The North American Lighting Industry Is Too Small to be Divided

I have been reporting on the decorative residential lighting community for 30 years and have covered the activities of the American Lighting Association (ALA) during that time as well as groups such as Lighting One and Spectra, which also have many active members in both countries. In addition, CSA has always worked in harmony with UL Solutions on product certification and standards.

In short, Canadian lighting manufacturers, retailers, manufacturers’ representatives and the above-mentioned organizations have been an important part of the overall lighting community. 

Canadian manufacturers have counted on business from the United States and vice versa. It’s been a symbiotic relationship for many decades. Canadian lighting members have been an integral part of the American Lighting Association, volunteering on committees, participating in certification programs, and attending Conference. Canadian manufacturer showrooms in the Dallas Market Center have always been a welcoming destination for lighting retailers. I sincerely hope this continues to be the case going forward, despite the political climate.

The residential lighting community is filled with a wonderful group of individuals on both sides of the border. As I interviewed retailers about the tariffs this week, I was pleased to hear that the tariff situation in Canada has, for the most part, not deterred many retailers from continuing to purchase lighting from the Canadian companies they have come to rely on and appreciate. I hope that the strong bond between our two countries will continue without further difficulty and financial strain.

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