NEWS
The Besal Fund Elects Michael Linck as Board President
ATLANTA, June 8, 2026 – Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) announced today that Michael Linck, Vice President – Specification Sales, ABL has been elected President of
Solais Lighting Appoints Al Near as Chief Commercial Officer
Longtime industry leader and trusted Solais partner joins executive team to help drive the company’s next stage of expansion Frisco, TX — Solais Lighting has
Avi Mor: Why Great Lighting Design Intent Fails
At Illuminate at NeoCon, Avi Mor explained how procurement, value engineering, and maintenance decisions undermine lighting design intent.
At NeoCon, Manufacturers Come to Meet More Than Designers
NeoCon Creates Partnerships Beyond Designers CHICAGO — Most people assume manufacturers come to Illuminate at NeoCon to meet designers. That’s true. But it’s only part
Chicago Reps Walk Illuminate, But Many Remain on the Sidelines
Your humble editor spoke with two Chicago lighting representatives during NeoCon. Neither appeared to be supporting Illuminate in any meaningful way. Many Chicago reps already
HLB Lighting Design Promotes Michael Lindsey to Principal
Denver, CO — HLB Lighting Design announces the promotion of Michael Lindsey to Principal. Michael, who has been with the firm for nearly two decades,
Day 1: Illuminate at NeoCon Exceeds Expectations
Illuminate at NeoCon attracted more than 60 exhibitors, delivered strong attendance, according to organizers Sohana Khan and Byron Morton.
Illuminate at NeoCon 2026: Built for Designers
CHICAGO — On Sunday, Avraham Mor of Morlights stood alongside his wife and children as he cut the ribbon to officially open Illuminate at NeoCon
BIOS Lighting Among Top Winners at NeoCon Awards
BIOS Lighting emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2026 Best of NeoCon Awards. BIOS captured four awards, including Gold, Innovation, and Business
Aerospace Global News: How Cabin Lighting Affects Jet Lag, Relaxation and Even your Sense of Taste
Aircraft cabins, particularly on long-haul routes, increasingly use sophisticated LED systems designed to help passengers sleep better, reduce fatigue and arrive feeling fresher. Some researchers



