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Commercial Lighting and Lighting Controls
Make a sustainable difference for the planet and people. Learn more here about advanced LED commercial lighting and intelligent lighting controls.
Beacon Lighting
High quality, specification grade outdoor LED products that deliver industry-leading performance. Learn more here about Beacon Lighting from Current.
LED Commercial Indoor Lighting and Controls
Support energy savings, productivity and safety in your factory, warehouse or office. Learn more here about LED industrial and commercial indoor lighting from Current.
LED Commercial Outdoor Lighting and Controls
Create a sense of safety and beauty while supporting energy management when you light your area or structure with LED commercial outdoor lighting from Current.
Architectural Area Lighting
World’s foremost designer of high-performance decorative outdoor lighting products. Learn more here about the Architectural Area Lighting brand from Current.
EXO
In stock and ready to perform for contractor friendly applications. Learn more here about EXO Outdoor Lighting from Current.
Occupancy Sensors
Make automated lighting adjustments for energy savings and optimal performance. Learn more here about occupancy sensors from Current.
Data Centers
Transform your facility with advanced data centers lighting solutions and smart controls designed to enhance security, performance, and overall efficiency.
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Lighting Controls Systems
Support energy management and occupant needs across any kind of commercial or industrial space. Learn more here about lighting controls systems from Current.
Lifeshield
Understanding the unique expectations of healthcare applications to the rigor of cleanroom environments is important for lighting complex spaces. Learn more here about Lifeshield from Current.
CX Commercial Lighting Control Panels System
A self-contained lighting control system that replaces conventional timeclock and contactor combinations with a labor saving, simple and flexible module solution.
Lighting Controls System
NX Networked lighting controls platform delivers a seamless solution. Learn more here about the lighting controls system from Current.
GE Current, a Daintree company, completes the acquisition of Hubbell® commercial and industrial lighting business to create Current
CLEVELAND, February 1, 2022 — GE Current, a Daintree company, has completed the acquisition of Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, creating a premier end-to-end lighting solutions business. The combined new
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ESG - Environmental - Social - Governance
At Current, our environmental sustainability and social responsibility practices are backed by a strong focus on corporate policy and governance.
LED Office Lighting and Controls
Save energy and create inviting spaces where people will want to work and do business. Learn more here about LED office lighting from Current.
LED Warehouse Lighting and Controls
Create safer and more productive storage, distribution, and shipping areas. Learn more here about energy-saving LED warehouse lighting from Current
RDC Stock and Quick-Ship Service Programs
With a commitment to customer-focused service, Current’s Regional Distribution Center (RDC) Stock and Quick-Ship programs deliver best-in-class lighting and controls solutions for every project to regional and local customers.
Hazardous Lighting and Controls
Safely light harsh environments with wetness, corrosion, or extreme temperatures. Learn more here about sealed NSF and other Hazardous Lighting from Current.
LED Healthcare Lighting and Controls
Ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff in hospitals or doctor's offices. Learn more here about LED Healthcare Lighting from Current.
LED Campus and Classroom Lighting and Controls
Explore high-performance lighting solutions tailored for K-12 schools, universities, and educational facilities. Reduce energy costs, improve learning environments, and simplify maintenance with smart, sustainable lighting.
LED Auto Dealership Lighting and Controls
Create a warm, inviting, and secure auto lot or showroom. Learn more here about high performance LED auto dealership lighting and controls from Current.
Lit Exit Signs: Past, Present, and Future.
The structure and design of lit exit signs have changed drastically over the years, but the purpose remains the same: to safely and efficiently usher people out of a dangerous situation.
LED Industrial Lighting and Controls
Create a safer, more productive and energy efficient factory or warehouse. Learn more here about LED industrial lighting and controls from Current.
LED Hotel and Restaurant Lighting and Controls
Create spaces where your guests want to stay, play and celebrate. Learn more here about LED Hotel and Restaurant Lighting from Current.
LED Retail Lighting and Controls
Deliver superior in-store experiences with low-glare comfort to see the right color of your product. Learn more here about LED retail lighting from Current
Litecontrol Headquarters
Litecontrol fully consolidated into our newly renovated Plympton facility at the beginning of 2013. Once a dedicated training facility with vignette spaces from a hospital room to library stacks it is now home to the company's corporate offices
Occupancy Sensor 101
Occupancy Sensors are an exciting innovation in the Lighting Controls Industry, a space rapidly growing with the widespread use of LED technology in lighting fixtures.
5 New Tetra® LED Products for the People Behind the Signs
See 5 new visibly brighter and better lighting options from GE Current, a Daintree company at ISA International Sign Expo 2022.
Current Announces Post-Merger Executive Leadership
CLEVELAND, February 3, 2022—Current, the new company formed through the merger of GE Current, a Daintree company, and Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, announced its new executive team for the
How to Determine the Age of Your Emergency Light
Three indicators to help you determine the approximate age and of your emergency light fixture. Read here to help you decide when to upgrade.
Current™ Launches New Brand Identity to Capture the Expanded Company’s Customer-Centric Focus
GREENVILLE, SC, June 20, 2022 — Current™ (formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company) has unveiled a new brand identity following the historic acquisition of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. The enterprise brand—to be
Parking Garage Makes Brilliant First Impression
The AC Hotel SouthPark wanted a well lit space in the for guests. Read here how they did it using parking garage canopy lighting from Current.
Current Expands Bell & McCoy Representation to Include the HLI Brands Lighting and Controls Portfolio and GLI Roadway Portfolio
Current Expands Bell & McCoy Representation to Include the HLI Brands Lighting and Controls Portfolio and GLI Roadway Portfolio
Current’s EXO Outdoor Lighting Offers All the Convenience Contractors Crave
Current’s EXO Outdoor Lighting Offers All the Convenience Contractors Crave
Their Space. Their Personal Lighting Experience.
The color temperature of lighting affects the way you do your job. Read here how one law firm uses commercial indoor lighting controls to retain and recruit the best legal minds.
Interior & Exterior Lighting Solutions for Spartanburg Jeep Dealership
Brightly lit areas are key for auto dealerships, inside and out. Read here how Current met design goals for this Jeep dealership lighting project.
KicK Adds Ambiance to Rockstar Energy Bike Park
Rockstar Energy Bike Park well-lit skate area with fixtures that looked nice during the day too. Read here how they did it using architectural area lighting from Current.
Large Hospital Expansion Uses Commercial Lighting from Current
Lighting a hospital inside and out is a huge task. Read more here how Current healthcare lighting was used in this huge expansion.
GE Current, a Daintree company, Announces New Cleveland Innovation Hub
GE Current, a Daintree company, the industry’s leading advanced lighting and controls manufacturer, today announced an agreement to move its Cleveland offices to the City of Beachwood, Ohio.
Current expands REPCO II representation to include the HLI Brands lighting and controls portfolio and GLI Roadway portfolio
Current has chosen REPCO II to expand its representation in the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia commercial lighting markets for HLI Luminaire & Controls Brands.
A BEACON of Light in Outdoor Illumination: Current’s Newest Bollards and Decorative Luminaires Combine Precision and Beauty
The Beacon brand of outdoor lighting solutions from Current is growing again with two new additions: BEACON RBD Ratio Bollards for parks, campuses and public spaces and BEACON Urban Micro Strike decorative luminaires for illuminating roadways and
Commits to 15,000-Square-Foot Lease at Austin, Texas Facility
One of the largest lighting manufacturers in North America has signed a 15,000-square-foot lease at Summit II at La Frontera to create the future home of its Lighting Controls Design Center of Excellence and training facility.
New NX Site Manager from Current Empowers Facility Owners with Unrivaled Lighting Control
NX Site Manager from Current
Case Study: Carmel, Indiana
The city of Carmel Indiana currently maintains approximately 1300 street lights of which approximately 800 were retrofitted with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) retrofit kits. This conversion in the decorative post-top luminaires has saved the city an
LITEISTRY™ Featured In Office Space
Delivering a unified family appearance across all aperture sizes and shapes with LITEISTRY. Read more here how this Current brand helped with office lighting for this space.
Case Study: Georgia Pacific Center - Atlanta, Georgia
An iconic fixture in Atlanta’s skyline, the Georgia-Pacific building had gone dark for nearly seven years at night because its lighting system was energy inefficient. In addition, the building’s manager needed a lighting solution to help the
Case Study: UNCW Lights the Way for Greener Universities
Campus goals include reduced energy consumption, green house emissions and improved quality of light. Pickard explains that UNCW is extremely sensitive to the environmental and economic impacts of their campus-wide lighting system, however he
Current Expands U.S. Distribution Capabilities
Current Expands U.S. Distribution Capabilities with Enhanced Network to Accelerate Service and Efficiency.
Current Has Chosen FRM Lighting + Controls to Represent Its HLI and GLI Luminaire and Controls Product Lines in Three States
Current has chosen FRM Lighting + Controls as its representative for South Carolina for the HLI and GLI luminaire and controls brand portfolios effective March 1, 2024.
In addition, FRM Lighting + Controls acquired Affiliated Lighting
Current Lighting Partners with Gormley-Farrington in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Greenville, SC – April 8, 2022 – Current Lighting is pleased to announce that it has appointed Gormley-Farrington as its new representative for the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia markets.
Illuminating Greenville County Schools’ Energy Management Department
Large commercial lighting projects require vendors with a large number of product solutions. Read here how Current helped a large school district with indoor and outdoor educational lighting.
Current Has Chosen Smart Lighting Solutions to Represent the Current HLI Brands Portfolio
Current Has Chosen Smart Lighting Solutions to Represent the Current HLI Brands Portfolio
Case Study: Lyon Township
Achieving comparable lighting levels was a key design criteria. The design team selected 80W Direct LED units replacing 175w MH units to achieve the required lighting levels with a 60% reduction in energy.
Current Beacon Ratio and NX OMNI honored with 2023 LEDs Magazine BrightStar Award
Current Beacon Ratio and NX Omni honored with 2023 LEDs Magazine BrightStar Award
Matrix and Sling Light Up Gower Pool
Gower Estates wanted permanent lighting around its pool for competitions. Read here how they did it using commercial outdoor lighting from Current.
Current has chosen the AM Pacific Agency to represent Its HLI Brands and GLI Brands portfolios for the Province of British Columbia & Yukon
Current welcomes new representation from the AM Pacific Agency
Current Has Chosen Illuminate to Represent Its HLI Luminaire and Controls Product Lines in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
Current has chosen Illuminate as its representative for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont for the HLI luminaire and controls brand portfolios.
Stand and Be Seen: This is Kurt Versen for a New Generation of Architects and Designers
GREENVILLE, S.C. – April 6, 2022 Architects who understand the need to be seen are always looking for new solutions to make an impression. Now part of the Current brand family of premier lighting solutions, Kurt Versen (KV) offers the right tools
Current’s New Lifeshield® Architectural Downlighting Is a Complete Suite of Products for Complex Spaces
Lifeshield® LED lighting from Current ensures safety, reliability and compliance in complex environments and now includes Lifeshield Architectural Downlighting that brings consistent visual quality and comfort to health care, behavioral, vandal and
Wizard Lighting Company Chosen for Eastern and Western Michigan
Current has chosen Wizard Lighting Company as its representative for Eastern and Western Michigan.
Parkway Square® from Architectural Area Lighting
The Parkway Square family of luminaires from Architectural Area Lighting ("AAL") harmoniously combine the ultimate in style with technological sophistication. Here the luminaire is the primary lighting source for this newly renovated
Litecontrol Enhances Dramatic Effects for New Office
Strada Education Network is a national nonprofit dedicated to improving lives by catalyzing more direct and promising pathways between education and employment. The organization, based in Indiana, recently moved its headquarters into newly renovated
Camperdown Academy
Camperdown Academy knows why classroom lighting is so important to the educational environment. Learn more here how Current's portfolio of brands made a difference.
Current Has Chosen the MH Companies to Represent Its Roadway Lighting Business in Four Western States.
Current has selected The MH Companies to be their new agency partner to help extend Current’s extensive portfolio of roadway lighting products to more businesses throughout the Mountain West subregion, and includes Current’s municipal, DOT, and
Lighting and Controls at Greenville Public Works
The City of Greenville Public Works chose Current for new energy-saving commercial lighting and lighting controls for its new facility. Read about it here.
There’s a Lot to See from Current™ at LightFair 2022
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 21, 2022 — Current™ (formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company) will unveil several new products along with new branding at the 2022 LightFair International Trade Show June 19-23. Attendees are invited to see the latest
New NX Distributed Intelligence Lighting Control Panel
Announcing the release of a new and improved NX Distributed Intelligence™ Lighting Control Panel (NXP2 Series). The NXP2 centralizes connection points in an enclosure providing an installer-friendly solution that reduces time and costs to deploy
Current has chosen EGI Associates Inc. to represent the Current HLI Brands Portfolio
Current™ selects EGI Associates to represent its HLI Brands Portfolio in North Carolina. EGI will help Current drive specification of its advanced lighting and connected controls portfolio through its team of experts that are fully committed to
Dual-Lite, NX Distributed Intelligence & Prescolite Win EC&M 2022 Product of the Year Awards
GREENVILLE – April 28, 2022 — Dual-Lite, NX Distributed Intelligence and Prescolite, now brands of GE Current, a Daintree company, have officially won in three product categories of EC&M’s annual Product of the Year competition thanks to the
Schaeffer Marketing Group to represent Current’s HLI Brand product lines in St. Louis area
Schaeffer Marketing Group to represent Current’s HLI Brand product lines in St. Louis area.
CSA Group: Designing Secure Connected Lighting Solutions
This story is one of the reflections of a collaborative journey between CSA and Hubbell that started two years ago. It showcases a model, created through this relationship, to break down a seemingly complex process into simple steps to achieve
Current Launches Lifeshield Lighting for Complex Spaces
Current is expanding its portfolio once again to include the Lifeshield brand which offers lighting for health care, behavioral, vandal and cleanroom environments.
AC Hotel SouthPark Show Case
AC Hotel Marriott SouthPark Parking Garage makes brilliant first impression with the KIM Lighting PGL8 from Current.
Current has Chosen Contact Delage to Represent its Lighting and Controls Product Lines in Quebec, Canada
Current selects Contact Delage to represent its HLI, GLI and Roadway brand portfolios as the agent for the Province of Quebec.
CSE Magazine Recognizes Vanish and NXP2
The readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) Magazine recently completed voting in the 2021 Product of the Year competition. Our Vanish series and NXP2 Lighting Control Panel both won awards.
Current Chooses Pacific Northwest to be its Newest Lighting Agent in Washington
Pacific Northwest Lighting & Traffic Solutions (PNW) and Current have formed a partnership for the agency to have complete access to Current’s roadway portfolio of industry leading LED lighting and controls.
Retailer Successfully Creates Model Store to Achieve Ambitious Sustainability Goals
Obtain LEED certification with commercial indoor and outdoor lighting from Current. Learn more here how one facility became a leader in energy and environmental design.
Application Story: Game Changer for the ShoWare Center
Challenge: The management team at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington, wanted to increase the uniformity of the light, reduce shadowing, maintenance and energy expenditures, eliminate spill light and improve the guest experience with modern
Current has chosen LightWorks Inc to represent its Roadway Non-Metered Municipal product lines in Southeast Florida
Current has chosen LightWorks Inc to represent its Roadway Non-Metered Municipal product lines in Southeast Florida.
Eastway Recreation Center Cypher Show Case
The Cypher from KIM Lighting lends outdoor wall mount architectural accents to the new Eastway Recreation Center in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Installation-Friendly Room Control With The FX Room Controller
Announcing the release of the newly improved FX Room Controller, a vital component for room optimization and control in conjunction with the use of NX Distributed Intelligence™ System Devices.
Current expands partnership with Florida Lighting Associates to cover additional territory in Florida
Current’s expands partnership with Florida Lighting Associates to cover additional territory in Florida
Intent From KIM Lighting
KIM Lighting has launched the latest addition to its extensive outdoor architectural lighting portfolio, the new Intent RGBW linear floodlight.
NX Lighting Controls Offers New Wireless Controls Delivering Easy and Efficient Lighting Control for Any Application on One Common Platform
NX Lighting Controls and wireless controls
Karl Chevrolet Reduces Energy Use 74 Percent with Current Lighting
At 30-acres, Karl Chevrolet is one of the largest single-line Chevrolet dealerships in the United States. The saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” is incredibly appropriate when discussing the scale of this massive lighting project.
Education Industry Recognizes Columbia Lighting with Product Awards
Spaces4Learning, a leading publication for education institutions, the architectural community, service providers, and others interested in creating high-quality facilities, announced the winners of its 2020 New Product Awards.
Ouro Edge-Lit from KIM Lighting
The Ouro Edge-Lit is party of the Ouro architectural family of luminaires which scales from the parking lot requiring high mounting heights down to pedestrian scale cityscapes. Ouro Edge-lit enhance the site by day and provides visual comfort and
Current selects Vertex Innovative Solutions, Inc. for its partner in upstate New York
Current™ selects Vertex Innovative Solutions, Inc. as its new representative in upstate New York for its HLI, GLI and Forum Brands effective September 1st.
Current Selects Arctic Sales as its Newest Lighting Agent in Alaska
Current has chosen Arctic Sales to carry its LED lighting and controls solutions for DOT and municipality applications in Alaska.
Rockstar Energy Bike Park Show Case
Three Current Outdoor Lighting brands help keep BMX bikers safe and well-illuminated while they grind in the Rockstar Energy Bike Park in Houston.
Lighting the Path to Artistic Inspiration
Based in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C., the Duke Ellington School of the Arts is a nationally-recognized high school that specializes in arts education. While traditional academics are offered, the primary focus is the arts. Majors
Lighting & Controls Retrofit Opens the Door to Savings and Improved Lighting
Challenge: Based in the charming city of Charleston, South Carolina, Southern Components, Inc. is a 25-year-old business specializing in the distribution of premium window, door and cabinetry solutions for luxury commercial and residential
Subaru R&D Facility – Tustin Show Case
Lighting from Current brands enhances the Subaru R&D facility in Tustin, California, improving brightness and supporting a more productive environment.
1st Choice Savings & Credit Union Banks on Precision Illumination with Higher Target Efficiency
Challenge: The Lethbridge location of 1st Choice Savings & Credit Union in Alberta, Canada, was designed to be a bright and inviting facility with an open lobby, a high ceiling and glass facades that allow lots of sunlight into the building.
The Partner of Choice
Just a short ride outside of historic downtown Charleston, S.C., sits the 14 story, 289-room North Charleston Marriott hotel. The facility, originally built in 1983, features more than 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces and
Current™ selects AM Agency to represent its HLI Brands Portfolio in the Alberta province.
Current™ selects AM Agency to represent its HLI Brands Portfolio in the Alberta province in addition to the GLI Brands Portfolio in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Application Story: Good Lighting Isn’t Hard to Find – Wood’s Ace Hardware & Mercantile
Challenge: While the cost of LED technology continues to drop, it’s not uncommon to still encounter roadblocks to implementation from a price perspective. This is especially true with smaller businesses that assume they don’t have the resources or
Current Has Chosen Diversified Group to Represent the Current HLI Brands Portfolio in New York City
Current™ selects Diversified Group as its representative in the New York City market for its HLI Brands Portfolio, effective July 1, 2023. Current will continue working with Electric Lighting Agencies until then and appreciates their support and
Intent Family
The Intent linear flood family joins Kim Lighting’s extensive flood offering. This compact architectural flood provides optimal appearance and performance for exterior wall washing, grazing or sign lighting applications in static white, RGBW and
Six Lighting Solutions from Current Selected for the 2022 Illuminating Engineering Society Annual Progress Report
Six Lighting Solutions from Current Selected for the 2022 Illuminating Engineering Society Annual Progress Report
One Sensor, No Limits: Current Launches New NX Dual Tech OMNI Module
One Sensor, No Limits: Current’s New NX Dual Tech OMNI Sensor Makes Network Lighting Control More Simple, Scalable, Intuitive
Gutenberg 39 Show Case
Kim Lighting floodlights from Current show off the architectural brilliance of a tall building in Mexico City.
The Fast Track to a More Efficient Work Environment
The Greenbrier Companies is an international supplier of equipment and services to the freight rail transportation markets. It designs, builds and markets freight railcars, tank cars, rail castings and marine barges, and provides wheel services,
Columbia Lighting Introduces New Wrap Luminaires
Columbia Lighting has introduced two wrap luminaires to the marketplace, the CRW Round Wrap and the CNW Narrow Wrap. Both are included in Hubbell Lighting’s tradeSELECT® collection of products, which are value focused solutions with stock
Lightscaper® Floodlight Now Available
Announcing the release of the Lightscaper® LSP-LSCS), this floodlight features field switchable lumen and CCT, the wide-beam linear Lightscaper floodlight is excellent for signs, façade, landscape accent or small area illumination.
Current Launches New HLI Brand Portfolio at CurrentLighting.com
Current Launches New HLI Brand Portfolio at CurrentLighting.com
KicK Featured Prominently at New Transit Center
The Northgate Transit Center in Northeast El Paso, Texas, is dedicated to the late World War II veteran and former El Paso City Council member Arves E. Jones. The center is not just limited to bus rides, but is also expected to offer more multi-
KicK Complements Architect’s Design Goals
Olympia Place in Amherst, Massachusetts isn’t your typical student housing facility. Located right next door to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst campus, the 100,000-square-foot complex with 73 apartments was recognized by Architect magazine
Introducing WGH Switchable Wallpack Luminaires
Proud to announce the release of additions to the classic line of WGH Wallpacks with WGH Switchable luminaires. These feature medium and large sizes with field Switchable Wattage and CCT Technology.
Case Study: Checking-In on Kurt Versen & the Newport Marriott Rhode Island
The Newport Marriott in Rhode Island is a showcase property in the brand’s global portfolio. The unique 200+ room waterfront hotel recently underwent a top to bottom renovation, the most significant in its 27-year history. All of the indoor and
Lighting That Complements the Visual Effect
Challenge: The Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center is a state-of-the-art medical and graduate education building in New York City. The 100,000-square-foot, 14-story glass tower represents a new approach to education, featuring technologically
Application Story: Quality Lighting Key to Establishing Positive Community Relationship
Challenge: Kiddie Academy is a franchise that has established a national reputation for being one of the premier educational daycare operators in the United States. The success of this national franchise is built upon its patented Life Essentials
Current Opens New Toronto Distribution Center
Current launches new Toronto Distribution Center designed to improve product availability, reduce lead times and enhance responsiveness for customers across Canada.
Lighting the Way to a Modern, Efficient Workspace
Read how Litecontrol’s Aira and other Current brands transformed the headquarters of a large food and pharmacy leader in Canada.
Metro Inc. Headquarters Show Case
See how Litecontrol’s Aira and other Current brands transformed the headquarters of a large food and pharmacy leader in Canada.
