5 Things to Know: Week Ending March 25
A Texas electrical distributor was just acquired. A lighting agent seeks to connect its people with new career opportunities.
Universal Douglas Official Statement Offers Few Details
COVID-related challenges are said to have caused the abrupt shutdown
Diversified’s Strategic NYC Plan is Taking Shape
Current HLI to part ways with ELA; expands Diversified partnership across the Hudson River
Architectural Billings Continue to Decline
Continued strength in Mixed Practice. C&I, not so much.
Universal Douglas Announces Sudden Closure
Employees hit with immediate layoffs. Made-to-order backlog will go unfulfilled.
IES sees $4.8 Million Loss in a Most Unusual Year
A series of (hopefully) non-repeatable events led to a tumultuous year of cost cutting and financial loss
No Surprise: It was a Record Year for LEDucation
What started as a local show has become North America’s largest annual international lighting industry event
Philly’s Iconic Boathouse Row to Get Lighting Makeover
TLP and Color Kinetics will soon cause light to "dance" along the boathouses
President of Steel Pole Manufacturer Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Former executive pleaded guilty to evading over $1 million in income taxes
Texas Firm Swings for Fences with Three IP Lawsuits
A 5-month-old company accuses HALO, Color Kinetics and Felio Sylvania of violating its patent
5 Things to Know: Week Ending March 18
LightFair reveals some important details. Plus, a deep & intruiging dive into repurposing buildings.
More Big Changes in the Charlotte Lighting Market
Major agent to cease operations. 69 lines and Current HLI jockeying for new agent partners.
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Michigan’s Pro-Tech Lighting Celebrates Milestone and Announces Exciting Leadership Changes |
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Western Lighting & Energy Controls Announces Representation of Espen EV Chargers |
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Illuminations Inc. Announces Leadership Appointments and Numerous Promotions |
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Color LEDs Take Center Stage As The Lines Between Architectural and Entertainment Lighting Blur |
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GREEN CREATIVE introduces the upgraded generation of SELECTFIT commercial downlight |
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Lamar LED Re-Imagines Linear Lighting with a Universal, Field-Adjustable System |
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Diversified Group Announces Important Additions to New York Line Card |
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Casambi Announces Long Range BLE-based Mesh Ahead of LEDucation 2023 |
Brandon Industries Announces the Hire of a Veteran OEM Sales Professional |
PQL’s Customers & Representatives will not be impacted by Deco’s Bankruptcy |
Punctuate with Hyphen. New family of discrete recessed and surface luminaires by Fluxwerx. |
Announcements include paid promotion
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Wagner Architectural
Aura™ Post Sconce™

A series of floating medallion shapes that subtly reflect illumination onto the handrail and surrounding surfaces.
- Made of 316 stainless steel
- Standard in 2700 K, 3000 K and 4000 K
- Offered in a variety of architectural forms
- Incised options available to add unique light patterns
Wagner Architectural
Cuff™ Post Sconce™

This award-winning series of post-mount luminaires is designed for wayfinding illumination. Off-set housings offer indirect illumination onto handrail and surrounding surfaces.
- 316 stainless steel housings
- Standard in 2700 K, 3000 K and 4000 K
- Available in a variety of geometric housing shapes with incised pattern options to augment your design vision
Designplan Lighting, Inc.
minimum / MAXIMUM

Designplan Lighting, Inc has acquired UL Listing for minimum/MAXIMUM in-grade lights for swimming pools & fountains with a power supply listed for use with underwater luminaires.
- Stainless steel body and outer casing.
- Power supply specifically made and listed for use with underwater luminaires as required by UL and the NEC.
- 6 shapes, each in 5 sizes.
Litetronics
Vivid LED Frame

Vivid combines sleek visual aesthetics with innovative design. Attractive price points and in-demand features deliver a unique and valuable solution that stands above the crowd.
- Available in two sizes: 2' x 2' and 2' x 4'
- Three field adjustable color temperatures and wattage choices
- Suitable for indoor applications, Vivid can easily be t-grid mounted