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Large lighting projects can quickly become expensive and complicated when orders are placed in pieces, but we make it simple: any order over $2,000 automatically receives a 12% discount. There are no promo codes, no extra steps, and no manual approvals. This ensures you save time, reduce errors, and get the right fixtures for your project in a single, streamlined order. How the Automatic 12% Discount Works The 12% discount applies automatically t Read more

Underlighting can make a space feel dim and unsafe, while overlighting wastes energy and increases glare. For contractors, facility managers, and building owners alike, having a quick way to estimate how many lumens a space needs is useful during early planning. A common rule of thumb is to combine square footage with target foot-candle levels to estimate total light output for a room, warehouse, or office. This guide explains the method, provide Read more

Choosing between high bay and low bay lighting is one of the most common decisions in commercial and industrial projects, and one of the most costly to get wrong. Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, gyms, retail spaces, and storage areas all rely on overhead lighting, but ceiling height and fixture design play a much bigger role than many people realize. When the wrong type of bay light is installed, the result is often uneven illumination, gla Read more

We are excited to announce the public launch of SubmittalGenerator, now available at SubmittalGenerator.com. This tool began as an internal solution we created in early 2016 to help our team produce consistent, professional submittal packages for value engineering projects. Over nearly a decade, it grew through real project experience and contractor feedback, and today we are releasing the latest version for the entire industry. SubmittalGenerato Read more

The new LTRI Series from Westgate Manufacturing brings a fresh approach to modern troffer design. Instead of shining light directly downward, the LTRI uses a center-mounted LED engine that reflects light upward into a shaped mesh basket. This creates a soft, uniform glow that reduces glare and improves visual comfort in classrooms, offices, healthcare facilities, and other commercial spaces. Contractors and facility teams looking for a clean, low Read more

Upgrading lighting in a manufacturing or industrial facility is one of the most impactful ways to improve safety, visibility, and long-term operating efficiency. The right lighting retrofit can dramatically reduce energy use, minimize maintenance costs, and make every workstation more productive. We recently published our new Manufacturing & Industrial Facility Lighting Guide , which explains how different areas of a facility such as product Read more

Lighting plays a vital role in healthcare facilities. It does more than illuminate spaces. It affects how patients heal, how staff perform, and how efficiently a facility operates. To help professionals meet these specialized needs, we have released our new Healthcare Lighting Application Guide as part of our growing Applications library. Read the Healthcare Lighting Application Guide This resource was created for electrical contractors, facility Read more

Lighting projects often come up unexpectedly, whether it is a last-minute replacement, a renovation deadline, or simply the need to brighten up a space fast. That is why we launched QuickShipLights.com, a new lighting store built around one simple idea: make it easy to get great lighting products shipped quickly and free anywhere in the continental United States. Visit QuickShipLights.com Why We Built QuickShipLights.com After years of helping co Read more

RelightDepot is excited to announce the Halco Lighting Technologies October Promotion, featuring a wide range of high-quality LED lighting products at exceptional limited-time discounts. This promotion includes top-selling indoor and outdoor fixtures, retrofit lamps, and exit and emergency lighting solutions all designed to help you save on reliable, energy-efficient Halco products. Shop Halco Lighting Hot Buys Featured Product Categories This mo Read more

Lighting retrofits are one of the fastest and most reliable ways to reduce energy costs in commercial buildings. Whether you are a contractor offering retrofit services or a building owner evaluating the potential return, understanding how to calculate ROI (Return on Investment) helps you make informed decisions. This guide reviews the key formulas you will need and walks through a real-world example of a 20,000 sq ft warehouse with 2,000 sq ft o Read more