Changing Scene

The demand for alternatives to conventional switches in commercial spaces is growing as employers look to reduce common touchpoints.

At the end of January, Osram significantly raised its outlook for the fiscal year thanks to extremely positive business developments and the rapid recovery of the automotive market in the first quarter.

Canada’s trusted source for architectural and specialty lighting solutions, Magic Lite, is pleased to announce the signing of new specification and distribution sales agencies in Quebec, edp and AMP.

Liteline has announced Jebco Agencies Inc. as thier newest agent in the province of Saskatchewan as of February 16th  2021. 

Registration is open for the LEDucation Virtual Conference to take place March 16-17, 2021 and offers a variety of accredited webinars covering lighting design, controls, sustainability, and health topics.

Bolb, Inc. announced a Series A investment of $16 million led by global LED leader Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH. Osram co-invests via its investment arm Fluxunit with other existing and new investors, including Southeast Asian UVC-Tech Group and Silicon Valley based venture firm Walden International.

Swedish company BrainLit is making a rapid breakthrough in the North American market with several important orders for its patented BioCentric Lighting solution. The system recreates the qualities of natural light indoors.

Designed and manufactured by Nano-Lit Technologies, Quantum Dot lighting has been installed at the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) global headquarters in New York City, which has achieved the WELL Certification under the latest version of the WELL Building Standard™, WELL v2.

Illumipure has developed an enclosed air disinfection chamber that eliminates >99% of airborne pathogens, including viruses, mold, and bacteria.

Liteline has updated their website with the aim to give users a better experience when it comes to finding products, accessing spec sheets, and finding inspiration for projects.

Influx Lighting Group is now representing Kelvix in the Greater Toronto Area.

The DesignLights Consortium announced the new membership of its Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), an 18-member body that will support the mission and strategic direction of the DLC to drive efficient lighting through education, collaboration, and expertise in 2021 and 2022.

Signify Canada has added Jean-Francois Ouellet as Eastern Zone Sales Leader for Signify Canada effective February 16, 2021.

Magic Lite has announced the appointment of Jeff Porter to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Global Lighting & Controls LLC (GL&C), a North American wide “Preeminent Rep Agency” and consulting firm serving the North American lighting industry, has announced its formation.

City Electric Supply has endorsed NEMRA’s POS Minimum Reporting Standards.