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Wow Lighting and Controls Proudly Celebrates 70 Years in the Lighting Industry

March 19, 2026 - Wow Lighting and Controls Proudly Celebrates 70 Years in the Lighting Industry

March 19, 2026

70 Years in the Lighting Industry: Wow Lighting Reflects on the Projects, Partnerships & People That Have Defined Their Journey

By: LinkedIn post Wow Lighting and Controls Inc.

This year, Wow Lighting and Controls proudly celebrates 70 years in the lighting industry!

During that time, Wow Lighting and Controls has been a trusted expert in Alberta’s lighting industry. Their independence and entrepreneurial spirit have been key to their success, allowing them to cultivate strong relationships with clients, customers, and manufacturing partners while delivering innovative lighting solutions.

  • Clients – Professional Engineers, Architects, Interior Designers, and Lighting Designers who rely on their expertise in lighting and controls.
  • Customers – Electrical Contractors, Distributors, Municipalities, and National Accounts looking for reliable solutions and excellent support.
  • Team – Over 40 highly trained professionals with backgrounds in electrical, interior design, distribution, architecture, and construction management, ensuring a wealth of expertise across every project.

Wow Lighting and Controls operates from two fully resourced offices and Inspiration Centers in Calgary and Edmonton, designed to showcase the latest in lighting and controls technology. Their spaces include Advanced Training Centers featuring cutting-edge lighting techniques and product applications, and Interactive Lighting Controls Labs where professionals can experience the latest smart lighting controls solutions firsthand.

From their earliest projects to today’s complex architectural, industrial, and controls solutions, their journey has been built on strong partnerships, technical expertise, and a commitment to progress. Thank you to Wow Lighting and Controls clients, manufacturers, and industry partners for being part of their story and are excited to reflect on the projects, partnerships, and people that have defined the 70 years of their journey.

For more information on Wow Lighting and Controls solutions HERE

March 19, 2026 - Wow Lighting and Controls Proudly Celebrates 70 Years in the Lighting Industry

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