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Message From The Editor
Welcome to the First Issue of US LightingTrends
I’m excited to announce the launch of US LightingTrends, a comprehensive resource for professionals in all categories of the lighting industry.
Just as today’s hybrid business environment serves multiple channels, US LightingTrends is dedicated to broadcasting breaking news, offering trend analysis, reporting on emerging technologies, and showcasing product introductions that keep architects, specifiers, designers, distributors, and rep networks up to date. Subscribers can visit www.uslightingtrends.com daily to immediately learn the latest, plus receive a curated newsletter of the most relevant news and features in their inbox twice a month.
US LightingTrends covers the spectrum of lighting information from the residential and hospitality markets to the commercial and industrial sector. It’s all right here, in one place, with convenient 24/7 access.
With every segment of the lighting industry quickly evolving like never before, count on our team of experts to keep you in the know.
If you have information to share – acquisitions, new hires, recent projects, and product introductions – please email me at lindalongo@uslightingtrends.com so we can spread the news.
Welcome to your new lighting industry resource! |
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Grand Opening
Circa Resort Debuts in Las Vegas
By Linda Longo
Circa Resort & Casino is the first Downtown Las Vegas resort built from the ground up in years. Unlike past resort grand openings, Circa opened with much quieter fanfare due to pandemic restrictions. Read More |
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Looking Ahead
Laser Light Projection Might Soon be a Reality in Cars
Research is underway on “micromirror” technology involving laser light projection for automobiles with the goal of enabling smart lighting functions such as the projection of arrows and warnings onto the road surface. Read More |
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Acquisition
GE Current to Acquire Hubbell Commercial & Industrial Lighting
GE Current has agreed to acquire Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial Lighting business from Hubbell Inc. for $350 million cash. The deal does not include Progress Lighting. Read More |
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Case Study Spotlight
Verozza Lighting Improves Color Accuracy at TileBar NYC Flagship
TileBar’s New York City flagship showroom turned to Verozza Lighting when specifying a lighting system that would provide true color rendering without glare on highly reflective tile surfaces. Read More |
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Acquisition
Luminii Expands Reach by Acquiring Two British Manufacturers
Luminii, a Chicago-based manufacturer of specification-grade architectural LED lighting systems, continues to expand with the acquisition of two British lighting manufacturers. Read More |
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Partnerships
Signify Joins HomeGrid Forum to Expand LiFi Opportunities
In a move to bolster demand for the global LiFi market, Signify has joined the HomeGrid Forum to help enable a network infrastructure that is fully interoperable with a growing number of devices. Read More |
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Workplace Restructuring
Kichler Relocates HQ, Switches to Remote Workforce, Moves Distribution Center to PA
Kichler plans to relocate its long-time headquarters, embracing a smaller footprint that better suits a remote workforce. Read More |
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New Appointments
Progress Lighting Promotes Todd Roy to VP/Sales
On the heels of Hubbell’s sale of its Commercial & Industrial business to GE Current, Hubbell’s residential lighting arm Progress Lighting has promoted veteran Todd Roy to VP/Sales. Read More |
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Partnerships
Cooper Lighting Solutions Partners With BIMsmith
Cooper Lighting Solutions and BIMsmith, a building product research platform for building professionals, have partnered on a new suite of Building Information Modeling (BIM) resources for the architecture and design communities. Read More |
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New Look
Hotel Du Pont Entrance Receives Update
The historic DuPont Building in Wilmington, Delaware is undergoing a facelift, starting with a grand entrance befitting a landmark. Read More |
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