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EARTHGRAIN by Litecontrol

William Attardi on October 8, 2025

The Earthgrain series brings the warmth and texture of natural wood to high performance linear lighting, offering a seamless blend of organic aesthetics and modern design

  • EARTHGRAIN MODx with four aperture widths, a range of mounting options, diverse output distributions, and an array of lumen packages and diffuser styles, the MOD™x family adapts effortlessly to the needs of any space. Its modular design and extensive feature set make it a reliable, high-performance solution for both form and function.
  • EARTHGRAIN Aira refined aesthetic with the ability to see through the center of the luminaire provides scale without weight. Available in Pendant, Wall, and Wall Sconce
  • EARTHGRAIN Stance family of linear pendants feature classic rectilinear and arcuate forms delivering exceptional distribution flexibility with TriGain Technology.  LC_Earthgrain_Brochure.pdf   Litecontrol | Current – HLI Brands

Itron and Current Lighting Collaborate to Expand End-to-End Smart Lighting Solution

William Attardi on September 24, 2025

The combined offering brings together Itron’s best-in-class management and control technologies, as part of its CityEdge portfolio, with Current’s industry leading LEDfixtures and luminaries, including its Evolve® Roadway product line. By bringing together Current’s high-efficiency LED luminaires with Itron’s intelligent controls, the joint offering empowers cities and utilities to optimize streetlight performance. Modern LED fixtures are designed to produce more lumens per watt than older technologies, which save energy and reduce costs. However, this increased brightness can lead to over-illumination and light pollution if not properly managed. Advanced controls from Itron’s CityEdge portfolio enable cities and utilities to dynamically adjust lighting levels, ensuring appropriate illumination while maintaining energy savings and streamlining inventory by reducing the need for multiple fixture types. [News] Itron and Current Lighting Collaborate to Expand End-to-End Smart Lighting Solution – LEDinside

Remembering the Solemn Purpose of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday in May to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. The holiday traces its roots to the years immediately following the American Civil War (1861–1865), which caused massive casualties—roughly 620,000 soldiers dead, about 2% of the U.S. population at the time. Communities across the North and South began spontaneously decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags, a practice that gave rise to the original name: Decoration Day. On May 5, 1868, Major General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)—a powerful Union veterans’ organization—issued General Order No. 11. This proclaimed May 30, 1868, as a nationwide “Decoration Day” to honor those who died in the Civil War. After World War I, the holiday expanded to honor all American service members who died in any war, not just the Civil War.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends for federal employees. This moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, effective in 1971, when it was also officially named “Memorial Day.” As one 1868 quote put it: “That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”