Lighting Industry

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LL 9-2009 Dimming of T8 Fluorescent Lighting Systems. This new standard is the first coordinated guidance from industry on the dimming of T8 fluorescent lighting systems; LL 9 covers ranges between 100% and approximately 35% output (60mA lamp current). The publication was a result of discussions between [...]

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Four more designers at Schuler Shook are now LEED Accredited Professionals. Michael White, Senior Designer in the Minneapolis office; Paul Whitaker, Lighting Designer and Theatre Planner also in Minneapolis; Giulio Pedota, Principal in the Chicago office; and Miory Kanashiro, Lighting Designer in the Chicago office. This rigorous exam–and it is, ask anybody who has taken [...]

Kim Lighting has announced the launch of its newly expanded KimNOW! 5-Day quick ship program. The KimNOW! program was created for when project deadlines require roadway, site, pathway/landscape, signage and façade lighting be delivered on-site within tight schedules. KimNOW! now offers 12 product families with more than 35 configurations, encompassing 28 accessories and 13 mounting [...]

Cooper Controls and Electronics Diversified, LLC (EDI), a manufacturer of theatrical lighting and control products, have entered into a technology and marketing agreement. Cooper Controls has acquired various IP and technology assets and will be the exclusive distributor for all EDI products in North America. Full terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The EDI [...]

Illumivision Incorporated, a Canadian manufacturer of solid-state lighting, has its new corporate identity, shown here.

BEGA/US has expanded its EXPRESS Program with additional products and availability of black and silver finishes. All products are shipped within five business days, according to the company. Click here to learn more.

Generation Brands, parent company to lighting brands LBL Lighting, Monte Carlo Fan Company, Murray Feiss, Sea Gull Lighting and Tech Lighting, has announced a destination travel program enabling distributor customers the ability to leverage purchases from all Generation Brands companies. The program will offer a two-tier qualifier with goal destinations of Sydney, Australia and the [...]

Royal Philips Electronics has announced that it has acquired Teletrol Systems Inc., a supplier of integrated solutions for simultaneous multi-site management of lighting and energy usage. The Teletrol product portfolio will strengthen Philips’ range of sophisticated control solutions for institutional customers, including the networked management of lighting and environment facilities, including heating and air conditioning. [...]