Welcome to the illuminating history of the lighting industry and take a captivating journey into our lighted world. We’ll unveil fascinating tales of luminosity and delve into the evolution of light throughout the ages. From the humble beginnings of candles and oil lamps to the awe inspiring birth of solid state luminaries, we’ll ignite your curiosity, and shed light on the often overlooked stories behind the lumens. Be prepared to to be illuminated by the remarkable breakthroughs, ingenious inventors and the transformative power of light that has not only built our extraordinary industry, but shaped our world. So get ready to uncover the radiant history of the lighting industry.

Frank Grobmeier – Lighting Industry Historian

“I’m a self-appointed lighting nerd and history buff. I’ve spent over 30 years of my life working for lighting manufacturers, helping on IES committees and managing businesses in many different general and specialty lighting channels. I have seen the lighting business navigate disruptive technologies and evolve beyond my wildest imagination. However, the great successes in modern illumination cannot be celebrated without a full understanding of the humble beginnings from which we’ve come. That’s why as an amateur lighting historian, I’m incredibly honored to bring this blog to everyone. Welcome to Radiant History.”