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Andmore Adds New Showrooms for High Point Market

A new round of permanent showroom leases and temporary exhibit signings are in place ahead of the fall market. In addition to new exhibitors, parts of the show space will be open…

Kichler to Open New Boutique at High Point Market

The company says its “residentially inspired” destination will offer an immersive way to experience Kichler. Lighting and ceiling fan manufacturer Kichler will be returning to High Point in a different manner than…

ALA Responds to CPSC About Fake Safety Labels

The American Lighting Association answered the CPSC’s request for information regarding counterfeit labels and offered suggestions that benefit the industry. The ALA recently submitted comments to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…

Next Phase of ENERGY STAR Begins

On August 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of Energy finalized the mutually agreed upon 2026 ENERGY STAR Program Transition Plan. In accordance with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)…

Trinity Sales Group Appoints Director of Operations

Alyssa Stone comes to the rep agency from the manufacturing side of the industry. Texas-based Trinity Sales Group, which covers the residential and green channels, has named Alyssa Stone as director of…

Russ Klingel Joins Minka

Industry veteran Russ Klingel has been named regional sales manager-central for Minka. For approximately 30 years, Russ Klingel has been involved in the lighting and ceiling fan industry. In the latter category,…

Finding What’s Real in an Artificial World

Natural materials and motifs can give consumers a sense of “physiological ease,” says designer Nina Lichtenstein. Style Editor Julie A. Palm explores why expressive natural materials will be an enduring design direction…

Crystorama to Celebrate New Tastemakers at High Point Market

Anthony Carrino, Don Ricardo Massenburg, Ashley Hughes, Juliana Ewer and Rydhima Brar join the brand’s tastemaker program. New York-based lighting manufacturer Crystorama has appointed five new members to its Tastemaker program with…

Slater Lighting Returns as Independent Agency

Nearly four years since Slater Lighting partnered with ELA, the two companies have amicably agreed to dissolve their official partnership.   In late September of 2022, Brian Slater, principal of Florida-based Slater…

Ciana & Varaluz Appoint Marketing Director

Jesus Lopez, who has spent the past 12 years in the lighting industry, will have responsibilities with both companies. Utah-based Ciana Lighting and Dallas-based Varaluz has hired marketing veteran Jesus Lopez as…

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