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BULBRITE Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Company Headquarters and Edison Museum; Honored by New Jersey Governor and Local Officials

August 23, 2011

MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY--- After months of planning and preparation, BULBRITE celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a Special Event at its headquarters and the Thomas Edison Museum on Friday, July 22nd. BULBRITE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology.
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WAC LIGHTING's InvisiLED® 24-volt Outdoor Tape Lighting System Receives Platinum ADEX Award for Design Excellence

August 19, 2011

Santa Monica, California – Designed as an innovative solution for many outdoor accent lighting applications, WAC Lighting’s InvisiLED® 24-volt Outdoor Tape Lighting System has received the Platinum ADEX Award for Design Excellence. Available in the five-color Classic system or the color-changing Palette system, InvisiLED® Outdoor brings color and life to any landscaping project. Offering the latest in energy efficient LED technology, InvisiLED® is water-sealed in silicone-cased tape and delivers crisp, quality light and effortless navigation of curves. InvisiLED® Outdoor Tape Lights are IP-68 rated and can be submersed in up to five feet of water. The color-changing InvisiLED® Palette system can be controlled by DMX and other wireless devices. Its power supply is listed for wet locations. The InvisiLED® Classic system operates on 2 watts per foot while InvisiLED® Palette runs on 1.5 watts per foot. The LED tape has a very low profile of ½ inch wide and 1/8 inches tall, and may be cut in the field every two inches. InvisiLED® offers a minimum run length of one foot and a maximum length of 40 foot. The tape has four mounting options including three different clips and one retrofit channel. The InvisiLED® Outdoor Lighting System has wireless controller features that include pausing and playing the RGB color-changing effects and controlling the color-changing speed. The system switches from a solid white color to a color-changing mode. The brightness can also be controlled.
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Not all incandescent light bulbs will be banned next year; Bulbrite Introduces Halogen A19 bulbs compliant with new laws

August 09, 2011

MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY--- As many consumers are beginning to suffer from “light bulb anxiety” and are confused about replacement options for their traditional incandescent bulbs, Bulbrite presents their Eco-Friendly Halogen A19 lamp. Bulbrite is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology. Bulbrite’s Eco-Friendly Halogen A19 complies with the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), which takes effect January 1, 2012 and requires general service light bulbs to operate up to 30% more efficiently than current standards require. Consumers will gain the benefits of higher efficiency and superior lighting quality, giving them an alternative to CFLs (compact fluorescents) and LEDs (light emitting diodes). The Halogen A19, a recent winner of the Platinum Award for Design Excellence (ADEX), is fully dimmable and can last up to 1,000 hours. In comparison to its incandescent replacements, Bulbrite’s Eco-Friendly Halogen A19 significantly reduces energy consumption without sacrificing light output, as shown below. • 29-watt Halogen A19 equals 40-watt incandescent • 43-watt Halogen A19 equals 60-watt incandescent • 53-watt Halogen A19 equals 75-watt incandescent • 72-watt Halogen A19 equals 100-watt incandescent. This unique lamp is available in four different wattages with both clear and soft white finishes. The most common uses include chandeliers, outdoor and security lights, ceiling pendants, recessed downlights, portable table and floor lamps, and wall sconces. About BULBRITE Bulbrite is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, Bulbrite is a family owned business renowned for its commitment to innovation, education and outstanding service. Most recently Bulbrite President Cathy Choi received the 2010 Residential Lighting Industry Leadership Award and the Bulbrite Swytch LED Desk Lamp received the 2010 Home Furnishing News Award of Excellence. The company has introduced many innovative and design award-winning products, including its exclusive KX-2000®, Dark Sky, Purify 02, and Halogen R111 GU10, as well as ADEX award-winning GU24 Twist & Lock lamps, the 2012 EISA-compliant Halogen A19 and TURBO LEDs. Bulbrite offers an extensive line of light bulbs and lamping options including LEDs, HID, Compact Fluorescents, Fluorescents, Halogens, Krypton/Xenon, Incandescents, and a broad range of specialty lamps. Top-notch service is achieved with an ALA-certified customer service, sales and operations teams and a national sales force of first-class professionals. 99% of the company's orders are processed and shipped Same Day using a state-of-the-art order entry, warehousing and distribution system. To help lighting professionals better understand the latest technology and developments, Bulbrite hosts a broad range of webinars, product training and seminars on light bulbs, LEDs and sustainable lamping options. Bulbrite is an active member of the American Lighting Association, a Silver Sustaining member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), an Energy Star Partner, a Lighting Facts LED Product Partner and a Member of the International Dark Sky Association. Bulbrite is headquartered at 145 West Commercial Avenue in Moonachie, New Jersey. Showrooms, Distribution and Educational Centers are located in Moonachie, New Jersey and Dallas, Texas. For more information, contact Bulbrite: Tel. 1.800.528.5555 Email: info@Bulbrite.com Fax: 1.800.441.7708 Website: www.Bulbrite.com Follow BULBRITE on TWITTER: Twitter.com/Bulbrite Follow BULBRITE on FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/Bulbrite Follow BULBRITE on YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/BulbriteInc
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WAC LIGHTING Unveils Stunning, Energy Efficient Roxy Crystal LED Pendant

August 04, 2011

Garden City, New York – Created to showcase a beautiful design made possible by advances in lighting technology, the LED version of Roxy creates millions of sparkles with none of the glare found in conventional sources. Reminiscent of wild nights, WAC Lighting’s sophisticated update on the faceted ball of the disco era is fun and eye-catching. This stunning crystal pendant was designed for residential, retail, hospitality and commercial spaces. Roxy includes a shade and adapter that can be used with WAC's various lighting systems: • SOLORAIL™ (1-circuit low voltage monorail) • DUORAIL™ (2-circuit low voltage monorail) • FLEXRAIL1™ (1-circuit line voltage monorail) • FLEXRAIL2™ (2-circuit line voltage monorail), • 120V Track Systems • Linear Track • Canopies. The pendant uses a LEDme™ Quick Connect™ Socket Set that features energy efficient 3.4-watt LEDs with a high 119 lumen output, a CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 80 and a 50,000 hour potential life. The versatile pendant can also be used with a 12-volt 50-watt Halogen bi-pin lamp. Mounting hardware is available in numerous designer finishes to coordinate with a variety of decors, including brushed nickel and chrome. Roxy is 7 inches tall and 8.25 inches wide, and is offered with a five-year warranty. About WAC Lighting WAC Lighting is a leading global manufacturer and innovative designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, with a new sustainable LED collection. WAC Lighting has developed a stellar reputation for upscale decorative and task lighting lines backed by an extraordinary level of service, an unprecedented shipping record, and a Five Year Product Warranty. To reflect Green energy saving strategies, social progress and community involvement, WAC uses the brand standard “Responsible Lighting.” WAC offers a broad range of award-winning products: stunning artisanal glass pendants; Low/Line Voltage Track Systems; Line and Low Voltage Recessed Downlights; Line/Low-Voltage Single and Two-Circuit Monorail Systems; InvisiLED®, LED tape systems for both indoor and outdoor applications; Wall Sconces; Mono and Multipoint fixtures; Counter Balance Adjustables; SMART Transformers; and other specialty lighting items. Nearly 90% of WAC Lighting products are fabricated, including components, at its state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in China. WAC Lighting is headquartered in Garden City, New York, and operates a West Coast office and distribution facility in City of Industry, CA. WAC may be reached at 1.800.526.2588 or by visiting www.waclighting.com. Become a Facebook Fan: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.facebook.com/waclighting.page Follow WAC on Twitter: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/twitter.com/waclighting Follow WAC on YouTube: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.youtube.com/user/WACLighting
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