Welcome to the Focus On LEDs in Lighting newsletter for Jan. 27, 2022. We’re trying out a streamlined introductory column in some of our upcoming issues. Let us know what you think!

Today’s newsletter features an interesting guest blog by someone intimately familiar with the lighting customer demands for ready inventory. Amerlux executive Bill Plageman writes that that buzzwords that delight customers have changed — “shipping now” is music to their ears. And he provides tips on how to smooth the way through supply-chain shortages.

We’ve also got updates on industry events such as the move to a fall Light+Building show, and a new launch from our parent company, Endeavor Business Media, in the lighting space. Coming up soon in the LED and solid-state lighting (SSL) events space is LEDucation, which includes both the in-person conference and a virtual Monday with engaging sessions planned.

In product news, Lumileds has new LED releases that promise improved efficacy and color rendering across different device families. For end products, GE Lighting (now owned by Savant) announced expansions to its smart lamps with more decorative styles and general-purpose lamp form factors with wireless controls capabilities.

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- Carrie Meadows, (603) 891-9382, [email protected]