KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, a leading manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, and lighting, presents Louis, a linear urban catenary created by Urbidermis, based in Barcelona, Spain. Inspired by the philosophy of architect Louis Kahn, Louis merges clean, modernist geometries with a versatile and sustainable lighting solution tailored for urban environments. “Louis reflects our deep commitment to designing lighting solutions that seamlessly integrate into the urban landscape while providing both aesthetic and functional value,” says Jordi Muñoz, Director of Design at Urbidermis. “With Louis, we sought to create an unobtrusive yet expressive luminaire—one that enhances public spaces while remaining true to our...

ODESSA, FLA.—Florida’s hospitality industry is thriving, and bed-and-breakfast owners must constantly find ways to improve their properties while keeping operating costs low. With rising electricity bills and increasing demand for sustainable travel, energy-efficient upgrades can help small business owners reduce expenses and attract eco-conscious guests. Many travelers today look for accommodation that aligns with their values, including environmentally friendly lodging. A well-maintained, energy-efficient bed-and-breakfast offers comfort while lowering long-term costs. From reducing water waste to upgrading HVAC systems, several improvements can help owners cut back on utility bills while creating a more sustainable business. Making these upgrades can also increase...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces EarthConnect Area Light sensor for Luminaire Level Lighting Control (LLLC) applications, especially in outdoor settings. EarthConnect now features integrated daylight sensing for dusk-to-dawn operation, passive infrared (PIR) motion detection, long-range antennas, and a durable UV-rated nylon housing with a sleek black finish. IP66 rated for wet locations, EarthConnect provides enhanced efficiency which increases productivity and reduces waste, maximizes energy savings, improves comfort and achieves building code compliance. Its functionality includes quick wireless grouping, as well as scene-setting, full-range dimming and scheduling. Equipped with the...

LOS ANGELES—Acclaim Lighting, an innovative and advanced lighting technology leader, has appointed Jamey Brock as its new Central Regional Sales Manager. He will work with specifiers, agents and contractors in 12 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Throughout his career, Brock has worked in the intelligent lighting industry (since 1992) when he began his career with Martin Professional, and then with Iluminarc, and GLP Lighting, as well. Prior to joining Acclaim Lighting, he served as the business development manager for Cameo Lighting and JGB Solutions, LLC. Also, he studied Leadership and Advanced Aviation...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its new Type B 8’ Wattage and Color Selectable direct wire LED T8 with a double-end interchangeable base for direct replacement of T8 and T12 linear tubes operating on 120-277V for maximum energy savings and reduced maintenance costs. Ideal for commercial, retail, municipal, industrial, school and university retrofit applications, the new 8’ foot LED linear lamp can be adjusted to 24, 32 and 40 watts delivering 3500, 4400 and 5500 lumens respectively. It features a flexible interchangeable FA8 or R17D base...

NATIONAL REPORT—Great outdoor lighting can make all the difference in a property’s overall appeal, especially for hotels. For eco-conscious hoteliers, lighting design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating memorable guest experiences, reducing environmental impact, and reinforcing safety. We’ll explore four key reasons why outdoor lighting design matters at hotels and how it can impact your business. Enhancing the Guest Experience When guests arrive at your property, the outdoor spaces often create the first impression. Outdoor lighting can guide them seamlessly from the parking lot to the entryway while highlighting the architecture of your hotel. Well-lit gardens, courtyards, or pool areas invite...

TAMPA, FLA.—Streetleaf, a leader in solar-powered infrastructure, announces the launch of its Shine On Florida initiative, a bold commitment to strengthen Florida communities against the growing challenges of climate change and hurricanes. Shine on Florida is a call to action for Florida’s utility companies, local governments, home builders, municipalities, HOAs and residents to rethink current infrastructure choices, and make Florida a model for climate-resilient infrastructure for shaping a safer, brighter future for Floridians and their communities. Through a shared effort to implement resilient infrastructure like solar-powered streetlights, the Shine On Florida initiative is designed to keep neighborhoods safe, sustainable,...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its 48-inch Color & Wattage Selectable LED Stairwell Light to ensure proper light levels and color temperatures for safely traversing the stairwells. The Color & Wattage Selectable LED Stairwell Light provides the flexibility of setting the color temperature at 3500K, 4000K or 5000K with an 80+ CRI at the point of installation. Offering 4200, 54000 or 6600 lumen levels operating at 35, 45 and 55 watts, respectively, the energy-efficient stairwell light provides 120 lumens per watt operating on 120 - 347...

DURHAM, N.C.—Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand, announced the launch of its new CV28D LEDs with FusionBeam Technology, a groundbreaking advancement for the LED signage market. The CV28D LED combines the latest through-hole and surface-mount (SMD) RGB LED technology, delivering superior directionality, image quality, and resolution in a durable, easy-to-assemble package. This innovation marks a major leap forward for information displays, providing new levels of clarity and contrast versus current through-hole LED displays. With this high resolution, CV28D-enabled signs can now display icons, photos, logos, and even video, bringing unprecedented versatility to signs that can currently only display text or simple shapes. Compared to...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting, a leading name in the lighting industry, is excited to announce its new Nora Contractor Series family of products. The Nora Contractor Series was specifically designed to bridge the market gap between aggressive price points and quality products that meet industry standards. “We want to change the way distribution thinks about economy products,” said Fred Farzan, President at Nora Lighting. “Our Contractor Series allows distribution to feel confident taking advantage of low-price points for the products they are selling daily to contractors. Our engineering team worked to ensure we delivered Nora’s level of quality all with aggressive...