After 40 Years in the Electrical Industry Robert (Bob) Love has Retired

After 40 years in the electrical industry, Robert (Bob) Love has retired on June 30.

Over the decades, Bob has held positions in sales and management with Sylvania, Ready-Lite, Philips, Xantrex and for the past 10 years with Beghelli as the Western Regional Sales Manager.

Bob has been instrumental in leading Beghelli’s growth in western Canada through some challenging economic times and significant code changes. His knowledge and friendship will be missed by all who have had the pleasure of working with him.

Collin Jacques has succeeded Bob as the Western Regional Sales Manager for Beghelli Canada.

Changing Scene

IES Releases New Standard on Economic Analysis of Lighting

The Illuminating Enegineering Society of North America has recently published a new framework for lighting practitioners.

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Architects of Our own Destiny: The New Normal

What to do when a global crisis causes sales to plummet? Hope, wait, ruminate? Make a virtue of necessity, take anticyclical steps – slogans are two a penny nowadays. In many cases, however, the appropriate follow-up actions are not mentioned.

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Catalyst Sales & Marketing Hires Inside Sales and Marketing and Specification Sales Reps

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Leviton Canada Certified as a Great Place to Work®

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Osram Appoints Ingo Bank as Chief Executive Officer

At its February 23 meeting, the Osram Supervisory Board appointed Ingo Bank as CEO until the end of April 2023.

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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 a bittersweet moment of bidding farewell to…

Changing Scene

IES Releases New Standard on Economic Analysis of Lighting

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Changing Scene

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Catalyst Sales & Marketing Hires Inside Sales and Marketing and Specification Sales Reps

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Leviton Canada Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Leviton Canada have announced that the company has been certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada.

Changing Scene

Osram Appoints Ingo Bank as Chief Executive Officer

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Changing Scene | Education & Events

Tom Butters Appointed New Executive Director of the National Lighting Bureau

Changing Scene

IES Releases New Standard on Economic Analysis of Lighting

The Illuminating Enegineering Society of North America has recently published a new framework for lighting practitioners.

Changing Scene

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Catalyst Sales & Marketing Hires Inside Sales and Marketing and Specification Sales Reps

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Changing Scene

Leviton Canada Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Leviton Canada have announced that the company has been certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada.

Changing Scene

Osram Appoints Ingo Bank as Chief Executive Officer

At its February 23 meeting, the Osram Supervisory Board appointed Ingo Bank as CEO until the end of April 2023.

Changing Scene | Education & Events

Tom Butters Appointed New Executive Director of the National Lighting Bureau

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New Collaboration – A New Solar Lighting Manufacturer Joins Contact Delage’s Offerings

Contact Delage is excited to announce the addition of a new trusted partner to their lineup: Solvic, an innovative manufacturer specializing in solar lighting. This new partnership reflects Contact Delage’s ongoing commitment to offering sustainable, high-performance solutions tailored to real-world applications. With Solvic, they are expanding their range of autonomous solar products—perfect for lighting streets, parks,… Read More…
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Contact Delage Announces the Creation of a Sales Coordination Team Composed of Lise Roy & Roxanne Grenier

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Eureka Wins Three 2025 Red Dot Awards for Product Design

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Design

Guidelines for Converting LED-to-LED: What Turnkey Lighting Contractors Need to Know

As turnkey lighting contractors know, the wave of LED upgrades that swept across commercial and industrial buildings over the past decade brought major improvements in energy efficiency and maintenance reduction. But many of those first-generation LED systems installed between 2015 and 2020 are now entering a phase of performance decline that creates a ripe opportunity… Read More…
Bold, Programmable Lighting Upgrade Helps Draw Visitors to Key Destination Point in Calgary

The CF Chinook Centre (more commonly known as Chinook Centre) was always destined to be a major destination point for Calgary. Opened in 1965, it is conveniently located near the city center and is only 20 minutes from Calgary International Airport. Over the years, it grew to become Calgary’s largest shopping mall with more than… Read More…

Infrastructure Lighting Fixtures: Why Scale Matters

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The Residential Contractor’s Guide to Layering Light

July 2, 2025
How to Elevate Your Exterior Living Space with Outdoor Lighting

July 2, 2025
60-Watt vs 100-Watt Light Bulbs: Brightness & Wattage

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New Products

Dals: Radiance Pro 12″ Smart Flush Mount

Modern design meets intelligent lighting with the Radiance Pro, a 12″ smart flush mount that combines ultra-slim elegance with advanced smart control. Crafted with a sleek metal trim and available in white or black finishes, this fixture effortlessly complements any ceiling while offering scene grouping, customization, and timer options. With the Dals Connect app or… Read More…
Cooper Lighting Solutions: Metalux CZL Cruze Linear Bay

The CZL Cruze is a Linear Bay LED Lighting System that comes in various lumen packages and configurations, offering customer-focused features and benefits such as integrated controls, uplight, several lensing options, louvers and adjustable mounting. The high performance, lighting distribution and linear design allows the CZL to fit a broad range of open-ceiling or suspended… Read More…