Lighting professionals attending the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors’ (NAILD) annual convention at the Dallas Market Center (DMC) September 13th & 14th might want to extend their stay a…
Author: Linda Longo
Kichler to Donate $500,000 in Products to St. Jude Dream Homes
One of only five national sponsors – and the first-ever lighting sponsor – Kichler Lighting will outfit St. Jude Dream Homes with a minimum of $10,000 of interior and exterior…
In Memoriam: Chris Martin
Chris Martin, a Florida-based lighting manufacturers’ representative with Richard Alan & Associates (RA&A), passed away on February 4 in Tallahassee after a short illness. He was 47 years old. Known…
Search for Best Integrated Home Products Launches This Month
With smart home products and whole-home connectivity gaining in importance and popularity in the residential community, the search for the best integrated home products has begun. The annual CEE Integrated…
Shoppe Object/Shoppe Online Joins IMC Market Roster
International Market Centers (IMC), which operates twice yearly mega-markets in Atlanta, High Point, and Las Vegas will acquire the more boutique-like New York City-based Shoppe Object twice-yearly, design-focused home and…
Hubbardton Forge Makes Staff Changes
Domestic manufacturer Hubbardton Forge has announced recent staff hires and promotions in key roles within the company. “To support our continued growth and expansion, we have made some key hires…
Chelsea House to Feature Licensed Designs by Kristi Nelson
Ahead of the Spring High Point Market, lamp and lighting manufacturer Chelsea House has announced the launch of an exclusive collection by Los Angeles-based designer Kristi Nelson, principal of KMNelson…
Bulbrite Announces Annual Rep Award Winners
Earlier this month at the Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show, Bulbrite announced its sales representative award winners for 2021. “It’s our pleasure to recognize our sales representatives who practice…
In Memoriam: Brad Friend
Lighting and ceiling fan industry veteran Brad Friend, who retired from the business in 2019, passed away on January 19 after a sudden illness that began in the fall of…
Hunter Fan Adds Lighting Category + Brand Ambassador
Due to COVID-19 concerns (specifically the high transmission rate of the Omicron strain), the Hunter Fan team was not able to make the product splash and lighting division announcement it…