Today in Lighting — Thursday, June 11, 2026 Sponsored by Keystone Technologies — Light Made Easy for all your project needs.

Hi, I’m Randy Reid. Here are the stories making news.

After 40 years in lighting design, Mark Major is stepping down as Senior Partner of Speirs Major Light Architecture and will remain a consultant to the firm. A globally recognized lighting designer, Major leaves behind a legacy of landmark projects and influential contributions that helped shape the modern lighting design profession. I had the pleasure of meeting Mark at an Enlight Europe conference — Charles Stone introduced me to him, and what a great guy and an incredible legacy. We wish him well. Details on designinglighting.com.

During his presentation at Illuminate at NeoCon, Avi Mor warned that design intent is often compromised after specifications are completed. He emphasized stewardship, procurement transparency, and collaboration to protect lighting quality, occupant experience, and long-term asset value. Read further on EdisonReport.com.

Solais Lighting has appointed industry veteran Al Near as Chief Commercial Officer. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across manufacturing, sales, and rep agencies, Near will lead commercial growth efforts and help expand Solais’ presence throughout North America. More on EdisonReport.com.

Stocks tumbled yesterday after President Trump vowed more strikes on Iran and new inflation data showed the war is driving prices higher. The Dow dropped 953 points, NASDAQ was down 509, and Acuity lost 6.5%.

That’s it — go light up the world. Have a great day. Pray for peace.