Halco Opens NJ Distribution, IESNYC Lumen Awards Open & Lodes Launches Non Random | Today in Lighting – August 31, 2026

today in lighting August 31 2026

Today in Lighting — Monday, August 31, 2026
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Here are the stories making news, coming to you from San Luis.

On Friday we published our ArchLIGHT Summit plans — we have something big in store. We will be live for the first time. ArchLIGHT has given me a camera crew and we’ll be conducting interviews from the showroom floor throughout the event. Stay tuned for more information.

Halco Lighting Technologies has opened a new distribution facility in Dayton, New Jersey, expanding its Northeast presence and positioning inventory closer to customers to improve delivery times, support same-day shipping, and strengthen service for distributors and contractors.

The 2027 IESNYC Lumen Awards are now accepting submissions recognizing excellence and innovation in lighting design. Eligible designers and projects connected to the New York City metropolitan area can submit their work through 8 January.

Lodes introduces Non Random, a spherical suspension lamp available in three sizes and six finishes. Designed for individual or large-scale compositions, it combines high-output LED illumination with flexible configurations for residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces. Details on designinglighting.com.

On Friday the markets were down. Acuity lost $6.60.