NEMA’s shipment index for incandescent lamps increased for the second consecutive quarter in Q2 2011, showing an improvement of 5.6% over the same period last year. Conversely, the index for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) declined for the fifth consecutive quarter. Moreover, the rate of decline in the shipments index accelerated to 18.5% on a year-over-year [...]
IndustryWeek.com has reported that Baotou, the world’s largest rare earth producer in China, said it has halted shipping for a month from October 20 as China seeks to boost prices, which have been stabilizing. What this means: an increase in prices of rare earths used in lamps and LEDs. Get the story here.
NEMA’s sodium vapor high intensity discharge (HID) lamps shipment index declined for the fourth consecutive quarter on a year-over-year basis, retreating 15.8% during Q2 2011. The index value of 77.7 is the lowest reading on record for the series. Mercury vapor and metal halide HID lamp indexes performed better during the quarter, increasing 2.5% and [...]
IMS Research has extended its global lighting (lamps and luminaires) market and installed based forecasts through 2020. This new release of The World Market for Lamps & Luminaires in General & Exterior Lighting is now available to both new and existing customers. In lighting, LEDs are continually improving in efficiency and with the quantity and [...]
More than 500 new products and a powerful new search engine are featured on the completely redesigned Nora Lighting website. The new Nora site makes it even easier to review the company’s entire lighting line or to pinpoint products of specific interest. The website can also be discovered through social networks, including Face Book, You [...]
NEMA’s shipment indexes for T5 and T8 linear fluorescent lamps increased 30.2% and 12.5%, respectively, during the first half of 2011 compared to the same period last year. Moreover, the Q2 2011 index values for both T5 and T8 lamps were at record highs. Meanwhile, first half shipments of T12 lamps declined 11.1% on a [...]
The Wall Street Journal is today reporting that prices for rare earths, commonly used in fluorescent lamps and LEDs, have moderated in recent weeks after two years of large gains. Check it out here.
ILEX Architectural Lighting, a manufacturer of lighting solutions for the hospitality and commercial markets, recently announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website. ILEX modified the design and functionality on ILEXLight.com to enhance the user experience and engage the visitor with a full offering of product details, specifications and recommended companion products / offerings.
The rare earth phosphor shortage is resulting in price increases on popular fluorescent lamps, and shows no signs of abating. Rare-earth elements are used in a variety of products, from smart phones to hybrid cars to about 85 percent of the phosphors used in fluorescent lamps. Elements such as Cerium, Europium, Terbium and Yttrium are [...]
Significant innovation in linear fluorescent lighting is being spurred on by commercial building energy codes, sustainability initiatives, new legislation and regulations, customer demands and competition from other light sources, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In short, fluorescent lighting is generally become more efficient, more controllable and longer life. Check out this article I wrote for [...]
