2026-10-30

[News] Nichia will Exhibit at IES Street and Area Lighting Conference 2026 in Phoenix, AZ

From November 9th to 10th, Nichia will exhibit at the IES Street and Area Lighting Conference (SALC) in Phoenix, AZ, USA. The IES Street and Area Lighting Conference is the premier event that brings together a broad spectrum of attendees that are all passionate about improving outdoor lighting. Every year, attendees come from across the country and internationally representing utilities, municipalities, DOTs, consulting and engineering firms, research firms, manufacturing firms and educational institutions. Nichia plans to exhibit the newest upgrades to th...
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2026-10-29

[News] Oxford Analysis Links Circular Approaches to Business Benefits in 74% of Real-World Lighting Projects Studied

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today published an analysis of real-world lighting projects ahead of COP31 in Antalya. The analysis was conducted by the University of Oxford’s Circular Economy and Sustainability Lab and Academics for Circular Economy e.V., with support from Signify. Researchers analyzed 50 real-world lighting projects that applied circular approaches, and 37 projects reported capital, maintenance, or financing benefits. The findings show that the next phase of the energy transition must go beyond energy savings to preserve resources, inf...
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2026-10-29

[News] Signify Reports Third Quarter Results Highlighting Progress on Strategy Execution with Sequential Strengthening of Profitability

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced the company’s third quarter results of 2026. "Our third-quarter results show that we are making progress in executing our strategy to build a more focused, better performing Signify. Despite continuing market weakness, we sequentially strengthened our profitability, reflecting disciplined pricing and strong cost management. In our Harvest portfolio, our turnaround plans are on track, with OEM and Genlyte delivering improved profitability. We are following through on our portfolio choices in the Build portfoli...
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2026-10-27

[News] Smart Home without limits: control OSRAM SMART+ products with Home Assistant

A connected home thrives on the freedom to seamlessly combine devices from different manufacturers that use different standards. LEDVANCE, one of the world’s leading providers of general lighting, is taking the next step towards greater interoperability. All Matter products in the OSRAM SMART+ portfolio have now received the official ‘Works with Home Assistant’ certification. This reinforces LEDVANCE’s approach to smart lighting and control as part of a connected system, giving users the freedom to create lighting and smart-home set...
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2026-10-21

[News] No Strings Attached: Signify Dynalite Extends Platform with Hybrid Wireless Control

Unveiled at the company's "No Strings Attached" event on 7 October 2026, Dynalite has launched expanded wireless capabilities, allowing a wide range of wireless devices to connect to its platform. The launch enables partners to deliver true hybrid networks of wired and wireless devices.  Signify Dynalite has announced a major expansion of its platform, adding support for the open-standard Zigbee 3.0 wireless protocol, with seamless support to create hybrid networks alongside its existing DALI2 and other space control protocols. The upgrade was unveiled at the...
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2026-10-07

[News] FreFarm Succeeds with In-House Cucumber Propagation Using Philips LEDs

One year after introducing an in-house multi-layer cucumber propagation facility equipped with Philips horticulture LED production modules, FreFarm is reporting strong results in seedling quality, production reliability and operational flexibility. The facility has enabled FreFarm to produce high-quality cucumber seedlings year-round, with greater control over their quality and availability and less risk of introducing pests, diseases and viruses from external suppliers. According to FreFarm, producing the seedlings in-house costs approximately one-third as much as purchasing th...
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2026-10-05

[News] Thanet Earth Uses Intelligent Philips LED Lighting to Grow Cucumbers and Tomatoes throughout the Full UK Winter

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced that Thanet Earth, the UK’s largest glasshouse complex, will install a new Philips horticulture LED lighting system across approximately 26 hectares in the fourth quarter of 2026. Thanet Earth already grows tomatoes under Philips LED lighting all year round. The new installation will enable them to grow cucumbers through the full winter months for the first time, extending the ability to supply British-grown salad crops with consistent quality throughout the year. Located in East Kent, Thanet Earth supplies...
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2026-10-01

[News] Signify Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal with Its Highest-Ever Score of 88

Signify, the world leader in lighting, has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal with an overall score of 88 out of 100, its highest score to date. Signify also received 100 out of 100 in the Environment theme. The Platinum medal places Signify among the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis during the preceding 12 months and marks the company's seventh consecutive year of Platinum recognition. The overall score increased from 84 in the previous assessment. “Achieving a score of 100 for Environment is a result our teams can truly be proud of. It reflects the wo...
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2026-09-10

[News] Bolleboom and Bazuin Choose Philips GreenPower LED Toplighting Force Elite to Make Cucumber Cultivation More Stable, Efficient and Controllable

Signify, the world leader in lighting, announces that Kwekerij Bolleboom in Bleiswijk and Kwekerij Bazuin in Pijnacker in the Netherlands are investing in Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force elite and Philips GrowWise control for their cucumber cultivation. Both family businesses choose LED lighting to spread production more evenly throughout the year, plan labor requirements more effectively, and deliver to the trade with greater certainty. The projects are being carried out with specialized Horti LED partners: Stolze at Bolleboom and Hortipar at Bazuin. ...
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2026-09-06

[News] Philips Hue Expands on Smart Lighting with AI, Immersive Entertainment & Design

Signify, the world leader in lighting, announces a wide range of Philips Hue innovations designed to make connected lighting more intelligent, immersive and beautifully integrated into the home. Shaped by customer feedback, the latest software, entertainment, design and wider product innovations give consumers new ways to personalise their homes. These include advanced automations created through natural-language instructions, new ways to synchronise lighting with television content, compatibility with Nanoleaf Shapes, and a collection of luminaires designed for contemporary interi...
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2026-09-02

[News] Qaztomat Chooses Philips Horticulture LED for 10-Hectare Expansion in Kazakhstan

Signify, the world leader in lighting, announces that Qaztomat, one of the largest high-tech greenhouse operations in Central Asia, has selected Philips Horticulture LED Solutions as the lighting supplier for a new 10-hectare greenhouse expansion in Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan. The project will increase Qaztomat’s total greenhouse area from 30 to 40 hectares, further strengthening its position as a leading producer of fresh tomatoes in the region. Located in the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan, Qaztomat operates a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex that produces more than 1...
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2026-08-19

[News] LED High Bay Lighting Improves Visibility and Productivity at a Woodworking Factory (TENJIKOUSEI CO., LTD.)

In April 2026, Stanley Electric's LED High Bay Lighting was installed at a newly established woodworking factory operated by TENJIKOUSEI Co., Ltd. The factory, which began operations in January 2026, had previously relied on fluorescent and mercury-vapor lamps. Due to the high ceiling structure, the workspace suffered from insufficient brightness and uneven illumination. To improve visibility and create a more comfortable and productive working environment, the company introduced Stanley Electric's LED High Bay Lighting solution. Installatio...
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2026-08-17

[News] Expanding the Applications of Hortisolis™ LEDs Beyond Artificial Farms

Nichia, the world's largest LED / Laser Diode manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LEDs, has confirmed a reduction in product waste and an increase in sales through a pilot test conducted in a retail garden center using lighting equipped with Nichia's Hortisolis™ for horticultural applications. While Hortisolis™ LEDs have primarily been used in artificial farms, this pilot test has revealed new potential for its use as a lighting solution in retail garden centers. In retail garden centers, insufficient access to natural sunl...
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2026-08-07

[News] Signify and NXTPLAY Capital Partner to Build the Future of Sport and Entertainment

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced a strategic partnership with NXTPLAY Capital, the investment platform focused on accelerating growth across sports, media, and technology. As Official Lighting and Innovation Partner, Signify joins the NXTPLAY ecosystem to help shape the next generation of sports and entertainment experiences while unlocking operational and energy-efficiency gains for clubs as well as enhancing performance and well-being for athletes. Together, Signify and NXTPLAY Capital will deploy innovative lighting solutions across...
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2026-08-05

[News] Access Fixtures Delivers Dark Sky Friendly Tennis Court Lighting at Corinthian Yacht Club

Access Fixtures, a leader in high-performance commercial, industrial, and sports LED lighting, announces the completion of a twin tennis court LED lighting project at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The project replaced aging 1,000-watt metal halide lamps with eight APTI 600 LED sport lights, delivering an average of 33 footcandles across both courts with a Dark Sky friendly tennis court lighting design that protects a neighboring residential property. The Corinthian Yacht Club presented a specific challenge: it needed competition-leve...
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2026-07-28

[News] Signify Strengthens Its OEM Portfolio with Xitanium as a Standalone, Signify-Endorsed Brand

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced that it is making its OEM portfolio simpler and easier for customers to navigate by elevating Xitanium from a product family to a standalone, Signify-endorsed brand. From August 2026, Signify OEM LED drivers will be represented under Xitanium, one of the most recognized names in LED driver technology, trusted by OEM customers worldwide. Over the course of 2026 and 2027, the transition will continue across a broader part of the OEM portfolio. Building on Xitanium’s established reputation, the move w...
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2026-07-23

[News] Avant Brands Completes Major LED Lighting Retrofit at its 80,000 Sq Ft Flowr Facility, Delivering Significant Energy Savings & Production Gains

Avant Brands Inc., is pleased to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive facility-wide lighting retrofit at the Company’s largest cultivation facility, The Flowr Group Okanagan Inc. (“Flowr”), located in Kelowna, B.C. The project replaced traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures with energy-efficient LED lighting across 100% of flower rooms, supported by funding from a Government of British Columbia energy efficiency incentive program. The initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to operational excellence, cost re...
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2026-07-16

[News] Philips Unite LED Brings New Energy and Seamless Collaboration Capabilities to Government Offices with a 135” All in One Display Solution

PPDS is excited to announce that its advanced Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One solution has been selected to deliver ‘transformational’ meeting room capabilities and experiences at the upgraded Leer Municipal government offices in Germany. Leer Municipal – based in the Rathaus – serves as the central administrative hub for the town of Leer, a short drive from the Dutch border in the historic region of East Frisia. It serves as the seat of local government where the mayor and administration oversee key decisions, manage local services...
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2026-07-09

[News] Signify Earns Eight Red Dot Awards for Product Design Excellence

Signify, the world leader in lighting, has received eight Red Dot Awards: Product Design 2026 across its consumer and professional lighting portfolio, recognizing the company’s continued commitment to innovation, user-centric experiences, and sustainable lighting design. The awarded products span smart home lighting, professional lighting applications, and circular design solutions, reflecting Signify’s focus on creating lighting innovations that improve everyday life while supporting customers’ sustainability ambitions. Winning products include the Hue Sec...
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2026-07-08

[News] LEDVANCE Becomes the Official Lighting Partner of FC Bayern Until 2029

Munich roots, global reach: partnership through 2029 FC Bayern and LEDVANCE, one of the world’s leading providers of general lighting, have announced a new long-term partnership running through 2029. LEDVANCE will become Official Lighting Partner of the German record champions and will work with FC Bayern exclusively in the category “lighting technology and lighting solutions”. The two partners are united not only by shared ambitions, but also by genuine proximity: both partners are rooted in Munich, with LEDVANCE’s headquarter...
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2026-07-01

[News] LEDVANCE Brings New Light to More Than 1,000 Spaces at the BayArena Stadium in Leverkusen

LEDVANCE, a global leader in lighting solutions, is expanding its partnership with the German football club Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Building on the successful upgrade of the stadium's floodlighting, the club is now relying on LEDVANCE’s expertise across the wider BayArena infrastructure. More than 1,000 spaces – from the Premium Lounge to operational areas – have been upgraded with new, energy-efficient lighting solutions. As part of a comprehensive modernisation concept, LEDVANCE and its subsidiary loblicht upgraded the BayArena&r...
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2026-06-30

[News] Home Advantage: 80% of Sports Fans Prefer the Sofa to the Sporting Stands, Favouring an Immersive ‘Home Stadium’ Experience

Signify, the world leader in lighting, announced new research from Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting showing that sports fans1 are swapping packed pubs and crowded stadiums for something far more personal: their homes. The research reveals a growing shift towards "home stadiums", with 42% of surveyed fans transforming their spaces into immersive matchday environments. The Rise of the “home stadium” For 66% of surveyed fans, comfort tops the reasons for the shift to home viewing, with viewing control (45%) also a big factor. From securing the “l...
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2026-06-25

[News] Capital Markets Day 2026: Signify Introduces Strategy to Create a More Focused, Better-Performing Company

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today introduces an updated strategy, portfolio priorities and medium-term financial objectives at its Capital Markets Day 2026. “Today, we are setting out a strategy to build a more focused, better-performing Signify. We are making deliberate portfolio choices and applying differentiated playbooks to drive a step-up in performance, while organizing the business for greater speed, accountability, and customer focus. Our ambition is to return to a stable topline, improve profitability, and create sustainable value for all stakeholders.&r...
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2026-06-25

[News] GreenTech 2026: Focus on Efficiency, Smart Lighting Control, and Sustainable Cultivation Concepts

GreenTech 2026 in Amsterdam once again demonstrated how dynamically the international horticulture industry is evolving. Many discussions centered on solutions for greater energy efficiency, new approaches to plant care, and the growing integration of lighting technology, sensor technology, and automation. For ams OSRAM, the trade show provided an opportunity to discuss current challenges and future developments in professional plant cultivation with customers, partners, and research institutions. Energy efficiency remains a key issue Rising energy costs continue to shape...
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2026-06-24

[News] Atmospheric Light for Eternity: LEDVANCE Illuminates the Güvercinlik Valley in Cappadocia

The Güvercinlik Valley in Cappadocia is one of the world’s most impressive cultural landscapes. Since autumn 2025, its famous rock formations and historic dovecotes light up even after sunset. This impressive lighting installation has been made possible by LEDVANCE, in partnership with installation expert AREM and in close coordination with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. The approximately four-kilometer-long valley between Uçhisar and Göreme is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cappadocia an...
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2026-06-17

[News] Philips Hue Expands Portfolio with Wired Switches and Play Lamps

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced a new range Philips Hue smart lighting innovations, designed to give users more ways to personalize and control lighting throughout their homes. The latest additions include wired switches that bring smart control to traditional lighting fixtures, new Philips Hue Play table and floor lamps for immersive entertainment experiences, and upgraded candle bulbs, featuring enhanced lighting performance and full-spectrum daylight technology. Make your wall switch smart – and bring traditional lighting into the Hue ecosyst...
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2026-06-16

[News] Philips Skylight, Designed to Bring the Feeling of Daylight Indoors

Signify, the world leader in lighting, announces Philips Skylight, a new ceiling lighting range designed to recreate the feeling of daylight indoors. Inspired by the natural brightness, depth and rhythm of sunlight, Philips Skylight combines advanced LED lighting technologies with intuitive everyday experiences to help people feel more connected to natural light — even while indoors. As people spend an increasing amount of time indoors, access to natural daylight has become more limited. New Signify research found that 58% feel they spend too much time indoors, while ...
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2026-06-15

[News] Philips Hue Expands Smart Home Lighting Portfolio with New Wired Switches, Play Lamps and Next-Generation Candle Bulbs

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced a new range Philips Hue smart lighting innovations, designed to give users more ways to personalize and control lighting throughout their homes. The latest additions include wired switches that bring smart control to traditional lighting fixtures, new Philips Hue Play table and floor lamps for immersive entertainment experiences, and upgraded candle bulbs, featuring enhanced lighting performance and full-spectrum daylight technology. Make your wall switch smart – and bring traditional lighting into the Hue ecosystem ...
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2026-06-09

[News] Before Kick-Off: How light helps build the perfect football pitch The hidden technology behind tournament-ready soccer turf

As millions of fans prepare to watch the world’s best soccer players compete this summer, few will realize that one of the tournament’s most important performers is neither a striker nor a goalkeeper - but the grass beneath their feet. Every decisive sprint, sliding tackle and inch-perfect pass depends on a playing surface that remains consistent under enormous pressure. Yet maintaining world-class soccer pitches has become increasingly challenging. Modern stadium architecture often limits natural sunlight, while intensive match schedules leave little time for turf recov...
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2026-06-08

[News] Orion Reports FY 2026 Revenue of $86M and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.2M After Continued Growth in Q4; Reiterates FY 2027 Expectation of $95M-$97M in Revenue and Positive Adjusted EBITDA

Orion Energy Systems, Inc., a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today reported improved results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter (Q4’26) and full fiscal year 2026 (FY’26) ended March 31, 2026. Orion’s Q4’26 revenue was $25.7M versus $20.9M in Q4’25 — a 23% increase — while Q4’26 gross margin was up by 950 basis points year-over-year, at 37.0% versus 27.5% in Q4’25. The Company improved its net loss in Q4’26 to $1.5M, com...
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For three decades, white LEDs have depended on rare earth materials such as yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) layered onto a blue LED chip (Figure 1). Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 092190) today announced that it has broken that dependence. It h... READ MORE

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