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The first Lighting Industry CEO: Thomas Edison

By Alcon Lighting / September 19, 2020

As an industry, electrical lighting is relatively new—less than 150 years old —and it originated thanks to an entrepreneur. This individual conceived of electrical lighting as a process of busy, active thought, contemplation, deliberation, experimentation and invention. His name is Thomas Edison. Edison founded the American lighting industry.

The History and Function of Track Lighting

February 24, 2020 by Alcon Lighting

With a reputation for being dated and generic, track lighting gets less respect than other lighting forms. But, given the history, purpose and record of track lighting, the reputation is undeserved. Track lighting, invented in 1961, offers an important commercial lighting design and function.

Dressing Room Lighting: Finding the Perfect Fit

July 17, 2019 by Alcon Lighting

It is a truth universally acknowledged that store dressing rooms are every woman’s worst nightmare. The number one complaint voiced by women and men everywhere is that the lighting is harsh, glaring and reminiscent of the dentist’s chair or perhaps a police interrogation room (“No, officer, I did not realize that pairing Converse with Versace was a crime against fashion”).

Choosing the Right Track Lighting for a Retail Store

December 2, 2015 by Alcon Lighting

Operating a retail store involves making many important decisions, and perhaps one of the most important decisions involves the space itself. Lighting is a big part of a retail space and choosing the right type of lighting is important to ensure products are properly highlighted, shadows and dark spots are minimized and levels of direct light exposure provide a proper, well-lit, glare-free environment.