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Artisan Learns Time-Honored Skill, Crafts Metal Shades By Hand

Betty — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:59:49 +0000

What does it take to a transform a flat sheet of metal into a light shade? Spinning metal by hand is a lost art, but here at Barn Light Electric, we have revived this centuries-old technique to craft our one-of-a-kind American-made lighting. Today we’re featuring Eddie, one of the newest metal spinners on the Barn […]

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Behind the Scenes | Talented Hands Keep Production Running Smoothly

Betty — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:44:44 +0000

Crafting high-quality lighting takes many hands. Here at Barn Light Electric, we take pride in embracing time-honored, hands-on techniques to create our American-made fixtures that are built to last. These processes begin in Barn Light’s machine shop where flat sheets of metal are cut into disks then hand spun on a lathe into shades. Sparks […]

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Celebrating the Dynamic Team Barn Light on International Women’s Day

Betty — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:21:12 +0000

First celebrated in 1911, International Women’s Day honors the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Here at Barn Light Electric, we are especially proud of the women on our team who contribute to the production and promotion of our USA-made lighting, furniture, and dinnerware. Donna Scott discusses new product development with the Barn […]

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Celebrating 15 Years of American Ingenuity & Craftsmanship

Betty — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:55:24 +0000

When the 2008 recession put a death grip on the U.S. economy, workers lost jobs, the housing market crashed, and businesses closed their doors. In the small town of Titusville, Florida, residents were struggling. Jon Cabrera worked at the local UPS store until it closed its doors for good. Gayle Wardlow owned a tile company […]

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Behind the Scenes with Barn Light’s Galvanized Steel Expert

Betty — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:37:52 +0000

One of the things our customers love most about Barn Light Electric is the abundance of finish colors we offer. Dozens of colors ranging from Vintage Green, Bronze, and Cobalt Blue to Magenta, Sunflower, and Lavender make it easy for customers to create the perfect fixture for their homes and businesses. One of our most […]

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A Salute to the Veterans at Barn Light Electric

Betty — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 02:19:57 +0000

Barn Light Electric joins the nation today as we celebrate veterans and their service to our country. First celebrated as Armistice Day, Veterans Day marked the end of World War I and was formally recognized on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. America honors the original tie with […]

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Behind the Scenes | Woodworking Becomes a Passion

Betty — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:56:15 +0000

Tony loves to learn. After working for a year on Barn Light Electric’s inventory team, he was ready for another challenge and planned to apply for a job in the machine shop. There he would learn metal spinning and other steps in handcrafting our American-made lighting. A chance chat in the hallway with George, the […]

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Behind the Scenes | Managing the Supply Chain with a Smile

Betty — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:27:37 +0000

The past couple of years have seen extraordinary upheavals in the supply chain, and businesses across the country have struggled to keep manufacturing production moving forward. At Barn Light Electric, our Florida facility is full of thousands of parts used to craft our vintage-inspired lighting, furniture, and dinnerware. From shelves loaded with sheets of steel, […]

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Wrap, Pack, Ship — All in a Day’s Work for Barn Light’s Shipping Lead

Betty — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:40:57 +0000

Handcrafting Barn Light Electric’s American-made lights, furniture, and dinnerware involves many hands. This multi-step process starts in our machine shop where sheets of metal are cut to size then hand spun on lathes to form light shades, plates, cups, and bowls. Gooseneck arms are bent into shape and various parts are welded together. Other artisans […]

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Celebrating the Women Behind the Scenes at Barn Light Electric

Betty — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:07:35 +0000

The very first International Women’s Day took place more than a century ago. That initial gathering laid the groundwork for March 8th to be recognized as a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Here at Barn Light Electric, we are proud of the many women who contribute to the production and […]

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Behind the Scenes | Talented Hands Create One-of-a-Kind Finishes

Betty — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:17:12 +0000

The unofficial end of summer comes this weekend as people mark Labor Day with picnics, parades, and parties. But here at Barn Light Electric, Labor Day is also a time to celebrate the 120+ team members who do their part each day to create our vintage-inspired collection of American-made lighting. From metal spinners and coatings […]

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Behind the Scenes | Challenges, Rewards in Producing Handcrafted Lighting

Betty — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:48:37 +0000

Every day, dozens of hands touch the raw materials that are carefully crafted into Barn Light Electric’s American-made lighting. These hands cut, mold, paint, clean, polish, and assemble the pieces as our artisans fully embrace the handcrafted nature of the business. Today, we are spotlighting Rob who will be celebrating his 5th year with Barn […]

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Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Barn Light Electric Team

Betty — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:27:58 +0000

First celebrated in 1911, International Women’s Day marks a day to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Here at Barn Light Electric, we join in celebrating women around the globe and especially those women who are valued members of our team. “The Barn Light family is blessed with 54 women who […]

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Behind the Scenes in Barn Light Electric’s Wood Shop

Betty — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:36:16 +0000

The artisans at Barn Light Electric take great pride in the craftsmanship of every light we manufacture. Our goal from the first cut of raw materials to the final assembly is to produce solid and beautiful lighting that our customers are excited to install in their home or business. When we expanded operations to include […]

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A Special Salute to Our Veterans of the Barn Light Electric Family

Betty — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:52:52 +0000

Almost 19 million American veterans are being honored today as our nation pauses to say thank you to those who have stepped up to serve our country. Here at Barn Light Electric, we say a special thank you to the veterans who are part of our work family. These gentlemen bring the values of duty, […]

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You’ve Got Questions? Barn Light Customer Care Team Stands Ready!

Betty — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:26:00 +0000

Shopping online has never been easier nor more convenient. Especially during a pandemic when you have plenty of time to stay at home and plan that kitchen renovation you’ve been contemplating. It’s not only easy but downright fun to shop online at Barn Light Electric. We offer hundreds of handcrafted, American-made lights with countless options […]

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Celebrating the Barn Light Electric Team on National Manufacturing Day

Betty — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:36:00 +0000

As we head into the fourth quarter of this unprecedented year, we’re kicking off National Manufacturing Month which is celebrated every October here in the United States. And with National Manufacturing Day landing on the first Friday of October, we’re sharing some behind-the-scenes images of Barn Light Electric showing what we do best — handcrafting […]

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Coatings Specialist Lends Experienced Hand to Porcelain Team

Betty — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +0000

In the nine-plus years Matt has worked on the Barn Light Electric team, he has seen the company grow from a small office and scattered workshops to a 120-plus employee organization gathered under one roof covering 60,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Matt is our Senior Coatings Lead and oversees the porcelain enamel finishing process […]

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Wrapping Up 2019 | The Year in Review

Betty — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:51:05 +0000

Happy New Year’s Eve Eve! While we’re excited to welcome 2020 in less than 48 hours, we’re taking time today to reflect on the last 12 months here at Barn Light Electric. The year 2019 was fast-paced with new product launches, website updates, and an active social media platform filled with amazing photos and stories […]

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Sharing the Bounty and Blessings of Thanksgiving

Betty — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:26:45 +0000

When Bryan and Donna Scott first launched Barn Light Electric back in 2008, their goal was to produce high-quality, vintage-inspired barn lighting right here in their home town of Titusville, Florida. As the company grew, the couple was advised to take their manufacturing overseas where light fixtures could be mass produced more cheaply. But their […]

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