The 2026 Q2 Pulse of Lighting report shared that, unfortunately, the lighting market is still flat, on average. Yes there are manufacturers, and distributors, that are up but many remain down or flat due to the residential construction malaise in […]
Over the past month I’ve ran into a number of companies and initiatives where the conversation turned to, what I’ll call, convergence. It’s the convergence of power and mechanical controls … lighting controls and building management. There have been lighting […]
The residential market represents 8-12%, typically, of the electrical distribution market, or about 15-20% of the overall contractor market. For some distributors it is much more based upon locale, however, typically this is smaller distributors. And for those in lighting, […]
By Emily Lai, LC Lighting control systems are becoming an essential component of modern commercial and residential construction projects. With energy codes growing increasingly stringent and clients demanding smarter, more sustainable buildings, contractors are being tasked with not just installing […]
In a challenging market, especially for lighting, capitalizing on a niche that is supported by differentiated services can make all the difference. Boston-based Independent Electric Supply has found such a niche – sports lighting with a specialization in supporting municipalities, […]
Corporate America is pushing for a return to the in-person office environment, and redesigning the work space to be more aesthetically pleasing is one way they are hoping to overcome resistance from remote workers. WAC Lighting is pleased to offer […]
LightFair, which traditionally has been the lighting industry’s preeminent show, was held the same time as the NAED National. While I was not able to attend this year, Linda Longo, Executive Editor of US Lighting Trends, a service of Channel […]
CORE Industrial Partners, a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, has acquired Vantage Lighting, a manufacturer of specification-grade LED lighting products, by CORE portfolio company Saylite. Vantage Lighting – which manufactures specification-grade LED recessed downlights, cylinders, and […]
A proposed bill – jointly sponsored by Audubon California, the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, the National Parks Conservation Association, and the American Bird Conservancy – aims to reduce the amount of lighting on state-owned property. According to a post by the National Audubon Society, Assembly member […]
Lesley Matt, a 12-year veteran of Cleveland-based TCP Lighting, has joined Solon, Ohio-based Energy Focus, Inc. – a leader in sustainable, energy-efficient LED lighting control systems and products for the commercial, military, maritime, and consumer markets – as CEO. Most recently […]
