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The MLVT Series from MaxLite is a lay-in LED troffer designed to replace fluorescent fixtures in standard 1x4, 2x2, and 2x4 T-grid ceilings. It installs without modifying ceilings or circuits, making it suitable for offices, classrooms, healthcare spaces, and tenant improvements. Field adjustable wattage and color temperature let contractors set light levels and warmth on site. Controls-ready capability supports 0-10V dimming or cMax nodes when r Read more MaxLite MLVT Series ArcMAX Troffer G2: A Controls-Ready LED Troffer for Commercial Retrofits and New Construction

Commercial lighting retrofits are no longer simple lamp replacements. Today, return on investment is driven by planning, system design, controls, and incentive strategy, not just fixture swaps. The most successful projects combine efficient LED fixtures with the right controls and rebate approach to reduce operating costs and improve long-term performance. Contractors who take a strategic approach can turn lighting into a financial asset for buil Read more 7 Ways Contractors Can Maximize ROI on Commercial Lighting Retrofits

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 Product Spotlight: Westgate LTRI Series Indirect Mesh-Basket Troffers

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 New Healthcare Lighting Application Guide: Creating Safer, Brighter Medical Environments

Modern offices look very different from those of twenty years ago. Closed rooms and fluorescent troffers have been replaced by open layouts, glass walls, and flexible work zones that need lighting to match. Today’s offices require more than brightness; they need comfort, flexibility, and efficiency. Contractors, property managers, and building owners know that poor lighting can create glare, uneven brightness, and wasted energy. The right l Read more Top Five Options For Lighting Today's Office Spaces