Author: Natalie Young

Universal Fiber Optic Lighting has recently released an exciting and advanced product that allows spectacular color control using fiber optic lighting. The Nebula RGB Illuminator is an advanced fiberoptic unit with primary integral DMX control of individual LED multi-ports.

But that’s not all! The Nebula also offers secondary manual dimming and a manual demonstration mode.

This is the ultimate illuminator for lighting and controlling active display fiber optic effect lighting with off-the-chart color change!

Fitted with a 60 LED fiber multi-port output with 180 controllable fiber outputs, this makes the Nebula perfect for creating shooting star and other animated lighting displays which require numerous points of light to be effective.

 

Welcome Trenton Briley to the Forman team! Trenton is part of the Contractor/Distributor sales team. Trenton previously worked as a Lighting Sales Specialist at One Source Distributors and knows first hand what is takes to be an asset to the customer! With 7+ years in the lighting/ electrical industries – Trenton says he is excited to apply his knowledge to provide the best possible service to our Distributor/Contractor customers.

In his free time, Trenton is a part of a professional Go Kart racing team called HRT Driver Development. As a competitive off road racer since the age of 9, Trenton has a passion for racing and loves competing in and around Southern California.

Welcome Trenton!

Forman is excited to welcome Tim Bahlman to our Quotations Team. Tim’s experience in Commercial Lighting spans 20+ years with lighting manufacturers, electrical wholesalers, and lighting sales representatives. He has expertise in most areas of the industry including sales, quotations, project management, customer service, and fixture design and marketing.

Tim will utilize his broad background in commercial lighting to support Forman’s customers by developing quotations for large and small lighting projects, supporting their sales growth efforts, and providing world class service to Forman’s distributors.
Tim is a die-hard NY GIANTS football fan and can often be heard “coaching” his team on football Sundays.

Tim is confident he’ll be a valuable addition to the Forman team and is extremely happy to be a part of the Forman family. He prides himself on his technical expertise, his leadership abilities, and his ability to quickly develop long lasting customer relationships. Tim is a persistent problem solver that always puts customers first.

Forman is happy to announce that Ben Moore has joined our team as our newest salesperson focused on contractors and distributors.

Ben is a passionate lighting professional with a zest for life beyond bulbs. Ben is someone who finds inspiration in both the art of illumination and the joys of everyday living.

When he is not immersed in the world of lighting, you can find him in the kitchen. As a culinary enthusiast, he loves experimenting with new flavors and textures. Whether it’s embarking on a new adventure or simply sharing laughter around the dinner table, family is the anchor that keeps him grounded and grateful.

Welcome Ben!

Forman was proud to accept the 2022 CSI project of the year award for the 6th Street Viaduct!

This fantastic architectural lighting project was just completed this year (after only a short 8 years of design, planning, and implementation ?)!

Thanks to Nick Forman – Peter Rogers – Debbie Koach – Brian Ellsworth – Calvin Akers, LC, IES – and many more!

For more information on this project: https://lnkd.in/gcq9CQrD
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Congratulations to Demetre Bruff who was recently promoted to Quotations Team Manager. Demetre is a highly enthusiastic and success driven individual, who seeks to conquer the impossible. We are happy to have him as part of our team.

Forman is pleased to announce that we have hired Brendan McCartney as our newest team member! Brendan will serve as our Business Development Manager in Southern California. He has worked for large lighting corporations and small business electrical contractors, bringing with him intimate knowledge of dynamic lighting systems.

Brendan has worked on iconic global projects such as the San Diego Unified Port District’s Engineering Lighting Study of the Coronado Bay Bridge. From conceptual design to commissioning, Brendan has worn many hats and is an expert in all thing Color-Kinetics & Vari-Lite.

He is a father of two and can often be found hiking or playing guitar.

Welcome Brendan!