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…
Category: Company Profiles
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…
Strength in Numbers: LPG
Up Close With Luxury Products Group Luxury Products Group (LPG) was launched in 2010 as a spinoff of Omni (now IMARK). Many of the traditional plumbing wholesale members of Omni…
Strength in Numbers: Lighting One
Buying groups aren’t just about purchasing volume anymore. The advantages for members have broadened to include marketing programs, business services, and recruiting tools. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Lighting…
The Complete Package
Slow and steady growth has bought Livex Lighting to where it is today — poised for expansion. By Linda Longo [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen news of a potential tariff being levied on goods…
Hanover Lantern Returns
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ans of the domestically made outdoor lighting line can rejoice. Two former long-time employees of the original Hanover Lantern were able to come to terms with Philips – which had…
Out of Oz
The largest lighting retailer in Australia – Beacon Lighting – also has a lighting & ceiling fan manufacturing arm under the name Beacon International, which has entered the U.S. market.…
Classic Lamp Parts: An Unconventional Classic
Founded by industry veterans, Classic Lamp Parts is gathering steam as a new resource in component parts for lighting. Consider them familiar faces in a new place! Just as most…