Industry News
CIE Issues Position Statement on Non-Visual Effects of Light: Recommending Proper Light at the Proper Time
On October 3, 2019, the International Commission on Illumination issued the second edition of its position statement on non-visual effects of light, focusing on recommending the proper light at the…
Signify to Acquire Cooper Lighting for $1.4 Billion
Signify has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Eaton to acquire Cooper Lighting Solutions for $1.4 billion in a cash deal. Headquartered in Peachtree City, GA,…
DesignLights Consortium Releases Revised Draft Performance Standards for Commercial LED Lighting
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released the second draft of its Technical Requirements 5.0, which combines continued emphasis on persistent energy savings with new, greater focus on the controllability and…
Product Monday: Warm Dimming by Lightheaded
Illuminated by Bridgelux (BRO) or Lumenetix (LUM) Dynamic Dimming modules, Lightheaded’s Lumenetix and Contortionist (Bro Series) downlights replicate the halogen MR16’s dimming curve while smoothly transitioning from 3000K at full…
Eaton Names Spinoff Lighting Business
In March 2019, Eaton announced that it intended to pursue a tax-free spin-off of its $1.7 billion lighting business to create an independent, publicly traded company. In September, Eaton revealed…
AMS Fails in OSRAM Takeover Bid
Sensor manufacturer AMS recently announced that the minimum acceptance threshold of 62.5% required in conjunction with the all-cash takeover offer for OSRAM Licht AG was not achieved. The final acceptance…
The President Criticizes Energy-Efficient Lighting
Last month, LightNOW reported that the Trump Administration negated an Obama-era rule that would expand the definition of general-service lamps to include incandescent reflector lamps and several previously exempted lamp…
ABI Suggests Decline in Architecture Billings
Demand for design services in August took a markedly downward swing compared to July’s already soft score, according to a report recently released by The American Institute of Architects (AIA).…
Current’s Teresa Bair on Outdoor Lighting Trends
I recently had the opportunity to interview Teresa Bair, Product General Manager, Outdoor, Current powered by GE, on the topic of trends in outdoor area lighting. DiLouie: Aside from energy…
Product Monday: New DLC Premium LED Linear Highbay Luminaires By Venture Lighting
Venture Lighting International’s new family of LED linear highbay luminaires includes a 110W, 162W, and 223W highbays which deliver from 14,000 to 30,105 lumens and efficacy of up to 137…
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