Designed to reduce unwanted upward illumination while maintaining the warm, inviting atmosphere of decorative string lighting, SATCO’s Textured Finish String Light Shades deliver a more refined outdoor lighting experience. Featuring a textured metal finish for an industrial warm look, these shades are ideal for patios, restaurants, hospitality spaces, and outdoor gathering areas. Compatible with SATCO and many other string light styles.
Wow Lighting and Controls is excited to welcome Nicole Olson Grant-Suttie to the Wow Lighting Calgary team as their Controls Technical Inside Sales Representative. Nicole brings a unique blend of technical and creative experience to the role. With a background in production design and technical arts, she has worked in theatrical lighting design, technical direction, and stage management across Canada and internationally, building a strong foundation in lighting systems and coordination. Her hands-on experience makes her a great addition to their growing controls team.
As understanding of light’s impact on human health and performance deepens, the lighting industry has evolved beyond simple on-off illumination to embrace dynamic solutions that respond to human biological needs. This represents a more nuanced, human-centric approach. At the forefront of this shift is Tunable White technology—a transformative approach that allows users to adjust the color temperature of lighting systems in real-time. Tunable White enables designers to vary the visual character of a space throughout the day and can support circadian-informed lighting strategies when paired with appropriate spectrum, intensity, timing, and controls. The ability to mimic the natural progression of daylight patterns helps create dynamic environments while offering unparalleled design flexibility.
Remember your last hair appointment: you’re in the waiting room. Perhaps you’re reading a book or magazine while you wait your turn. You’re watching the hairdressers as they cut, style and dye your hair. Have you ever wondered about salon lighting? Indeed, all these activities entail specific lighting requirements: hairdressers need to be able to see very well to be able to make an impeccable cut and choose the right color for dyes; customers need to be able to consult hairdressing magazines, choose the right cut and color and, finally, appreciate the final work.
Cyclone has announced that it has released its Stretto luminaire. Stretto pairs a clean linear aesthetic with enduring performance for demanding urban environments. Stretto’s sleek, linear shape is designed to integrate naturally into contemporary urban environments. A subtle, continuous contour line wraps the luminaire, revealing two distinct sections that seamlessly unite into a single, composed architectural form. It is offered in two complementary sizes to accommodate a wide range of urban applications. The larger 54-LED version supports higher performance packages, up to 16,000 delivered lumens, for broader contexts such as boulevards and streets. The smaller 27-LED version delivers efficient illumination of up to 6,000 lumens for more intimate spaces, including sidewalks and bike paths.
Reviving a story that already exists is a compelling undertaking, especially if that story is steeped in nostalgia and reinvention. The Flamingo Project in Surrey, BC draws inspiration from the original Flamingo Hotel that once stood in the same spot. It was a mid-century modern destination that opened in 1955. Once known as a stylish place for a Friday night dinner, the hotel eventually faded with time and into disrepair. Its spirit, however, lives on in this new interpretation.
NoFrills is one of Canada’s major grocery store chains, known for its affordable price and direct retail approach. The company operates under Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest food and pharmacy retailer. When NoFrills opened its new location in Komoka, Ontario, the store made an immediate impression. The new architecture and exterior design caught the community’s attention right away. Bold colour, cleaner geometry, and a visual confidence that felt fresh against the familiar brand generated genuine excitement from shoppers and residents alike.
When lighting is installed in harsh environments, performance goes beyond brightness. Moisture, dust, vibration, corrosive materials, temperature fluctuations, and hazardous conditions can all impact fixture lifespan and reliability. In industrial spaces, choosing the wrong lighting solution can lead to increased maintenance, safety concerns, and unexpected downtime. The right fixture, however, is designed to withstand environmental challenges while delivering consistent illumination where it matters most. This guide explores common demanding environments and the types of lighting built to perform in them.
Elation is pleased to announce the opening of Elation Canada, a dedicated Canadian branch created to better serve its growing customer base across the country and bring the company’s full brand and service capabilities closer to Canadian customers. The new operation marks a significant step forward in Elation’s long-term commitment to the Canadian market. Canadian customers benefit from a Canadian-owned operation with local employees, a growing nationwide service network, and a strong physical presence that includes warehousing and a Toronto-based showroom and demo space where customers can experience Elation technology firsthand. With faster access to products, direct pricing, and stronger local support, Elation Canada brings deeper engagement and local expertise to customers nationwide.
Leviton – Certolux Visioneering (Viscor) is excited to welcome two new team members to the organization! Please join them in giving a warm welcome to Sandra Despot, who joins their Marketing team, and Asta Yurikh, who joins their Finance team. Leviton – Certolux Visioneering (Viscor) is thrilled to have their expertise and energy on board as they continue to grow and evolve.
The WaveLinx LITE Contact Closure Input (CCI-L-V) is a WaveLinx LITE device that provides the ability to take inputs from other devices, like fire alarm panels, keyed switches, or other devices, incorporating momentary or maintain actions to allow the system to respond to demand response, alert mode, after hours occupancy or a sensor input.
Lighting is stepping out of the background and into the spotlight as Philips Smart Lighting expands its Wi-Fi-based smart lighting portfolio. The new products are designed to help people shape spaces that reflect their mood, personality and lifestyle through lighting that adapts effortlessly to every moment. Building on its existing range of smart bulbs and accessories, Philips Smart Lighting is expanding into a broader portfolio designed to support both everyday ambiance and immersive entertainment experiences. The expanded range makes it easy to create lighting that does more than illuminate a room. It shapes it.
Legrand with its Wattstopper controls portfolio, has announced a strategic partnership with Genlyte Solutions, a Signify business. Customers in Canada and the US now have the option of adding the new Wattstopper FSP-600 “Fixture Sensor Photocell” to provide controls with Genlyte’s Gardco architectural outdoor luminaire brand. This enables specifiers to streamline their connected lighting project planning with validated compatibility and support a smooth transition from design to installation.
Stanpro’s VTL4 GEN. 3 4′ Slim LED luminaire is an ideal option for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. Installed either indoors or outdoors, the VTL4 provides enhanced light distribution and is intended for environments where moisture and/or dust may be present. Perfect for applications requiring the complete containment of LEDs for easy washability and hose down. The VTL4 Series can withstand reduced temperatures and moderate impact.
A simple idea, executed precisely. A distinctive louver system sets OOOOH apart from conventional linear and curved lighting. An array of ellipses, shaped to form a tunnel-like louver, tempers the starkness of a standard diffuser to minimize glare and offer exceptional visual comfort. The OOOOH Family is offered in five finishes: Black, White, Satin Chrome, Satin Gold, and Satin Champagne. What started as a linear concept has grown into a family of nine, with the same louver language now spanning Linear, Geometric, Ring, Kurl models.
SATCO|NUVO’s LED Orb Track Heads are compact, modern fixtures designed to deliver adaptable, controlled illumination. These Orb-shaped heads feature a very contemporary design with a swivel arm and a 355° rotating head for precise aiming. Each track head includes a recessed CCT switch, allowing selection between 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K to accommodate varying lighting requirements, along with two beam spread options—24° and 36°—for targeted or wider light distribution. A low-profile track adapter, compatible with both H-track and J-track systems, maintains a clean, streamlined appearance. Available in white, black, and brushed nickel finishes, the Orb track head integrates seamlessly into contemporary interiors and is well suited for office, hospitality, and residential applications.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
