Changing Scene

LSI Industries, a U.S. based manufacturer of commercial lighting and graphics solutions, announced the acquisition of privately held JSI Store Fixtures (JSI) from RFE Investment Partners for a cash purchase price of $90 million.

Signify announces all existing and new Philips Hue smart lights and accessories will be compatible with Matter via a software update to the Hue Bridge. Matter (previously known as Project CHIP – Connected Home over IP) announced by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (formerly Zigbee Alliance) on May 11, is a new industry-unifying standard that enables smart devices to work together seamlessly.

Leviton Canada has announced a new Authorized Stocking Distributor for the entire line of Load Center, Bartle & Gibson.

Last year, Electro-Federation Canada surveyed its members to understand the top game-changer affecting their organization. Talent availability was ranked at number one.

According to the report Power Over Ethernet Lighting Market with COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Offering (Hardware, Software and Services), Wattage (Up to 25 Watts, Above 25 Watts), Application (Commercial, Industrial), and Geography – Global Forecast to 2026, published by MarketsandMarkets…

Interior lighting and window shading innovations have advanced leaps and bounds in the past two decades. Each innovation offers benefits to existing buildings, ranging from improved occupant comfort and wellbeing to significant energy savings.

Commercial segment is expected to hold the largest share of the lighting contactor market, by end-user, during the forecast period.

LMPG has filed a preliminary base PREP prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada in connection with the proposed initial public offering and secondary offering of its subordinate voting shares (the “Offering”).

ams OSRAM announces the sale of the North America-Based Digital System (DS) business, which primarily manufactures lighting control systems, electronics and drivers, to long-time customer and partner Acuity Brands.

Universal Douglas Lighting Americas (UDLA) has appointed Todd Smith as its new Vice President of Sales Projects for North America.

Registration is now open for the LightFair 2021 conference and tradeshow, taking place in-person at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, October 27-29, 2021 and with live-streaming access to the conference, October 25-29.

LEDVANCE Ltd, the makers of SYLVANIA general lighting in Canada, announced Canwest Agency as its new sales agent representatives for British Columbia.

 “It is with a very heavy heart that I must pass on the sad news that Ian Merman has passed away,” said Liteline’s Mark Silverstein in memory of Ian Merman.

Schneider Electric welcomes the new ‘Matter’ connectivity standard, which it will begin adopting across its connected home and buildings portfolio.

The year 2020 was difficult for all of us. The good news? With vaccines rolling out and businesses opening up, we can all look forward to Brighter Days Ahead.