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Arrow Electronics and SMSC Sign Distribution Agreement for EMEA
Arrow Electronics has announced that it has added SMSC, a leading developer of smart mixed-signal connectivity solutions with headquarters in New York, to its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) linecard.
Elemental LED'S new website offers unparalleled interactive shopping experience
Focus on efficient navigation and customer participation make www.elementalled.com the most consumer-friendly LED website online.
Minister announces £4.3m investment in Thorn PLED technology
The largest UK pure research project in the area of printed lighting panels continues to expand with more than £4m of new funding and three new partners.
iGuzzini's philosophy 'Better Light for a Better Life' crosses the ocean
In the very heart of the city of New York, iGuzzini is opening its first American "partner assistance" showroom. The 500 sq m space is located on the second floor of an elegant Midtown Manhattan building.
Elemental LED Showcases Customer Innovation with LEDIY
Elemental LED, a San Francisco based LED lighting company, is revolutionizing the way consumers learn about and use LED technology.
Paul Felix is latest lighting industry heavyweight to join Ex-Or's growing team
Paul Felix, a leading figure in the UK lighting industry, has been recruited by Ex-Or to further elevate its position as the key player in lighting management and control in the London market.
Illuma announce innovative new catalogue launch, C14!
Illuma announce the launch of their latest catalogue, C14 lighting solutions. Crammed full of innovative and distinctive new products across the range including spotlights, track, downlights, feature, commercial lighting and controls, these products are not to be missed!
Make lighting control compulsory, Minister urged
The Government is being urged to consider compulsory lighting control in all non-domestic buildings to achieve immediate - and significant - cuts in energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Arrow Electronics Delivers Technologies, Development Tools and Technical Services to Simplify Solid State Lighting Designs
Arrow Electronics is using this year's euroLED conference and exhibition - and its exclusive sponsorship of the EuroLIGHT element of this event - to showcase a wide range of technologies, development kits and technical support services that simplify the design of LED-based applications and speed the evolution of traditional lighting designs to solid-state alternatives.
Elemental LED expands executive team with new hire
Elemental LED, a San Francisco based LED lighting retailer, added a new member to its executive team in March—Randy Holleschau, President of Business Development. Elemental LED is proud to welcome Mr. Holleschau, an experienced and visionary expert in start-up businesses, who will help guide the company's continued growth.
Lighting Blog illuminates LED technology ...and then some!
While it might seem that there's not enough new information about LED lighting to warrant a three-times-a-week blog, in fact, there is. Elemental LED, an SF-based LED retailer, proves it each Monday, Wednesday and Friday with a new entry posted at Elementalled.com/blog.
UK on a roll to ban incandescent light bulbs and meet targets
As we prepare for an energy efficient future, the demise of the incandescent light bulb is nigh. With just a year before the UK bans incandescent light bulbs for good, traditional light bulbs are being replaced by energy efficient alternatives, faster than you can say, "Copenhagen".
Prestigious office developments switch on to LED lighting
A slew of energy-efficient alternatives to traditional incandescent bulbs are enjoying a surge in popularity as the UK works to reduce its carbon footprint and meet EU guidelines.
Chancellor highlights work at Thorn Spennymoor
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has praised the Thorn site at Spennymoor, County Durham, the largest single manufacturing project in the North East in the last decade.
Congratulations Lighting Designer of the Year, Bernard Bstieler
DW Windsor Managing Director Terry Dean, was delighted to present the award of Lighting Designer of the Year 2010 to Bernhard Bstieler, of Inverse Lighting Design at this year's Lighting Design Awards.
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Worldwide Business Opportunities with PatinaTM Energy Saving Technology - PatinaTM designers and developers of energy-saving solutions since 1982, are continuing their UK and international expansion and we are looking for motivated business people to successfully distribute our products across the globe.
Free tutorials educate consumers about LEDs
Elemental LED's LEDucation makes learning new technology easy and fun!
Light bulb temperatures helping SAD sufferers
As energy efficient light bulbs continue to help us save the planet day by day; choosing light fittings with specific colour temperatures can also help those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Get in the mood with energy-efficient dimmer lighting
Passionate advocate of energy efficient solutions, BLT Direct now stock a range of dimmer-effect energy saving light bulbs for lighting that is as aesthetic as it is environmentally friendly.
New website offers more integration and increased functionality
With a large-scale website upgrade, which has effectively created a brand new ‘information and specification portal' at the front end of the site, UK based LED and Cold Cathode manufacturer ACDC has made the specification of its award-winning range of industry leading products even more straightforward.
Dinner By Candle Light
If you're planning a romantic meal with your beloved this Valentine's Day but don't fancy scrabbling to see her by the dull pallor of candlelight, try the relaxing ambience of dinner by energy-saving light instead.
Climate Summit Starts In Copenhagen, Are You Doing Your Bit As Well?
Around 15,000 delegates from 192 nations have descended on the Danish capital, Copenhagen this week for a fortnight long summit on climate change.
JCC Lighting strengthens management team with senior appointment
JCC Lighting has announced the appointment of Jonathan Parry as Supply Chain Director, responsible for managing Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse and Customer Service.
Venture and Auer Make a Stand at Light + Building
Light and Building 2010 exhibition will see Metal Halide manufacturer Venture Lighting and component manufacturer and supplier Auer Lighting sharing a stand.
Mike Stoane Lighting at the ARC Show 2010
The Mike Stoane Lighting Boffins are off on their travels again: Where will they end up? What new toys will they have with them? What's getting them all excited this year?.
QMC Lighting have been short-listed in the 2010 Lighting Design Awards
QMC Lighting have been short-listed in the prestigious 2010 Lighting Design Awards in the Residential category for Ice White House Project in London.
Energy Efficient Christmas Lighting Is Easy With BLT Direct
It's easy to switch your traditional energy consuming Christmas lights over to LED light alternatives, saving both energy and money, say energy saving lighting experts BLT Direct.
BLT Direct Offers Christmas Sparkle
With Christmas-around the corner, BLT Direct, the leading online providers of energy saving light bulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, is offering a range of Christmas lights, to help brighten up your celebrations this December.
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Plant for TridonicAtco
TridonicAtco have recently completed the construction of a purpose built, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Spennymoor, Durham for the production of electronic ballasts and emergency invertors.
DW Windsor promotes from within
Lighting manufacturer DW Windsor has announced the promotion of Alan Grant to the position of Design and Development Director.
Transform Your Living Room With BLT Direct
There are many ways to improve the space in our homes but in these challenging economic times not all of us can afford brand new home furnishings or renovation projects.
Restore The Night Sky With Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Often regarded as one of life's free pleasures, star-gazing in the 21st century is becoming a thing of the past, partly down to the introduction of poorly designed and badly aimed light fittings that are denying those with a keen interest in the night sky, the chance to see the constellations.
Lumicom gets Environment Agency Approval
Lumicom, the WEEE Compliance scheme for luminaires manufacturers, has been granted approval by the Environment Agency to continue operation for the next 3 years.
SILL Lighting publishes new stations brochure
Sill Lighting has just published a new A4 full colour stations brochure with case histories of how Sill projector technology has provided successful lighting schemes for stations and transport centres around the world.
iGuzzini announces the introduction of new LED Catalogue
This catalogue sits alongside our Internal & External Catalogue as well as our themed brochures such as Art & Cultural Spaces.
New Light Bulb Set To Change The Face Of Lighting Forever
As scientists launch a revolutionary new light bulb, expected to last up to 60 years, Journalist Tina Clough spoke to BLT Direct, the leading online providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, to find out what shape this new light bulb will take.
Bring a Little Colour into Your Life with BLT Direct!
Is your life looking a little gray? Does your home seem drab and uninspiring at the moment? Why not add some pizzazz back into your world by using coloured light bulbs from BLT Direct and bring a sensation of warmth back into your favourite spaces.
Emergency Lighting Producers Prepare for the Battery Regulations
Lumicom Limited, the established WEEE compliance scheme for producers of non-household lighting equipment, is helping its members prepare for the new Battery Regulations which come into force on 1st January 2010.
CP Controls a Steady Growth
CP Electronics have gained a place in the prestigious Sunday Times Tech Track 100, which highlights the fastest growing private technology companies in the UK.
BLT Direct Shed Light On The Hub Of The Home!
With increasing pressure from the worlds media to have that 'perfect home', the kitchen is often the first thing to get updated, despite this, the hub of the home can be quite expensive to makeover - that is until now!