Lumen Dynamics Acquired by Excelitas Technologies: Waltham, Mass.-based Excelitas Technologies has acquired Lumen Dynamics, a leader in LED-based UV curing and fluorescence illumination systems headquartered in Ontario, Canada. The acquisition is…
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Hubbardton Forge Under New Ownership
Executives at Castleton, Vermont-based lighting manufacturer Hubbardton Forge and its private equity owner Lineage Capital, LLC, have successfully negotiated with Boston-based private equity investor Bunker Hill Capital to take ownership…
Kichler Lighting Hires Ron Devorsky as National Sales Manager
Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has named Ron Devorsky as National Sales Manager. He will be responsible for the planning and execution of all sales strategies and programs in Kichler’s dealer channel.…
Generation Brands Hires Will Ambroson As National Merchandising Manager
Generation Brands has hired Will Ambroson as National Merchandising Manager for its Sea Gull Lighting and Feiss-Monte Carlo brands. In this role, he will manage product merchandising for national and…
Making Your Lighting Showroom a Destination
The mastermind behind Hallmark’s successful reinvention as destination stores shares tips to help lighting showrooms stand out. Business consultant Jon Schallert, president of The Schallert Group in Colorado, knows…
What kind of “culture” are you encouraging at your business?
What kind of “culture” are you encouraging at your business? A lighting manufacturer and a retailer share what works for them. “Your business has a defined culture, whether you know…
New Track and Recessed Lighting Fall 2013
The open floor plans and high ceilings of today’s ultra-modern interiors benefit from unobtrusive lighting from above – such as the latest recessed and track fixtures. Progress Lighting: With the…
2013 Fall LIghting Showroom Collection
Enchanting Chantal: Ligne Roset, renowned modern French furniture company – family-run since 1860 – includes lighting, decorative accessories, rugs, and textiles. This mushroom-shaped Chantal table lamp is made from mouth-blown glass…
In Memoriam: John McKiernan
The entire lighting community, employees of Lutron Electronics, the executive team at the American Lighting Association (ALA) and its membership, mourn the loss of industry icon John McKiernan, vice chairman…
Uttermost Opens Satellite Showroom in Market Square
Uttermost, has opened a satellite showroom measuring nearly 5,000 square feet in historic Market Square during the Fall High Point Market. The products on display will be Contemporary in style.…
