INDUSTRY NEWS

• May 2025 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index

  June 9, 2025

  The Current Conditions Index rebounded in May to 57.7, following a two-month decline that bottomed out at 16.7 in April. In April, none of the panelists reported improved conditions; however, sentiment picked up in May, with 23% of respondents indicating that conditions were “better.” Meanwhile, 69% said conditions remained “unchanged,” and 8% reported they had worsened. As in the previous month, panelists continued to express uncertainty regarding tariffs and the broader economy, though many remained hopeful that greater clarity would emerge soon. Despite concerns, order volumes have remained strong.

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• Perifina Wall Reveal 3 inch and 4 inch from Optique Lighting

  June 4, 2025

  The recessed, mud-in, wall cove luminaire is compatible with 5/8 in. drywall and easy to install, and unlike most solutions on the market, Perifina Wall Reveal can easily navigate corners without light gaps or the need for complicated soldering. The paintable backing plate ensures seamless integration with any décor or color palette. The fixture offers the ultimate in customization with lengths offered in 1-inch increments up to 96 inches or endless lengths using multiple luminaires.

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• Eureka Announces New Accessories for Scout Luminaire

  June 3, 2025

  Eureka announces the enhancement of its Scout family with the introduction of new accessories and a new color palette. Three new diffusers have been introduced. Bell is minimalist, translucent and cloche-shaped. Pebble introduces a soft touch and an ambient glow in a distinct, oval-shaped diffuser. Orb is sleek and dome-shaped, adding a touch of roundness to the original Scout shape. Both Pebble and Orb can be combined with Flare, a new shade that adds volume and dimension with sharp angles, giving Scout an industrial feel.

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• Get A Grip On Lighting - The Post Rebate Zombie Apocalypse

  June 3, 2025

  Join Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich on Get a Grip on Lighting as they dive into the evolving lighting industry in 2025. With rebates disappearing and competition tightening, distributors must rethink their approach. Michael highlights a unique opportunity in repairable fixtures—bringing back the distributor’s original role of providing lighting components instead of simply selling new fixtures. Greg shares real-world examples of retrofitting LED purpose-built fixtures with socketed solutions, making them easily replaceable and future-proof.

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