December 29, 2022
These Lighting Agents Made Headlines in 2022
Agents were active in territory expansions, M&A and litigation. Here are some of the highlights of 2022.
Lighting agents play an incredibly important role in the commercial and industrial lighting markets in the United States and Canada. As agents evolve to become larger and more sophisticated businesses, we see them expand territories, acquire other reps and also sue one another.
Here are some of the popular lighting agent stories that we brought to you in 2022.
Notable Market Realignments:
Carolinas
Pittsburgh
Upstate NY
Atlanta
Chicago
Legal Actions
Force Partners vs. KSA & Acuity Brands
Current sues agent for damages
Acuity Brands vs. Diversified
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Backstory from November 2021: Acuity Brands Sues Competing Lighting Agent and Ex-Employee
Mlazgar's Two Big lawsuits:
Mlazgar vs. JTH and former employees
Mlazgar vs. Focal Point
Territory Expansion & Agent Consolidation
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