Today in Lighting — Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Messe Frankfurt has acquired LiGHT London, adding one of the UK’s fastest-growing lighting trade shows to its portfolio. The move strengthens its position as the world’s leading lighting exhibition organizer, with events spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Let’s hope there are some best practices that can help our North American show.
Rexel USA has acquired DEE Electronics, expanding its OEM capabilities with specialized assembly and supply chain services. The deal strengthens Rexel’s presence in industrial, infrastructure, and rapidly growing data center markets.
The latest Pulse of Lighting shows a stable but flat market, with growth driven by data centers and strong backlogs. We link to the full article from Electrical Trends on EdisonReport.com.
Yesterday the Dow gained 10 points, NASDAQ was up 234. Most of the lighting stocks we cover were up in the 1 to 2% range.