by Industry Announcement | Jul 16, 2026 | News
I knew ofJames Hall largely through his reputation. He was a longtime friend of our publisher, Cliff Smith, and his name surfaced frequently whenever conversations turned to exceptional decorative lighting and restoration work. At Light + Building 2024, James happened...
by Industry Announcement | Jul 15, 2026 | News
CARSON, Calif., July 15, 2026 – DMF Lighting, a leading architectural lighting manufacturer of premium modular LED downlighting systems, has introduced its new 8″ to 4″ Retrofit Conversion Kit, making it easy to upgrade outdated recessed lighting without...
by Randy Reid | Jul 15, 2026 | News
When business owners begin thinking about succession, the conversation often turns to selling the company. Melissa Deutsch Stein had a different vision. The CEO of SDA Lighting and Controls isn’t planning to retire, and she isn’t looking for a quick exit....
by Randy Reid | Jul 15, 2026 | News
Oculus Light Studio Expands Reach with Acquisition of CD+M Americas Oculus Light Studio has officially acquired the Americas division of CD+M Lighting Design Group, a move that broadens the firm’s expertise, expands its international capabilities, and creates...
by Bridget Leary | Jul 15, 2026 | News
Early in her career, Julie Dudley worked for a company that prided itself on having no employee handbook. Policies lived in one office manager’s head, and in scattered files on her computer. Then that manager took a three-month leave of absence. Questions about...
by Randy Reid | Jul 15, 2026 | News
Some lighting projects illuminate architecture. Others help people find their way. The newly expanded California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento serves a higher purpose. It honors more than 1,500 firefighters who have died in the line of duty while providing...
