David Shiller

Here is a quick summary of 11 acquisitions and four closures / liquidations, in the second quarter of 2025: Fagerhult acquires Trato TLV Group. Details here. Utopia Lighting files for bankruptcy. Details here. PE firm acquires Intermatic. Details here. Acuity acquires M3 Innovation (sports lighting). Details here. Delviro Energy liquidates. Details here. DALS Lighting acquires [...]

  In a recent research paper titled “A New Way to Understand the Color Rendition Performance of Multi-Primary Light Sources” published in Leukos, the researchers introduce a novel approach to evaluating and characterizing the color rendition performance of tunable, multi-primary light sources—a class of modern illumination technologies with significant applications in architecture, entertainment, and display [...]

  The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) has launched a new initiative titled “Built Local. Backed by NEMRA.” This campaign is more than just a marketing effort; it represents a strategic commitment to highlight and support manufacturers within NEMRA’s network who are actively investing in the future of American industry. The focus is on [...]

Augusta, Georgia has launched its first large-scale deployment of solar-powered streetlights along Windsor Spring Road, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to modernize infrastructure and promote sustainability. This initiative is a pilot project aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and benefits of solar technology for public lighting. The solar streetlights were installed to address [...]

The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) will significantly impact the landscape for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Here’s a breakdown of the key impacts: Reduced Incentives: The OBBB eliminates the federal tax credit for new EVs ($7,500) and used EVs ($4,000), potentially making EVs less affordable for consumers and impacting adoption rates. Federal [...]

  Current, a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial lighting and controls, has made a major expansion to its U.S. distribution capabilities. The growth marks a significant step in Current’s mission to provide best-of-class lighting solutions with speed, agility, and precision. This new distribution model is designed to support faster service, greater efficiency, and smarter [...]

  Silvair has delivered the first qualified Bluetooth Networked Lighting Control (NLC) solution for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) applications. This development follows the official adoption of the HVAC Integration NLC Profile by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), marking a pivotal step in the evolution of Bluetooth NLC as a multi-application standard for [...]

  On July 2, 2025, The White House announced a new tariff agreement with Vietnam, representing the administration’s first trade deal in Asia outside of China, and signaling a notable shift in US trade policy in the region. The agreement sets a 20% tariff rate on certain goods. The primary goal of this deal is [...]

  Boston has become the first city in the US to mandate that most large new buildings achieve net-zero carbon emissions from the day they open. This regulation, within amended zoning codes, passed in January 2025, and is considered the most stringent building emissions rule in the United States. The new requirement marks a significant [...]