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Risoul, Allied Electronics and Rockwell … What it Could Mean in the US

David Gordon Posted On August 17, 2022

Risould RS Group Allied Electronics Rockwell Automation in Mexico

During a recent conversation with Frank Hurtte of River Heights Consulting we talked about the acquisition of Risoul by RS Components, who is the parent of Allied Electronics and Automation. Frank specializes in the industrial automation space. As consultants like […]

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Feit Electric Acquires LIFX Assets

Linda Longo Posted On August 15, 2022

Los Angeles-based Feit Electric Co., Inc. has acquired the LIFX assets from Lifi Labs, Inc. — including its award-winning and patented smart lighting platform, the custom-built feature-rich app and firmware, product designs, and the LIFX brand. The acquisition elevates Feit Electric’s position in […]

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Elemental LED Doubles U.S. Manufacturing Capability

Linda Longo Posted On August 8, 2022

Elemental LED Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of linear LED lighting and related products, is significantly expanding its Reno, Nevada factory to enable automation and large-scale manufacturing. “We’ve been building high-quality LED lighting fixtures in Reno since 2017, and we […]

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DLC’s New SSL Tech Requirements Begin Now

Linda Longo Posted On July 11, 2022

As of July 1, the nonprofit DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) has completed the transition to the newest version of the Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technical Requirements (V5.1) — a policy designed to increase efficacy and improve quality of light and controllability of […]

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DLC Webinar to Cover Findings & Outline Next Steps in Energy Reporting

Linda Longo Posted On July 11, 2022

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) will host a July 13 webinar to present the results of last year’s Energy Reporting Working Group and discuss the next steps for DLC energy reporting requirements and guidelines. The DLC requires energy-monitoring capability (with an […]

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Acuity Outperforms Lighting Market in Q2

David Gordon Posted On July 7, 2022

Last Thursday Acuity released their Q3 earnings report and exceeded industry performance when comparing their Independent Sales Network to our Q2 2022 Pulse of Lighting report (average industry results.) Congratulations to Acuity and its agents. Acuity Q3 (spring) Quarterly Results […]

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IKIO LED Lighting to Build Manufacturing Plant in Indiana

Linda Longo Posted On June 29, 2022

Indianapolis-based IKIO LED Lighting, LLC – a manufacturer of LED lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, horticulture, multi-family residential/hospitality, hazardous location, and solar outdoor lighting applications – which had a robust exhibit at LightFair, announced plans to establish a manufacturing and warehousing […]

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New Branding for Current™

Linda Longo Posted On June 27, 2022

South Carolina-based Current™ (formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company) has unveiled a new brand identity following the historic acquisition of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. The new enterprise brand – introduced at LightFair – unites the companies under a single identity with the […]

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DLC’s New Tech Requirements Go Into Effect Soon, Delisting Many Existing Products

Linda Longo Posted On June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022 The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) deadline is thisclose. On February 14, 2020 the DLC® released Technical Requirements V5.1, with a notice that April 15, 2022 would be the deadline to update V5.0 listed products to V5.1. Those who haven’t updated to […]

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Halco Focuses on Core

David Gordon Posted On June 9, 2022

Halco recently announced the sale of their specialty lighting business to Hayward Industries, a leading pool and irrigation manufacturer. Every electrical / lighting distributor is familiar with Halco and their lamp, ballast and fixture offering. It’s probably fair to say […]