Sarah Thacker 
We are excited to announce that effective July 1, 2022, Lighting Specialists has been acquired by Mercer Zimmerman. Since 1928, Lighting Specialists has focused on representing the leading lighting and controls manufacturers in Nebraska. Now we’re joining forces to accomplish a bigger vision – one that we think we can better achieve together. We’d like … Read more
1. What is Commercial Lighting? We consider commercial lighting to be lighting fixtures and controls used by businesses both indoors and outdoors. Some examples of the markets Cooper Lighting Solutions serves are Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Office Workplace, Parking Garage, Sports & Entertainment, and Warehouse & Manufacturing. 2. Can Commercial Lighting really increase productivity? Yes. Commercial Lighting affects employee productivity because light has a significant, … Read more
How proper lighting design and circadian rhythm support can improve the lives of glaucoma patients. Glaucoma is a common ocular disease and a major cause of blindness due to irreversible damage of the eye’s optic nerve. As a result, light sensitivity and glaucoma tend to go hand in hand, but patients need glare-free light. With … Read more
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is an organization that develops the technical standards for the manufacturing of electrical equipment and medical imaging equipment. They work to set industry standards for safety, innovation, interoperability, environment, and market enhancement of our industry. NEMA has clarified guidance on the color used for low voltage control wires which … Read more
Mercer Zimmerman is happy to announce that we now represent Finelite in Nebraska and Iowa. We’re excited to expand our partnership into all of our Midwest territories which also include Kansas and Missouri. Finelite continues to set industry standards for easy-to-install tailored lighting systems. Their products consistently meet the evolving needs of designers, specifiers, and … Read more