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.
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!
BLT Direct Launch Guide To The Inner Workings
Since Thomas Edison developed the light bulb in 1879, the world we live in has been catapulted into a lighting frenzy, with the development of outdoor lights, floodlights, torches and even energy saving lightbulbs, all aimed at making life easier, but how does the traditional light bulb work? 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 how one of the world's most popular creations works on a technical level.
New Redshift Studio now open - Superb product and portrait photography
Redshift recently expanded its Milton Keynes based Studio and can now offer a bigger, better service to clients. It's conveniently located near J13 of the M1, with free parking.
Goodbye Switchstart, Hello High Frequency
Thorn is launching a major energy saving campaign, urging small and medium electrical contractors to change from installing glow-starter switch (magnetic) driven fluorescent fittings to high frequency (HF) electronic versions, which consume about 20% less power and hence reduce CO2 emissions.
BLT Direct Launch Guide To Choosing An Energy Efficient Light
Over recent years, many consumers are turning to energy efficient light bulbs as a way of addressing environmental concerns and to cut their energy bills.
BLT Direct Encourage Sport In Youngsters
BLT Direct the online providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings are offering sports clubs everywhere the chance to get top of the range floodlights at a snippet of the price, just in time for that summer tournament or fundraising event.
Thorn Lighting lobbies north east MEP for low carbon lighting legislation
Lighting industry representatives, researchers and local politicians gathered at a forum on sustainable lighting at the Thorn Academy of Light in Spennymoor, Co Durham, on July 24 to discuss a way forward for low carbon lighting solutions and how the North East is positioning to become a global leader in the field.
Lighting for Education
Zumtobel has launched a brand new Lighting for Education document, an education sector guide on the key influences of lighting specification.
BLT Direct Acclaim Scientific Breakthrough In LED Technology
Scientists from Seoul National University and the University of Valencia have discovered a single molecule that reliably emits white light which could speed the development of low-energy LEDs for the next generation of light sources and displays.
Bring The Indoors Outside This Summer
As the season for alfresco living is set to make its comeback and sun worshippers everywhere gear up for weekends spent lazing in the sun, the stylish and bang on trend are spending their summer nights dining outside under this season's hottest range of garden lights.
The Light Corporation wins Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Luciano Guibbilei and his Laurent-Perrier Garden
The Light Corporation won a Gold medal for the third time at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Luciano Guibbilei and his Laurent-Perrier Garden, following in the footsteps of The Sky at Night Garden in 2008 and The Sir Steve Redgrave Compass Garden in 2003.
New Website from Simon Keen Lighting
Simon Keen Lighting has just launched a new website to accompany the company's new brochure whilst endorsing its new corporate identity.
Reggiani Design Partner Awarded RIBA Gold Medal
Álvaro Siza, architect and designer of Reggiani's award winning Lorosae range is the RIBA 2009 Royal Gold Medalist.
Arrow Electronics UK and Lightech join forces to offer one-stop-shop lighting solutions
Arrow Electronics UK has announced a distribution agreement with Lightech, a global supplier of state-of-the-art electronic power supplies for the lighting industry.
Education Required To Aid New Labelling System For Light Bulbs
In light of the recent news that Europe are introducing a new light bulb labelling system, to change the strength from Watts to Lumens, many industry professionals are warning that this could lead to consumer confusion.
Create A Productive Workforce With BLT Direct
Praised for its ability to boost falling morale among a workforce and boost productivity, office lighting can be a huge factor in creating the right mood among your workers.