April 2024

Interview: Geoff Ling Of Merrimack Group On M&A Predictions

Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Industry

Interview: Geoff Ling Of Merrimack Group On M&A Predictions

David Shiller April 2, 2024

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Geoff Ling, Managing Director at Merrimack Group, at LEDucation, to talk about his predictions for M&A trends, looking forward. Merrimack Group provides M&A services to the lighting industry. Shiller: What are the overall trends that you’re seeing in lighting industry M&A, big picture? Ling: I started [...]

Product Monday: Superdupertube Hemp Luminaire

Energy + Environment, Products + Technology

Product Monday: Superdupertube Hemp Luminaire

David Shiller April 1, 2024

Superdupertube is a linear LED luminaire with a housing made of hemp, considered a highly sustainable fiber. The product is a collaboration between a Swedish lighting manufacturer named ateljé Lyktan, and the product design firm Snøhetta. Hemp ended up being selected because of its durable fibers and minimal environmental impact, reducing CO2emissions by over 50% compared [...]

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