New York-based Crystorama has hired Robert Kim as VP/Operations and Walter Griffenkranz as Warehouse Manager. “As Crystorama continues to see exponential growth, putting together an all-star executive team was critical…
In Memoriam: Peter McGarr
Lighting industry veteran (Kenneth) Peter McGarr passed away on October 21 at age 84 with his family by his side. Peter was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, on June 11, 1937…
Nominations Open for 2022 ALA Women in Lighting Leadership Award
The American Lighting Association (ALA) is seeking nominations of inspirational women in the residential lighting community for its Women in Lighting (WIL) committee’s 4th Annual Women in Lighting Leadership Award…
Kichler Relocates HQ, Switches to Remote Workforce, Moves Distribution Center to PA
There’s a lot going on at Kichler, and we’re not talking strictly about product development. The recent success of a remote workforce due to the pandemic has led one of…
Schonbek Will Open High Point Showroom, But Not for Fall Market
The Fall edition of High Point Market will be held next week (October 16-20) , but the new Schonbek showroom will not be open yet. On November 1, Schonbek will…
Carson Kressley’s TV Show to Film at High Point Market
Emmy Award-winning TV star, celebrity stylist, designer, and best-selling author Carson Kressley is set to tape 6 episodes for season 2 of his popular design-centric talk show Couched for The…
In Memoriam: Karen Krieger
Our industry lost one of its brightest lights today. It is with profound sorrow that the family of Karen (Kort) Krieger announce her passing on September 30, 2021, at her…
LightFair’s “Designery” to Present Sessions on Sex, Digital Tools & Communication Skills
The LightFair Design Pavilion will return for this year’s event featuring decorative lighting exhibits and a new design theater – dubbed as the “Designery” – showcasing daily Design Synergist presentations…
Enter by Sept 30 for Women in Lighting Mentor Program
All females working in the lighting industry – whether they are American Lighting Association (ALA) members or not – are invited to participate in the fifth round of the Mentor…
IMC Staff Provided Hands On Help For CoreGiving Day
International Market Centers (IMC) employees in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point, N.C., participated in CoreGiving Day, a nationwide volunteer effort to fight food insecurity hosted by Blackstone and…
