorized

Seeks immediate temporary restraining order

A popular lighting tradeshow announces its plan to proceed.

Suit pertains to its patented LED canopy fixture

Amidst less fanfare, these amazing projects still impress

Michael, Greg and Al discuss shifting sales strategies

Commercial construction ticks up +2%

Two-day lawsuit. Suit vs. former employee is voluntarily dismissed.

Lighting Research Center Director Accepts New Leadership Role

The next chapter is entitled, "GE Lighting, a Savant company"

Patent infringement lawsuit seeks damages from "imitation" product

Lighting designers have a candid discussion about racism

Company adds social media expertise to Board of Directors.

Company seeks to bar him from working with new employer

Residential, office and city space may see significant changes.

Update on Street & Area Lighting Conference + 1 other

Design firm billings still contracting, but at a slower pace.

Yes! More UV Lighting Standards on the way...

"Institutional racism and its influence on the lighting industry."

Some thought-provoking ideas for a post-pandemic industry

Anixter's 300 locations are added to $17B WESCO

See the award-winning projects of these talented lighting designers.

Eric Rodolat is interviewed on the topic of UV disinfection

President of LSI Industries lighting division leaves the company

The major events are postponing, canceling and going virtual.

Here's how UV disinfection pilot program is going

Disinfection measures can help existing buildings earn LEED points

GMA explores the benefits and hazards of UV-C disinfection

New head of Panasonic Lighting Technologies America

Architects predict lasting changes to commercial design.

U.S. construction added 464,000 net new jobs in May

Restrictions and guidelines govern return after 3-month hiatus

Check out which fixtures have the highest lumens per watt.

Company launches legal action against LEDVANCE, GE and Feit.

Lightfair Announces Virtual Conference Schedule

Windows smashed. Property stolen. Fires ignited.

Two brands will collaborate to provide UV lighting solutions

GE will no longer have consumer product lines.

Diversified's controls portfolio gets major boost

G.E. Brand Moves to New Ownership

Learn how these Principals are recalibrating their businesses

Courses offered July 21-23 and cost $30-40 each.

Government funds 6 solid-state lighting projects

Puro Lighting portable fixtures disinfect trains overnight

Architectural Billings Index shows more contraction

Details of 4 recently filed patent infringement lawsuits

USA loses over 200,000 jobs in resi & non-resi construction.

Agents and Manufacturers strike new partnerships

146 submissions. 14 categories. 4 special awards.

AIA develops a re-occupancy assessment tool

Company plans 3X the number of Austin full-time employees

Companies settle their light disinfection technology litigation

New prospects dwindle, and many current projects slow down

CEO of global manufacturer explains supply chain shifts

"Alexa, living room lights 20%. Alexa, play Trey Songz."

Science-based information on UV light and COVID-19

Germicidal UV topic attracts over 3,000 attendees

42 lighting agencies among the creditors

The 11th Light + Building will now be March 13-18, 2022

Our favorite examples of creativity during quarantine

The incredible dedication of Matthew Tirschwell

Contractor points finger at Ephesus Sports Lighting

Impressive min/max ratio on the kitchen's center island

Ubicquia purchases the Smart City platform from Daintree/GE

Two major architectural lighting conferences canceled

Zumtobel Group's lighting technology company announces...

Retailers without foot traffic re-strategize

Eric Rondolat recaps business activity & results to investors.

Germicidal Ultraviolet and how it could help fight COVID-19

Ingo Bank departs company and is replaced by...

Gateway Specs and Certification Program advance platforms

Publish "The 5 Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting"

PNNL explores the human-centric connection to lighting

Clifton Stanley Lemon shares responsibilities with Dr. Steele

COVID-19 has an immediate impact on projects

LEDucation 2021 is scheduled for March 16–17

First postponed, now officially canceled

Move marks entry into LED lamp replacement category