LAMPS/LED

November 20, 2024

After twenty months of declining billings, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 50.3. This score indicates a balance between the number of firms experiencing a decrease in billings and those seeing an increase. Although there was an increase in inquiries for new projects in October, clients are still cautious about moving forward. The value of new design contracts continued to decline for the seventh month in a row. Read more

November 18, 2024

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today added three new manufacturing companies to its membership and celebrated electroindustry achievements with the presentation of awards at the 2024 NEMA Annual Meeting. NEMA also highlighted individuals and companies for their leadership and contributions to the electroindustry. Read more

November 11, 2024

This month, the electroindustry business confidence index current conditions component held steady at 69.2, reflecting continued improvement among industry stakeholders from a low of 46.7 points earlier this year. Thirty-eight percent of panel members reported that current conditions are “better,” while none indicated a decline, and 62 percent deemed the situation as “unchanged.” Read more

November 5, 2024

The National Lighting Bureau is announcing the Call for Entries for the 6th Annual Tesla Awards. This program recognizes excellence in lighting projects that, through the creative use of lighting systems and controls, illustrate the value of lighting including but not limited to improved visual performance, promotion of health and wellness, positive environmental impact, enhanced safety and security, and increased overall occupant satisfaction. The program also provides recognition for creative solutions that overcome exceptional challenges or provide outstanding community benefit. Read more

October 29, 2024

Yes, there is a market north of the border! The Toronto area is huge and deserves its own lighting show. Gaurav saw the opportunity and jumped on it all the way from India. With his company, MEX Exhibitions, he plans to “provide a platform for the lighting community to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore the future of smart lighting, LED technology, and design.” And he’s getting help from The Lighting Agora’s Tom Butters who is acting as the Knowledge Partner for the educational program. Spoiler alert – we’ll be there live streaming from the Get A Grip On Lighting booth! Read more

October 28, 2024

Despite improving conditions in the broader economy, September marked the twentieth consecutive month of declining billings for architecture firms, according to the latest data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The ABI score of 45.7 for the month indicates that the majority of firms continued to experience a decline in their billings. “Despite recent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, many clients remain on the sidelines with regard to proceeding on planned projects,” said Kermit Baker, PhD, AIA Chief Economist. Read more

October 10, 2024

ArchLIGHT Summit attracted a record number of exhibitors and attendees from the architectural, specification and design communities to Dallas Market Center for its recent two-day trade event and education platform held September 17-18. The show featured more than 100 exhibitors, welcomed attendees from coast to coast, and hosted dozens of CEU opportunities, panel discussions, immersive experiences, and more. Read more

October 8, 2024

Michael recently had a customer call to fix some blinking lights in his parking lot. Brian Amundson joins Michael and Greg to discuss how a distributor could handle this situation when some other company did the installation. The boys discuss everything from selling them new fixtures, to advising them to call the installers to find out the warranty situation. What would you do? Brian began his career in the lighting industry with Pacific Lamp Wholesale, in 2009. Before Pacific Lamp he sold radiant floor heating, solar electric, and solar water systems. That is how he got started working with utility rebates and tax credit programs. Read more

October 8, 2024

SMR Gulf Coast will represent Halco Lighting Technologies in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. “Halco is proud to announce our newly formed partnership with SMR Gulf Coast. SMR’s market intelligence, reputation, and relationships will certainly drive distributor sales growth opportunities, margins, and mutual share gains.” Says Don Runyon, Halco’s VP of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support. Read more