From women’s impact to the relationship between manufacturers, retailers, and sales reps, the lighting industry continues its transformation. Although there were plenty of highs, 2019 was not without its difficulties…
Editor’s Note December 2019
Inreviewing the submissions that came in for our Best of 2019 feature, I was thrilled to see so many products embracing the special benefits that LEDs provide in design. In…
Conquering Conflict
Tension in the workplace can torpedo even the most successful companies. Here are expert suggestions for resolving the most common scenarios. Workplace conflict creates emotional stress for employees, politicizes the…
Getting Out of the Rut
Feeling “stuck?” Good news! I have tips that can help you get out of your own way and renew your positive momentum. There is no getting around it; every once…
VOLTRA Wins Excellent Product Design-Lighting 2020 Award
Hong Kong-based VOLTRA Lighting, which launched its first range of VOLTRA Cordless lamps in 2018, has been selected as the winner of the highly coveted Excellent Product Design-Lighting 2020 from…
LightFair Aligns with NYCxDESIGN in 2021
LightFair will align with New York City’s annual celebration of design, NYCxDESIGN – which includes ICFF – in May 2021, providing attendees with a reimagined experience of new programming and…
Satco Files Suit Against UCSB
Brentwood, N.Y.-based Satco Products, Inc. has filed suit in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of New York (USDC-EDNY) against The Regents of the University of California at…
Opening of The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas on Schedule
The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas is on schedule to open in July 2020 for the summer Las Vegas Market. International Market Centers (IMC) announced that this new…
Leviton Acquires Canadian Manufacturer
Melville, N.Y.-based Leviton has acquired Canada’s largest independent lighting manufacturer, Viscor, which specializes in lighting for architectural, commercial, medical, institutional, and industrial applications. The acquisition is in line with Leviton’s…
Ferguson Ventures Invests in 2 Technology Companies
Ferguson Ventures, the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and strategic partnering arm of Ferguson Enterprises, has invested in Whisker Labs, a sensor and data technology company that developed Ting, a super-smart DIY…
