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Editor's Message
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Our important role in society through lighting
Lighting has a significant impact on our lives, the functions of the urban spaces, skies, health and more. Read about the social, environmental and economic benefits of best practices in lighting. Also, in this issue, don’t miss Robert Lanteigne second’s article on diffuse lighting. I am happy to have this opportunity to wish you and yours a happy holiday season. Good reading! |
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Featured Article
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The Non-Technical Language of Light: General Diffuse Lighting
Light is everywhere, filling up our world in its purest natural form! From the Sun’s ginormous beams to the tiny glow of a lightning bug, general lighting flourishes all around us through space. It starts as raw, uncontrolled brightness before we sometimes shape it for use. Our mighty Sun looks like a giant blaze in the sky, blasting its intense blaze to warm... Read More... |
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New Announcement
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Lori Bagazzoli Named General Manager – LEDVANCE Canada
Lori Bagazzoli has been named General Manager for LEDVANCE’s Canada region and will lead the sales team throughout Canada. “Lori has been with LEDVANCE since March 2021 as our Central Region Sales Manager and has built a high performing sales team. Lori’s direct experience with some of our key account relationships and her industry knowledge make her a great selection for this role.” said Jonathan Lubeck, CEO LEDVANCE USC. Read More... |
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Lighting Controls Technologies
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Why Mesh Network Is More Sustainable Than Cellular Network for Managing Your Smart Lighting System?
Faced with an increasingly aging and energy-consuming street lighting network, cities must convert their street lighting network to light-emitting diode (LED) technology. They have also realized that by opting for a smart lighting management and control system, not only can they optimize their public lighting management... Read More... |
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Networked Lighting Controls (NLC): Offering a Deep Well of Energy Savings
As first-generation LED lighting systems begin to be replaced, a significant opportunity to maximize energy savings by incorporating networked lighting controls is emerging, particularly when HVAC integration is included. Applying these energy savings to Arizona and Connecticut as regional models, Arizona would realize net... Read More... |
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Partnerships – Acquisitions
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Acuity Brands Reaches Agreements with Current Lighting Solutions, Hort Americas’ Arize Series of Horticultural Lights
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Arize family of horticulture lighting products from Current Lighting Solutions, LLC (”Current Lighting”). The Company has also reached an agreement with Hort Americas, LLC for it to remain as the exclusive... Read More... |
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Wow Lighting and Controls Acquires Artec Lighting Line
Wow Lighting is excited to introduce the newest addition to their linecard: Artec Lighting. Their state-of-the-art lighting lab and manufacturing facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology to test and analyze the performance and quality of all their in-house designed LED lights for... Read More... |
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DW Windsor launches Light Responsibly Initiative to Help Combat Light Pollution, Reduce Waste and Protect Biodiversity in 2023
DW Windsor has unveiled its ‘Light Responsibly’ initiative to support and promote responsible lighting practices. Announced at the LiGHT 23 Expo in London, the new initiative aims to provide lighting specifiers with the tools and guidance needed to eliminate light pollution, conserve energy, cut waste... Read More... |
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Global Stocktake Results Require State and Non-State Action: COP28 Steps to Mitigate Climate Change
Good change management depends on creating awareness about the need for change, building the desire of all stakeholders for change, and acquiring knowledge about the change. The change management process continues by constantly gathering feedback to ensure that adoption and usage occur... Read More... |
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Case Studies
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Case Study from Cooper Lighting: Aerospace Manufacturer
This aerospace manufacturer was looking to retrofit the lighting in 17 facilities on its campus. That equaled a combined area of 11 million square feet (under roof). The new lighting had to be bright enough – from 45 – 50 feet above the facility floor – so each worker had ample light to perform the task required. Specifically, the... Read More... |
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Case Study: Artemys Hair Salon Illuminated with Eureka Lighting Fixtures
Montreal hair salon artemys is a new player on the scene in an up-and-coming neighborhood just outside the downtown core. Building its brand from the ground up, it hired the team at Studio Kiff to create an environment that was high-end yet felt comfortable and inclusive at the same time. Lighting demands are varied for a... Read More... |
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MaxLite Launches EV Charger Offering … and the Why
With advancements in the EV batteries reducing range anxiety, electric vehicles are becoming more popular for a multitude of reasons. And with automotive and battery manufacturers committing to the technology, the trend has gone mainstream. This is further amplified due to climate concerns and government funding to... Read More... |
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Changing Scene – People in Lighting
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Tom Butters Appointed New Executive Director of the National Lighting Bureau
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) welcomes Tom Butters of Lighting Agora as its new Executive Director. Butters’ background in lighting offers valuable insights and guidance to continue growing the NLB membership and make strides to reach goals and efforts to unite the lighting industry with outside organizations. The NLB acknowledged... Read More... |
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Beluce Canada Welcomes Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Justin Arghittu
Beluce is pleased to welcome back a familiar name, Justin Arghittu. Justin joined the BeLuce team on Monday, November 27, as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. Justin undoubtedly brings his extensive 30-year electrical lighting industry knowledge, including his passionate sales leadership mindset. Beluce is excited to welcome Justin... Read More... |
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Signify Announces New Customer-Centric Organization and Structural Cost Reductions
Signify recently announced it is adapting its organization to enhance customer-centricity, speed of execution and reduce its structural costs. Moving forward, Signify will report against four businesses with vertically integrated P&Ls. The changes will be implemented through 2024, with the majority achieved by Q2, and are subject... Read More... |
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