NEMA’s Lighting Systems Index (LSI) dropped 12.8% during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the prior three-month period. Moreover, the index has registered new all-time low readings in each of the last two quarters. On a year-over-year basis, the LSI plunged nearly 22% and is down more than 26% from the cyclical peak level. [...]

At Lightfair last week, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. (parent company of Lithonia, Peerless Lighting, Hydrel and other well known lighting brands) announced the introduction of a new architectural outdoor brand: TERSEN. The international launch of TERSEN is scheduled for June. TERSEN will provide the architectural outdoor lighting marketplace with a collection of artistic outdoor luminaires [...]

A nearly 300-page report released by Strategies Unlimited, LED lighting Fixtures – Market Analysis and Forecast, provides a detailed assessment of the market drivers and challenges faced by the LED lighting fixture industry in penetrating the general lighting market. It provides application analysis and forecasts for nine lighting market segments through 2012. Through 2007, LED [...]

Pegasus Associates Lighting is observing its 10-year anniversary by offering special discounts and free lighting gifts to all customers until May 31, and launching an Internet forum dedicated to lighting. The Pegasus Associates Lighting website first went live on the Internet May 5, 1999. It was less than 20 pages and included only very basic [...]

I’m old enough to remember when Lightfair toppled Lighting World, and I’ve had the pleasure of attending almost every show since then. As a special addition for its 20th anniversary, Lightfair recognized the 12 exhibitors that have consistently exhibited since its inception. The 20-year exhibitors honored are: Alanod GMBH & Co., KG. OSRAM SYLVANIA A.L.P. [...]

The LIGHTFAIR 2009 exhibit hall opened to an anticipated record-breaking number of attendees—with numbers topping more than 22,000 pre-registered and expected to walk the show floor. The lighting industry’s premier annual event for architectural and commercial lighting, Lightfair International 2009 boasted a redesigned trade show floor, dramatic decor and an educational conference larger in size [...]

Starfire Lighting, Inc., a manufacturer of architectural and custom lighting products for commercial, institutional, hospitality and residential applications, has announced its new VersaLux Quick-Ship Program, which combines fast delivery and aggressive pricing. Customers receive products within two weeks, guaranteed. VersaLux Recessed Luminaires MR16 Series VA Accent Fixture- Open Aperture Series VS Downlight Fixture- Splay Trim [...]

A new Freedonia Group study, Advanced Lighting, is forecasting that U.S. demand for advanced lighting products will grow nearly 11% per year to $6.8 billion in 2013. Gains will be spurred by legislation aimed at reducing the energy consumed by lighting. Imports are a significant source of advanced lighting products, and will account for almost [...]

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