Lighting Industry

Electrical contractors are an important influence in the lighting market, according to a new survey published by ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. The survey of more than 700 readers, conducted by Renaissance Research & Consulting, found that contractors make decisions about lighting during both the design and construction project phases. Highlights: * 97% said they work with indoor [...]

ILEX Architectural Lighting, a manufacturer of lighting solutions for both the hospitality and commercial markets, has announced the acquisition of the privately held Davis / Muller Lighting. Originally founded by two of the industry’s most respected and prolific product designers, Scott Davis and Henry Muller, Davis / Muller Lighting is a manufacturer of architectural lighting [...]

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced it has acquired for cash Fairview, PA-based Healthcare Lighting, Inc., a provider of specialized, high-performance lighting products for healthcare facilities. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “Healthcare Lighting’s philosophy of delivering high-quality, energy-efficient lighting solutions mirrors that of Acuity Brands,” said Vernon J. Nagel, Chairman, President and Chief Executive [...]

OSRAM SYLVANIA recently announced plans to offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy-efficient lighting fixtures for commercial and residential use. The SYLVANIA fixture line is the latest expansion of the company’s solid state lighting portfolio, which includes LED modules, power supplies, controls, lighting services and the number one line of LED retrofits in North America. “With [...]

Denis Lavoie, PE, LC assumed the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) effective July 1, 2011. Lavoie succeeded John Selander, LC. The mission of the IES is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the [...]

Insight Lighting recently announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.insightlighting.com. The new site highlights Insight’s American-made product line and features stadium, airport, office building, museum and other projects. The new contemporary website design and improved features simplifies navigation for Insight’s representatives and clients when searching through Insight’s conventional-source and LED lighting products. [...]

It is with great sadness that I report that John Nadon, Business Development Manager for Jesco LED Lighting Solutions, passed on Thursday, June 16 at the age of 59. With an early background in theater arts as a college instructor, independent stage designer and architectural lighting designer, John Nadon is a well known figure in [...]

WAC Lighting President Shelley Wang has announced that the company is supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) International. “We are so proud to support the JDRF,” explained Ms. Wang. “This organization offers a high level of education and results-driven research and developments to help cure Juvenile Diabetes. We are hoping that the foundation will [...]

The new JourneeLighting.com has a fresh new look dedicated to providing visitors with an easy way to navigate the site and find products. The new site’s homepage welcomes visitors with a flash animation that showcases Journée’s distinctive fixtures and also displays how the GE Infusion LED Module can be installed within Journée’s lighting fixtures. New [...]