Gregg Lowe Named as New CEO of Cree
Cree, Inc. has appointed Gregg Lowe as president and chief executive officer and to the board of directors of Cree, effective September 27. Mr. Lowe succeeds Chuck Swoboda, per the transition plan announced in May. Coincident with this change, Robert Ingram, current board member and lead independent director of Cree, will assume the position of chairman of the board. Mr. Swoboda will remain on the board until the annual meeting of shareholders on October 24.
Liteline Appoints Carrie Scott as New Director of Finance and Administration
Liteline has announced that Carrie Scott, CPA, CA is assuming the role of Director of Finance and Administration.
Connected (Smart) Street Lights Market Driven by Incessant Demand for Sustainable Lighting Solutions
A report by Transparency Market Research (TMR) forecasts the global connected (smart) street lights market to expand at an outstanding 16.0% CAGR vis-à-vis revenue between 2017 and 2025. The market was evaluated at US$3,712.5 mn in 2016. In terms of volume, the global connected (smart) street lights market is likely to expand at a CAGR of 20.1% over the 2017-2025 forecast period.
Renault and Philips Lighting Collaborate: Is it a car, is it a room?
Lighting designers from Philips Lighting have collaborated with automotive company Renault on a unique concept car and smart home unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 14-24). The Renault SYMBIOZ autonomous electric and connected car is not just a car. The Renault new concept car explores the future of mobility, interacting with its ecosystem. It is an extension of the home.
CIMCON Lighting Appoints Rick Schuett as Vice President of Sales for the Americas
CIMCON Lighting, Inc. has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Rick Schuett as Vice President of Sales for the Americas. Rick comes to CIMCON with 25+ years’ experience in the lighting and building controls, IoT and SaaS industries, where he has held executive leadership roles.
IALD Call for Entries for the 35th Annual International Lighting Design Awards
The IALD has released the Call for Entries for the 35th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards, and entries can now be submitted to our online submission site.
Standard Makes Changes to its Organizational Structure
David Nathaniel has appointed new leadership through a group of well-known and respected STANDARD members: Kelly Hanson as President, Jason Prevost as Executive Vice-President, and Daniela Di Pietro as Executive Vice-President of Finance.
President of Lind Equipment Named to Canada’s 2018 Clean50 for LED Jobsite Success
Lind Equipment has announced that its President, Mr. Brian Astl, is the recipient of Canada’s 2018 Clean50 award for his work in driving the success of Lind Equipment’s proprietary LED Jobsite system of LED lights for the construction industry.
Capitol Illumination to Showcase Ottawa in New Light
A new plan that will quite literally light up the capital has received the OK from the NCC. Board members approved the Capital Illumination Plan, which aims to set new standards for lighting to better highlight some of the city’s bigger landmarks.The plan would showcase buildings along Confederation Boulevard including Parliament Hill and the Canadian Museum of History, while dimming other lighting to highlight those parts of the city.
President of RAB Design, Irwin Beron, has Retired
RAB Design has announced the retirement of President, Irwin Beron. After 50 years in the lighting industry, Irwin has decided to step down as President and hand over the reins to his eldest son, David Beron. David will assume the position of President, effective immediately.
Premise LED Inc. Acquires the Assets of Infinite Electrical Sales Inc.
Premise LED Inc. (formerly CORE Products Canada Ltd.) has acquired the assets of Infinite Electrical Sales Inc. (Infinite). Executed namely for the acquisition of the Infinite’s sales team, the strategy will bring over 50 years of sales, lighting design, and energy savings analysis experience to help enhance the level of product knowledge and support for Premise LED’s distributor network.
Montreal Space for Life Lights Up a Third Cultural Garden at the Botanical Gardens
Montréal Space for Life is inviting everyone to the Gardens of Light, a fall “highlight” running from September 8 to October 31. This year it includes a new lighted path through the Botanical Garden’s three cultural gardens, each looking at nature from a different perspective.
Beghelli Canada Names CDm2 LIGHTWORKS as its New BC Representative
Beghelli has made CDm2 LIGHTWORKS its new agency representing the province of BC.
Creating Dynamic Functional Lighting for an Architectural Firm
Vigilant Global, a Montreal-based research, development and information technology company, mandated Provencher Roy to redesign its offices in Montreal. LumiGroup, a key collaborator in lighting for the project assisted the interior designers in enhancing each room with lighting adapted for a refined, modern and dynamic environment.
Marigold Cultural Centre Gets Government Funding for Lighting Upgrades
The Government of Canada is providing funding to the amount of $59,602 to the Cobequid Arts Council for lighting upgrades and new series programming at the Marigold Cultural Centre. The announcement was made on behalf of Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
