Stay informed on the latest lighting industry news. Check out the posts below, written by our “boots on the ground” writers who are deeply embedded in the field. They bring you firsthand perspectives and insights from the heart of the industry.
Energy costs keep rising. Natural gas is approaching $5 and Goldman Sachs is projecting oil at $90 / barrel by the end of the year. And now we’re hearing about curbs on energy consumption in China (which could further exasperate […]
Espen Technology announced major performance improvements to its line of versatile commercial LED recessed downlights, for both retrofit and new construction applications. Espen has increased the downlight efficiency by up to 15% with some models achieving 90 lumens per watt. […]
WAVE Electronics and Savant Systems, Inc. are partnering to deliver CYNC™ smart home solutions to custom installation professionals, builders, and contractors at WAVE locations nationwide and through wave-electronics.com. “WAVE Electronics is a key strategic partner with a shared vision to […]
The lighting controls market, anecdotally, is a significant growth segment within the lighting space. According to our Q2 Pulse of Lighting Report, 62% of distributors reported an increase in quotation activity and 37% of distributor respondents reported sales growth. This […]
Our Q3 Pulse of Lighting Survey is now open and we need your input by Tuesday, September 21. Available to all distributors, manufacturers and reps. Whether you’re in a branch or at corporate, we need your input. Share with us […]
North Carolina is the home to many military personnel, and many who have served in the War on Terror. With this being the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attack it is most fitting that companies give back […]
SOLTECH, a leading commercial solar LED lighting manufacturer, has announced that it is the first North American manufacturer to achieve UL listing for an ALL-IN-ONE design, off-grid solar light fixture, under UL’s new 8801 solar luminaire outline of investigation. The […]
Okay, everyone is looking for labor. “Experienced” people are few and far between. If you’re thinking about the longevity of your business you need a pipeline of people. Why not consider those who are being educated in lighting, construction, construction […]
MaxLite announces the latest innovation in lighting controls – c-Max Network Controls, a Bluetooth-enabled luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) system for indoor and outdoor applications. Ideal for achieving energy savings in small to medium-sized facilities, c-Max Network Controls can be […]
Long before the pandemic hit, lighting showrooms and electrical distributors have had a hard time attracting long-term help. Let’s face it, when it comes to selling, the prospect of selling light bulbs, chandeliers, and bath bars in lighting showrooms or […]
