Now privately owned & operated, the new ownership structure will reportedly enable faster product innovation and streamline customer service. Los Angeles-based ceramic lighting manufacturer Justice Design Group has been acquired…
Author: Linda Longo
Robin Gordon Named VP/Marketing at ELK
Nesquehoning, Pa.-based ELK Group International (which includes the ELK Home, ELK Lighting, ELK Hospitality, ELK Lifestyle, Stein World, and Thomas Lighting divisions) has appointed Robin Gordon as VP/Marketing at ELK…
Source Lighting, LLC Expands Reach, Acquires PKL Sales
Nashville-based Source Lighting, LLC, has acquired Pat Kelly Lighting (PKL) with the goal of further strengthening its regional scope and expanding its manufacturer representation. PKL has operated as a successful independent…
Windward Software Owners Retire, Sell Business to Volaris Group
Dennis and Jean Jacobsen – who co-founded Windward Software Inc. in Chicago 35 years ago as a tool to help small to mid-size businesses – have retired and sold their…
Stan Drake Join PageOne Lighting
Lighting industry veteran Stan Drake has joined Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada-based PageOne Lighting as International Sales Director. In this newly created position, Drake will be responsible for growing all sales…
IN MEMORIAM: Ken Gale
Lighting industry veteran Kenneth D. Gale of Boca Raton, Fla., passed away on June 23 at age 87. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marilyn Gale; daughters,…
Lightfair Highlights: Spring 2019
In addition to light source innovation, there were two distinct themes evident throughout the annual show that underscored where manufacturers are placing an emphasis. [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#25e8e8″]W[/dropcap]ith lighting…
Bringing the Factory Home
Last year, before the initial tariffs were announced, executives at California-based commercial lighting company Optec LED decided to relocate production from China to the U.S. for the benefit of their…
Editor’s Note July 2019
From Margin Pinch to Hard Squeeze No one is ever happy about receiving a price increase, and although postponed for nearly half a year, the inevitable 25% tariff on goods…
Made in the USA
Welcome to our annual spotlight on domestic manufacturers! In this special advertising showcase, companies that make their products in America tell us what makes their businesses stand out. HAMMERTON: SALT…
