Ledalite News

Shine™ recessed luminaire solution delivers quality, efficiency and value

jody — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:50:21 -0800

Ledalite today launched Shine, a new family of contemporary recessed luminaires that deliver world class quality construction and industry leading performance. Shine is the fifth addition to Ledalite’s line up of recessed lighting solutions, providing outstanding luminaire efficiencies of up to 92% and some of the industry’s lowest lighting power densities. Shine is the ideal recessed lighting system for offices, classrooms, hospitals, and retail environments where maximum energy savings are a requirement.

High efficiencies coupled with Ledalite’s integrated Response® Daylight Sensing technology or revolutionary Airwave™ wireless, self-powered controls give designers the opportunity to incorporate an environmentally sound solution for their sustainable building projects. In addition to helping contribute up to five LEED® points toward building certification, Shine can deliver lighting power densities 40% below the maximum allowed by ASHRAE 90.1 2007.

“Ledalite is the market leader in designing and delivering innovative, high quality products, with maximum lighting and energy performance. Shine is yet another example of a complete solution that demonstrates all of these inherent benefits,” said Tim Berman, General Manager, Ledalite. “We are proud to serve all our diverse customer customers by helping facility managers, designers and contractors create luminous and efficient spaces with superior energy savings and reduced operational costs,” added Berman.

Shine is available in a wide range of fixture sizes and can be configured with a variety of energy efficient ballasts and light sources. The most popular Shine configurations are also available with the 10-day QuickShip service. Ledalite has produced a multitude of resources to support the launch of Shine. High resolution photography, product brochures, lighting applications and specification sheets are available online at www.ledalite.com/shine.

About Ledalite

Ledalite creates innovative lighting products and technologies for commercial and institutional markets across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The company is committed to providing energy efficient lighting solutions that benefit the environment with maximum visual comfort for the people who use them. Ledalite is the winner of numerous awards including the coveted iF Product Design Award and the European ETOP Award for excellence in innovation and design. Founded in 1982, Ledalite is a Philips Group Brand and is ISO 9001 certified.

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity”. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 116,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 23 billion in 2009, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

For more information, please contact

Senior Manager, Marketing, Ledalite

T: 604.888.6811 x208

E: lance.howitt@philips.com

Philips Ledalite new ecoSTEP initiative introduces lighting solutions providing up to 35% energy savings

jody — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:20:14 -0700

Ledalite’s ecoSTEP program highlights new product options and corporate initiatives that support the company’s ongoing sustainability commitments to its customers and to the environment.

As a focus of the ecoSTEP program, the new 25W Philips Energy Advantage lamping option provides significant energy savings and reduced environmental impact while enhancing the quality of the luminous environment. Available in all Ledalite 2’x2’ recessed luminaires, the ecoSTEP offering delivers energy savings of 25%-35%, with 68% less mercury content, and requires less maintenance and fewer luminaires for a wide range of open plan spaces including libraries, offices and public areas. This new environmental option dramatically boosts fixture efficiencies as high as 87% and is available with Ledalite’s Pique, PureFX, Vectra, and Voice recessed product families on the 10-day QuickShip program. For maximum savings, ecoSTEP products are optionally available with Ledalite’s integrated Response daylight harvesting sensors to reduce energy consumption. Furthermore, ecoSTEP luminaires are provided with an extended 5- year total system warranty on the fixture, ballast, and lamp.

To learn more about the offering visit: www.ledalite.com/environmental

Airwave, an innovative wireless lighting control technology, is also a key component of Ledalite’s new ecoSTEP program. With no hardwires and no batteries required to operate, Airwave kinetically powered switches and solar powered photosensors can significantly reduce the amount of copper wiring infrastructure required in a facility by up to 30%. Using renewable organic energy sources, Airwave wireless devices provide individual personal control, daylight harvesting, occupancy sensing, and full range dimming for private offices, open plan areas, conference rooms, and other spaces where the ability to control energy and lighting are essential.

To learn more about Airwave, visit www.ledalite.com/airwave

Internally, Ledalite is also actively engaged in employee-driven corporate initiatives which support the ecoSTEP program. As a leader in implementing sustainable business practices, Ledalite is continuously developing energy efficient optical systems for luminaires, operating a highly efficient 250,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, partnering with forest and waste stewardship councils to reduce water and energy consumption, and initiating “green teams” to help increase employee productivity and engagement. “We are pleased to introduce our ecoSTEP program in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and move toward a more environmentally responsible future. Sustainability might be a recent buzzword to some, but it has been ingrained in our culture from the beginning. We have always been at the forefront of new product innovations and technologies, but more importantly, engaged in green initiatives to help create and maintain a more viable ecology,” said Peter Kuehnel, Vice President, Engineering & Operations at Ledalite.

To learn more about ecoSTEP, visit: www.ledalite.com/ecostep

About Ledalite

Ledalite creates ergonomic lighting products and technologies for commercial and institutional markets across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The company is committed to providing innovative energy efficient lighting solutions that benefit the environment while offering maximum visual comfort for the people who use them. Founded in 1982, Ledalite is a Philips Group Brand and is ISO 9001 certified.

Contact

Lance Howitt, LC, MIESNA

Senior Marketing Manager, Ledalite

T: 604.888.6811 x208

E: lance.howitt@philips.com

Ledalite Launches New Airwave™ Wireless, Self-Powered Controls Technology

jody — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:02:33 -0800

For Immediate Release:

Revolutionary controls use photovoltaic power and kinetic energy - requires no hardwires and no batteries

March 3, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Ledalite has launched Airwave™ an innovative set of wireless and self-powered controls that use natural sources of energy including solar power and kinetic motion to wirelessly communicate with luminaires.

Airwave is a battery-free solution that makes lighting and control systems more personal, flexible, energy-efficient and cost effective than ever before. Just the simple little motion of pushing an Airwave switch captures enough kinetic energy to transmit wireless commands allowing light fixtures to dim or turn ON/OFF. Similarly, Airwave photosensors - powered by tiny integral photovoltaic cells - monitor ambient light levels and wirelessly signal luminaires to reduce output and save energy when there is sufficient natural light. Airwave can be used with all Ledalite recessed and suspended lighting products. To learn more about Airwave, visit www.ledalite.com/airwave.

Tim Berman, President of Ledalite, is genuinely excited by the latest technological developments. "Since our highly successful introduction of Ergolight over a decade ago which fully integrates luminaires, controls and communication to deliver massive energy savings, Ledalite has been a market leader and outspoken advocate for the adoption of more personalized, intelligent, distributed controls," he said. "With the advances of wireless communication and miniaturized energy harvesting technology, Airwave takes energy savings and controls to a whole new level - giving people greater control of their luminous environment while simultaneously eliminating many of the traditional obstacles like hardwiring, complex commissioning and cost. Airwave is a way to enhance our experience inside the built environment and positively impact our natural environment," added Berman.

With no hardwires and no batteries required to operate, Airwave components can be mounted virtually anywhere on any surface including glass, concrete, tile and wood. Using wireless controls can reduce the amount of copper wiring infrastructure required in a facility by up to 30% while also distributing access to lighting control and energy savings opportunities to many more users. No special devices, hardware or software are required for commissioning; all start-up and reprogramming can be done with the wireless switch. Airwave components are compatible with other common energy savings devices including occupancy sensors and Ledalite's own Response fixture integrated daylight harvesting sensors. Airwave controls are based on the industry standard wireless communication protocol originally developed by EnOcean Technologies and is fully UL and FCC approved for use in North America.

Ledalite has produced a range of materials to support the launch of Airwave. Resources include technical guides, application examples, and product specification sheets, all of which are available online at www.ledalite.com/airwave.

About Ledalite

Ledalite creates ergonomic lighting products and technologies for commercial and institutional markets across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The company is committed to providing energy-efficient lighting solutions that benefit the environment while offering maximum visual comfort for the people who use them. Founded in 1982, Ledalite is a Philips Group Brand and is ISO 9001 certified.

Contact
Lance Howitt, LC, MIESNA
Marketing Manager, Ledalite Architectural Products
T: 604.888.6811 x 208
E: lance.howitt@ledalite.com

Ledalite Launches Pique™ with MesoOptics® and New Airwave™ Wireless Controls Technology

jody — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:58:23 -0800

For Immediate Release:

New energy-efficient recessed luminaire offers sharp looks and high performance in every configuration!

March 3, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Ledalite has launched Pique - a unique and contemporary family of recessed luminaires that deliver exceptional lighting performance and versatility. Utilizing new and advanced MesoOptics, Pique delivers highly-efficient and glare-free illumination with the right balance of brightness and control. In addition, Pique can be combined with integrated Response Daylight Sensors and Ledalite's innovative new Airwave wireless control technology.

Pique provides the best of both worlds - excellent lighting performance with MesoOptics and revolutionary control with Airwave, a wireless, self-powered and battery-free solution that makes lighting and control systems more personal, flexible, energy-efficient and cost effective than ever before. The simple push of a wireless and battery-free switch allows Airwave-enabled fixtures to be turned on/off or dimmed. Similarly, Airwave solar powered photosensors monitor daylight levels and wirelessly signal luminaires to reduce output and save energy. To learn more about Airwave, visit www.ledalite.com/airwave.

"We're very excited to introduce Pique - a product that not only performs, but integrates extremely well with all our control and optical technologies to address the needs of today's most progressive, eco-sensitive architectural environments," said Tim Berman, President, Ledalite Architectural Products. "Pique is truly a complete family of products that are an ideal solution for today's retrofit and new construction challenges." added Berman.

With efficiencies as high as 88%, Pique's batwing lighting distribution minimizes the brightness directly below the fixture, reducing harsh reflections and distributes soft, uniform vertical brightness to create visually comfortable spaces with substantially reduced energy consumption. Pique is offered in a variety of recessed sizes: 1'x1', 2'x2', 1'x4', and 2'x4' and several energy-efficient lamping options including T5/T5HO, T8, and compact fluorescent sources.

Also new to the Ledalite offering, Pique is available in three new surface mount sizes: 1'x4', 2'x2', and 2'x4' to allow for design continuity when space does not allow for recessed lighting and/or the ceiling cannot accommodate a suspended fixture. In addition to the standard recessed offerings, Pique is also available in two new 20" wide sizes (20"x4' and 20"x2') to accommodate 5'x5' ceiling grids.

Ledalite has produced a range of materials to support the launch of Pique. High resolution photography, product brochures, lighting applications and specification sheets are available online at www.ledalite.com/pique/.

About Ledalite

Ledalite creates ergonomic lighting products and technologies for commercial and institutional markets across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The company is committed to providing energy-efficient lighting solutions that benefit the environment while offering maximum visual comfort for the people who use them. Founded in 1982, Ledalite is a Philips Group Brand and is ISO 9001 certified.

Contact
Lance Howitt, LC, MIESNA
Marketing Manager, Ledalite Architectural Products
T: 604.888.6811 x 208
E: lance.howitt@ledalite.com

Ledalite Launches Float™ with MesoOptics® and New Airwave™ Wireless Controls Technology

jody — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:48:52 -0800

For Immediate Release:

New sleek and sophisticated luminaire offers aesthetics, precision detailing and performance

March 3, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Ledalite has launched Float, an energy-efficient suspended luminaire that delivers just the right blend of sophistication and performance. Utilizing Ledalite's patented MesoOptics, Float provides all the benefits of visually-comfortable direct/indirect lighting without a louver and can be combined with innovative new Airwave wireless lighting control technology.

"We've been launching suspended luminaires for years; however, Float is truly a unique design with a personality of its own. Its smooth silkscreened luminance and seamless detailing speak for itself," said Tim Berman, President, Ledalite Architectural Products. "Float provides endless options for architects and designers by delivering the aesthetics with the performance using Ledalite's innovative MesoOptics nanotechnology, integrated Response Daylight Sensors and our new Airwave wireless controls technology," added Berman.

Airwave is a wireless, self-powered, battery-free solution that makes lighting and control systems more personal, flexible, energy-efficient and cost effective than ever before. The simple push of a wireless, battery-free light switch captures kinetic energy and allows Airwave-enabled light fixtures to be turned on/off or dimmed. Similarly, Airwave solar powered photosensors monitor ambient daylight levels and wirelessly signal luminaires to reduce output and save energy. To learn more about Airwave, visit www.ledalite.com/airwave.

When viewed from below, Float's entire lower surface consists of a high gloss silkscreened polycarbonate panel with a translucent optical window supporting a layer of MesoOptics film. Offering three optional distributions, designers can finesse the amount of downlight required for different visual tasks, while maintaining design continuity throughout the space.

Float's direct/indirect distribution enables wide row spacing thereby reducing the number of light fixtures required in a space. Float can deliver power densities as low as 0.72 W/ft2 with average light levels of 50 fc, creating just the right balance of performance, efficiency and aesthetics.

Ledalite has produced a range of materials to support the launch of Float. High resolution photography, product brochures, lighting applications and specification sheets are available online at www.ledalite.com/float/.

About Ledalite

Ledalite creates ergonomic lighting products and technologies for commercial and institutional markets across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The company is committed to providing energy-efficient lighting solutions that benefit the environment while offering maximum visual comfort for the people who use them. Founded in 1982, Ledalite is a Philips Group Brand and is ISO 9001 certified.

Contact
Lance Howitt, LC, MIESNA
Marketing Manager, Ledalite Architectural Products
T: 604.888.6811 x 208
E: lance.howitt@ledalite.com