Forsyth at the helm at Ex-Or

John Forsyth is now leading the management team at Ex-Or, the lighting controls company recently acquired by Honeywell.

Ecolution – Competence and Innovation from TridonicAtco

An active environmental policy has always been a major element in the corporate policy of TridonicAtco and a new pioneering concept, Ecolution, is promoting production that protects natural resources.

UFO launches new website

Webmaster, Mark Eckford said "Despite having much positive feedback from users of the old site there were a number of areas we knew could be improved upon.

Simmtronic relocates it's Northern regional office

Lighting controls specialist Simmtronic has relocated its northern regional office to accommodate an increasing level of business activity and provide additional facilities.

Scolmore Launch Fumagalli Catalogue

Following its appointment as sole UK distributor for decorative outdoor lighting specialists Fumagalli, Scolmore International has produced a glossy brochure to highlight the company's stylish luminaires.

Scolmore Announce Expansion

As part of its continued expansion Scolmore International, the leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical accessories and lighting products, has acquired an additional 50,000sq ft of warehouse/office space close to its existing facility in Tamworth, Staffs.

National Lighting Launch New Website

National Lighting's new website provides an easy-to-use tool for exploring the company's wide range of functional and innovative lighting products.

Energy Saving Light Bulbs – Popular Myths Busted!

The UK's leading supplier of light bulbs, BLT Direct, backs up the government's call for householders to cut their emissions for a cleaner, greener environment.

Cooking Up A Storm With BLT Direct!

It's often said that the kitchen is the hub of the home, meaning it should be a bright and attractive place for family and friends to gather.

Venture Provide the Complete Solution

The new Full Systems catalogue from Venture Lighting provides the most comprehensive guide to Metal Halide lighting on the market today.

Holophane Launch Column & Bracket Brochure

Holophane Lighting has just released its new Columns and Brackets Brochure, to complement the extensive range of exterior luminaires featured in the main Holophane Catalogue.

Holophane Launch New Website

With the launch of its new website, Holophane Lighting is providing specifiers and installers with comprehensive and invaluable information about its products.

Trilux Joins Forces With Ralf Schumacher in the Race for DTM Points

Germany's largest luminaire manufacturer TRILUX revs up its involvement with the Deutsche Tourenwagen-Masters.

National Lighting Launch New Catalogue

Lighting specialist National Lighting's new product catalogue Vol 28 is now available, covering domestic, industrial, commercial and exterior lighting, making it simple to find a co-ordinated lighting solution.

Brighten Up Your Life and Help Save Energy

The UK's leading supplier of light bulbs is urging Briton's households to help save energy by switching to energy efficient light bulbs.

Bright Ideas From BLT Direct

Energy Saving Light Bulbs work much more efficiently than standard bulbs. A traditional bulb wastes energy by producing heat as well as light. An energy saving bulb however works more like a fluorescent tube. The electric current passes through the gas in the tube, lighting it up without producing excess heat.

The Right Choice for the Right Lamp

While choice can be empowering, it can also be confusing – and this is definitely the case when it comes to choosing light sources, says Ian Fursland of The Lamp Company.

Enphos announce name change to Zyphos LED Systems Ltd

Following a several months legal dispute over the use of the name Enphos when associated with LED products, Enphos LED Systems Limited are to change their Company name to Zyphos.

Pro-Lite is Positioned to Offer Total Light Measurement

Pro-Lite Technology LLP (Cranfield, England) today announced that it has reached agreements with two of the global leaders in light measurement to distribute their equipment in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

AbacusLED unifies expertise to maximise the benefits of solid state lighting

Abacus, in partnership with OSRAM, one of the world's top two lighting manufacturers, today announced AbacusLED, a new division supporting the fast-growing solid state lighting market.

OSRAM and RWE Power launch their first joint CDM project

Together with RWE, the largest German power generating company, OSRAM is launching their first energy efficiency project in India.

Peter W. Shackle appointed Chief Technology Officer at Lightech Worldwide

In January 2008, Peter W Shackle, PhD, assumed the position as Chief Technology Officer of Lightech. Shackle will boost the company's engineering expertise and oversee its technological direction.

Added Value in Light from Whitecroft Lighting

The acquisition of WACO lighting by the Fagerhult group now allows this wide range of attractive and innovation products to be incorporated into the Whitecroft display lighting portfolio.

Mike Stoane Lighting to reveal all at ARC show

LEDs are exciting, but are they the answer to all our lighting problems? Mike Stoane Lighting have spent most of their R&D time this year researching LED technology and developing new products and now they are heading to The Arc Show to show you what they've learned.

Mercury Launch New WEEE Website

Mercury Recycling has created a new website to provide simple, no-nonsense advice and information on all aspects of the WEEE Regulations.

New guide to pre-fabricated interconnection now available

A new guide to the flex 7 pre-fabricated interconnection system is now available from Flex Connectors to help electrical contractors, consultants and wholesalers take advantage of the many benefits which pre-fabricated lighting solutions can offer.

Venture Teams up with Harvard

Venture Lighting Europe Ltd and Harvard Engineering Plc have entered into a technology and supply agreement which sees the two companies working closely together in the development of advanced electronic ballasts for Venture's new lamp designs.

New Management Appointments at Gamma Illumination

Continuous growth in recent years has led to the creation of several new positions at leading luminaire manufacturer Gamma Illumination.

Powerboss Eluma Wins Green Innovation in Construction Products Award

Somar International Ltd was announced winner of "Green Innovation in Construction Products Award" for Powerboss Eluma at the inaugural Construction News Green Awards at the Hurlingham Club, London last week.

Powerboss Eluma Wins United Kingdom Warehouse Award

Somar International Ltd has been awarded the United Kingdom Warehouse Association 2007 Technology and Innovation of the Year Award sponsored by Redirack, for its Powerboss Eluma intelligent lighting solution.

How much lighting contributes to carbon emissions

Much of the recent Government, media and public attention on environmental issues relating to greenhouse gas emissions has been directed on the areas of commercial air travel and vehicle emissions.

Riegens Support Bansang Hospital Refurbishment

Riegens Lighting has been helping its client MITIE, the support services company in its activities to provide funding and materials for the refurbishment of the Bansang Hospital in The Gambia.

Scolmore Appointed UK Sole Distributor for Fumagalli

Scolmore International Ltd has been appointed the sole UK distributor for decorative outdoor lighting specialists Fumagalli.

Whitecroft Open New Applications Centre in Scotland

Whitecroft Lighting has announced that it is to open a new Applications Centre in Scotland during January 2008.

Alasdair McRury Appointed Managing Director for Holophane Europe Ltd

Alasdair has been with Holophane for 18 years and previously held the position of European Sales Director.

Scolmore Awarded Supplier of the Year by the AIEW

Scolmore International has won the Supplier of the Year award, from the AIEW (Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers) buying group.

Megaman UK Relocating

Due to continued expansion, Megaman UK has announced its relocation to a larger, purpose built sales and distribution centre in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, a prime location for access to all major motorways and rail links.

Honeywell makes significant investment into Ex-Or

Honeywell has backed its recent acquisition of Ex-Or by announcing a significant investment into its Haydock, Merseyside headquarters which will mean further expansion of the leading lighting management company.

The Lamp Company Appointed Sole European Distributor for Casell Lighting

The Lamp Company Ltd, based in Baldock, Hertfordshire, has been appointed the sole European distributor for Casell Lighting, who manufactures a wide range of lamps.

TRILUX strengthens its brand and market position by investing in DZ Licht

As of 1 October 2007, TRILUX GmbH & Co KG, Arnsberg-Hüsten, took another step towards sustainably strengthening its own product portfolio, through the continuing operations of DZ Licht GmbH & Co KG, Unna-Fröndenberg.

Cooper offers training in the design of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems

In response to recent changes in UK fire safety legislation, Cooper Lighting and Security has launched a series of independently certified one-day training courses covering fire alarm and emergency lighting system design.

Simmtronic Ahoy

A team from lighting controls specialist Simmtronic and clients was one of the 250 entries in the construction industry's charity yachting event, the Little Britain Challenge Cup regatta, held at Cowes 6th to 9th September.

FLEX framework for growth

Changes have recently taken place in the sales and customer support teams at Flex Connectors in response to the dramatic increase in demand for the company's lighting connection and control ranges over the last year.

Energy Saving with Venture Lighting

Venture Lighting, the world leader in metal halide technology, has launched a new brochure to illustrate the benefits of its energy saving lamps.

Chamaeleon Technology and Safety Lighting Systems unite Brands.

Chamaeleon Technology and Safety Lighting Systems to be united as Brands under Enphos LED Systems Ltd Banner in November.

Exciting times at Advanced LEDs Ltd

Advanced LEDs Ltd UK manufacturer of high performance LED luminaires have taken a big leap forward after signing an exclusive relationship agreement with E.ON Energy Services.

Advanced Lighting Technologies Acquire Schott

Advanced Lighting Technologies Inc (ADLT), parent company of Venture Lighting, has announced the acquisition of Auer Lighting GmbH, the German lighting components business of Schott AG.

Energy guzzling lightbulbs phase out to start next year

The most energy-guzzling light bulbs in Britain will start disappearing from shop shelves early next year as part of efforts to cut CO2 emissions, Secretary of State for the Environment Hilary Benn said today.

Universal Fibre Optics launch new brochure and product catalogue.

Universal Fibre Optics have launched a new brochure and product catalogue for 2008.

Venture Lighting Launch Designer Color® Range Brochure

Venture Lighting, the world leader in metal halide technology, has launched a new brochure to illustrate the benefits of its Primary Colour Generation from its Designer Color® Range.