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Custom LED gains ground as Italian nurseries push for efficiency

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4 weeks ago

January 4, 2026

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Protected and soilless farming systems continue to gain momentum, and Italian nurseries are widely recognized as among the best in the world. These operations require different lighting solutions depending on the growth phase of the plants. C-Led, a company based in Imolan (Bologna) and part of the Cefla Group, has been placed in this context. The company is constantly expanding and has grown to more than 35 employees in the last year.

“We have hired new technicians”, explains Raffaello Montanari, commercial director of C-Led, “also because we design and manufacture our lighting systems in-house. We do not just rebrand imported products, we develop tailor-made solutions. Thanks to this approach, we have been able to successfully expand our presence abroad as well, from the Balkan countries to the Iberian Peninsula and South Africa and as far south as Greece”.

“Our way of working”, continues Montanari, “begins with assessing the specific needs of each client, in order to propose the most suitable lighting solution. It is a completely customized design process, which varies from one client to another, according to the type of their activity. This is why we work not only with nurseries and protected or landless crop producers, but also with public and private university laboratories and research institutions”.

In addition to new installations, a large part of the company’s activity also involves the renewal of systems that have become obsolete.

“Often,” says Cristian D’Elia, technical specialist at C-Led, “we participate in renovation projects for greenhouses or research laboratories. The lamps are specified following the lighting design adapted to the customer, with the aim of maximizing the growth and vigor of the plants, to support scientific research. In the experimental centers, our work allows the researchers, through analysis and measurements, to define the best characteristics and lines of strength for the plants. Then commercialized varieties, in many cases, that is, to supplement natural light with specific wavelengths for photosynthesis and to install LED lamps to optimize the photoperiod in the autumn-winter season.

As a result, compared to traditional HPS lighting, performance is significantly improved while reducing energy consumption, a key factor in controlling costs and improving the overall environmental footprint.

“Finally, in recent years, we’ve seen an increasing demand for applications with UV (ultraviolet) lamps,” added Montanari. “This is not limited to industrial uses, such as sanitization, resin curing or pest control, it also extends to grow lights. That is why we have designed and marketed new products with these specific wavelengths to meet market demand. The use of LED lamps, integrated in a custom-designed project for each customer, allows energy savings of up to 45%.”

For more information:
C-LED
Gambella road, 34
40026 Imola (BO) – Italy
+39 0542 654980
(email protected)
www.c-led.it

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DesignLights Consortium announces new Industry Advisory Committee members

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8 hours ago

January 30, 2026

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The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) announced the addition of five new members to the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), a 15-member group of lighting professionals who provide advice and support for DLC’s mission and strategic direction.

“DLC is excited to welcome these new IAC members as we begin implementing important updates to our Solid-State Lighting (SSL) and LUNA technical requirements and continue to promote the implementation of lighting controls,” said DLC Executive Director and CEO Tina Halfpenny. “Along with our existing partners, they bring a breadth and depth of experience in lighting technology, and we look forward to working closely with them in the coming months and years.”

As specified in the IAC’s letter, its members may include nominees from the four lighting manufacturers with the largest number of listings on the DLC’s SSL Qualified Products List (QPL), as well as representatives from two small (less than 250 employees) lighting manufacturers with SSL or Horticultural QPL products; Two medium-sized manufacturers (250 to 1,000 employees) listed on SSL or Horticulture QPL; three lighting control manufacturers with products in the online lighting control QPL; two light distributors; and two specifiers.

The following self-appointed and DLC-appointed industry representatives will replace the outgoing IAC members: Tyson Taussig, lighting specialist at Broken Arrow Electric Supply; Greg Hermanowycz, director of project development at Wesco Energy Solutions; Francois R.-Moisan, co-founder and CTO of Sollum Technologies; Evan Smith, vice president of product and supply at Keystone Technologies; and Jennifer Shockley-Loose, Chief Operating Officer, SiteLogIQ. Together, these new members represent lighting distributors, small lighting manufacturers and specialists, and have added a wide range of market and technical insights to the council.

In addition to the new appointments, IAC continues to include Michael Davidson, solution architect engineer at Synapse Wireless; Stephen Irving, standards development leader at Lutron Electronics; Eric Miller, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO of Avi-on Labs; Dan Wang-Munson, head of optics, testing and compliance at RAB Lighting; Jonathan Vollers, LC, Chief Engineering Officer of Cree Lighting; and Bernie Erickson, CMO Emeritus and Key Account Representative. The council also includes representatives from lighting manufacturers with the most SSL QPL listings: Michael O’Boyle, LC, technical policy manager at Signify; Mark Hand, vice president of engineering at Acuity Brands; Devin Jernigan, vice president of strategy, marketing and innovation at Illumus; and Jeremy Yon, director of compliance and industry relations at Current Lighting.

For more information:
DesignLights Consortium
Phone: +1 781-538-6425
(email protected)
www.designlights.org

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Glass House Brands announces new member of Board of Directors

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1 day ago

January 29, 2026

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Glass House Brands has appointed seasoned brand and marketing leader Alison Payne to its Board of Directors effective January 27, 2026.

Ms. Payne fills the Company’s Board seat vacated by the passing of long-term board member George Raveling in September 2025.

“Alison is an outstanding individual with a proven ability to build brands, lead with innovation and achieve results. She is an excellent addition to our Board with her background in regulated consumer products and extensive experience marketing brands in international markets,” said Kyle Kazan, founder, president and CEO of Glass House. “This is a key moment for Glass House as we prepare for the reprogramming of cannabis. Alison’s expertise and knowledge will be invaluable as we explore further growth and expansion opportunities in the coming year, including both geographic and product line diversification.”

Ms. Payne said, “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about growing well-known consumer brands and helping companies achieve their strategic goals and enter new markets. I look forward to joining Glass House’s Board of Directors and building on its track record of innovation and leadership as it continues to expand.”

For more information:
Brands of Glass Houses
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glasshousebrands.com/

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KUBO adds new member to sales team

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2 days ago

January 28, 2026

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KUBO has announced that Mohammad Shayesteh has joined the company as part of its sales team for the UK market.

Mohammad brings experience from the international horticultural sector and is a recognized professional in the greenhouse industry. Over the years, he has built a reputation through his work on commercial greenhouse projects and product development, combining deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of grower needs and market dynamics.

With his extensive industry background and established network, Mohammad will focus on further strengthening KUBO’s presence in the UK.

Mohammad Shayesteh will also be at Fruit Logistic in Berlin, and can be met at the KUBO stand (hall 1.2 stand C40). Visitors are welcome to connect with him during the exhibition to discuss current developments and opportunities in the UK market.

For more information:
KUBO Group
Vlotlaan 710
2681 TX Monster, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 174 286 161
(email protected)
www.kubogroup.nl