Craig DiLouie

COVID-19 continues to make an impact on the lighting industry as OSRAM announces it will miss its 2020 target and Signify announces price increases for OEM customers.

The U.S. Green Building Council has canceled its regional and local events–including the regional Greenbuild events in Europe, China and Mexico set to take place between March and June of this year–but intends to go ahead with the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in November.

The International WELL Building Institute recently announced it has rescheduled The WELL Conference to August 16-19, 2020. The event will still take place at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have profound effects on the lighting industry and the construction industry overall, from macroeconomic effects to potential impacts on the supply chain. Here’s a round up of stories speculating on the fallout.

The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has announced that it will postpone its NAILD Innovation-2020 Vision Conference scheduled for April 2020 due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 virus.

Based in Rochester, NY, Nadarra Lighting is a new manufacturer dedicated to developing decorative luminaires based on OLED light panels.

The Hollowcore luminaire by Luminis offers a fresh, modern take on a classic shape, suitable for both traditional high-bay applications and more contemporary spaces.

LIGHTFAIR today announced postponement of its 2020 trade show and conference due to growing concerns around COVID-19. The May 3-7, 2020 event will now take place later this year in Las Vegas, pending improved conditions, possibly late summer or early fall.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Sally Lee, LC, Business Development & Special Projects, LEDVANCE LLC on the topic of light + color, specifically looking at developments with TM-30.