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LpR 117 – Smart City Lighting
LEDprofessional Review – Sept/Oct 2026, Issue#117: Smart lighting is shaping the future of connected cities. This issue explores the technologies, standards, and real-world projects driving that shift—from data-driven public lighting and interoperable infrastructure to Prague’s Dvorecký Bridge. An…

Organizations
DigiKey to invest $100M in PDC and order management expansion
DigiKey will invest $100 million over the next 18 months to expand its global Product Distribution Center (PDC) in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and to upgrade its Order Management System (OMS). The capital will fund additional high-volume picking capacity, automated multi-line packaging systems, and improvements to order-fulfillment and packaging workflows to support the company’s same-day shipping model amid rapid growth. DigiKey expects to support continued double-digit growth after a year of exceptional performance and aims to build capacity ahead of demand by using scalable infrastructure and automation to maintain fast shipping for its global customer base.
Regulations
UK now allows approved LED replacement bulbs in MOT tests
From 14 October 2026, MOT testers must accept ECE approved LED replacement (LEDr) bulbs fitted in compatible halogen headlamp units on class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles. The change does not apply to class 1 and 2 motorcycles, halogen units converted for HID bulbs, or full LED headlamp unit replacements. Approved LEDr products must carry a permanent, secure approval sticker on the vehicle visible during the MOT. Testers need only check the presence and condition of this sticker and must fail the headlamp where the sticker is missing, unreadable, appears tampered with, or does not match the fitted bulb.
Business
HATO acquires Agrilight activities for cattle farming
HATO has acquired Agrilight’s cattle-farming activities, integrating two specialists in livestock lighting. Agrilight will remain a recognised brand while gaining support from HATO’s broader lighting expertise and global network. The acquisition aims to preserve the trust Agrilight has built with cattle farmers since 2001, ensure continuity of products and dealer relationships, and explore making the Agrilight portfolio available again quickly. HATO plans close communication with dealers, customers and partners and intends to leverage Agrilight’s dairy farming knowledge and market presence to grow the combined livestock lighting activities, focusing on improving animal welfare and farm results.
Business
LEDs & Light Sources
1.10.2026
XLamp® CMB/CMU/CHA COB Pro9™ LEDs – New CCT/CRI Options
Business
20.10.2026
Avilés tender closes next week: €8.4M street lighting renewal across five lots
Organizations
15.10.2026
Gallant Capital Partners announces term loan commitments for Lumileds; Chuck Swoboda participates

Awards
15.10.2026
TRILUX and OTTO FUCHS win double award for innovative aluminium recycling project
Regulations
15.10.2026
IEC 60598-2-24:2026 published — updated requirements for limited-surface-temperature luminaires
Organizations
12.10.2026
Signify Austria realigns sales strategy, focuses on indirect partner sales
People
7.10.2026





















