The American Lighting Association has a brand new president and CEO. Jon Melchi, an skilled chief in affiliation administration, public coverage and enterprise growth, is its new chief.
Melchi succeeds Larry Lauck, who retired earlier this 12 months. Laurie Gross has been serving as interim president and CEO.
Most not too long ago, Melchi served as government director of the Constructing Business Affiliation of Central Ohio. Below his management, the lighting affiliation mentioned, the BIA launched new membership classes, launched a company sponsorship program, and revitalized its signature occasions, which drove engagement and income.
“The Committee centered on discovering a robust chief with important trade association expertise and a capability to drive transformation,” mentioned Cathy Choi, president of Bulbrite and head of the ALA government search committee, in an announcement on the ALA’s web site. “Jon stood out amongst a bunch of extremely certified candidates, and we’re assured that his management and the board’s steerage will place ALA for future success and progress.”
Melchi formally joins the ALA on June 16 and shall be on the Lightovation present in Dallas subsequent month.
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Lighting retailer Lumens is preserving its eye on spring/summer time tendencies, from sculptural silhouettes impressed by the pure world to lighting that casts an surprising glow. Listed here are three seems to look at for:
Biophilia: Natural kinds are making an announcement in design, from leaves and butterflies to mushrooms and birds, Lumens mentioned. Three examples from Lumens’ assortment are the Heracleum III LED Chandelier by Bertjan Pot for Moooi ($4, 230); the Vitner Chandelier by Currey & Company ($2,833), and the Fowl LED desk lamp by DAQI Idea ($145).
Placing outside lighting: “Improvements in LED [are] permitting gentle to bend, fold, and glow in surprising methods,” mentioned Lumens. Examples embody the Jasper outside pendant by Capital Lighting ($302); the Globe Bluetooth LED Indoor/Out of doors Lamp by Good & Inexperienced ($264); the Ipnos LED Out of doors Flooring/Desk Lamp by FLOS ($1,512); the Tolomeo Mega Out of doors LED Flooring Lamp by Giancarlo Fassina, Michele De Lucchi for Artemide ($2,505); the Lagoon Out of doors Flooring Lamp by Servomuto for Contardi Lighting ($1,530); and the LITO cellular rechargeable outside LED lantern by Blomus ($149).
Earth tones: “Earthy tones and textures prevail, abandoning the economic shades of grey and black which have been so well-liked prior to now decade. Hotter hues seep into interiors, with oxblood and cabernet warming to terracotta, rust, and cider.”
Lumens highlighted the Bellhop Rechargeable LED Desk Lamp by Edward Barber, Jay Osgerby for FLOS ($260); the PushUp Professional Rechargeable LED Desk Lamp by Federico De Majo for Zafferano America ($127); and the Souffle mini-pendant by ET2 Lighting ($124).
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California-based lighting firm Gantri and classic furniture vendor Rarify celebrated the launch of the Dice One Desk Lamp throughout the latest NYCXDesign with a celebration at 64 Hester St., the place variations of the modular system have been on show. The system is crafted from a proprietary biodegradable lighting unit manufactured by Gantri and housed inside a cubiform body of classic and new USM Haller elements.
For extra nice lighting intros final week in New York, try this ICFF photo gallery from our sister pub, Designers At the moment.
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Nearshoring America, the worldwide sourcing initiative from Dallas Market Middle that launched in December, is increasing its attain for 2026 with two separate expos in January. One is devoted to residence & present, whereas Nearshoring America for lighting will line up with DMC’s Lightovation, operating Jan. 10-11, 2026, on the 4th ground of the Commerce Mart.