Leviton| Viscor Announces Julian Verrall as New Director of Engineering & Product Management

Leviton|Viscor Announces Julian Verrall as New Director of Engineering & Product Management

Leviton|Viscor is pleased to announce the appointment of Julian Verrall as their new Director of Engineering and Product Management, effective immediately. With over 13 years of experience in engineering and product management, Julian has successfully led design and new product development initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise. His extensive knowledge and strategic vision will be instrumental in strengthening our capabilities and driving innovation. Please join Leviton|Viscor in welcoming Julian to the team and wishing him success in his new role.

Magic Lite Announces New Partnership with Prolux Lighting - Representation

Magic Lite Announces New Partnership with Prolux Lighting

Magic Lite is thrilled to officially join forces with the amazing team at Prolux Lighting & Controls with a new representation agreement! Thank you for the warm welcome! The Magic Lite team is excited to be part of Prolux’s strong lineup of trusted lighting brands. From kitchens to commercial projects, Magic Lite can’t wait to light the way together with their StreamlineTape and StandardTape Series and more! They hope to make great things happen!

SLS Group Industries Announces New Partnership with JDRF Electromag

SLS Group Industries Announces New Partnership with JDRF Electromag

SLS Group Industries are proud to represent JDRF Electromag. Discover Autonomy Lighting, the world’s first self-commissioning Lighting Control System. JDRF Electromag’s self-commissioning smart lighting system uses machine-learning to eliminate all manual design, setup, and maintenance and removes all human involvement before, during, and after installation of the luminaire. Upon power-up, devices automatically build a secure wireless-mesh network and configure all motion, daylight, and wall-mounted control groups by discovering their environment and learning from data generated in the building.

CSC LED Announces Promotion of Alicia Kiedrowski to Business Development Specialist

CSC LED Announces Promotion of Alicia Kiedrowski to Business Development Specialist

The CSC LED team are excited to announce the promotion of Alicia Kiedrowski to the role of Business Development Specialist. During her time with CSC LED, Alicia has shown a strong commitment to learning about the business, the lighting industry, and excelling as a valuable member of their inside sales team. She has consistently taken on significant tasks and projects, contributing to key initiatives across multiple departments. Alicia’s efforts have been instrumental to the success of CSC LED, and her contributions have played a major role in driving the company forward. Please join CSC LED in congratulating Alicia on her well-deserved promotion! They are confident she will continue to deliver exceptional performance and achieve great success in her new role.

Liteline Announces New Partnership with Omnilumen Technical Products

Liteline Announces New Partnership with Omnilumen Technical Products

Liteline is excited to announce that Omnilumen Technical Products will be joining them as their newest agent representing Liteline in the GTA. With over 35 years of experience in the market, Omnilumen brings expertise in interior and exterior lighting to architectural and control systems. Their industry knowledge and commitment to customer service make them a natural fit for Liteline’s team. Thrilled to kick off this new partnership and grow together in 2025!

GVA Lighting Announces the Return of Sergei Zhdanov as Director of Engineering & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

GVA Lighting Announces Return of Sergei Zhdanov as Director of Engineering & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Welcome Back, Sergei! GVA Lighting is excited to announce the return of Sergei Zhdanov as Director of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective March 24, 2025. Sergei has been shaping the GVA story since 2008, and was part of the development of many signature GVA products and technologies. With decades of experience in electronics and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers, Sergei brings both strategic insight and deep technical expertise to this new chapter. Together, the GVA team is ready to shape the next era of innovation!

Mar 21, 2025 - LightForm Welcomes Rini Ngai as Business Development A&D Specialist

LightForm Welcomes Rini Ngai as Business Development A&D Specialist

LightForm is excited to welcome Rini Ngai as their new Business Development A&D Specialist. With over 15 years of experience in architectural lighting design, specification sales, and project management, Rini brings a strong understanding of the intersection between design, functionality, and energy efficiency. Rini’s background includes roles as a Lighting Designer at Arcadis, HH Angus, Smith + Andersen, and Crossey, where she led advanced lighting and controls projects across Canada and the U.S., and sales positions at top-tier agencies where she secured multi-million-dollar projects. She is an active member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNA) and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), serving as Communications Chair and a Fundamentals of Lighting Instructor. In her new role, Rini will build relationships with architects and designers, providing innovative lighting solutions to support their creative visions. Please join LightForm in welcoming Rini to their team

RENO Lighting Announces New Vice President of Sales

RENO Lighting Announces New Vice President of Sales

It is with great excitement that RENO Lighting introduces Jean-Claude Lespérance as Vice President of Sales at RENO Lighting. With over 35 years of experience in the Canadian electrical industry, Jean-Claude brings extensive knowledge of the market and strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, suppliers, and customers. Holding a college diploma in Electrodynamics and a certificate in Marketing from the University of Quebec in Montreal, Jean-Claude began his career in sales with GTE Sylvania. His journey continued with major companies such as Cooper Lighting, Canlyte, Franklin Empire and Philips Lighting (Signify) for which he played various regional and national leading roles. For the last 4 years he served Leviton Canada as VP of Sales for Eastern Canada and as a member of the executive committee. Since the early debut, Jean-Claude was deeply involved in industries associations and committees such at EFC Canada, AD and IES just to name a few. These achievements reflect his commitment to excellence and his results-driven approach. At RENO Lighting, they are convinced that Jean-Claude will play a key role in defining new growth strategies, strengthening existing customer relationships and develop new markets, and that his vision and dynamism will contribute greatly to their long-term success.

Contact Delage Announces New Partnership with Zilux

Contact Delage: New Representation Agreement – Zilux

Contact Delage is pleased to announce a new partnership with Zilux for the representation of their products in the regions of Montreal, Laval, Estrie, Lanaudière, Laurentides, and Montérégie. Specializing in the design of aluminum lighting and urban furniture, Zilux, a Quebec-based manufacturer, combines innovation and durability to enhance your outdoor design projects. Their expertise in digital printing allows them to offer a unique range of finishes applied to their products, protected by Duroclear, a high-performance UV-resistant coating. This technology ensures enhanced longevity and lasting aesthetic quality over the years.

Mac’s II Agencies Announces Jamie Capell as the New Sales Manager for Lighting Specification

Expanding Expertise: Mac’s II Agencies Strengthens Lighting Division

Mac’s II Agencies is pleased to announce the expansion of its lighting division with the addition of Jamie Capell as the Sales Manager for Lighting Specification. Jamie brings 25 years of experience in the lighting and electrical industry, most notably serving as the Director of Sales for a local lighting agency in British Columbia. With an extensive network of industry relationships, Jamie has built strong, lasting connections with consultants throughout the Lower Mainland, particularly with architects and interior designers. His deep expertise in lighting solutions, specification, and project execution makes him a valuable addition to the Mac’s II Agencies team.

EFC’s Business Sections Welcomes New Lighting Vice Chair

EFC’s Business Sections Welcomes New Lighting Vice Chair

EFC is pleased to announce Gil Ofek, Liteline, as the new Vice Chair for the Lighting business section. Gil is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the lighting industry. He currently serves as the Director of Product Management at Liteline Corporation, a leading lighting manufacturer in Canada. In this role, Gil is responsible for overseeing the development and management of Liteline’s diverse product portfolio, ensuring that the company’s offerings meet the evolving needs of the market.

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Signify Proposes to Re-Appoint Gerard Van de Aast to the Supervisory Board 2025

Signify proposed on January 24, 2025, the re-appointment of Mr. Gerard van de Aast as a member of the Supervisory Board to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) to be held on April 25, 2025. Gerard van de Aast has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2017 and was appointed Chair of the Supervisory Board in May 2024. He is also the Chair of the Nomination & Governance Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee. As Mr. Van de Aast already served for two four-year terms, and in accordance with the Dutch corporate governance code, his proposed re-appointment will be for a period of two years.

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Signify Announces That CEO Eric Rondolat Will Step Down After the AGM 2025

Signify announced January 24, 2025, that CEO Eric Rondolat will step down from the company’s Board of Management after the Annual General Meeting of shareholders (AGM) to be held on April 25, 2025. Eric Rondolat has held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Management at Signify since the company was listed on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange in May 2016. Before that, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for Lighting at Philips from April 2012 to May 2016.

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LEDVANCE Welcomes Back Martina Mercurio as SR Sales Representative in Central Region

LEDVANCE is thrilled to welcome back Martina as Senior Sales Representative in the Central Region. “With over 20 years of sales experience, Martina is an invaluable resource to her customers and her colleagues and is known for her exceptional sales acumen, customer service skills, and dedication to excellence,” said Linda Conejo, Regional Sales Manager, LEDVANCE Canada.