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Summary Obert, Inc. is a growing North American lighting and manufacturing organization providing localized services for all OEM/ODM customers across the United States. We specialize
Randy sits down with Mark McClear, the new president of US LED, to discuss his role at a direct-sales manufacturer. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances the LIT Act, which would repeal federal lighting efficiency standards — drawing concern from NEMA. Pinnacle launches its Pika 1-inch micro-linear family with 50+ optical configurations for versatile architectural applications.
NILES, IL — Bill Brown Sales (BBS), leading component sales agency serving lighting manufacturers, has appointed Davis Wall as Associate Sales Manager. In this role,
Mark McClear is back, and your humble editor isn’t surprised. The new President of US LED talks about the company’s direct-sales, turnkey model, why controls are the next frontier in lighting, and what he hopes to add alongside CEO Ron Farmer.
Neil Ashe called Acuity Brands Lighting “the best performing lighting company in the world” on Acuity’s fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter call. Your humble editor dug into what the call revealed about new ABL President Ruth Gratzke, the December price increase, agents gaining share and the fiscal 2027 outlook.