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NEMA Debuts First Two Product Specifications Developed Under Its Make it American Program
January 17, 2025
NEMA announced two industry-leading product specifications developed under its “Make it American” Program to help electrical manufacturers confidently offer Build America, Buy America (BABA)-compliant products to market. The first-of-their-kind product specifications—for wire and cable and low-voltage power distribution equipment—establish product category-level specificity and provide the electroindustry with the evaluation criteria it needs to make informed decisions that strengthen product supply chains in alignment with BABA requirements.
35th ARTS Awards Recipients Announced
January 13, 2025
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the recipients of the 35th ARTS Awards. Following a judging process guided by a panel of industry experts, category winners were announced at a gala event on Friday, January 10 at the Hilton Anatole hotel co-hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley. In addition to category winners, the Academy of Achievement honor was awarded to Andy Singer, the HEARTS Award was presented to The H Foundation, and the Trailblazer Award was given to Lois Del Negro.
Get A Grip On Lighting - The Blend and the Dance
January 6, 2025
Leon and Brenda tell you how it’s done! Two years ago, FSG acquired West-Lite Supply Company in California and they’ll tell you in this podcast, that it was a complete success. Brenda stayed on with FSG to become VP of California Sales and no one lost their job. In fact, Leon always looks forward, in an acquisition scenario, to finding a gem among the new employees. Leon has been in the lighting industry for over 24 years.
Call for Entries Now Open for 2025 Showroom of the Year Awards at Dallas Market Center
January 6, 2025
Dallas Market Center is excited to announce the call for entries for the 16th Annual Showroom of the Year Awards, set to take place during the June 18-21, 2025, Lightovation show. This event, which is now held in partnership with well-known lighting editor Linda Longo, honors exceptional independent lighting retailers across North America.
New DOE Publication - Upgrading Linear Fluorescent Fixtures to LED in Schools
December 30, 2024
Linear fluorescent lamps became a common lighting solution beginning in the 1950s due to the energy efficiency gains and increased lifetime compared to incandescent lamps. In response to the increasing popularity of fluorescent technology, manufacturers began designing fixtures to accommodate standard four-foot linear fluorescent lamps in the form of troffers, pendants, strip lights, and wrap around fixtures.
Registration Now Open for LEDucation 2025
December 27, 2024
LEDucation, a premier annual event for the North American lighting industry, is excited to announce that registration is now open for its 2025 Trade Show and Conference being held at the New York Hilton Midtown, March 18–19, 2025. New and returning exhibitors, industry influencers, and a myriad of engaging, educational experiences will help attendees gain an advantage in the lighting business.
Business Conditions Remain Flat at Architecture Firms, ABI Data Shows
December 20, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped slightly below 50 for November. The November AIA/Deltek ABI score of 49.6 changed little from October’s score of 50.3, indicating that the share of architecture firms that reported declining billings was essentially the same as the share that reported increasing billings. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions, but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline.
Get A Grip On Lighting - LightFair - Something For Everyone
December 17, 2024
Who owns Lightfair? What new things are coming along? How are exhibitors being vetted? What is the vision for Lightfair? What’s hot right now in the lighting design world? Christopher answers these queries and more in this episode. Get to Lightfair, May 4 - 8, 2025 in Las Vegas. Christopher Knowlton is the CEO of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), leading strategic initiatives to support and grow the global architectural lighting design profession.
Eureka Announces New Slim Profile for Mill Luminaire
December 13, 2024
Eureka today announced the addition of a 9.5" slim-profile version of its Mill luminaires. Mill is a range of acoustic luminaires in diverse formats, sizes and mounting options. Its unique aesthetic enables designers to make a statement, while reducing ambient noise in modern spaces. Felt blades create a cylindrical shape, which traps and absorbs sound within the luminaire’s hollow center.
