A new trade association for independent lighting representatives appears to be gaining traction. According to a LinkedIn post, the American Association of Independent Lighting Agents (AAILA) recently signed on one of the nation’s larger lighting agencies, KSA Lighting & Controls, Chicago. Founded in 2021, AAILA currently lists 18 rep members and 11 lighting manufacturers on its website.
AAILA says on its website, www.lightingagents.org, that it’s a “collaborative industry forum that aims to strengthen the capabilities and professionalism of independent lighting agents while also enhancing their connectivity to lighting and controls manufacturers.”