FSG’s Leon Mowadia Discusses the Importance of Manufacturer Relationships in tED Magazine

FSG’s Chief Operating Officer for Distribution, Leon Mowadia, was the subject of a recent feature article in tED Magazine, the lighting distribution industry’s leading North American publication.  In the May 2023 edition, Mowadia was included in a “Business Focus” article that discussed the importance of solid manufacturer relationships in the lighting distribution industry. In the…

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The #1 Consideration for Critical Infrastructure Facilities: Finding the Right Electrical Contractor

Sections: All across the country, there are facilities, and then there are facilities. Some facilities have been designated as critical infrastructure, and are subject to stricter building codes and regulations than other facilities.  Generally speaking, whenever a facility is involved in the business of public health and safety, our government recognizes that the stakes are…

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When “Leaving the Lights On” Gets Ridiculous

A recent NBC News report brought attention to problems with the lighting in a Massachusetts High School.  Since 2021, more than 7,000 lights have been on non-stop following a software failure within the lighting control system at Minnechaug Regional High School. The high school’s troubles even made their way into a humorous “Weekend Update” segment…

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FSG Acquires West-Lite Supply

As FSG embraces its mission to grow as an institution, the company continues to seek out opportunities to expand its reach through targeted acquisitions and investments in other companies that share FSG’s vision and support the facility services we provide. One such company is California’s West-Lite Supply Company, Inc., and as 2022 comes to a…

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FSG Los Angeles Receives Multiple National Awards and Recognition

As the year winds down with the holidays upon us, FSG’s Los Angeles branch is taking a moment to celebrate a year of firsts.   In 2022, the Los Angeles team brought home an Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award from the national trade association Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).  This award, given for FSG’s work on…

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More Than a Feeling: Human-Centric Lighting Delivers Results

If you are like most folks, you might think of lighting primarily as an aesthetic choice, to deliver a particular “look” or “feel” within a space. While certain professional environments have more tightly defined lighting requirements – like dental offices and airport runways – you might assume that for everyone else at home or in…

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Why Energy Efficiency is Important for Your Small Business

Business owners might look back fondly on a time when embracing energy efficiency felt like a forward-thinking, friendly kind of gesture toward someone interesting, a person you might want to get to know better someday.  Early efforts to conserve electricity were like the polite side hugs or “attaboy” pats on the back associated with casual…

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LightFair 2022: What We Saw, What We Learned

Last week, FSG team members from across the country met in Las Vegas for the premier annual commercial lighting trade show and conference, LightFair.  This year’s conference marked an official return to the west coast version of the event following a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the show did not disappoint! The venue was…

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