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Industry News
Osram Confirms the Buyout Rumors and in Discussion with Bain Capital and Carlyle Group
Osram announced a confirmation about the possible buyout by Bain Capital and Carlyle Group and revealed that it is engaged in detailed discussions with the interested parties. After Osram reported its declined business performance in the first quarter of fiscal…
Get Presidents’ Day Savings with ENERGY STAR
Shoppers can score big savings during Presidents’ Day sales. Don’t forget to look for the ENERGY STAR label on appliances, electronics, and more! By choosing models that have earned the ENERGY STAR, you get to keep saving by reducing your…
ENERGY STAR 2019 Lighting Materials Available
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to share upcoming plans to promote ENERGY STAR certified LED lighting in conjunction with Earth Day this April. This year we will continue to build on the momentum of the ENERGY STAR Light…
LIGHTFAIR® International Returns to Las Vegas Convention Center in 2020
LIGHTFAIR® has additionally committed to a 2021 return to Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where LFI 2019 opens on May 19. Staged alternately on the U.S. east and west coasts, LFI returns to Las Vegas in 2020 following its…
DOE 2019 SSL R&D Workshop Presentations Posted
Thanks to all who participated in the 16th Annual DOE Solid-State Lighting R&D Workshop, held in Dallas, Texas. Lighting experts from across the country and abroad gathered to address the complex science and technology challenges facing SSL today. The mix…
Product Showcase
Sigma Luminous New Luminous LED Parking Garage Fixture
Watch the video: Sigma Luminous introduces their 2nd second generation Luminous LED Parking Garage Fixture. This DLC premium rated fixture is an excellent choice for any overhang, canopy, drive thru, parking structure, and more! 40W, 55W, 75W and 100W outputs…
Signify’s Interact Pro Unlocks IoT-Connected Lighting
Signify recently announced Interact Pro, the latest addition to its Interact IoT-ready portfolio, a multi-tasking, smart lighting system and software developed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Interact Pro is an intuitive app and dashboard allowing SMBs to control…
Brava Oven: Cooking with Light in a Countertop Oven
Skip preheat, load up all your food, and cook it with light in this smart countertop oven. Connected, smart ovens are on the rise. Like other smart ovens, Brava is Wi-Fi connected and controllable through its companion app. At $995,…
Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Lighting Controls
Take advantage of simple and affordable hubless lighting automation – simply replace your customer’s existing dimmer or switch and they gain scheduling, control from anywhere, plus voice control via Alexa or Google. You can even tie in their Nest thermostat…
New Sigma Luminous Zone LED Shoebox
Available Now! The 3rd Generation of the Luminous Zone LED Shoebox is available in 100W, 150W, 200W and 240W, and 300W outputs. All outputs are available with high voltage inputs. These fixtures can come with Type III, IV, or V…
Product Promotions
AmazonBasics 65W Equivalent BR30 Floodlight
AmazonBasics 65W Equivalent BR30 Floodlight – AmazonBasics is the online megaretailer’s version of a store brand — and for the past year or so, just like the store brands at Walmart and at Target, the product lineup has included LED…
Ushio America Introduces New 90+ CRI LED BR Lamps Certified for California Title 20
The Uphoria™ PRO Gold, a new line of LED R20, LED BR30 and LED BR40 lamps, are a direct replacement for Incandescent R/BR lamps offering smooth, quiet dimming (down to 10%). Designed with a wide, soft beam to reduce glare,…
Green Creative PAR30 19.5W HO Available Now!
Quick Facts: 75W halogen & 39W CMH replacement ENERGY STAR certified Exceptional efficacy 92 LPW in Warm White High 8160 candela output Powerful light output of 1800 lumens Warm White / Cool White CCT Narrow Flood…
EarthTronics Introduces High-Efficient LED Wrap Fixture Series
The new EarthTronics LED Wrap Fixture Series provide low energy, high lumen and CRI output solution for a wide range of new commercial construction and retrofit applications with advanced lighting control capabilities for offices, stairways bathrooms and storage areas for…
EnOcean Presents the First Self-Powered Bluetooth® Sensor for Intelligent Lighting Control
At CES 2019 in Las Vegas (January 8-11, 2019), EnOcean, world leader in energy harvesting wireless technology, will be launching a new ceiling-mounted solar-powered occupancy sensor (PIR) for Bluetooth lighting control systems communicating via Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE). It will…
