Last fall LDS attended the opening of the Philips Lighting Concept Centre, where we were introduced to Chad Mitchell, Director, Marketing — Professional Products & Systems, Philips Lighting Canada. This month LDS had a chance to catch up with Chad to discuss his position in the lighting industry and gain insight on the future of the industry...

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In a world that is quickly being consumed by LED lighting, ensuring that this technology continues to advance in energy efficiency and quality Is essential. When it comes to identifying issues and potential areas of adjustment many companies turn to LED experts such as those found at Lumentra, a cleantech company specializing in material solutions for the LED Industry...

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Serge Le Myre receives us on the premises of Eclairage Dimension Plus inc. (EDP), which since February 2016 has lodged in the heart of Montreal’s hip Mile-Ex neighbourhood. A long road travelled for a company born in Serge le Myre’s basement...

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Matthew McCormick Studio in Vancouver has rapidly become one of Canada’s prominent sources for fresh, uniquely designed lighting options...

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James Solecki is a motivated and involved individual who founded and operates several lighting companies: Integra Works Inc., JSLDesign Inc., LED Lights Direct Inc., Island Villa Lighting Ltd., and Island Villa Solar & Light Ltd...

Read more: James Solecki Talks about his Company, Integra...

Jill Klores originally envisioned a career in physics, yet with her skill in optics, knack for creative artistry, and some insightful advice, she became intrigued by lighting design...

Read more: Essentially, Enhancing the “Wow” of Light

To those in the lighting industry the name Joel Spira is one that most are familiar with, and if not his name then the company he founded, Lutron Electronics. We all read in 2015 about his sad passing at the age of 88, but a long well-lived life it was. Here we pay tribute to that life...

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Michael Gentile, President and CEO of Philips Lighting Canada, has had a long and distinguished career in the electrical industry and more recently the lighting industry. None of this is by chance...

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Alula Lighting Design provides lighting design consultancy services around the world with offices in Toronto, Western Canada and the Middle East. Alula is a specialized lighting group with a focus on offering clients a complete and integrated building system design that meets their vision for the built environment.

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 John A. Preville, President and CEO of LEDVANCE Canada, the company born out of the former Osram Lamps business division, is a happy man. He sees challenges and opportunities everywhere, and for this industry veteran and Concordia University alumnus, that's what gives us the impetus move forward. A member of the lighting industry for over 16 years, he has seen market transformations and technological innovations first hand, and firmly believes that all these  changes, including the new Canadian operations, are opportunities to solidify links with his preferred partners in the distribution channel.

Read more: In a Changing World, the News are Good for John...