October 19, 2023 Lutron Electronics, the global leader in smart lighting and shading control, is pleased to announce its new Lutron ballast retrofit kit by C-Flex. As the lighting market sunsets fluorescent technology to embrace the advantages of LEDs, and legislation restricts the sale of fluorescent lamps, Lutron continues its leadership position in the industry…
October 19, 2023 A Spotlight on Global Readiness for the LED Future Data from 60+ countries shine a light on one crucial fact: we do not need to delay an international phase out of toxic, mercury-ladened fluorescent lamps any longer as cost-effective, energy-efficient LED alternatives are widely availability across the globe. Markets around the world…
October 18, 2023 In an increasingly complex world, megatrends can serve as a navigation aid. These are long-term, epochal movements that can be observed in more than one characteristic. Light + Building is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Building Technologies industry sector and, in this context, has developed an individual megatrend map for the building technology…
October 18, 2023 By Mariana G. Figeiro and David Pedler,Light and Health Research Center at Mount Sinai Nearly 1 million Americans are presently living with Parkinson’s disease, and at an estimated annual increase of 90,000 new cases that number is expected to reach 1.2 million by 2030. For the better part of 20 years, we at…
October 17, 2023 Leading LED product designer and manufacturer, Forge is partnering with Lumileds, the global leader in innovative LED technology, to provide outdoor lighting solutions dedicated to preserving dark skies. The partnership combines decades of experience and expertise with cutting-edge LED innovation, creating considerate product designs that help to combat the impact of light…
October 17, 2023 EFC has previously sent out communications regarding a proposed amendment to the Products Containing Mercury Regulation. Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 52: Regulations Amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations The proposed regulation would impact the sale of lighting that contains mercury. EFC’s Lighting Business Section (Lighting Manufacturers) provided written comments during…
October 17, 2023 Recognizing Professional Excellence The goal of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP)’ Lighting Awards is to honor and promote professional excellence in outdoor lighting design and to recognize industry achievement. We strive to create greater public awareness of the benefits of professionally designed and installed lighting systems; and to provide opportunities…
October 16, 2023 AimLite is proud to announce as of September 14th 2023 , Éclairage Hitech is their new agent representing the Montreal and Quebec City regions. Hitech brings a unique approach to the market, with over 34 years of experience as an agent, 30+ employees, and offices in Longueuil, Mascouche and Quebec City. They…
October 16, 2023 In 2023 Naomi Miller from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Portland, Oregon (US) received the highest recognition awarded by the CIE for work in applied illuminating engineering, the Waldram Gold Pin Award for Exceptional Outstanding Contributions in Applied Illuminating Engineering. The award puts a special focus on work that relates to…
October 16, 2023 Neil Egan Atrius Sustainability Starter provides automated carbon emissions data processing to help small and medium-sized businesses get started with sustainability reporting. Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc. announced the availability of Atrius® Sustainability Starter, a free entry-level carbon accounting solution that enables companies to track their carbon emissions (Scopes 1 and…
October 6, 2023 Leviton Lighting Canada (LLC), located in Toronto, Ontario, is AMPed to announce our new partnership with AMP, a distinguished and technically skilled lighting agent. The company specializes in specification-grade controls and lighting products for the Quebec market, excluding the Greater Montreal area. Leviton’s partnership brings together a focused commitment to delivering high-quality…
October 5, 2023 Cyclone Lighting is pleased to announce its Tribeca luminaire has won a GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Award in the 16th edition of the competition. It received GOLD CERTIFICATION in the Industrial Design/Lighting Fixture-Outdoor category. The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards is an international competition that celebrates the excellence and talent of creative professionals…
October 4, 2023 CDm2 LIGHTWORKS is proud to announce a collaborative partnership with James Harry, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Artist, introducing to our clients his unique artistry and style blending traditional Coast Salish art forms, including Salish design, with contemporary concepts and materials, experimenting with a variety of media, including wood, metal, glass, and light. James is on a…
October 4, 2023 Craig DiLouie Everywhere, we see signs the LED revolution has won. An argument can be made, however, that this mature lighting technology is simply entering its next phase of market opportunity. Call it LED Revolution 2.0. Over 20 years, this technology utterly transformed lighting and control and the industry at large. It…
October 4, 2023 Accelerating the rate of connected building renovation is critical In the European Union and the United States, major policies are defining efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve energy efficiency. The European Climate Law, for example, establishes a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and includes legal requirements for…
October 3, 2023 As of October 1, Garching-based lighting company LEDVANCE has merged its global brand management and corporate communications departments. LEDVANCE’s current Head of Global Brand Management, Vivian Lee-Lauss, is leading the newly combined unit as Head of Global Branding and Communications bringing the two areas closer together, which will support a holistic approach…
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