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. [...]
Lighting Industry
Electrical Wholesaling Ranks Top 200 Electrical Distributors
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine has ranked the largest 200 electrical distributors here.
Lighting Industry, Products + Technology
BEGA-US Unveils New Website
BEGA-US has relaunched its website, saying it offers more information, easier navigation and expanded search tools. Check it out here.
Happy Canada Day!
I moved to Canada, the homeland of my lovely wife, in 2003 and became a citizen last year. It’s a great place to live and raise a family. Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers!
LightNOW Editor Craig DiLouie Launches New Website
I’m pleased to unveil my new website here. My old website did its job for eight years. It was time for a major update. I hope you’ll give it a quick visit and let me know what you think!
Education + Resources, Lighting Industry
Research & Markets Publishes New Study on Residential Lighting Fixture Industry
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC’s new report “Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition]” to their offering. The 155-page Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing Industry contains complete 2008 data and sophisticated forecasts for 2009, including data and analysis on the [...]
Codes + Standards, Lighting Industry
NEMA Publishes Two Lighting Standards
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/ANSLG C81.61-2009 Electrical Lamp Bases—Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps and ANSI/ANSLG C81.62-2009 Electric Lampholders. Both documents were last revised in 2007. C81.61 and C81.62 respectively cover lamp bases (caps) and lampholders for electric lamps. Both standards were revised to include G24 lampholder and base dimensions. [...]
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