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ETC introduces new Unison Aero™ architectural control system

Around the globe, thousands of venues rely on ETC’s Unison® architectural lighting control family: Unison Paradigm® systems combine architectural- and entertainment-lighting capabilities for facility-wide control; Mosaic™ products provide unparalleled capacity for artistic show control; and the SmartLink® line makes professional-quality architectural lighting control accessible for even the smallest or most budget-limited installations. ETC is once again expanding the Unison family to bring intelligent control to even more facilities. The Unison Aero line offers cost-effective, energy-saving control for existing or new lighting systems in hotels, office buildings, dormitories, conference rooms, classrooms, nursing homes, retail outlets, restaurants and any retrofit or new-build project.

Dark Knight™ Integrated Auto Shut-Off Technology For Lighting Pamela Stowers

Robertson advances the state of the art in lighting again by being awarded a US patent, specifically designed to help businesses save energy after-hours. The Dark Knight™ Integrated Auto Shut-Off technology provides energy savings through an integrated shut-down timer built into the ballast circuit. The technology is adaptable through customization to a customer's requirements to support T5 and T8 lamps and is also applicable to HID Energy Savings programs.

Acuity Brands, Inc. : Lithonia Lighting Launches PROTEON LED High Bay

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; "Company"), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, has expanded its LED indoor ambient lighting portfolio with the launch of the PROTEON(TM) LED high bay from Lithonia Lighting®. The PROTEON luminaire can replace high intensity discharge (HID), fluorescent and induction high bay fixtures in manufacturing, warehousing, cold storage, commercial, retail and other large indoor spaces.

Lithonia Lighting Launches Z Series LED Striplight

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; "Company"), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, has expanded its LED indoor ambient lighting portfolio with the launch of the Z Series LED striplight by Lithonia Lighting®. The Z Series luminaires are compact, low-profile solid-state strips that deliver long maintenance-free performance in a wide range of retrofit and new construction applications, including uplight and downlight in commercial, retail, manufacturing, warehouse, cove and display. The Z Series luminaires join the ever-growing portfolio of versatile Lithonia Lighting LED indoor ambient lighting products.

LITECONTROL CONTINUES TO EVOLVE ITS COVE LIGHTING OPTIONS WITH THE NEW LED COVE-15 AND COVE-16

Litecontrol’s newest additions to theConcealed Cove family, Cove-15 and the surface-mounted Cove-16,are LED fixtures that represent the smallest cove luminairesin the family. Measuring only 11/2” high and 4 ½” wide,both the Cove-15 and Cove-16 offer replaceable LED modules, four color temperatures, three lumen and power choices and a five year warranty. The Cove-15 and Cove-16 have lenses that lie flat and are hidden from normal viewing angles, whereas most competitive product have lenses that are angled, increasing their visibility.

Halco Lighting Technologies® Announces New HID Ballast Kits

Halco Lighting Technologies® introduces their newest HID ballast kits to the company’s ProLume® magnetic HID ballast product line. Halco has added 750W and 1000W Pulse Start and 1500W Probe Start Metal Halide ballast kits. Backed by a 2-year warranty, they are available in both four-tap and five-tap construction. These ballast kits include the capacitor and ignitor, when necessary, as well as all mounting hardware.

Encelium's New Polaris 3DTM Lighting Control Software Application Available On December 15

Encelium's Polaris 3DTM, a first software application of its kind in the lighting control industry, will be available to new and existing customers on December 15, announced Terry Mocherniak, director global business development for the LMS business unit. Polaris 3D is the next generation of lighting control software for Encelium's Energy Control SystemTM (ECS). It is a web-based application that provides users with a single 360°, three-dimensional navigation in a multi-floor view of the entire facility's lighting energy use.

Carmanah Launches EG40 and EG80: Reliable solar LED outdoor lights designed for developing markets

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Carmanah Technologies (TSX: CMH) is pleased to announce the launch of the EG40 and EG80 solar LED outdoor lighting systems, the latest generation of reliable and cost-effective solar LED lighting products specifically designed for developing regions of the world. The EG40 and EG80 feature adaptive lighting capabilities and a simple top-of-pole design that allows the Series to deliver leading dollar per kilo-lumen output in the 1000-8500 lumen range.

LEDnovation Releases World's Most Efficient 60W Omnidirectional Lamp

LEDnovation, a pioneering product and technology company, today released the world’s most efficient 60 watt-equivalent omnidirectional A19 lamp. This new lamp addresses a need in the marketplace for high-quality solid-state light bulbs with beam distribution comparable to traditional incandescent A-lamps. The first in the series of EnhanceLite® Omnidirectional lamps, the LEDH-A19-60-1-27D-IO offers 810-lumen output at a warm 2700K color temperature, delivering energy-saving LED light ideally suited for applications such as table lamps, wall sconces, hanging pendants, ceiling lamps and other luminaires and fixtures.

Xicato introduces 3000lm and 4000lm XLM LED modules and Xicato Light Quality Now Available in 3500K

Xicato extends its range of LEDmodules by the XLM LED module series with a lumen output that allows replacement of high wattage halogen lamps. In addition Xicato announced the estension of the available CCTs for its modules with a 3500K version for modules with above 1000lm.

LEDnovation Broadens EnhanceLite A19 LED Offerings

LEDnovation, a preeminent developer of LED lighting and replacement lamp technology, today introduced 75 and 100 watt comparable versions of its EnhanceLite® A19 Generation 2 lamps. The latest in the popular series of dimmable A19 lamps, the LEDH-A19-75-1-27D-I and LEDH-A19-100-1-27D-I offer 810 lumen and 1013 lumen output, respectively, at a warm 2700K color temperature, delivering “on-target” light levels equivalent to incandescent bulbs in standard downlight applications.

Dual Sensor LED Bi-Level Luminaire

The DS-LED from Lamar Lighting is a bi-level LED luminaire controlled by two external infrared motion sensors, designed to provide safe, dependable illumination while conserving energy. Operating at 20 percent light/power in standby mode, the DS-LED offers safety and security and illuminates to full light output upon occupancy. It is designed for stairwells, utility rooms and other areas where maximum light levels are not required on a constant basis.

Light Management Packages for Diverse Applications

Lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics introduces Quantum Select packages that provide simple, cost-effective, scalable options for adding select capabilities typically found in larger centralized lighting and energy management systems to smaller, more specialized applications.

Metal Halide Hazardous Area Pedestal Light

Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has released a metal halide hazardous area pedestal light designed to provide high-power illumination in an easily deployed package. Rated for wet areas and approved for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations, the EPL-PM-2X400MH-100 pedestal light produces 72,000 lumens and can illuminate 50,000 sq ft of workspace with white light. This dual metal halide lamp provides protection in atmospheres where flammable gases and vapors may occasionally be present.

Low-Profile LED Downlight

Lighting Science Group introduced its Glimpse LED downlight that mimics the form of a BR bulb in a downlight. Its low profile form adapts to most 5-in. and 6-in. recessed downlight cans, and transforms it into a high-performance LED fixture. Glimpse is dimmable down to 5 percent. A special feature of the Glimpse is its ability to be surface mounted as a light fixture. All model types of the Glimpse are Energy Star qualified.

Transformers for T8 Sized Tube LED Applications

Wurth Electronics Midcom introduces the new T8 transformer series, designed for T8 sized tube LED applications. The designs feature half-rounded cores to maximize core cross-sectional area. Up to 30 watts of power is available on the through-hole design and 20 watts on the surface-mount packages. Both package styles provide high efficiency and low leakage inductance. The shielded construction and rounded cores provide excellent EMI performance with an operating temperatures ranging from -40 deg C to 125 deg C.

Lighting Science Group introduces new LED high-bay fixtures

Pushing the boundaries of high-performance LED lighting design, Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG) today introduced its BayLightTM LED high bay fixture. Deliberately designed to meet the critical requirements demanded by conventional 400W HID fixture, the new BayLight sets a new standard in its class. Lighting Science Group’s instant restrike LED high bay fixture uses 35% less electricity, has a longer operating life and requires less maintenance than conventional HID high bay fixtures.

ULTim8 Programmed Start T8 Linear Fluorescent Ballasts From Universal Lighting Technologies

For controllability and energy savings in frequently switched applications, Universal Lighting Technologies introduces the new ULTim8® Programmed Start Series of T8 linear fluorescent ballasts. Ideal for office settings, classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and more, these programmed start ballasts make it simple to comply with legislative and code requirements that call for controllable lighting technologies such as occupancy sensors. They will be available at distributor locations throughout the U.S. and Canada beginning December 1, 2011.

Hubbell introduces LED Roadway luminaire and a LED Retrofit Kit for NEMA compliant fixtures

Hubbell Outdoor Lighting Inc. is proud to introduce two new versatile LED products in their leading outdoor lighting portfolio. The new Roadway RM LED Series delivers a complete and powerful LED roadway solution producing 6087 lumens in a 3G rated traditional cobra-head. The Roadway RF LED Retrofit Kit provides a versatile solution to upgrade existing 100-175W cobra-heads in any NEMA compliant fixture.

RAB Lighting introduces 78-watt LED area light with specification grade optics

RAB Lighting, the leading manufacturer of affordable LED lighting, has expanded its popular family of LED Area Lights with the introduction of its new ALED78, a 78 Watt high-performance LED which replaces 250 Watt metal halide area lights. Designed to illuminate parking lots and roadways, the ALED78 is an energy-efficient, aesthetically-pleasing, and affordable LED alternative to the significantly higher-wattage metal halide and high pressure sodium technology currently serving this vast market.

v2 Lighting Group to Debut CORE LED Lighting Fixture at LightShow/West

v2 Lighting Group, Inc., the high-end modern lighting company known for innovative designs and meticulous quality, today announced it will introduce its new LED lighting fixture, CORE, at LightShow/West in Los Angeles on October 26th and 27th.

Lunera Lighting announces 6460 Series direct/indirect LED luminaire

Lunera® Lighting, Inc., a Silicon Valley company that designs, manufactures, and markets next-generation LED lighting, is pleased to announce the 6460 SERIES , the world’s first direct/indirect linear suspended LED luminaire. The sleek, elegant LED fixture delivers near daylight quality light, making it a highly efficient and stylish design addition to commercial spaces. The 6460 SERIES distributes light 70% directly down to the workspace and 30% indirectly upward to the ceiling. The unique optical design eliminates hot spots and creates very uniform illumination of the ceiling.

Cooper Lighting introduces the next-generation LED LightBAR system

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has announced it has upgraded its outdoor LED LightBAR™ technology. Internally developed at Cooper Lighting’s accredited state-of-the-art LED Innovation Center and integrated in multiple product lines, the new system’s unmatched optical performance delivers improved lumen output and efficiency, while continuing to offer up to 75% in energy savings over traditional High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D.) outdoor lighting sources.

Halco Lighting Technologies announces new linear F49T5/HO lamps

Halco Lighting Technologies® introduces ProLume® F49T5/HO lamps as an efficient, energy-saving alternative. These lamps reduce energy consumption by more than 9% and save $13 over the lamp’s life, while maintaining nearly equal light output of a standard 54W lamp.

Retrofit Kits for Fluorescent Lamps

Cooper Lighting introduces a series of four contractor-friendly Metalux fluorescent retrofit kits designed to meet and exceed today’s energy needs and guidelines while improving light quality. The Metalux Commercial, OpticaHP, Archos and Cruze retrofit kits consists of architecturally inspired designs that update a building’s look and value, while offering a wide range of features and benefits that save energy, time and money when compared to similar new construction T8 or T5 luminaire offerings.

Occupany Sensors in Wall- and Ceiling-Mount Configurations

Encelium Technologies introduces a new family of low-voltage occupancy sensors. This product line includes a full range of passive infrared (PIR) and dual technology (ultrasonic/PIR) low-voltage sensors available in both wall-mount and ceiling-mount configurations. The occupancy sensors are ideal for use with Encelium’s Energy Control System and also as stand-alone sensor applications for projects where ECS may not be suitable.

A Portal for LED Lamps

Lighting Internet Technology Enterprises, LLC (LITE) has launched the “LED Lamp Locator”—a web-based tool that will enhance the ease with which professional lighting users can search, evaluate, compare and specify the market’s broad range of LED replacement lamps. Providing lighting distributors, specifiers, contractors, end users, manufacturers and other lighting professionals with a comprehensive database of current LED lamp products offered by the market’s range of global manufacturers, the LED Lamp Locator will help minimize the confusion and misinformation often associated with the identification and selection of LED lamps in today’s fast-paced and rapidly expanding marketplace.

Outdoor Luminaires for Transit Environments

Schréder Lighting US introduces Piano, a family of outdoor architectural luminaires. Performance highlights include: • ThermiX thermal management for optimum lighting performance • Electronic power supply is over 90 percent efficient, with surge protection • 80 percent of the lumen output is maintained for a minimum of 60,000 hours

LED Floodlight for Commercial Applications

RAB Lighting has expanded its family of LED floodlights with the addition of a new 18-W “LFLOOD.” The LFLOOD18 produces 73 lumens per watt and is designed to replace the 70-W metal halide floods found on many commercial building exteriors.

Tivoli’s Introduces New LED Monogram Seat & Row Indicator

Tivoli, the original innovator of linear LED solutions is pleased to introduce the Monogram LED Seat Light & Row indicator delivering a versatile LED row illumination solution. Available as a seat or floor mounted row indicator, this compact fixture provides edge-lit, non-intrusive illumination of letters and numbers.

Hubbell Introduces New Compact Architectural LED WallPack

Hubbell Lighting Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of the Laredo Southwest Series with the Laredo® LNC LED Wallpack. Designed to provide a compact, architecturally styled and powerful LED perimeter security illumination solution, the Laredo LNC produces 750 lumens while consuming only 12.6w of energy.

Cooper Lighting Introduces the Lumark Crosstour LED Wall Pack Series

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has introduced an internally developed wall-mount luminaire featuring the industry’s first universal “all-in-one” product design to satisfy a myriad of application needs. The Lumark Crosstour™ LED Wall Pack Series offers superior optical performance, a low-profile aesthetic design and easy installation while providing solutions for wall, surface, post (bollard), low-level and inverted installations.

Fluorescent-Replacement LED T8, 5Ft-Long Tube Lights Ideally Designed for Coolers and Freezers

LEDtronics, Inc., announces energy-efficient, vibration-resistant T8 fluorescent-replacement LED tube lights that are ideally designed for display cases, coolers and cold freezers. The series LED60T8SM-360-XPW-001W 5-foot bi-pin LED tube lights fit into standard G13 bases and are designed with a smaller tube diameter to accommodate the space inside food coolers and freezers and display cases.

Osram LED in compact package doubles brightness for projection applications

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has added another LED to its portfolio for projection applications. The new OSRAM OSTAR Compact 2x2 is the brightest LED of its type on the market. With twice the brightness in all colors and near record-breaking green values, this new version is an excellent addition to the existing versions of the OSTAR Compact series. Its high performance makes it ideal for high-power projectors for the commercial and domestic sectors.

International Light Technologies announces release of new product for Gas Stations, the CanopyLight LED Retrofit Kit

International Light Technologies (ILT), a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of lighting products and equipment, today announced the release of a new product, the ILT CanopyLight™ LED Retrofit Kit.

Xicato Introduces New Artist Module and Increases Efficacy

The XSM Artist Series, incorporating Xicato's patented Corrected Cold Phosphor Technology™, has expanded to include a new 1000 lumen module. The new addition to Xicato's popular Artist Series maintains Xicato's "light quality without compromise" performance, with color quality on par with halogen and color point consistency within 1 x 2 MacAdam ellipses initial, and over time.

Lumenpulse Expands Lumenbeam Pendant Series with LBX (Xlarge) Version

Lumenpulse™ Inc. (www.lumenpulse.com), a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today announced the release and immediate availability of the Lumenbeam™ LBX (Xlarge) Pendant. Developed for large interior spaces such as lobbies, atriums, convention centers and more the Lumenbeam™ LBX Pendant offers a greener, cost effective and design savvy alternative to conventional, maintenance intensive HID pendants or downlights.

BULBRITE adds Swyvel™ and Symple™ to Popular Line of LED Desk Lamps

Building on its popular family of innovative LED desk lamps, BULBRITE introduces Swyvel™ and Symple™, two unique, energy saving alternatives to traditional desk lamps. BULBRITE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology.

Lunera Lighting introduces the 2210 series luminaire for low-voltage and zero-net energy applications

Lunera® Lighting, Inc. a Silicon Valley company that designs, manufactures, and markets next-generation LED lighting, announced today the availability of the 2210 SERIES. A DC direct powered, ultra thin, architectural grid lay-in luminaire, the 2210 SERIES is compliant with Armstrong® DC FlexZone™ Ceiling Systems, making it the first LED fixture that provides voluminous quality light directly from solar generated power. The 2210 SERIES is the first EMerge® Alliance Registered LED luminaire, and is ideally suited for office, school, and other commercial applications.

4 Inch Mini LED Retrofit Downlight by Nora Lighting

Acuity Nora Lighting expands its Diamond Series of LED Retrofit Downlights with the introduction of a new 4-inch model (10W). The Diamond Series now includes 4-inch, 5-inch (12W) and 6-inch (12W) fixtures for existing sites, new construction and remodel installations.

Acuity Brands’ Healthcare Lighting Expands Surgical Suite Lighting Portfolio

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; “Company”), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, is pleased to introduce the Healthcare Lighting® Surg5™ surgical troffer luminaire. The Surg5 luminaire is the newest addition to the Healthcare Lighting® OR/Surgical Suite product line. While lighting in high-performance areas of a hospital are, in general, exempt from energy usage calculations, the Healthcare Lighting® Surg5, delivers consistent high-quality of lighting while providing significant energy savings and overall ease of maintenance. Fairview, PA based Healthcare Lighting was acquired by Acuity Brands in May 2011.

TRACE*LITE Introduces Inspire…a High Performance, Compact LED Architectural Wallpack

Introducing Inspire, the latest design in TRACE*LITE’s new LEDLITElogic wallpack lineup. Inspire offers high performance optics, wide uniform coverage and 50,000+ hours of rated lamp life in a compact housing that will compliment any project’s design aesthetics. The Inspire incorporates contractor friendly features that allow for ease of installation including the EZ-LITE quick mounting system with built in level for easy, precise mounting every time.

WAC Lighting introduces Impulse family of versatile LEDme and halogen track luminaires

Two technologies, one comprehensive design. WAC Lighting's new Impulse uses an integrated multi-chip LED spot or low voltage MR16 lamps. Robustly engineered from solid die-cast aluminum, Impulse is a thermally efficient luminaire offering architectural lighting options such as a framing projector and barn door louver attachments. Additional optical beam spread and color temperature selections make this luminaire an all-in-one choice for lighting professionals.

Square Outdoor Architectural Luminaires

Architectural Area Lighting introduces the Parkway Square family of luminaires. The fixtures are available in medium and small housings along with matching bollards. Parkway Square utilizes multiple energy-efficient light sources, including LEDs, metal halide, induction and compact fluorescent.

Hazardous or Severe Environment Lighting Fixtures

Rig-A-Lite introduces the SXPJ series of lighting fixtures with copper-free, cast aluminum housing suitable for use in offshore rigs, land drilling rigs, oil and gas production, refineries, chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, industrial manufacturing, wastewater treatment plants or other areas where hazardous gases, dusts and fibers are present. It is also rated for marine and heavy hose-down environments where salt spray and corrosive chemicals may be a factor.

Lens Attachments for LED Boards

Protect-R-Shield has developed a process to apply optical lenses to printed circuit boards containing LED light sources. Secondary optical lens attachment to LED light modules can be very time consuming, tedious and messy if the correct material is not selected, so Protect-R-Shield invented a means of permanently bonding the optical lenses to the PCBs, with or without a lens holder, by applying a selected adhesive that has a subsequent low-temperature heat cure. The automated process precisely dispenses the adhesive around a LED to attach the lens without the solution migrating to the surface of the LED.

Indirect/Direct Fixture for T5 and T5HO Lamps

Litecontrol’s new Sector M5 is a high-performance, indirect/direct fixture for T5 and T5HO lamps suitable for office or commercial applications. The optical design provides peak intensity at angles as low as 110 deg, evenly lighting the ceiling. Sector M5 is Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certified and features fixture efficiencies of 90 percent and higher.

Fluorescent Lamps with Optimized Phosphor Formulations

OSRAM SYLVANIA introduces its new OCTRON 800 XV eXtended Value lamps. Featuring an optimized phosphor formulation, these lamps meet today’s lighting needs of high efficiency, long life and superior color rendition while responding to marketplace needs for responsible fluorescent alternatives during the industry’s rare-earth phosphor crisis.

R16 LED Lamps Deliver Energy-Efficiency and Long Life for Showcase Lights, Area Lights and Signage

LEDtronics® announces its latest generation of direct incandescent-replacement R16 LED Reflector Lamps with standard 26mm medium screw base. The bulbs operate on 120VAC and provide a concentrated 40-degree beam of light from a cluster of 40 LEDs.

Lighting Science Group and Dixon Technologies Announce World's First Sub-$15 Ultra-Efficient 60 Watt Equivalent LED Bulb

At a press conference held today in India, Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), the world's premier maker of LED lighting solutions, and Dixon Technologies India Pvt. Ltd, a world-class electronics products manufacturer in India, unveiled one of their first joint products: a high-performance, sub-$15 omnidirectional 60-watt equivalent A19 LED bulb that will be available in India by the end of the year and will be sold worldwide by Lighting Science Group early next year.

Elektralite New ElektraLED Pro Line

Elektralite is pleased to introduce its new line of professional LED lighting products under the ElektraLED umbrella. Taking great care to manufacture reliable and safe products, Elektralite listened to its pro users to conceive of and create this line of unique LED fixtures, which offers more watts per LED (a whopping 10), more features per fixture, plus the warmest whites available in any LED fixture on the market.

Mainstreet Just Became Greener with the RAB LED Gooseneck

RAB Lighting, the leading manufacturer of Affordable Outdoor LED Lighting, is proud to introduce an exciting new LED-based alternative to the traditional and ubiquitous “Gooseneck” lamp which illuminates retail store exteriors on Main Streets across America. RAB’s new LED Gooseneck, the “LGOOSE,” delivers an unprecedented combination of light quality, energy-efficiency, long life, and affordability to exterior storefront lighting applications nationwide.

Elektralite Outshines The Competition With NEW ElektraLED Pro Line

Elektralite is pleased to introduce its new line of professional LED lighting products under the ElektraLED umbrella. Taking great care to manufacture reliable and safe products, Elektralite listened to its pro users to conceive of and create this line of unique LED fixtures, which offers more watts per LED (a whopping 10), more features per fixture, plus the warmest whites available in any LED fixture on the market.

WAC Lighting Introduces Innovative Hybrid-OLED Luminaire

Leading the industry with technological innovation and the latest Organic LED and LED advancements, WAC Lighting recently unveiled Hybrid, an exceptionally unique and innovative luminaire that represents the first of its kind. Hybrid merges LED and OLED technology to be used in their most salient functions.

ORBIT/UMI INTRODUCES ENERGY-SAVING T8 LED TUBES THAT LOOK AND FEEL LIKE STANDARD T8 FLUORESCENTS

Energy efficient 15-watt T8 LED replacement tubes are now available from Orbit/UMI to retrofit existing T8 fluorescent fixtures.

Low Profile ZLP Series LED

JKL Components Corporation, provider of quality lighting solutions since 1972, announces a new addition of the ZLP Low Profile Series LED to its family of linear LEDs and high bright lighting components.

RAB Lighting Introduces “LPACK52” LED Replacement for 250W Metal Halide Wallpacks

RAB Lighting proudly announces the expansion of its popular family of LED Wallpacks with the introduction of its new LPACK52, a 52 Watt LED offering which replaces up to 250W Metal Halide systems used to light building perimeters. The sleek new LPACK52 enables building owners to dramatically reduce energy consumption, improve lighting quality, and minimize maintenance costs.

Luminaire Retrofit System

Innersource introduces the Retroluz retrofit system, a fully wired and assembled four-lamp to two-lamp conversion T8 or T5 luminaire retrofit ready to install. The product maintains existing levels of illumination, while reducing lamp wattage and ballast factor, and uses adjustable reflectors to direct light out where it’s needed. Field adjustable lampholder brackets accommodate dimensional variations of existing recessed luminaires. The product is lightweight and offers an estimated eight-minute installation time.

LED Pendant Luminaire

Beta-Calco introduces the Xacara. This cable-suspended pendant luminaire’s design combines contemporary elegance and technological functionality. Xacara combines the higher efficacy, lifetime and reliability benefits of LEDs with the light output levels of conventional lighting sources. The design provides efficient thermal management of high-power LEDs. Xacara’s die cast aluminum alloy body uses its extended surfaces to increase the area in contact with the environment’s natural cooling fluid—air.

LED Roadway Luminaire

Acuity Brands, Inc. has introduced the American Electric Lighting (AEL) Autobahn Roadway luminaire, one of its “Drive” application products. This new luminaire applies LED technology and precision engineered optics to deliver bright, energy-efficient illumination for enhanced visibility on local, collector and major roadways.

Handmade Glass Shades for Hospitality Market

A colorful collection of handmade beaded glass shades from Nora Lighting lend a Far Eastern flair to interior designs for homes and hospitality venues. Featuring a range of styles, sizes and lamp sources, the beaded shades can also be specified as matching wall sconces.

LED Luminaire for Commercial/Institutional Use

Lunera Lighting, Inc. announces the third generation of its 8-ft long 6800 SERIES. Compared to previous generations, the new suspended linear luminaire is 21 percent brighter, and is now available in three color temperatures for office, school, hospital, retail and other commercial applications. Using 85 watts of energy, the fully dimmable, blade-like fixture fills a space with bright, quality light, making it a highly efficient, sustainably designed, alternative to standard fluorescent fixtures.

WAC LIGHTING Unveils Stunning, Energy Efficient Roxy Crystal LED Pendant

Created to showcase a beautiful design made possible by advances in lighting technology, the LED version of Roxy creates millions of sparkles with none of the glare found in conventional sources. Reminiscent of wild nights, WAC Lighting's sophisticated update on the faceted ball of the disco era is fun and eye-catching.

Osram ChipLED Ideal For Small and Medium Size Touch Displays

Touch screens demand infrared components that are super low-profile and extremely powerful. The new ChipLED SFH 4053 infrared emitter (IRED) from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors combines tiny dimensions with high efficiency, making it ideal for low-profile all-in-one computer, tablet PC and laptop displays. And the new IRED is so small that it can be easily integrated into smart phones as well.

Meyda Tiffany introduces Nightfall Wisteria Art Glass Accent Lamp

Capture the tranquility of a garden stroll at nightfall, Meyda Tiffany has introduced the 17-inch Nightfall Wisteria art glass accent lamp (124813). Meyda Tiffany is America's leading manufacturer and designer of custom lighting solutions and decorative accessories.

Lighting Services Inc Introduces Gemini Series

The LSI Gemini Series is a suspended lighting fixture that combines the versatility of LSI Track along with the functionality of an indirect Fluorescent Uplight. Sold as individual, complete 4-foot or 8-foot fixtures, these units can also be easily joined together to make continuous straight runs of efficient 54W indirect Uplight with either 1 or 2 Circuit 120/277V track below.

DDP Develops Low-Profile Linear LED Lighting System Optimized For Surface Grazing And Wall-Washing Applications

DDP, a leader in engineered LED solutions, has developed a line voltage linear lighting fixture optimized for continuous surface grazing and wall-washing applications. Designated WashGrazeLV, the low-profile LED lighting fixture offers seamless light quality and substantial energy savings for new installations and lighting retrofits requiring high-efficacy white light.

Acuity Brands’ Winona Lighting Expands LED Landscape Portfolio

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; “Company”), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of the Winona® Lighting Winline™ 607 LED Submersible Light, designed for decorative landscape applications.

2nd Ave Lighting Introduces Annabella Crystal Chandelier

Adding to its extensive crystal lighting collection, 2nd Ave Lighting introduces the 30-inch Annabella Crystal Chandelier. 2nd Ave Lighting is an upscale brand and an American manufacturer of decorative lighting that values personalized designs, each created as a unique work of art.

Halco Lighting Technologies showcases redesigned ProLED A-shape lamps

Halco’s ProLED® A-Shape lamps have a re-engineered diffuser globe to improve light distribution and a white, thermally conductive plastic heat sink to enhance aesthetics and reduce weight, while keeping the product cost-competitive.

Pelican Launches Its First Safety-Approved Portable LED Area Light

To give users a safer lighting option in hazardous locations, Pelican Products, Inc., announced today that their Advanced Area Lighting Group, has rolled out the 9435 Remote Area Lighting System (RALS) as its first safety-approved LED area lighting system.

Nora Lighting Broadens Line of CFL Fixtures for Architectural/Commercial Installations

A newly-expanded line of compact fluorescent recessed downlights with 6- and 8-inch apertures is now offered by Nora Lighting for architectural and commercial applications.

Meyda Custom Lighting Debuts Cilindro 2-Tier Toast Fabric Pendant Made In the USA

Adding drama and beauty to foyers, lobbies and large spaces, Meyda Custom Lighting introduces the stunning Cilindro 2-Tier Toast Fabric Pendant — which was Made in the USA. Meyda Custom Lighting is a Meyda Tiffany company, America's leading manufacturer and designer of custom lighting solutions and decorative accessories.

Lighting Services Inc LumeLEX® 2044 Series

The response from the LumeLEX® 2044 Series at LightFair and AAM Museum Expo has been incredible! Lighting Designers asked for an LED fixture that has a discreetly hidden driver, and we delivered!

PCB Terminal Strips for Electrical Applications

Wago Corporation’s new 2706 Series PCB Terminal Strips bring lever-operated terminations to compact electrical applications. 2706 Series’ tool-free operation eliminates specialty tools and torque specs required by traditional screw terminations. A UL/CSA 30A/300V rating and accommodation of conductors AWG 24 to10 make 2706 ideal for inverters, power supplies and other field-wired applications.

Handcrafted CFL Pendant

Meyda Custom Lighting has unveiled the Cilindro Kenzo Pendant, which combines a white faux alabaster shade with matching hardware hand finished in black. Cilindro Kenzo is designed for residential, retail, hospitality and commercial environments.

Three-Dimensional Lighting Control Software

Encelium Technologies introduces Polaris 3D its next software for energy management. Available in August, the new software offers users a single 360-deg, three-dimensional navigation in a multi-floor view, permitting faster and easier navigation to a desired control zone with the ability to see an entire facility or complex in a 3D snapshot.

Linear Fluorescent Outdoor Luminaires

Magnaray’s dual lighthead linear fluorescent outdoor luminaires can provide twice the light at half the wattage of comparable sources. The W1PL502SL Series luminaires deliver energy savings and long-lasting, low-maintenance functional outdoor light with low or no glare. They are well suited for a broad range of new or retrofit commercial, institutional, light industrial, military and governmental environments.

Volumetric LED Luminaire for Indoor Ambient Light

Acuity Brands has launched the Lithonia Lighting VTLED volumetric luminaire for indoor ambient LED lighting. VTLED is a high-quality, high-performance LED fixture for general-purpose illumination in office, retail, education and healthcare environments.

Hubbell Industrial Lighting launches final two tanks in the Kemlux® III Series

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 2011 – Hubbell Industrial Lighting Inc. is proud to introduce two new tank sizes in the Kemlux® III Series providing a complete line of NEMA and ARRA compliant lighting for use in corrosive, wet and dirty industrial applications. The new Kemlux A and B tanks both offer medium based HID lamps from 35w to 175w, in High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Pulse Start Metal Halide (MH) for a low wattage industrial illumination solution.

Hazlux® H3 Fluorescent Emergency Lighting Systems Built to Withstand Adverse Industrial Locations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Built to perform in the harshest environments, Hazlux® H3 Fluorescent Emergency Lighting Systems from Thomas & Betts are the first fluorescent emergency lighting available for use in hazardous locations. The cooler operating temperatures of compact fluorescent lamps result in lower temperature codes. With lower temperature codes, the fixtures can be safely used in a wider range of hazardous locations.

Nicor releases of LED tape light

NICOR announces the release of their LED Tape Light. It is suitable for a wide variety of accent lighting applications. It comes in 3 varieties - Standard Output, High Output, and Waterproof. The Standard and Waterproof versions are available in five colors - Pure White (6500K), Warm White (3500K), Red, Green, and Blue. To support the release of the product, NICOR is offering free counter displays to distributors with qualifying stock orders.

Vibrant LED Pilot Lights Add Long Life to Industrial Control Status Indicators

Torrance, CA — June 13, 2011 — Continuing to expand its offerings of based LEDs for industrial controls and retrofit panel mount applications, LEDtronics introduces 22mm and 30mm direct incandescent-replacement RPLH Series Panel LED Pilot Lamps and Holders. Comprising an integrated modular system, the RPLH Series are complete assemblies that incorporate the lens, lamp and lamp holder.

HAZARDOUS WALLPACK IV LUMINAIRES OFFER PERFORMANCE, FLEXIBILITY AND RELIABILITY FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

GRANVILLE, Ohio – New Hazardous Wallpack IV luminaires from Holophane are designed to meet perimeter and security lighting requirements in a range of harsh environments. Holophane has extended the UL listing to include hazardous Class I, Division 2, making the fixtures suitable for petro-chemical, water and wastewater, pulp and paper, and power generation plants.

WAC Lighting unveils Galileo LEDme Track Luminaires

Garden City, New York – Offering the simplicity and painstaking attention to detail in design demanded by today’s modern lighting, WAC Lighting unveils Galileo LEDme™ Track Luminaires. Galileo maintains a clean form without interruption to the visual line regardless of its aiming direction. This new exclusive design takes inspiration from observatories that sweep the heavens with a 360-degree rotation, without altering its profile.

Ballasts for Retrofits, New Construction

American Ballast has developed the High Ballast Factor, High Lumen Ballast Series. With a 1.18 Ballast Factor, the HBF Series enables retrofits of a four-lamp T12 fixture into a three- or two-lamp T8 fixture and can be used in high bay fluorescent fixtures. High-lumen T8 fixtures incorporate four to eight lamps, essentially replacing many HID applications.

Indoor/Outdoor LED Wall-Wash and Accent Lighting

Jesco Lighting Group introduces its LED Indoor/Outdoor Wall-Wash and Accent Series. The fixtures are suited for building facades, large interior walls, pedestrian and vehicular bridges, statues and landmarks, trees and landscape features, site entries and atria. Indoors, the product line works can be used to illuminate architectural features, reception counters, sculpture, elevator banks, stairwells, showrooms and other larger facilities.

LED Replacement for the 75-W Bulb

The Philips EnduraLED A21 17-W light bulb is a replacement for the 75-W incandescent bulb, designed to reduce energy consumption by 80 percent and last 25 times longer. The product uses Philips’s LUXEON LEDs and has also been developed to meet or exceed ENERGY STAR qualifications for an LED-based replacement for the 75-watt incandescent light bulb.

Induction Fixtures for Hazardous Applications

Thomas & Betts introduces Hazlux induction lighting fixtures for hazardous and hard-to-reach areas. The Hazlux 3 HID lights are equipped with Philips QL Induction lamps and are designed to deliver more than 60,000 hours of lamp life.

LED Modules for Commercial Lighting

GE Lighting’s Infusion LED module series offers potential applications for LED lighting in retail, museum, office and other environments where light quality is vital to the user experience. The product can be used for spotlighting, downlighting, track, and accent lighting as an alternative to halogen, ceramic metal halide, and CFL solutions. The wide range of light output and color temperature options create additional design opportunities.

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