Resilience Illuminated: Reviving Westminster Pier Park After Devastating Fire
In September 2020, the picturesque city of New Westminster near Vancouver in British Columbia suffered a devastating setback when an intentionally set fire destroyed much of the city’s waterfront park, including its urban beach, sand volleyball courts, and iconic art installation known as Wow Westminster. The fire, which burned for ten days before firefighters could…
Sponsored Content
Entering Its 40th Year, Magic Lite Launches the Blazing Bright Strip Light Sale
“Magic Lite enters its 40th year, marking four decades of excellence in LED lighting innovation. Our journey from a small startup to a leading industry name reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Over the years, we’ve introduced cutting-edge products that set industry standards and promoted sustainability. To commemorate this milestone, we’re launching the Blazing Bright Strip Light Sale, offering significant discounts on premium LED strip lights. This sale is our token of appreciation for our partners and customers. Join us in celebrating this remarkable journey and take advantage of unmatched savings. Here’s to many more years of illuminating success!”
Changing Scene
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Luminis Refreshes Visual Brand Identity
Luminis has recently released a refreshed visual brand identity, which includes a new logo, updated language, and a revamped website. Luminis has been at the forefront of the lighting industry for nearly four decades, crafting architectural luminaires that reflect its core values of authenticity, quality, and contemporary design. Its refreshed identity is a natural evolution… Read More…
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LightForm Appointed Omnilight’s Manufacturer’s Exclusive Agents for Canada
LightForm is thrilled to announce its new role as the exclusive Canadian agents for Omnilight, a distinguished name in innovative LED ribbon lighting. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in LightForm’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge lighting solutions to Canadian markets. Based in Chicago, Omnilight is celebrated for its exceptional ribbon lighting products and a reputation… Read More…
Acuity Brands Appoints Sach Sankpal to Lead Lighting Business
Acuity Brands, Inc. has recently announced that Sach Sankpal, SVP and Chief Growth and Transformation Officer, has been appointed as President of Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (“ABL”).
“Since joining Acuity two years ago, Sach has been a positive influence on our performance and our culture,” stated Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and CEO of Acuity Brands, Inc. “He brings over 30 years of experience accelerating transformation, driving innovation and positioning global industrial technology organizations for future growth.”
Design
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Project Story: Sainte-Thérèse High School Outdoor Lighting Upgrade
August 6, 2024 Built in 1980, the building that houses Sainte-Thérèse high school, in Quebec Canada, was looking a little worse for the wear. Renovation work began with two major projects: introducing a multidisciplinary sports centre, as well as redesigning the parking lots. The employee and visitor parking lots were completely reconfigured during phase 1… Read More…
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Resilience Illuminated: Reviving Westminster Pier Park After Devastating Fire
In September 2020, the picturesque city of New Westminster near Vancouver in British Columbia suffered a devastating setback when an intentionally set fire destroyed much of the city’s waterfront park, including its urban beach, sand volleyball courts, and iconic art installation known as Wow Westminster. The fire, which burned for ten days before firefighters could… Read More…
New Products
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Lutron Expands Lumaris Tape Light Family with RGB Color, New Controller, Extrusions
Colorful lighting has taken social media by storm, and that’s just the beginning. In fact, many professionals say saturated RGB colors are one of the lighting features most requested by affluent millennial and Gen X clients. This has always presented a challenge for installers and integrators – they have not had a simple, cost-effective way… Read More…
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Eureka Introduces Velia Tubular Luminaire
Eureka has recently announced the release of its Velia luminaire. The versatile family is offered in a variety of colors, textures, lengths, and configurations to meet a space’s specific aesthetics. Unique tubular arrangements can be created with Velia; 36 preconfigured clusters are available. Designers can select from three canopy types and then choose one, three,… Read More…
FLL Series Perimeter Lighting from Stanpro
The FLL Series is ideal for general lighting of grounds, storage yards, car dealerships, parking lots, as well as signage and building facade lighting.
These high-power perimeter lights are designed for ease of installation with a snap-together feature that allows for easy optic interchangeability to accommodate different applications. Color temperature and wattage can be changed on-site using switches located underneath the luminaire. For energy savings and improved safety, this product series features a 7-pin photocell socket for adding a twilight photocell and includes an adapter that is compatible with both smart and non-smart sensors.
Lighting Design & Specification
This special bi-monthly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical lighting design and specification industry across Canada. LDS is designed to provide lighting professionals insight and intelligence on those developments in the industry that effect design and specification. From corporate news to new technologies, products and insightful opinions, LDS will become your first read in the lighting industry in Canada. Published bi-monthly on Thursdays.
