OSRAM recently announced that despite substantial revenues gains with LED-based products in the third quarter of FY2014, its traditional general lighting business continues to decline, resulting in a marginal decrease in overall revenue. As a result, the company announced a plan to eliminate 7,800 positions globally.
Ligman Lighting USA, a manufacturer of specification-grade outdoor luminaires, has announced a series of “On-Line Voice-Narrated Technical Animated Installation Videos” for outdoor luminaires, providing installation instructions downloadable to desktops, tablets/iPads and smartphones. See them here.
Lunera Lighting recently introduced Lunera Financing Solutions, a financing program for LED lamp retrofits with fixed monthly payments up to a 60-month repayment term, and no pre-pay penalty and application fee. Can include cost of installation. Contact the company to learn more.
Hubbell Lighting recently launched Createchange for colleges and universities, which consists of a suite of audit tools and product selection resources, 90-day risk-free trial program and fixed-rate, long-term financing. Click here to learn more.
The Lighting Research Center recently released an interactive video (viewable here) that offers guidance to contractors about selecting and installing LED lighting. The video complements the interactive website Lighting Patterns for Homes to help homeowners, contractors and builders choose the right lamps, luminaires and controls to maximize quality lighting and energy savings.
Hubbell Lighting was recently named Technology Brand of the Year by Architectural SSL Magazine.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association recently published three standards: ANSI C78.375-2014 American National Standard for Fluorescent Lamps—Guide for Electrical Measures, ANSI C136.25-2013 Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Ingress Protection (Resistance to Dust, Solid Objects, and Moisture) for Luminaire Enclosures, and ANSI C136.46-2013 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Concrete Lighting Poles.
