Craig DiLouie

The first serious OLED introductions were, to me, another highlight of the recent LIGHTFAIR show in Philly. Acuity Brands, Inc. is aiming to be a major player in this space with the commercial launch of two OLED (organic LED) luminaires. The new products, the Kindred and the Revel, are engineered to deliver light in unique [...]

Cooper Lighting has internally developed and recently launched the ALM 1.0, a patent-pending linear LED platform designed to integrate into 32 luminaires within the company’s historical linear fluorescent brands. The proprietary low-power, low-brightness LED module assembly offers exceptional optical performance, equivalent to or greater than fluorescent systems, with the enhanced benefits of LED lighting, including [...]

Outdoor lighting is a critical component for communities because it can provide visibility, promote a sense of security, deter crime and attract economic activity. Its selection and implementation have to be carefully considered, however, to optimize energy efficiency while minimizing undesirable effects, such as glare. Because new light source technologies promising greater efficiency are now [...]

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced it has acquired for cash Fairview, PA-based Healthcare Lighting, Inc., a provider of specialized, high-performance lighting products for healthcare facilities. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “Healthcare Lighting’s philosophy of delivering high-quality, energy-efficient lighting solutions mirrors that of Acuity Brands,” said Vernon J. Nagel, Chairman, President and Chief Executive [...]

OSRAM SYLVANIA recently announced plans to offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy-efficient lighting fixtures for commercial and residential use. The SYLVANIA fixture line is the latest expansion of the company’s solid state lighting portfolio, which includes LED modules, power supplies, controls, lighting services and the number one line of LED retrofits in North America. “With [...]

NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions slipped to 45.5 in June, dropping below the 50-point “growth threshold” for the first time since October 2010. The index had climbed as high as 69.6 as recently as February 2011, prior to a sharp run-up in oil prices and Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. [...]

Philips Capri’s Aeros and Core track families provide a series of luminaires in three sizes and with ceramic metal halide, low voltage and incandescent lamping. A Swiss Movement Aiming System, standard on all luminaires, features a locking mechanism that simplifies precision aiming. Click here to learn more about these products.

I’m proud to be recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (of which I’ve been a proud member for the past 16 years) as their current “featured member.” Check it out here.

On the heels of a sizable decrease in April, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slowed even further in May. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the May ABI score [...]