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Message From The Editor
 More projects and more questions about the state of lighting
An interesting case study downtown Montreal, the Complexe Guy-Favreau, built in 1984 on six acres of land, major player of the Montreal’s underground is showing its true colors. Learn more on the lighting controls market with this interview from our regular contributor, David Gordon. As people are gathering in NYC while I’m writing this, our industry is still moving at a very fast pace. Read all the news and prepare for the next big conference on lighting next spring. In the meantime, take a good look at the stars if you could still see them in your city. Good reading! |
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Case Study
Complexe Guy-Favreau Shows Its True Colors
By Editorial team
 A new dramatic lighting display on the ceiling of the Complexe Guy-Favreau now welcomes guests, employees and residents at the 12-story building located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Located at 200 René Lévesque Boulevard in Ville-Marie, Montréal, the building complex is a joint venture between the Canadian federal government, which served as the head of the project, as well as private businesses, the City of Montreal, and the Desjardins Group. The multifunctional complex, which was built in 1984 on six acres of land, is part of Montreal’s underground city network and contains various Canadian governmental offices, rental properties, a housing cooperative, commercial units, a daycare facility, and a small park at its center. Read More |
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Interview
MaxLite Enters Growing Lighting Controls Market
By David Gordon
 The lighting controls market, anecdotally, is a significant growth segment within the lighting space. According to our Q2 Pulse of Lighting Report, 62% of distributors reported an increase in quotation activity and 37% of distributor respondents reported sales growth. This affirms findings from a global research report that stated the market is expected to grow to $18 billion, globally, by 2026, a 19% CAGR with another report sharing that North America represented 39.8% of the Intelligent Lighting Control market in 2019 . Drivers of the market include: Rising installment of lighting control systems through retrofitting. Retrofits are expected to grow at a 21% CAGR and increasing demand for energy efficiency lighting. Read More |
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Research
Can we Illuminate our Cities and (Still) See the Stars?
By S. Bará et. al/International Journal of Sustainable Lighting IJSL (2021)
 Could we enjoy starry skies in our cities again? Arguably yes. The actual number of visible stars will depend, among other factors, on the spatial density of the overall city light emissions. In this paper it is shown that reasonably dark skies could be achieved in urban settings, even at the center of large metropolitan areas, if the light emissions are kept within admissible levels and direct glare from the light sources is avoided. These results may support the adoption of science-informed, democratic public decisions on the use of light in our municipalities, with the goal of recovering the possibility of contemplating the night sky everywhere in our planet. Read More |
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Changing scene – People
- A New Role for Nicole Griffo at Stanpro
Salma Siddiqui, Director of Sales at Stanpro announced the promotion of Nicole Griffo to the position of Assistant Regional Sales manager. She started in her new role as of October 4. Nicole will be responsible for supporting the GTA sales team and focusing on business development in Ontario. Nicole joined Stanpro in March 2011 as a Customer Service Representative. She has continuously demonstrated dedication, a great team spirit and solid leadership skills. Nicole's strengths have allowed her to stand out and evolve within the company.
- Liteline is Expanding its Team
Liteline announced two more additions to the Liteline team! Despite the challenges faced by the company during the pandemic, the company is pleased to welcome Campbell Douglas and Scott Major to Liteline Corporation. Campbell has a strong knowledge of of connected systems and general IoT networking. Scott has over a decade of experience in the electrical industry.
- CSC LED Announces New Atlantic Canada Sales Agency: Catalyst Sales and Marketing
CSC LED is proud to welcome Catalyst Sales and Marketing as their new sales agency in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. “We, at CSC LED, are thrilled to welcome the rapidly growing team at Catalyst Sales and Marketing to the CSC family. With their innovative focus on the future, local knowledge of the Atlantic market, and their deep-rooted relationships, we are confident that they are a great fit for our customer-centric business model. Our Ontario warehouse is fully stocked and ready to service the needs of Atlantic Canada.” - Jennifer Eastman, LC - National Sales Manager, CSC LED.
- CMG Change of Chairmanship
EFC thanks Tony De Cicco, Director of Sales, Intermatic Canada, for his long standing chairmanship role with CEMRA Manufacturing Group (CMG) and Welcomes Jeff Beare, Vice President Emergency Lighting with Standard Products, as the New CMG Chair. Tony will remain on the CMG committee as Past Chair till May 2023.
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Changing scene – Acquisitions – Standards - Conferences
- GE Current, a Daintree Company, Announces Plan to Acquire Hubbell Commercial and Industrial Lighting Business
GE Current, a Daintree company (Current) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hubbell Incorporated to acquire Hubbell’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business to create a premier end-to-end lighting solutions business.
The Hubbell C&I lighting business, based in Greenville, South Carolina, is a leading provider of professional lighting, lighting controls and connected lighting. The business offers a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor lighting products for industrial, commercial, and institutional applications.
- Light + Building 2022: Countdown is Running
"Breaking new ground" – this is the motto for the reunion at Light + Building from 13 to 18 March 2022. The new concept is in place and preparations are in full swing. In future, face-to-face meetings on the exhibition grounds will be possible, but also digital encounters. "In five months’ time, the lighting and building service technology sector will experience the new start of the trade fair business," says Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Messe Frankfurt GmbH.
- DALI-2 Emergency Lighting Control Strengthens Interoperability for Safety-Critical Applications
Certification of DALI-2 control gear for self-contained emergency lighting adds interoperability to DALI features such as automated testing and reporting. The DALI Alliance has extended its highly successful DALI-2 certification program to include control gear for self-contained emergency lighting. Focused on device interoperability, DALI-2 certification is built on open, international standards. DALI emergency lighting is widely used as a robust and reliable solution that meets safety-critical requirements in buildings throughout the world.
- NEMA Publishes Whitepaper Emphasizing Harmonized Cybersecurity Standards
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA CPSP 4-2021 Harmonized Cybersecurity Standards and Conformity Assessment. This document emphasizes the need for globally harmonized industry consensus around cybersecurity process Standards and conformity assessments. The Standard describes the importance of addressing and mitigating cybersecurity risks across an ecosystem of rapidly expanding IIoT/IoT devices.
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Changing scene – Acquisitions – Standards - Conferences
- NYX HEMERA Technologies Inc Presents a New Video about the TLACS-U
In this video the company is presenting Nyx Hemera Technologies’ lighting control solution for underpasses and short tunnels, a simpler but equally effective solution using power line communication. Don’t hesitate to share this video with anyone who could have an upcoming area lighting control project. We also invite you to contact us at anytime if you have any question or need additional information, we are available for a demo web conference.
- Lutron & Kaleidescape Bet on Home Theater Growth
This partnership between a lighting and shade control company and a premium private cinema player provider elevates the home theater experience and indicates a rising trend. Kaleidescape and Lutron Electronics have announced the direct integration of Lutron’s HomeWorks lighting control system with current Kaleidescape players. The popularity of designated home theaters has ebbed and flowed for decades as residential floorplans and consumer tastes vary. The category took a giant leap forward last year when stay-at-home orders affected most of the nation.
- Announcing the 2021 Award Recipients
The 2021 IDA award recipients were announced! Each year, the International Dark-Sky Association recognizes and celebrates the incredible achievements of individuals and groups who are committed to our mission to preserve the night. As leaders in their communities, the awardees play a crucial role in strengthening the global dark sky movement and empowering others to join the fight against light pollution.
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Products and Solutions
Lightfair Innovation Awards Highlight The Best And The Brightest at Lightfair 2021 Trade Show
 LightFair announced winners of the 2021 LightFair Innovation Awards (LIAs) with three of the 14 lighting category winners – Lazer Line by PureEdge Lighting, TruTrack by PureEdge Lighting and Infinity by Edison Price Lighting -- receiving special overall excellence distinctions: Most Innovative Product of the Year, Technical Innovation and Design Excellence awards.The 2021 LightFair Conference & Trade Show runs Wednesday through Friday at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. “The LIA winners are those companies that raise the bar for lighting innovation and design every year,” said Dan Darby, show director. Read More |
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Intermatic ARISTA™ Advanced Lighting Control System
 Intermatic has launched its new ARISTA™ Advanced Lighting Control System, a customizable smart lighting solution that supports commercial and municipal buildings up to 10,000 ft2. The system empowers installers of all technology backgrounds to integrate impressive, code-compliant functionality in a wide range of lighting control applications. “ARISTA offers the best of both worlds – a dynamic smart lighting solution for building owners and a simple, easy-to-follow setup process for contractors,” says Eric Eronen, product marketing manager at Intermatic. Read More |
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Cooper Lighting IFLD Infrastructure Flood
 The IFLD LED floodlight luminaire combines high-efficiency optics, superior thermal management and energy efficiency in a cost-effective solution. The cutting-edge, robust design incorporates a separate driver compartment for maximum heat dissipation to insure high performance and longevity of both the fixture and optics. Typical applications include industrial parking lots, municipal infrastructure, parks and recreation, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, ports/rails, and more. Read More |
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Products and Solutions
EiKO Sensor Microwave Occupancy Bi-Level Dimming with Photocell Z10
 EiKO's Z10 intelligent sensor fixture comes with wireless controls and many more features. Read More |
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A-Light Introduces Configurable Relay Luminaire
 A-Light™ is pleased to announce the introduction of its Relay luminaire. With curved and softened design elements, Relay can be configured into diverse geometric patterns with a seamlessly lit shape. Relay luminaires are designed for high ceilings such as offices, libraries, high-end retail or food markets, and upscale gyms and recreational facilities such as yoga studios. Read More |
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