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Message From The Editor
 Design and Its Influences
In this issue, special attention is given to trends and elements that have an impact on lighting design. The trends, we see here, have to do as much with the reconfiguration of economic conditions following the pandemic as they are about geographical and cultural conditions. New players and new partnerships continue to fill the news in our industry. Good reading! |
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Lighting Design
How Long Winters Helped Shape the Future of Lighting Design
By LightForm
 In Discovering Japandi Part 1, we began our discussion of the design world’s intersection of Japanese and Scandinavian design popularly referred to as “Japandi” by looking at Japanese design. This week, we’re going to look at Scandinavian design because looking at Zimbabwean design would, though fascinating, hardly help us in our present task. Many of the values and philosophy that shaped Japanese design were also fundamental in the formation of modern design philosophy through the Scandinavian region. Read More |
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Best Practices – Distribution
Your Lighting Line-Up in a Changing World
By David Gordon
 The lighting industry, known for perpetual change given the rapid adoption of LEDs (think of the frequency of new products let alone new manufacturers) continues to evolve. Consider recent developments of GE Current acquiring Hubbell Lighting as well as the recent LightFair show. An ever-changing market means that distributors need to constantly review their line-up (line card) to determine which lines to support. This is important given that distributors seem to go one of two ways. Either they proactively manage their line card and try to have some discipline, providing direction to their lighting specialists and sales organization while recognizing that there will always be some exceptions as well as lines need to engage with that are specified by the customer. Read More |
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Announcements
- Signify Welcomes Bryan Charlebois
Bryan Charlebois has been named Head of the Professional Channel and will report into Martin Stephenson, Market Leader, Canada. Bryan will focus on strengthening our relationships with – and delivering our lighting products and systems to – professional customers across the country. Bryan has more than 15 years of lighting industry experience. He joins Signify from Cree Lighting Canada, where he last held the role of Vice President of Sales.
- Liteline Appoints A.M.G. BAYTECH
Liteline Corporation announced the appointment of A.M.G. Baytech as their newest agent representing us in East Central Ontario as of November 4th, 2021. A.M.G. Baytech is a Lighting and Controls focused agency based in Oshawa and will be covering everything from Ajax to Belleville, calling on all market segments including distributors, contractors, specifiers, end users and municipalities.
- Chris Weiser Joins Leviton
Welcome to Chris Weiser to the Leviton Family! He joins the sales team as Territory Manager - Eastern Ontario. Please join us in congratulating Chris and wishing him much success in his new role.
- Stanpro is Announcing the Retirement of Glen Melanson as of January 2022
After 11 years of loyal service Stanpro announced that their colleague Glen Melanson will soon be retiring. He will remain in his position as a lighting specialist until January 2022 while we seek a new team member for the position. At the time of his arrival at Stanpro, Glen already had nearly 25 years of experience in the field and has provided outstanding customer service to our clients in Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
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Partnerships
- A Defining Moment: GE To Form 3 Industry-Leading Public Companies Focused On Aviation, Healthcare and Energy
GE announced what Chairman and CEO Larry Culp called a “defining moment,” with plans to form three industry-leading, global public companies focused on the growth sectors of aviation, healthcare and energy. “We’re embarking on this exciting journey from a position of strength,” Culp told investors today. “Over the last several years, our teams have done exceptional work, strengthening our financial position and operating performance, all while deepening our culture of continuous improvement and lean.
- Leviton Lighting Canada Adds S&D Lighting Group II (SDLGii) to Represent ConTech Lighting
Leviton Lighting Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of new agent S&D Lighting Group II (SDLGii) to represent ConTech Lighting in the GTA Market for National Accounts. SDLGii is the newest lighting only agency covering the Greater Toronto Market, they will be focusing their time on developing national account specifications, as well as covering national account discretionary business for ConTech Lighting. SDLGii’s past experience, market leading presence and large team of lighting experts will now service the Greater Toronto lighting market.
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Surveys, Reports and More
- Survey Suggests Pandemic Lighting Design Trends
aspectLED recently announced the results from its Annual Survey on Trends in Commercial and Residential Lighting Design, in which hundreds of designers were asked to share insights with their peers about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lighting design. The results suggest a number of interesting trends.
- IES – 2021 Progress Report
The Progress Committee’s mission is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the Society. Acceptance is based on an impartial judging process used by the committee to evaluate each submission on its uniqueness, innovation, and significance to the lighting industry. There were 139 submittals in 2021; 69 were accepted into the report.
- Anony Releases Four New Designs
Two innovative new light fixtures, and their first two designs that aren’t lights: stone tableware and a steel stool. Anony officially released four new products at WantedDesign 2021 in New York City on November 14th and 15th, 2021. The four new products show an evolution of their design in new directions: the innovative floating light, Wisp, the playful chandelier, Node, sculptural stoneware collection, Stone, and the Trio stool.
- DLC Webinar to Explore Misconceptions, Safety & Health Implications of Poor Quality Light at Night in Marginalized Communities
A free webinar hosted by the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) on December 9 will dive into issues related to poor nighttime lighting in underserved, marginalized communities, with an expert panel offering insights about these impacts and how to balance safety with responsible lighting while bridging the inequality gap. “Environmental injustice takes many forms and lighting is no exception.
- ams OSRAM Reports Robust Third Quarter Results Delivering Strong Profitability and Operating Cash Flow
ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, reports third quarter group financial results. “Our business performed well in the third quarter and delivered results clearly above the midpoint or near the upper end of our guidance. Despite continuing supply chain imbalances, our automotive business was strong while our consumer business contributed attractively in line with previous expectations”, said Alexander Everke, CEO of ams OSRAM, commenting on the third quarter.
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New Products and Solutions
FAE LED Outdoor
 The FAE outdoor wall light is a great way to add a contemporary highlight to your outdoor oasis with its open rectangular style in a sleek matte black finish and frosted glass panel. FAE uses LED technology, adding not only energy savings but a longevity that will leave you confident and safe in your lighting. Size of fixture: 4 5/8” W x 12” H x 4 3/4” D. Finish: sand black Glass: frosted glass panel. Canopy: 4 3/8’’ W x 4 3/8’’ H. Read More |
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RHBS Select Series Launch by RAB Design
 The latest in our highbay line; the RHBS-LED Round Highbay Select is a durable and easy to install highbay fixture. With colour and lumen selectable switches, you can be ready for any job, any time! The RHBS-LED is a brand new colour selectable and lumen adjustable highbay from RAB Design. Read More |
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L2STN & L2TLV NOW LINK COMPATIBLE
 The L2STN and L2TLV series strips are now available with the “LINK” option, transforming these luminaires into “Normally ON Remote Luminaires” when connected to a Stanpro 12 or 24 V battery unit. Emergency Lighting can now blend in seamlessly with your general lighting, eliminating the need for obtrusive remote heads. When in emergency mode, the L2STN and L2TLV strips deliver amazing 41-foot spacing at 8, 10, or 12-foot mounting heights. Read More |
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M18™ Utility Remote Control Search Light Spots Lines, Floods Fields and Goes Anywhere
 Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver unprecedented productivity enhancements for linemen with M18™ Utility Remote Control Search Light. With versatility for the Power Utility professional in mind, the light can be operated while mounted to a bucket truck or can be attached to the M18™ portable base to light areas where trucks cannot access. Read More |
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