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Message From The Editor
Brighter days ahead as well as new designs
Yes, this is the name of a special campaign launched by LEDVANCE, but finally brighter days are not that far off. One way to have better days ahead could be through authentic design. Read this opinion piece about authentic design and counterfeits. Here’s a one-word summary: integrity. Also, more business-to-business offerings are now available in Canada — learn about one new online ordering system tailored to lighting professionals. These are just two examples of potential new best practices in lighting. More news and products in this issue. Good reading!
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Opinion
How We Can All Sustain the Creative Ecosystem
“Authentic design” is an important concept that we value at LightForm. Well, of course we do: we sell designer lighting. It is in our best interest to support and advocate for the intrinsic value of name-brand designer lights. But authentic design is about more than the pedigree of the designer lights we sell or avoiding counterfeits and knockoffs (though that’s definitely a good thing to do). It’s about integrity. It’s about honesty and openness. It’s about the love and the labour that are infused into every stage of a lighting design’s development. And its about taking personal responsibility to make a positive contribution in the world. LightForm believes in authentic design. We believe in ethical and sustainable business. We believe that creativity and originality have value. And we believe that it is a privilege to be a part of the creative ecosystem to which we contribute. Even if we could guarantee that knockoffs had the same quality, sustainability, and regulatory approval as authentic designer lights, we still would not offer them simply because we understand the value of design, and of designers...
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Case Study
Automated Distribution Centre Receives 2020 Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit
The Lighting Control Innovation Award was created in 2011 as part of the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Illumination Awards program, which recognizes professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design. LCA is proud to sponsor the Lighting Control Innovation Award, which recognizes projects that exemplify the effective use of lighting controls in nonresidential applications. This month, we explore a dynamic lighting controls installation at an automated distribution center in Ontario. Lighting control design by Hammerschlag and Joffe Inc. Photography by Terri Nowik, Light Monkeys.The design team was presented multiple objectives for this 200,000 sq.ft. pharmaceutical Distribution Centre renovation, including fitting out a class A 10,000 sq.ft. office for executives and employees…
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Waterfront Lighting Design Pays Tribute to Illustrious Art Deco Past While Safeguarding the Environment
Located on an island within the San Francisco Bay, Naval Air Station Alameda was decommissioned in 1997 and since that time had remained relatively untouched. The site is now being transformed by the city, and the new Alameda Point development is home to the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal, public parks, and housing…
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Think Visioneering
Retrofit it Your Way with Visioneering’s LRK-TRH
Since no two retrofit applications are identical, the LRK-TRH provides the flexibility to tailor a solution for your challenge. From unique sizes, custom lumen packages, a wide range of controls and the latest in LED technology, the TRH provides un-matched customization. Not only will you benefit with enhanced light quality, but now you can improve occupant comfort, productivity, and space utilization with options like Intellect™ Solo and Wireless, BIOS Circadian Lighting, Tunable White and IoT Ready. It also features multiple lens options and 80+ and 90+ CRI.
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E-Commerce
- Leviton Launches New Business-to-Business Portal in Canada
Second generation eBusiness ordering platform designed to increase productivity for distribution partners. Leviton Canada announced the availability of its second generation eBusiness platform, Leviton B2B. The new online ordering system is designed with several enhanced features to simplify the critical needs of distributor procurement and sales professionals….
- GE Current, a Daintree company Launches New Website to Enhance Customer Experience
GE Current, a Daintree company has launched a newly redesigned website at www.gecurrent.com and www.led.com. Aimed at providing an improved user experience for customers, partners, architects, lighting designers and lighting industry leaders, the revamped website features a more robust document library, improved navigation, faceted product search, upgraded design tools and calculators, industry news and more.
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Changing Scene
- LEDVANCE Launches ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ Campaign
The year 2020 was difficult for all of us. The good news? With vaccines rolling out and businesses opening up, we can all look forward to Brighter Days Ahead. To celebrate this light at the end of the tunnel, LEDVANCE, the maker of SYLVANIA General Lighting, is launching its Brighter Days Ahead with SYLVANIA General Lighting Campaign. We’re asking everyone, “What are you looking forward to in Brighter Days Ahead?”
- Calling All Connected Products: 2021 Integrated Home Competition Launches
The Integrated Home Competition presents an opportunity for manufacturers of connected home solutions to gain recognition for their automated and interactive products that not only provide energy savings and load management capability, but also deliver upon consumer expectations for interoperability, reliability, and simplicity. Innovative industry leaders are rewarded through endorsement and promotion from competition sponsors and others.
- LSW Lighting Announces Expanded Partnership with Signify
LSW Lighting is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Signify Canada . June 1st, LSW Lighting will represent Signify brands for the entire province of Alberta and areas of N.E and S.E British Columbia.
- IMARK Canada Recognizes Viscor, a Leviton Company with the 2020 Order of the Golden Maple Leaf Award
"Viscor is proud to be a member of IMARK Canada! We are excited to receive the Order of The Golden Maple Leaf Award as it demonstrates our continued growth streak validating our mutual strategy to engineer, configure and customize lighting solutions manufactured right here in Toronto for our customers," said the company via press release.
- Lumileds 2020 Sustainability Report Reveals Continued Progress on Its Mission of Making the World Safer, More Sustainable, and Beautiful With Light
Lumileds has released its 2020 Sustainability Report that details the company’s progress in supporting the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy. In the report, Lumileds highlights how its lighting solutions contribute to positive changes in energy usage, safety, and health and well-being, supporting the company’s commitment to making the world safer, more sustainable, and beautiful with light.
- Lighting Controls Association’s Spring 2021 Product Guide
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers. Check them out!
- LEDVANCE Names Charles Harte VP of Marketing & Customer Experience for US & Canada Region
LEDVANCE LLC, the maker of SYLVANIA general lighting in the US and Canada, announced Charlie Harte as the company’s VP of Marketing & Customer Experience. This is an addition to Harte’s role as Canada President & CEO for LEDVANCE LLC which he took over in February 2020. For over 30 years, Harte has been generating demand across multiple channels for brands in the building materials industry including Uponor, Milwaukee Tools, Irwin Industrial Tools, DeWalt and Black & Decker.
- Lumenpulse Group Rebrands as LMPG
The Lumenpulse Group is announcing a rebranding of its corporate identity. At the centre of this rebrand is a name change to LMPG Inc. and a new visual identity for the Montreal-headquartered company. Founded in 2006, LMPG Inc. is the parent company which grew from a singular brand, Lumenpulse, to a group of brands encompassing a broader product portfolio, establishing itself as a market leader in smart LED specification-grade solutions.
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New Products and Solutions
eLumigen Poultry Lamps - 2000K, 3000K & 5000K
Ideal for rough service applications, the A19 & PAR Series are engineered for high efficiency, vibration resistance, shatter-resistance, elevated heat environments, and wet locations. These dimmable LED Lamps help reduce energy costs, labor costs, and the headaches of frequent lamp changes in tough applications. eLumigen employs a unique 21-point validation process that goes above and beyond industry standards. Our lamps have been tested to survive levels of vibration exceeding 20G forces. Our unique temperature foldback design improves both safety and thermal management of our lamps. Lamp diffusers are constructed of an advanced polycarbonate material that will not shatter. Our 5-year warranty is unmatched in the industry, for our rough service lighting.
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Stanpro WPS Gen 4
WPS Gen 4 wall pack series is a classic and familiar design integrated with modern LED technology to promote better energy efficiency and long life. Certain configurations come with integrated photocell, selectable power and/or selectable color temperature. Therefore, it is best suited for entrances, underpasses or anywhere controlled security lighting is required, the series luminaire is a great addition to any commercial or industrial outdoor wall mount application. The tough die cast aluminum housing is moisture and dustproof.
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New Products and Solutions
DALS Smart Linear Pendant
This smart decorative pendant will definitely add to your family & friends gatherings or to your boardroom meetings. Controlled with the DALS Connect™ app and compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa this is the only missing piece to a fun and unique space. The maximum number of smart lights per installation varies based on your network specifications.
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EiKO SLM Ultra-Slim Panel
The SLM is an ultra-slim, modern LED panel featuring edge-lit design for impressive visual comfort and uniform illumination. Now available with PowerSet and FieldCCeT features.
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