Interviews + Opinion

Interviews + Opinion

Ted Konnerth on Price Elasticity in the Lighting Industry

In a recent newsletter, Egret Consulting published an article by founder and CEO Ted Konnerth, in which he talks about one potential winner in today’s industry disruption caused by the technological shift to LED and now smart lighting: the manufacturer’s rep.

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Eaton’s Glenn Siegel Talks LED Downlights

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Glenn Siegel, Director, Marketing and Product Management, Eaton Corporation. The topic: what’s new in LED downlights.

Interviews + Opinion

LEDVANCE’s Alfred LaSpina Talks LED Downlights

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Alfred LaSpina, LED Product Group Marketing Manager, LEDVANCE. The topic: what’s new in LED downlights.

Interviews + Opinion

Ted Konnerth on Lighting Disintermediation

Our industry is facing significant changes … LED has transformed lighting, which has typically been a 15-20% category for most distributors. The lighting market is fragmenting rapidly; with the advent of Smart Lighting, IoT and specialty lighting market growth (UV, Horticulture, Agriculture, Biological, etc.). So, where does that leave the legacy alliance model of traditional electrical distributors and manufacturers? The answer is simple… it’s changing, and the key to preserving the legacy relationships is the agreement for both partners to craft a new way forward.

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Hubbell’s Joe Engle Talks LED High-Bay Lighting

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Joe Engle, Product Manager, New Product Innovation, Hubbell Lighting. The topic: trends in LED high-bay lighting.

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GE’s Eric Meadows on LED High-Bay Lighting

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Meadows, Global Product Manager Industrial LED, Current by GE. The topic: LED high-bay lighting.

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NLB Hosts Panel on Color Metrics at Annual Lighting Forum

The National Lighting Bureau recently presented a panel on color metrics at its Annual Lighting Forum, focusing on the proposed IES method TM-30 and available for viewing online.

Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Industry

Acuity’s Scott Roos on What’s New in Downlighting

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Roos, VP Design, Downlight, Accent and Trac Products, Acuity Brands Lighting. The topic: trends in LED downlights. I’m happy to share his responses with you here.

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DOE’s Jim Brodrick on Sky Glow and Blue Light

In this republication of a recent Postings, SSL Program Manager Jim Brodrick revists last year’s AMA community guidance on streetlighting and sets the record straight on sky glow and blue light.

Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Design

Masters of Light: Peter Veale on the 7 Basic Principles of Great Restaurant Lighting

In “The 7 Basic Principles of Great Restaurant Lighting,” part of the UK’s LIGHTING Magazine Masters of Light webcast series, Peter Veale, Firefly Lighting Design examines key lighting trends and techniques in various interiors that how they can be used to make restaurant diners, food, and interiors look their best.

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