Lighting Industry

Lighting Science Group has announced that it has become a sponsor of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011. The Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best [...]

AmerillumBrands, a design manufacturer of specified lighting products located in Southern California, is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to represent the company’s energy lighting brand. Must have knowledge of utility-based rebate programs and 4+ years in sales in the lighting industry. Will be responsible for conducting sales training presentations with prospective clients (distributors, contractors, [...]

“Glitzy, groovy and fun” is how Manning describes its new Discoh family of products. The matching pendant, sconce and surface ceiling mount fixtures are clad in one of three textured aluminum or stainless steel metal trims for a variety of flashy looks. Energy efficient lamp packages and a flat disk or shallow bowl bottom diffuser [...]

Litecontrol has earned the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certification for the fourth year in a row. This third-party certification has to be renewed annually, assuring ongoing improvements in sustainability. The C2C process assesses every nuance in product design and manufacturing, examining details from fixture ingredients to manufacturing practices to renewable energy initiatives. As part of [...]

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2011 to work cooperatively toward developing the architectural lighting design profession and elevating awareness of quality lighting. The MOU emphasizes the need to demonstrate cooperative collaboration within the lighting profession.

Acuity Brands has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Clear Advantage Lighting. Previously known as FSA Lighting (Factory Sales Agency West), Clear Advantage Lighting will offer the company’s products and lighting solutions, including advanced controls, in the metropolitan Memphis, TN market.

Metrolight, a manufacturer of electronic HID products, has announced the relocation of its headquarters to Dana Point, California. The company’s operations center will remain in Brentwood,TN. The move to California is a tactical one as 30% of the country’s energy consumption is attributed to this state. In addition, California offers one of the largest utility [...]

Some of you know that I also write fiction–most recently, horror fiction. Last year, Salvo Press, a small press in Portland, published TOOTH AND NAIL, a novel of apocalyptic horror featuring zombies (www.infectedwar.com), and it turned out to be a hit. Check out the Amazon ranking for the paperback since last April: Now a larger [...]

Shipments of metal halide high intensity discharge (HID) lamps grew by 4.6 percent to 87.1 during the third quarter of 2010. The index showed solid year-over-year growth increasing 5.7 percent. Conversely, sodium vapor HID lamp shipments retrenched 10.4 percent during the quarter to 82.1, the second lowest level on record for the index. Mercury vapor [...]