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09 Comment Editor, Gill Anderson looks at events affecting the industry
11 Floodlight News and appointments, plus a handy events diary
energy efficient lighting 15 News 17 Talking heads A virtual round table debate on making lighting more energy efficient and cost effective in commercial settings
28 On the streets A pilot project to light Prague’s city streets better and more efficiently
commercial lighting 35 News 37 Retail therapy The case for converting stores to LED-based display lighting
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specialist lighting 47 News 49 Showing off Decorex 2012 – the 35th anniversary edition
55 Camping out Take a trip to the Old Truman Brewery for Tent London
59 Show stoppers September wouldn’t be complete without 100% Design
event lighting 67 News 69 Entertaining the entertainers PLASA 2012 returns to Earls Court this month
74 Under the spotlight Honda’s Moto GP team takes centre stage
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September’s here already. I would ask what happened to the summer, but perhaps that’s not the best idea in view of the past few months...
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However, before we focus on the need for more lighting for longer hours (you’ve got to love winter in the northern hemisphere), we have one last opportunity to revel in the final big events of the season. As ever, early September is crammed with not-to-be-missed events for the lighting specifier or designer this year, kicking off with PLASA, which will be of great interest to our burgeoning readership of event lighting specialists. Hot on the heels of PLASA is Tent London, held at the Old Truman Brewery – an event that is growing out of all recognition. Our round up of the summer season is brought to a conclusion by those stalwarts of the design industry, Decorex and 100% Design, both of which we’re assured by the organisers will feature enough stands from lighting producers to make a trip worthwhile. In order not to focus entirely on shows and events, this month we’ve devised a virtual cross-cultural debate on the relative merits of LEDs for the commerical sector. TL’s thanks go to the kind folks at Toshiba, Chauvet, Gaash, OCG, Philips, and Neonlite - all of who took time out to debate the issue of ‘Making lighting more energy efficient and cost effective in commercial settings’, from across the miles (TL’s budget not allowing for more than a meeting of minds). Have you ever thought about branching out and working down under? Of potential special interest to many of our readers – from September for two months only, the organisers of Vivid Sydney 2013 are seeking expressions of interest from international lighting designers, engineering and design individuals and teams for the festival light sculptures, installations and projections for the 2013 event, and have asked TL to spread the word. Already in its fourth - very successful - year, the NSW Government plans to grow the event in 2013, providing more lighting opportunities and seeking to raise the creativity bar with more innovative designs. Details for submissions - which close in November – are available by visiting www.vividsydney.com. If you’re considering it, do let us know so we can follow up on the process and share your success with the readers. Gill Anderson Editor
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Floodlight SUPPORT FOR LIGHT INDIA The 2012 edition of Light India, co-organised by Messe Frankfurt and the Electric Lamps & Components Manufacturers’ Association of India (ELCOMA), has received strong interest from the international community. The debut fair, which will be held from 5 – 8 October 2012 at Pragati Madian in New Delhi, is expected to receive 20,000 visitors. Since the show’s announcement, interest from the international lighting industry has been high. The 2012 show has so far confirmed 120 exhibitors from China, India, Japan, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the UAE and the US, which include Philips, Osram, Bajaj, Surya Roshni, Crompton, Anchor by Panasonic, BAG Electronics, Wipro and Energetic Lighting. Raj Manek, MD of Messe Frankfurt India noted: ‘Light India continues to be the largest and most prestigious lighting exhibition in India. Showcasing the largest range of lighting products as well as hosting several live demonstrations, the show will bring leading architects, consultants and government policymakers in large numbers. We believe that by focusing on green lighting and electronic systems, we’ll be able to attract phenomenal interest from important sectors including infrastructure, residential and commercial property development as well as manufacturing.’ Manoj Verma, executive VP at Crompton Greaves said: ‘Light India is a major event that brings together India’s lighting industry under one roof. Through technical seminars, the show also allows professionals to witness the latest advancements in lighting technology from around the world.’ Another exhibitor, Bajaj Electricals agrees that Light India is a truly international platform for showcasing lighting technology and expertise. The company’s president, CGS Mani, emphasised: ‘As the lighting, and all related industries continue to advance, industry experts need professional venues to showcase their latest technologies. I believe Light India is precisely the venue for the Indian market. My company will present our latest technologies and applicable solutions at the show. India’s lighting professionals have a lot to offer to the industry’s international community. And I believe Light India is the show to display the country’s current innovations.’
Lighting up the Web United Aluminium, which designs and manufactures a range of products and services for the display, lighting, refrigeration and aluminium extrusion industries, has launched its first group website, www.unitedaluminium.co.uk The site includes information about innovative LED lighting company, Lumenal, as well as Unibox, and the other parts of the Group.
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Sill Lighting has launched a new website, www.sill-uk.com, showcasing its portfolio of global projects.The site is easy to navigate, giving lighting designers and specifiers instant access to Sill’s complete range of high performance projectors. It also features a ‘fast-track’ button for speedy product selection, and a search facility for browsing the entire product range.
It’s a date... PLASA 2012 9-12 September 2012 Earls Court, London www.plasashow.com
100% Design
19-23 September 2012 Earls Court, London www.100percentdesign.co.uk
Tent London 20-23 September 2012 Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury Street, London www.tentlondon.co.uk
Decorex 2012 23-26 September 2012 The Royal Hospital, Chelsea www.decorex.co.uk
INDEX 2012
24-27 September 2012 World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE www.indexexhibition.com
The Professional Lighting Summit 3-4 October 2012 The Grand Hotel, Brighton www.theilp.org.uk/events/ the-professional-lightingsummit-2012/
Light India 2012 5-8 October 2012 Pragati Madian, New Delhi www.lightindia2012.com
Illuminotronica, Electronics & Lighting 11-13 October 2012 PadovaFiere, Padua, Italy www.illuminotronica.it
Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 27-30 October 2012 Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong www.hktdc.com
5th LED/OLED Expo 16-18 January 2013 Tokyo Big Sight, Japan www.light-technology.jp
The ARC Show
27-28 February 2013 Business Design Centre, London www.thearcshow.com
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Floodlight... New faces, new places MGC Lighting Group has announced new and exciting business opportunities in the medical lighting sector in South America, following its attendance at the recent Hospitalar exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil. One of the biggest exhibitions in the medical events calendar, it was attended by more than 92,000 visitors, and 1,250 exhibitors. The event provided MGC with an ideal platform from which to expand its operations in the South American medical lighting market by exhibiting in partnership with customer, Orcompaq & Alberci. Commenting on their attendance, Eddie Severeyn, international sales area manager said: ‘Hospitalar was a roaring success. Not only did we establish new business contacts in countries we already distribute to, such as Brazil, we also forged new relationships with contacts in other countries within South America that we had never previously encountered.’
Record attendance in China Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, Asia’s most influential and comprehensive lighting and LED event, which was combined with the electrical building technology event, enjoyed record numbers of exhibitors this year. Organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt, the combined shows had 2,900 exhibitors showcasing their products. The exhibitors represent 27 countries and regions, including ten new additions – Australia, Belgium, Ireland, Macau, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Vietnam and Ukraine. Both shows offered excellent synergetic effects in terms of solutions, influence, scale and visitor attractions.
NEW APPOINTMENTS... MGC Lighting Group has appointed Jorge Villalba as area sales manager at the company’s Spanish office in Valencia. Villalba, who has worked in the lighting industry for the past ten years, will be responsible for securing new business opportunities in Spain. Commenting on his new role, he said: ‘Following the rebranding of the business a short while ago, MGC is experiencing a great deal of positive change and I look forward to contributing to the future success of the Group.’ Villalba is well qualified for the role; in addition to his industry experience and a degree in business administration, he has studied at the Optical Institute of Valencia and the Lighting Academy of Targetti in Florence. David Jackson, international sales and marketing director for MGC Lighting is delighted with the appointment: ‘Jorge is going to be a real asset to the business in Spain. His relevant experience, product knowledge and dedication to high customer service, ties in well with MGC’s values.’
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P4 Limited has appointed Matt Stringer as business development manager to examine market opportunities in commercial and industrial applications throughout the UK and Ireland, with a view to expanding P4’s market share and product portfolio. ‘We have some exciting new products in the pipeline, as well as the opportunity to extend the reach of our existing product ranges in both LED and addressable self testing technology,’ commented business development director, Alan Daniels, ‘and Matt’s business and marketing expertise will help us to identify and profitably implement the next generation of products’. Stringer has enjoyed a successful career in the leisure and entertainments industries, and joins from a Canadian owned multi-national. Crestron has announced that Mark Tallent has moved to a new role within the company. In his new position as international lighting and building controls product manager, Tallent will focus his
efforts to grow the company’s business throughout the EMEA region, promoting Crestron’s solutions for full lighting control and Integrated Building Technology. As he explains, the potential for growth is significant: ‘The requirement for buildings to be as energy efficient as possible is becoming more and more important to customers. In particular, the European Commission’s 20-20-20* targets have to be met and this presents significant opportunities for Crestron. We need to move building science to a more sophisticated level. ’ Tallent has been heading up Creston’s lighting control business for the last three years, before which he was involved in setting up the Leeds Experience Centre. Robin van Meeuwen, VP of Crestron International said: ‘Our lighting and building controls business is key to our future growth as this industry is worth billions. We are developing a whole new efficient LED lighting fittings range, which is key to selling lighting controls and
building management tools. Mark Tallent is the ideal person to assist in setting up a panEuropean support and design team to turn this into an even more successful business.’ Sensio Lighting has appointed Sarah Clements to the role of area sales manager for the south of England. Having previously worked for BSH Home Appliances as the Neff area business manager, and at Formica as Axiom Worktops national business development manager, Sensio felt she was the ideal candidate for the role. Speaking of her new position, Clements said: ‘I’m delighted to be part of such an innovative company that is constantly working to gain brand awareness and grow within the market place. Sensio has adopted a unique approach with its customer base, which is really refreshing to see. As a brand it focuses a lot of its attention on education and guidance, which has enabled it to become a market leader in its field. I can’t wait to get started.’
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news JOINING FORCES Architainment Lighting has become a value added reseller for Philips Dynalite. As a specialist solutions provider of LED systems, controls and lighting accessories, Architainment already deals with other Philips brands, including Selecon and Color Kinetics. By introducing the Dynalite family of energy-efficient, intelligent lighting controls, Architainment is looking to further its ability to provide designers and specifiers with a complete solution. Dynalite offers a wide range of architectural lighting, energy management, and ‘smart home’ control products for offices, retail, hospitality, public spaces, residential, and custom installation. The system has already been installed in some of the world’s best-known venues, including the tallest building in the world, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.
Diamond bright Cheshire-based Diamond LED Lighting has signed a strategic agreement to become sole UK agent for manufacturer, Viribright. The manufacturer entered the LED market producing commercial grade, retrofit LED lighting products to compete in the domestic market. The agreement will give Diamond responsibility for developing and supplying distribution networks for the new co-branded product range throughout the UK. A variety of products are to be included in the new co-branded range, from LED tubes to replace FL tubes, to dimmable globe lamps to replace the fast disappearing incandescent lamps and dimmable GU10 and MR16 down lights, which use minimal power and can replace 35/50w halogens.
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Seeing double Marl International has invested a further £150,000 to double its manufacturing output at its Ulverston site in Cumbria, putting it in a prime position to benefit from the rapid growth of emerging green lighting technology. The production line has been specially modified to handle PCB boards of up to 600mm long, the new longer length commonly required to replace conventional lighting products. Marl is not only ramping up its output of LED lighting modules, but will also enter the electro-mechanical module assembly business, aiming to match offshore pricing with quality, UK-manufactured products. According to managing director, Adrian Rawlinson: ‘Marl is unique in being able to design and manufacture LED lighting modules entirely under one roof in Ulverston, where most competitors outsource parts of the design or manufacturing process. This gives Marl a short lead time and the ability to bring to market the latest, most efficient LED
lighting technologies ahead of competitors.’ Marl operations director, David Moorhouse added: ‘We see many customers in the UK who would like to use LED lighting in place of less efficient technologies, but they lack the capability to assemble these very specialist devices and the associated circuits. Marl can fill this gap, often providing a bespoke product that is a direct drop-in replacement for the less efficient solution – speeding up the adoption of efficient LED lighting technology.’ The new line has been accommodated at the company’s existing existing premises, which have been refurbished to accommodate the equipment. A number of staff has been retrained to operate the line, which is fully automated, and will run on a 24-hour shift basis.
AC-ET has supplied LED-based fixtures from Chroma-Q, PixelRange and GLP to the BBC’s Radio Theatre facility at Broadcasting House. The venue is designed to stage recorded and live performances, including comedy shows, radio programmes, live music, televised and red button events - such as concerts, plus shows broadcast across the BBC’s network. The house lighting rig needed to be extremely flexible to take account of the diverse number of events taking place in the venue, and the need to embrace theatrical, broadcast and multimedia disciplines. It was important that the new LED units were also appropriate to light HD TV and its specific requirements. Extensive research was carried out into all the LED lighting options and Radio Theatre events manager, Mark Diamond and the BBC’s R & D department worked with AC-ET’s Paul Turner to ensure the most suitable fixtures were chosen.
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Talking heads In the fast-paced business world, getting people together is hard, but multiply that by six and factor in overseas travel and you’re looking at something akin to one of the tasks of Hercules. TL decided that it may just be simpler to harness technology and hold a virtual debate – so we did … UNDER DISCUSSION:
Making lighting more energy efficient & cost effective in commercial settings, including but not exclusively using LEDs. TAKING PART: KatyBryan, Philips Lighting Edward Lees, Toshiba Lighting Systems UK Danny Kalina, Gaash Lighting Michael Brooksbank, Chauvet Europe Simon Leggett, OCG Lighting Fred Bass, Neonlite International
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To kick off, how do you think we can best achieve the savings large corporations are looking for when lighting new-build office complexes?
ED: LEDs offer a low-energy, long-life solution for saving energy – and therefore money – on lighting. As well as consuming less energy, the longevity of LED fittings means that they need to be replaced far less frequently than other lighting products. KATY: LED technology is progressing at a phenomenal rate, becoming more efficient and flexible. But there’s a danger that LED lighting specified before a building is built - may be two or three years out of date by the time the building is occupied. Engaging a lighting supplier in the early stages of the planning process will enable them to share their roadmaps for the future, so that the most up to date and efficient LED technology will be implemented.
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‘Cheaper traditional fittings are like candy – they give us short-term pleasure but in the end we are faced with expensive dentist bills!’
DANIEL: Surely, the main consideration has to be the lighting design. To use the most appropriate lighting system (direct, direct/indirect combination) in order to achieve not only energy savings, but first of all the right solution for visibility, task performance and the occupants’ wellbeing? KATY: Incorporating a clear business case for LEDs is a key step in the design process. Analysis of the increased capital costs of LED versus the reduced lifecycle costs of the building needs to take place to ensure that LEDs aren’t value engineered out in the construction process, limiting the energy savings to be made. ED: If you combine LEDs with lighting controls then you start to see even greater savings: Presence detectors ensure that a space is never lit when there is no one in it and daylight-linking means that lighting levels are adjusted in accordance with the amount of natural daylight available, maximising a free resource - the sun. If the two options are combined then offices can be sufficiently lit at all times, without expending any more energy than is necessary. KATY: Yes, with 75 per cent of a conventional lighting bill wasted on light that simply isn’t needed, the introduction of an intelligent controls system leads to significant saving. A variety of control methods, such as presence detection and daylight harvesting, ensure that energy is not consumed unnecessarily. FRED: The key lies in making the switch to energy efficient solutions and avoiding a ‘one size fits all’ approach, by using extended features such as dimming and light control to suit the particular needs of a project. The motto has to be ‘light where you need it, when you need it’. MICHAEL: I agree that LED technology alone in most cases isn’t sufficient to provide total cost saving solutions, although with clever use of dynamic control it can make a big difference. SIMON: By using natural light as a starting point and maximising it in the building design, and by incorporating controls and sensors in a building-wide lighting control strategy, a new building can benefit from all of the advantages offered by the latest LED technology. LEDs can be very accurately controlled and, if their use is carefully managed, they will last longer, use less energy and produce less heat.
TL What about retrofit for older properties? Can it ever really be as effective as starting over? MICHAEL: Sometimes – yes. There are, however a lot of variables within each design element of a building that have a bearing on the total cost solution. By this I mean the installation, energy efficiency, and maintenance cost for the project, as a whole amortized over the expected life. This is generally easier in commercial projects due to the availability of access for maintenance, which has often been considered by the original architect. KATY: Surely, retrofitting existing buildings is key to sustainable development? Most of the buildings that already exist today will still be around in 2050 – if we are to meet
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our carbon dioxide reduction targets, these buildings must be retrofitted to reduce our demand for electricity. Reducing demand of existing buildings is also a much cheaper option for government than investing in new power stations for increasing energy supply. DANIEL: But if we believe that the existing lighting system is adequate in respect of all the quality parameters, but inefficient, one has to understand that replacing only the light source doesn’t necessarily mean that the quality parameters will be kept. FRED: It all comes down to TCO and being able to maintain the authentic style. Retrofit LED can offer energy savings and light control while imitating the look and feel of an olderstyle installation, which means there’s no need to start over. Product selection is particularly important however.
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KATY: LED lighting already plays a key part in the retrofitting of commercial buildings. LED luminaires are designed to easily replace inefficient light fittings – for example, designed to fit within a 600 x 600 panel in an office environment. Retrofitting LED technology can deliver savings of up to 85 per cent compared to traditional technology, so the only question should be, whether to replace just the lamps or the whole luminaire. ED: If retrofitted lighting solutions are combined with sensible lighting controls then you can achieve really great savings. However, any retrofit project is ultimately limited by the fact that it probably wasn’t designed with minimising energy expenditure in mind and additional investment might be needed to make the necessary changes.
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SIMON: Clearly, there are compromises when working with older buildings and legacy systems. However, the latest generation of luminaires and control systems are costeffective, efficient and simple to install. I think the limitations are often in justifying investment in replacing existing systems in older premises (however inefficient), rather than in the viability of the technology itself.
TL What are the best cost saving solutions for retail currently – bearing in mind the maintenance issues?
DANIEL: Fluorescents - if we can rely on late data claiming around 40000 hours life, based on a 12-hour cycle, which is quite usual in retail – are still good solution. Well-designed LED luminaires (and I mean optically, mechanically and thermally) are promising, provided the $/lumen ratio is good enough. If not, patience is the right solution! SIMON: Lamps using halogen and other high-heat light sources offer the best opportunity for cost savings, but not solely for the obvious direct savings. Retail spaces normally lack natural ventilation and require significant air conditioning. Shopping centres are often far too warm, due to the amount of lighting, numbers of people and prohibitive cost of air conditioning. By swapping to low-heat light sources, such as LED, owners will see a reduction in lighting, air conditioning and maintenance costs. They’ll also offer their clients a far more comfortable shopping environment! ED: That’s true. Lighting can account for 20 per cent of a retailer’s energy costs, so minimising the energy consumption of light fixtures can have a significant effect in reducing overall operational expenditure. Many retailers still use halogen lighting, so replacing this with LED fixtures is one way to instantly save costs. KATY: I think LED is certainly a viable solution for retail – look at the likes of Marks and Spencer and Morrisons,
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which have stores entirely lit with LED and benefitting from significant energy saving as a result. Technology is advancing all the time and providing options that just weren’t possible with LED only a few years ago. ED: In addition to the technological aspect, many retailers, particularly large chains, don’t consider the balance of light in their stores. The windows at the front of an outlet let in plenty of natural daylight, so during the day there is far less need for lighting, while the back of a store will need far more as it would otherwise be in darkness. If this can be taken into consideration when designing lighting - by including daylight linking - then further savings can be made. The ambience of the outlet is improved too. But perhaps even more crucial for busy retailers is the longevity of LEDs: a typical halogen fitting will last for 1,000 to 1,500 hours, while its LED counterpart can last for up to 40,000 hours. It’s pretty clear that the maintenance savings, which can be achieved by replacing halogen with LED, are substantial.
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This has led to a lack of understanding of the importance of CRI and consequent disastrous product selection. MICHAEL: It’s fair to say that due to the drive to compete, there are some lower standard products out there. While the initial savings are obvious, the total cost solution is again the ultimate consideration. CRI is often a good mark of standard in these situations.
‘Worldwide, the switch to LED lighting could save energy consumption for lighting by 40 per cent’ FRED: Of course, many existing lighting products can be upgraded without the need for new fixtures, providing both longer life and reduced maintenance schedules. For the future, we focus on socket-able solutions for easy maintenance and the ability to upgrade.
TL What about colour rendering for
the fashion and food sectors – is it being adversely affected by lamps of a lower quality?
KATY: Colour rendering consistency is really important in retail - after all ensuring products look enticing to customers is key to generating sales. In fashion, seeing the real colour of an item is particularly significant. The concern with lower quality products is that the lamps tend to degrade inconsistently and before the end of life, affecting the overall look and feel of the store. ED: If 100 per cent accuracy in rendering is essential then, at the moment, halogen is the technology to opt for… or perhaps high end metal halide? However, halogen isn’t a very energy efficient solution. Fundamentally, a choice needs to be made between maximal colour rendering and maximising energy savings. Do you need 100 per cent colour rendering or is 80 per cent accurate enough? For the food sector, 80 per cent colour rendering is probably sufficient, meaning that LED is a great solution as energy consumption can be minimised. DANIEL: I have heard that a new system (CQS) is in the development stage?
DANIEL: The answer is simple…yes! Regarding LEDs, I am not sure the CRI system, which was developed mainly for discharge lamps, can reflect the real human appraisal when dealing with fashion and food. It seems to be that the system doesn’t include any subjective parameters in the calculations.
TL So what about outdoor use: what’s the
ED: I agree. The difference in colour rendering between technologies is significant.
KATY: For outdoor use, it’s critical to use white light, which LED technology can deliver very well and efficiently. It’s important to consider how lighting can help contribute to a safe and attractive environment.
FRED: Yes it is, users aren’t fully aware of what is available and the industry needs to be more active in educating people to better understand what is possible. LEDs offer customers flexibility as they can be tailored to meet specific application needs. ED: Halogen delivers 100 per cent accurate colour rendering, while LED delivers approximately 80 per cent. However, fluorescent and compact fluorescent can reduce the accuracy of rendering even further to only 60 per cent especially red - making distinguishing the actual colours of objects particularly difficult. SIMON: Unfortunately, many retailers are used to incandescent light sources, where CRI is rarely an issue.
best option for, say – street lighting in inner cities, multi-storey car parks and public parks/gardens?
FRED: LED lighting has a number of benefits, which make it particularly suited to outdoor use: white light solutions provide improved safety thanks to better facial recognition; DANIEL: Street lighting looks like an ideal application mainly due to the high maintenance costs and all around operations involved. BUT again, quality… I have hardly ever seen a glare-free low mounting-height installation. Even if calculations and measuring equipment show low and sometimes no glare, our eyes and brains are able to discriminate the milimetric size of each emitter - and especially when using lens optics, the result is glare!
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unit of power. They’re long life too - although not as long as LED - and can be dimmed if they’re set up properly. Additionally, compact fluorescent is also still a viable alternative, but both have very poor colour rendering, some issues with deep dimming and certainly aren’t the choice for use with presence detector systems. But they are efficient and cost effective the workhorses of commercial lighting applications.
‘If 100 per cent accuracy in rendering is essential then, at the moment, halogen is the technology to opt for... or perhaps high end metal halide?’ FRED: LEDs’ long life and reliability can help to reduce the need for the difficult maintenance often associated with street lighting. MICHAEL: This is still an area very much in development and LED has a little way to go before being completely dominant. HID will be around for a little while yet for high brightness, larger coverage outdoor applications, in my opinion. KATY: Many local authorities are simply switching the streetlights off at night – which is great for their pocket but is not so great for society. I’d be less likely to walk into the town centre at night if it wasn’t well lit. I’d opt to take my car instead if I didn’t feel safe walking. If everyone did that, carbon emissions would actually rise and not fall! We’d also create areas where people didn’t feel safe, as poor lighting has been linked to increased crime rates. ED: Absolutely! For inner city street lighting, making sure that sufficient light is always available is the most important consideration. While metal halide solutions are a popular and sound option, their light output can decrease over time, and their colour can shift. SIMON: Durability is crucial in these environments. A combination of long-life light sources in appropriate, robust luminaires will reduce maintenance and prevent damage. Latest generation LED and induction light sources are both good candidates for this application.
TL Do you believe there’s still a
viable alternative to the LED for general commercial use (offices, shops, public buildings etc)?
DANIEL: For the coming years, yes fluorescents and short arc ceramic metal halides are viable. But perhaps we should be asking for how long? ED: I agree. Ceramic metal halide fittings are probably the best option if LED isn’t under consideration. They’re still very efficient and compact, with the ability to produce good light quality. However, they can’t easily be dimmed without a change of colour, and won’t restart instantly in the event of a power cut. LEDs restart and provide 100 per cent output almost instantly. Fluorescent fittings are still effective, though it’s important to opt for the T5 spec rather than the T8, as T5 fittings produce the greatest amount of light per
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FRED: T5 fluorescent offers good value for money, whereas high power HID’s suit areas where high lumen levels are required. I believe we must look at the lighting code again, and integrate much higher use of LED task lighting, then reduce the overall levels and only use light where needed. SIMON: I don’t really think there’s a viable alternative. The latest high frequency fluorescent systems are certainly very efficient and the fixtures have evolved into very complete designs but I wouldn’t consider them unless there was no suitable LED fixture available. But certainly, less efficient light sources may be necessary where an extremely high lumen package is required from a very compact light source - there are still significant limitations for LEDs in this area. MICHAEL: Of course, there’s always an alternative. Is it viable however? You have to take each project on merit and calculate all the aspects for total cost solution. Traditional lighting technologies are certainly not dead yet, and LED still has a long way to go in certain applications. But overall I would say that the scales are most definitely starting to tip in the favour of LED in most cases now. KATY: Surely, the key to any successful lighting project is to really understand the client’s needs, and to assess whether the lighting solution proposed meets the end user’s requirements? The real benefit of LED technology is only realised when the right solution is used for the appropriate application. There are still cases where alternatives might be a suitable choice, but with the rapid advances occurring in LED this is unlikely to be the case for long.
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controls? Would installing control systems in much smaller premises than is perhaps current practice, make enough cost savings to make it worthwhile to say, the independent retailer, small business owner or boutique hotelier?
DANNY: I believe so, yes. There are small, low-cost control systems for presence and light harvesting available, and their ROI is quite promising. ED: Presence detection is a straightforward and relatively low-cost solution for reducing unnecessary expense on lighting. It can be used in toilets for example, as so many people forget to switch off the light. Daylight-linking systems can also be beneficial - even for smaller businesses - as they make use of the sun as a free resource and don’t have to be a massive cost burden in implementation.
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KATY: You do have to remember that to use a lighting control system for the sole purpose of energy saving in small premises would result in a longer payback period than the standalone lighting controls solutions available. So consideration needs to be given to the entire solution and not just to installing controls. FRED: For smaller premises, controls must be simple and easy to use. Day and night settings and some presence detection may be all that’s required. TCOs need to be calculated, but in principle yes, it can make sense. MICHAEL: I believe lighting control is still the most overlooked aspect of lighting design and in most cases a well-considered programmed solution will present savings on energy efficiency, maintenance and most importantly, human error and ignorance!
TL What’s most important to the specifier – and ultimately the customer - cost savings or energy reduction? And if cost is top of the list, is there a way to re-educate them to look at energy savings as paramount?
ED: Financial considerations will always be top of any business’s agenda, and energy savings lead to cost savings, so minimising expense on energy is an important way to save money. The key is educating businesses about long-term savings and payback: the initial outlay of installing new lighting will be paid back through the cost savings it delivers. Once it’s paid for itself, the lighting will then allow the business to save money on an on-going basis through the reduction in energy consumption. FRED: Cost continues to be a main factor for the customer, which means we definitely should continue to re-educate on subjects such as TCO and the payback time. The energy saving calculator is a useful tool in this process, highlighting the payback time and overall cost saving. One aspect we need to be aware of is that, as technology progresses, the cost of LED solutions becomes more and more competitive. MICHAEL: Of course, most people still only look at the bottom line - goes without saying. Which is why it’s critical that we ensure that a ‘total cost solution’ is borne in mind. Re-education is, of course part of this, but there is still along way to go with LED in particular. Specifiers are only just starting to get to grips with all the various complications of measurement and suitability for application, and the customer makes the job harder still by using historical valuation for lighting budget provision. I believe this will change in time, but the whole lighting community is in the process of re-education and it takes time to filter through.
‘Well-designed LED luminaires are promising, provided the $/lumen ratio is good enough. If not, patience is the right solution!’
KATY: Being concerned only with cost savings on the initial capital expenditure is short sighted. Manufacturers are working with customers to look at the lifecycle costs of lighting. Cheaper traditional fittings are like candy – they give us short-term pleasure but in the end we are faced with expensive dentist bills! LED technology might cost a little more, but financial tools, such as net present value will soon show the savings over the lifetime of the project. FRED: On another note, companies become increasingly focused on saving energy due to EU regulations and the need to be mindful of their carbon footprint. Many have specific targets they need to hit in that area, and using LEDs is an immensely effective way to reduce carbon emissions. DANIEL: I believe it’s energy reduction - but always at a
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reasonable cost, and as always, not sacrificing the quality of the lighting system or the users’ wellbeing. SIMON: Specifiers tend to look at overall fitness for purpose and propose a generic solution, although they frequently leave enough ambiguity to allow significant variations in the final installed product! When submitting a tender, installers look at cost above all else and so will propose the lowest cost product that approximates the original specified item; this leads to the installation of lowest cost items, which frequently don’t meet the customer’s aspirations. Building operators look at initial purchase price and operating cost over time as a combined cost of ownership, whereas specifiers and installers are far more concerned with initial cost of purchase. There is clearly a conflict here and it must be addressed by a method of projecting and classifying fixture operating costs, including energy consumption, and making this element an integral part of the specification.
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single largest benefit of the LED?
KATY: LED technology is exciting. Not only does it offer extensive energy and maintenance savings – it looks good too. The look and feel of a lighting design isn’t compromised by the need to save energy and cost. DANIEL: If I can choose only one parameter, then it’s lifespan... but please consider the electronics the driver. Although we might be surprised if LEDs reach their theoretical limit of efficacy - then I might replace my chosen parameter! ED: I must agree with Daniel. If I had to choose one, then I would say that the minimised maintenance derived from their impressive longevity is the biggest benefit of LEDs. FRED: The saving offered in terms of both electricity and energy. These mean both a reduced cost of ownership and a lower carbon footprint. MICHAEL: For me it is about the total package, but if you had to pin me down, I would say it was the scalability. In the early days of LED, the company I was working for at the time came up with a wireless, rechargeable, colour-changing champagne bucket for promotional use. For me, it epitomised all the benefits of LED. You couldn’t do it with any other technology — low energy battery operation, no heat to melt the ice, colour changing, durability and most importantly, size! SIMON: Progress. The emergence of LED technology has opened up a new creative era in the lighting world, attracting extremely talented people and turning a relatively conservative business into a vibrant and exciting sector. The benefits are clear to see: new designs, greater efficiency, less waste … the list goes on.
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POWER DOWN VingCard Elsafe has announced a collaboration with Lutron to develop a total guestroom control solution package for luxury hotels, which integrates Lutron’s lighting, drapery and shade control modules with VingCard Elsafe’s Orion energy management system, as well as door locks, electronic safes and minibars. Using this solution, hotels can provide their guests with total in-room comfort and increase energy efficiency with the option to automatically turn lights on, adjust shades and the temperature when the room becomes occupied. It will also automatically turn lights off, adjust shades, and re-set the temperature when the room is vacant. Through advanced occupancy-sensing technology, hotels can expect to experience a 20-30%1 reduction in energy expenditures through the combined savings produced by light and temperature controls in unoccupied rooms. ‘More and more, the global hotel industry is demanding an integrated in-room light and temperature control solution that can help manage energy more efficiency, while ensuring guest comfort and enhancing their guests´ in-room experience,’ said Tim Shea, president of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality.
Energys Group has announced a partnership with Utility Rentals to help schools reduce lighting costs through a funding scheme for educational facilities. The scheme allows the school to pay for its equipment from the energy savings achieved. As it works exclusively with the education sector, Utility Rentals lease is designed with schools in mind and can be paid for using the school’s revenue budget. Flexible rental terms are available for schools and rentals can be structured in line with budgets. Kevin Cox, technical director at Energys Group, commented: ‘There are still thousands of schools using old, inefficient fluorescent lighting and recent budget-cuts make the funding of upgrades almost impossible. The Utility Rental lease scheme, which we will deliver in partnership with Smart Eco Energy, offers an innovative solution to funding challenges: instant energy savings with no up-front costs. Using this scheme we can specify the correct solution for the school using a mix of retrofit technologies, new light fittings and LED, and deliver it without any need for capital investment from the school – and in most cases there is a significant cash benefit due to the dramatically reduced energy bills’. Under scheme, all of the lighting equipment is warranted for the duration of the lease period. Supply and fit is included, and on-going maintenance can be included in the package if needed.
25 years of inspiration Toshiba has announced its planned extended patronage of the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) for a further 10 years, through to 2021. The renewed partnership means the Gallery will continue to illustrate the history of Japanese art and craftsmanship in order to educate and encourage visitors to the museum and contemporary designers. The Toshiba Gallery was opened in 1986 and since then has provided a showcase for the V&A’s internationally important
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beautiful architecture of the vaulted ceiling, and also inside the exhibit space where track mounted LED lamps have been used to replace short-life, less efficient halogen lamps. The new lighting will significantly reduce energy and maintenance costs associated with lighting, and help the V&A to meet its carbon reduction targets. Martin Roth, director of the museum said: ‘The V&A is thrilled to celebrate Toshiba’s renewed commitment to the Japanese Gallery a further 10 years. The museum’s partnership
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RETAIL THERAPY Retailers are waking up to the fact that the ubiquitous LED really is the way ahead for in-store display lighting, especially when it’s combined with control systems
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NEXT ON THE LIST High street retailer, Next is leading the way with an enormous order for 90,000 LED luminaires to replace 35W IRC dichroic lamps across all of its UK stores. The order – worth a cool £4m – will see Projection Lighting take on one of the largest LED replacement programmes in the UK retail sector to date. An unusually-detailed specification was issued by Next, followed by a weighted E-auction and a trial of Projection Lighting’s AlphaLED luminaires in six stores to prove payback. Following on from the successful trial, an order was placed, and the first of three deliveries over a six-month period is scheduled for this month. The testing product specification from Next covered every aspect of the requirement for LED-based recessed downlights, including a minimum five-year warranty to cover lumen depreciation and colour shift over 50,000 hours, lifetime data supported by independent testing, efficiency, beam angles, colour rendition, safety compliance, packaging and transport. ‘This is one client who knew what they were buying,’ said Jeff Stephens, director at Projection Lighting. ‘It’s the most well informed specification I have ever seen from a customer, and with the weighted E-auction, it takes due diligence to a new level.’
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LIVERPOOL IN LIGHTS Clayton Square is Liverpool’s newest shopping mall, housing a mix of fashion, lifestyle and leisure brands with a burgeoning food and drink offering. The mall features a glass-canopied roof, with a central dome and series of glazed arches, which span the space. To illuminate the feature, 350m of Tryka Flexistrip has been used to beautiful effect, highlighting the dramatic arches and domes sited high above shoppers’ heads. Flexistrip is Tryka’s high grade IP67-rated LED strip lighting system, which is available in both RGB and single colour versions. It can be specified with two power options - 7.2w and 14.4w per metre - providing the potential for a wider variety of uses. Studiotech of Stockport designed and installed the scheme, which included highlighting the giant central dome with four Tryka Module 36 LED RGB spotlights. ‘Tryka Flexistrip is powerful and adaptable, ideal for enhancing the stunning aesthetics of the dome,’ commented Studiotech’s Tim Ashley.
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CZECH IT OUT It’s not just UK retailers who are seeing the light when it comes to LEDS. Anolis LED fixtures have been specified to illuminate both the interior and exterior of the impressive central feature at the Nová Karolina centre in Ostrava. The new 100m-euro development is one of the largest inner-city development projects in the Czech Republic. The spankingly smart and spacious, multi-level environment was designed by architect, Har Hollands from T+T Design, working with Czech architects K4 from Brno. The frustum (truncated triangle) shaped centrepiece creates a sense of drama and spectacle right at the heart of the busy space. Hollands proposed an initial lighting design for the 36.5x35x22m conical shape, and main construction contractor, Gemo recommended Anolis. Anolis’ brand manager Petr Kolma ka produced several options, all of them energy efficient, to achieve the dynamic effect that Hollands wanted - a fixture bright enough to register during the day, and the entire installation had to be energy efficient and ‘green’. The interior is illuminated with 32 pieces of Anolis ArcPad 94 RGBW EPS, a special fixture with separate, rather than integral power supply. These are positioned on four ledges at ceiling height around the base of the space, and the beams focused to cross one another and wash upwards, giving a smooth even colouration up the fascias, with eight ArcPad 94s per side. With all 32 ArcPad 94s on at full, they use 8.5 kW of power, however the standard power consumption (for 97% of the running time) is just 4kW, which is definitely carbon conscious!
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Another stipulation was that the lighting scheme should generate minimal heat and not increase the need for extra air conditioning. The Anolis LED scheme ticked that box, added to which was the consideration for long lifetime and minimal maintenance required, which was essential as the fixtures are difficult to access. They also had to be tightly focused to allow the bottom sections on all four sides of the cone to be used for a projection show that runs all day. Two standard colours – blue and white – have been programmed initially, representing the corporate colours of the Czech managing company, Multi Development. Outside, 16 ArcPad Xtreme RGBW units with custom optics (half fitted with 23 degree optics and the other half with asymmetric 23-6 degree lenses.) are lighting the exterior of the centrepiece on all four sides. Both inside and out, the installations have their own control PC-based Robe CyberCue architectural system controls, which are run in standalone mode. The exterior scheme is triggered by sensor, so works when it becomes dark, and the interior lighting switches on. Petr Kolma ka remarked: ‘I am extremely proud to be involved in this project. Anolis is a Czech brand seen in some of the highest profile installations worldwide, and so it is very special to see it in action on its home territory. It’s also good that proper attention is being given to the importance of lighting in Ostrava’s on-going redevelopment plans.’ A CASE IN POINT Changi City Point, a new shopping mall located in the heart of China’s Changi Business Park has been described as the ‘Garden City of the East’ due to the unusual inclusion of flora and fauna in and around it. An important element of the project was to ensure the mall was as green as possible. Charles Chong, general manager of Singaporebased Yongfu International was tasked with
incorporating wireless lighting sensors at a very late stage in the build and fit-out programme, after it was discovered that lights were coming on automatically when there was no reason for them. He explained: ‘There are several skylights located in the interior of the shopping mall offering natural light to illuminate the interior as part of the energy saving programme implemented for the building.’ EnOcean sensors and receivers were utilised to create the perfect light settings, as Chong commented: ‘Only one circuit of lights turns on for the mall interior. The aim is to light up the remaining two circuits at each wing only when the lux levels fall. ‘As this is a newly completed building, all of the wiring and light fixtures have already been installed, and it would be costly to install conventional sensors and undertake rewiring - and redo the ceiling works too. Moreover, the timing for the opening of the shopping mall was very tight, for which reason the proposal for using EnOcean sensors and receivers was adopted.’ At the various skylight points located on levels one and two, PEHA sensors were installed. Thermokon SRC ADO receivers were integrated into the various riser electrical rooms located at each end of the building, about 70m away. Antenna cables of 20m length were procured to cable up the receivers. Chong added: ‘A point to note is that the Level One skylight obtains its electrical supply from the basement riser. An SRE repeater from Thermokon has consequently been included to enhance the signal from the sensor to the antenna.’ Installation took just two days and meant no rewiring was needed at the light fixtures, only cabling for the receivers and antenna. Now the shopping mall’s second and third circuits will only light up during cloudy days and at night time, when the lux level falls below a preset value.
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Focus SB 01424 858060 | www.focus-sb.co.uk Focus SB maintains its presence at Decorex 2012 (Stand G217) Electrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB is again taking a stand at this year’s Decorex and will be exhibiting its best selling range of plates with bespoke finishes. On the stand will be one of the most popular ranges, the Victorian; with its soft corners and simple lines, the range offers an extensive collection of plates to meet the needs of almost any kind of installation. Also on show will be three ranges exclusive to Focus SB and popular among many hotels in London, Europe and UAE: The Sheraton Bronze Antique; Dorchester Satin Nickel; and True Edge Ambassador Polished Nickel. Roger Kemp, Managing Director, is pleased to return to the interior design show for professionals having had such an excellent response last year: “Decorex International is one of the most respected and anticipated design shows in the UK and we are delighted to be exhibiting there again.”
Philips www.philips.com/fortimo Philips introduces the second generation of Fortimo LED Twistable downlight module (TDLM) offering a 10-25% system energy efficiency upgrade. Fortimo LED Twistable DLM 1100 lm (Zhaga certified) and 2000 lm second generation modules offer energy efficiency and quality white light. The Fortimo LED Twistable DLM is a complete system, consisting of a module with integrated driver and lamp holder, and adheres to industry standards. The 1100lm module is the second LED module from Philips that is Zhaga certified. The Fortimo LED Twistable DLM is ideal to build into luminaires for use in general down lighting applications and is therefore often used as the alternative for 50 W LV halogen and the 2x 18 W / 2 x 26W CFL downlights. The new generation can simply be placed onto the existing lamp holder which was installed with the first generation of the Fortimo LED Twistable downlight module. Also the existing heatsink and reflector can be maintained. The energy efficiency upgrades of both the 1100 and 2000 lumen Twistable DLM modules range from 7176 lm/W. And as these modules are part of the Fortimo future proof promise, this means that the energy efficacy upgrade of the LEDs is done without changing the dimensions, shape, lumen output or optical performance of the system. As the modules are easy to install and service, both in new and existing twistable downlight luminaires, they are ideal for semi professional applications and the wholesale channel. There is not even a need to remove the reflector or open the ceiling.
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Rosco Architectural +44 (0)20 8659 2300 | www.rosco.com The newly re-designed Cristian Dior Flagship store in New York City is now the beacon of 57th Street. One of the project challenges faced by the architects was how to properly backlight a series of decorative panels with bright even light while maintaining low power consumption and fitting within the existing framework. Rosco LitePad was the perfect solution, simple to install yet fully customizable. More importantly, the job was fully supported by Rosco’s project management team at each stage.
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A N D T H E W I N N E R I S ... Jands has announced the winners of a competition celebrating the launch of its Vista L5 flagship media and lighting control console – the latest addition to the Vista range. The competition to win a MacBook Pro running the innovative Vista v2 software was sponsored by Jands’ distribution partners for Europe & the Middle East - A.C. Entertainment Technologies, and North America - A.C. Lighting, and open to industry professionals in these territories. The competition proved extremely popular, and the lucky winners, who were selected at random from entrants who correctly answered a competition question, were David Weeks from the UK and Andrew Anguiano from the US. Weeks works at the 1500-capacity live music venue, 53 Degrees in Preston, UK. He hadn’t used Jands Vista before, and his first impression of the Vista L5 was enthusiastic: ‘To say that I’m quite impressed is an understatement. The way the screen is laid out, it all made sense – it’s a lovely bit of design. I will now be quite frustrated with our current house desk.’ He visited AC-ET’s Leeds office to collect his prize and received a full demonstration on the Vista L5 after which he commented: ‘The power of Vista by comparison takes this to a whole new level.’ The US winner, Andrew Anguiano is a student who works at the Life Bridge Church co-ordinating technicals and media. He has had considerable experience with Jands Vista and regularly creates shows using a Vista S3. He said: ‘I think Jands produces a great product with Vista. Their technical services team has always been extremely helpful in answering questions.’
Website of the week Prolyte Group has created a new website for its Litestructures brand, as part of a new marketing initiative to increase awareness of the creative project work undertaken by the company. In the two years since the merger, the brand has evolved into a special projects division of the Group. Litestructures has extensive experience designing and manufacturing creative structures across a variety of sectors, from live events and brand realisation through to art and architecture, prompting an online portal to showcase a selection of successful bespoke projects. The website - www.litestructures.com - provides information on the Litestructures brand and the innovative solutions it offers. There is a facility to view and download case studies, and the opportunity to interact with the team. Miles Marsden, UK sales director of special projects, said: ‘This is a time of renewed focus for Litestructures as the vehicle for our special projects work. The new website provides a dynamic platform for us to demonstrate our ability to transform ideas into reality, with striking results.’
Faster, cheaper and better optics? ‘Plastic optics for lighting fixtures can now be custom manufactured by a onestep process, which affords flexibility and freedom of design at prices competitive with injection molding,’ is the claim being made by LUXeXceL. The company is offering its patented Printoptical 3D printing service for ondemand manufacturing of optics directly from a CAD model, with no need for expensive molds or tooling. Photopia software from LTI Optics is among the most widely used tools in the lighting industry for creation and verification of such CAD models. With Photopia as a tool for parametric optics design and LUXeXceL’s printoptical technology for mass customised manufacturing, lighting fixture manufacturers can get products to market faster and offer a broader range while cutting development costs and working capital requirements. Mark Jongewaard, president of LTI Optics, explains: ‘We originally developed Photopia to enable simulation study of alternative designs prior to incurring the high expense of tooling for an optic to be physically produced. Now as a software partner for LUXeXceL’s manufacturing services, Photopia has a second value proposition to enable rapid custom variations of a proven design for immediate manufacture, yielding fast times to market for new products, rapid adaptation to changed requirements, and low cost innovation of niche and mass-customised lighting products.’ According to Richard van de Vrie, CEO of LUXeXceL: ‘The combination of Photopia software and Printoptical manufacturing is the digitisation of plastic optics design and fabrication. A Photopia design becomes a digital mold, enabling any correction or change to be implemented immediately. The manufacturing service is on-demand, so inventory is also digital, requiring minimal working capital and eliminating write-offs. Using Photopia as a design tool for creation of optics to be fabricated with Printoptical technology, LUXeXceL offers the lighting industry a way to launch more new products, get them to market sooner, innovate with previously impossible design features, and earn higher profit margins.’
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Showing off Extravagant, over -the-top, fun – just a few ways to describe the event that is Decorex – and this year’s 35th anniversary show promises to be no different
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the first-time visitor crosses the threshold of The Royal Hospital, they know they’re in for something a little bit special. The entrance to Decorex is a coveted space, where designers have vied with one another over the years to produce the most memorable or outlandish foyer designs. Great excitement has followed the announcement that for the 35th anniversary edition, Dame Vivienne Westwood will be taking up the flowered, velveteen or potentially Axminster-covered gauntlet. Of course, the design will remain a closely guarded secret until opening day, but visitors are guaranteed a treat, that’s for sure. Decorex brand manager, Simone du Bois is excited by the prospect of the upcoming event: ‘In this our 35th edition of Decorex, we are thrilled with the diversity of our 2012 exhibitors, who range from inspired contemporary design to the epitome of traditional craftsmanship. The link they all share is their unfailing commitment to produce the very best quality, destined to become collectables for future generations. From great British names like the Royal Warrant holder, Wilkinsons, Hector Finch, Best & Lloyd and Sharon Marston to equally impressive names from Europe, like Terzani, Le Deun and Patrizia Garganti, lighting specialist exhibitors have a strong presence at this years event.’ So, with limited time on the ground, once you’ve had your fill of the Westwood-esque welcome, which stands should you make a beeline for?
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WHO’S SHOWING LIGHTING? Decorex covers the entire spectrum of interiors design, but a growing number of exhibitors’ stands will be focusing on lighting. Sadly, we can’t feature them all here, but there’s plenty to tempt the palette, including Boatswain Lighting; Christopher Hyde; Dar Lighting; Elstead; Fine Art Lamps; Focus SB; Phillips and Wood; RV Astley; Indera; Tigermoth; Tom Kirk and Tom Faulkner.
Phillips & Wood STAND F194E
The Millfield is made in brass, and nickel- or chrome-plated or bronzed, or can be made in steel if required. A new model is to be shown at Decorex, with a smaller 650mm diameter, 250mm height plus length of rod specified. The company has designed Millfield to fit into many situations, from a residential dining room chandelier to corridor lighting or hotel and restaurant receptions. Apart from the glass, which is sourced in Germany, the manufacturing is UK-based so small details can be altered to suit projects in short timescales. www.phillipsandwood.co.uk
Hector Finch STAND F194E
Designed by Hector Finch, Pegasus is a contemporary version of a Venetian-style wall fitting. Typical of the 1920’s, it features a cast glass feather shade on an Art Deco-style bracket, and is a stunning example of the timeless beauty and elegance synonymous with company’s portfolio. Carefully handcrafted in Europe, Pegasus is made using the finest materials to the highest of finishes. Ideal for all interior spaces including corridors, halls and dining areas, Pegasus can be specified IP44 rated (for zone 2 within bathrooms). www.hectorfinch.com
Copper & Silk STAND B73
The innovative London workshop of Copper & Silk produces beautifully handcrafted shades for almost any fitting. With more than 30 years’ experience and an exhaustive knowledge of contemporary and traditional manufacturing techniques, these stunning shades really are the finishing touch to complement almost any interior. The company can supply anything from a single replacement lampshade for a cherised lamp base to a full series for large residences or hotels. www.copperandsilk.com
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Collier Webb STAND F205
Collier Webb designs and makes luxury British lighting, furniture and hardware. Using distinctive and unusual antiques as working models, inspired by iconic designs and utilising exotic and fine quality materials, the company makes pieces that – whether traditional or contemporary – are in every sense exceptional. At the centre of the business is the excellence of its making. Drawing on forty years’ experience in fine art casting and first-rate cabinetry techniques, each piece is the result of great craftsmanship. Matching technique with matter, Collier Webb’s lighting and furniture pieces come in a variety of high quality core and finish materials. Made of bronze, plaster, copper, glass, silver and nickel, the lighting is truly bespoke – and well worth stopping to look. www.collierwebb.com
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Craig Jenkins Designs STAND J270
As with all of Craig Jenkins Designs’ fittings, the C2-11 is hand made in Italy. The finish is a rustic bronze developed by the designer specifically for the collection and left un-lacquered, which adds to the authentic aged look of the piece. The standard size is 100cm high x 60cm diameter, but as with most of the company’s designs, it is made to order so can be sized to accommodate specific requirements. As standard, the fitting comes with black cloth shades and utilises six 40W E14 lamps. www.craigjenkinsdesigns.com
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Rebecca Scott STAND C88A
With a cosmopolitan mix of furniture, accessories and decorative lighting on display, the Rebecca Scott stand will feature a stunning collection of high quality lighting products, furniture and accessories, drawing on traditional manufacturing techniques and using the highest quality materials to create designs that can be found from private residences to palaces – and even the odd super-yacht - around the world. Allegretto, by Fine Art Lamps is available from Rebecca Scott. Inspired by a musical tempo that is briskly bold yet relaxed, like a conductor directing his orchestra with artful movements of his baton, the designer made confidently bold, swift strokes at his easel in drawing Allegretto. The lines of each piece make distinct, graceful gestures that timelessly span yesterday, today, and tomorrow, as the curves change direction with elegant simplicity. The collection is available in a platinised silver leaf or burnished gold leaf finishes with subtle brown highlights and handsewn shades of off-white textured linen. Selected items have shades with a pierced metal gallery in matching finish, adding a striking dimension to the shades. The collection comprises ceiling, wall, table and floor fixtures and fittings. www.rebeccascott.co.uk
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Where: South Grounds, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3 When: 23-26 September, 2012 OPENING TIMES:
23 September 10.00 - 18.00 24 September 10.00 - 18.00 25 September 10.00 - 19.00 26 September 10.00 - 17.00
walk to Royal Hospital. Knightsbridge underground: Piccadilly line – a five-minute drive or a seventeen-minute walk to Royal Hospital. VISITING BY BUS:
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Victoria Station - a four-minute drive; one stop via the District or Circle line to Sloane Square, bus no 11 to Sloane Square or 15-minutes walk. Waterloo Station - a 12-minute drive; one stop via the Jubilee line northbound to Westminster, change for the District or line westbound to Sloane Square (3 stops). Paddington Station – a 13-minute drive; District or Circle line to Sloane Square (6 stops). VISITING BY UNDERGROUND:
Sloane Square underground: District and Circle line – a two-minute drive or a seven-minute walk to Royal Hospital. Victoria underground: Victoria line – a four-minute drive or a fifteen-minute
Decorex is served by the following bus routes: 137, 360 Lower Sloane Street, Chelsea Bridge Road 11, 211, 239 Royal Hospital Road, Pimlico Road 360 Chelsea Embankment VISITING BY CAR:
There is no parking available at Decorex. The nearest car parks can be found in Cheltenham Terrace (just off of Kings Road), and Semley Place (near Victoria Station). Roads to the north of the Royal Hospital are now within the Congestion Zone, although Chelsea Embankment remains exempt at time of going to press. Details of the zone area can be found on www.cclondon.com
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Tent London, one of the largest events during the London Design Festival, will be returning to the Old Truman Brewery in September Above:
My name is Tom Tom is inspired by the movie, E.T., according to the designer, Kwang Hoo Lee who attempted to make light a secret friend. Tom has been designed to resemble a human by the designer, in order to brighten more than just a space; he created Tom to brighten the hearts of users. Interestingly, Tom even has clothes to help his humans bond with him. Tom wears a shade by Studio Inbetween... www.hoosdesign.com
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not held under canvas, and there’s no camping equipment on display to the best of my knowledge, but Tent London is one of the most captivating, multifaceted events taking place during the glut of shows that make up the capital’s design fest. Tent London really is one not to be missed, as attested to by the 19,000-plus trade buyers who make a point of stopping by. The sheer variety of products available, from furniture to textiles, ceramics to accessories – and of course, lighting – from 200 international exhibitors makes it a must-visit event. One thing the visitor can be assured of at Tent London is originality – as with everything else on display, the lighting will be innovative, designerled and unlike anything we’ve come across before, so the perfect place to source ideas for contemporary one-off projects.
Event founder, Jimmy MacDonald explains more: ‘Tent London and now Super Brands London (our serious trade offering for architects and interior designers), have captured the imagination of the more creative design brands who find the ex-industrial volume of the Old Truman Brewery the perfect backdrop for their furniture, products and lighting. ‘The growth in the number of international brands making the migration from West to East London for this year’s edition is staggering. Tent remains fresh because the content changes by about 50 per cent annually; this year the change continuous but we’re adding more global brands. ‘We are enthused by the mix and already collaborations are taking place between Tent’s exhibitors and Super Brands exhibitors.’ Among the plethora of great new lights on display, here’s a taster to whet your appetite:
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Delight in Dlight Dlight by Dhaus is flexible, adaptable and ambient. This new and highly original fitting has limitless possibilities in terms of brightness, contrast and colour. Each of the four ‘light chambers’ is fabricated from Corian, and the translucent nature of the material allows each chamber to be programmed to change colour individually. www.thedhaus.com
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Gábor Kodolányi’s Vé Lamp is exhibited as part of the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency, which includes everything from button-backed tiles to cutlery. The stunning collection of light fittings relies on unexpected angles and quirky shapes, reproduced in the simplest of materials and colours. It’s definitely all in the design with this one. www.codolagni.com
490 is a compact, elegant desk lamp by Group Design that utilises the latest in LED technology to create a highly functional and energy efficient luminaire. The clean, simple form grew from a desire to strip the desk lamp back to its very essence, keeping the components and manufacturing processes to an absolute minimum to reduce its environmental footprint. The lamp uses a highly efficient 3W LED that has a lifetime rating of around 40,000 hours. The wide beam angle produced by the un-lensed LED achieves an excellent spread of consistent, glare-free light. Three-stage dimming, controlled via touch sensor, offers flexibility. www.groupdesign.co.uk
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Choice of champions Designed by Andy Murray (no, not the 2012 Wimbledon finalist), the table lamp with no name features a choice of ash or sycamore stand and base, cleverly juxtaposed with contemporary powder-coated aluminium and cotton flex. The lamp stands approximately 36cm high. www.andymurraydesign.com
I T ’ S A L L I N T H E D E TA I L Dates: 20-23 September 2012 Venue: Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR TIMINGS:
VISITING BY BUS:
20 September 10am–7pm 21September 10am–8pm 22 September 10am–8pm 23 September 11am–6pm
West End to/from: 8, 55, 242 East London to/from: 8, 26, 48, 55, 57, 242 South London to/from: 35, 47, 48, 78, 149 The City to/from: 8, 26, 55, 242, 243, 388
CONTACT:
www.tentlondon.co.uk VISITING BY TRAIN:
Liverpool Street & underground (walk: 8 min) Aldgate East underground (walk: 5 min) Shoreditch High Street (walk: 6 min)
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There are two car parks at the Brewery both located outside the congestion zone: Brick Lane (80 cars) and Hanbury Street (80 cars). Cars: £12 per day/£6 overnight (charges correct at July 2012)
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Above: International exhibitors will be well-represented again in 2012 Below left: Kaer & Splann floor lamp Below right: Plant & Moss’ Clamp Lamp
A perennial favourite for the creative world to meet, greet and see what everyone else has been up to, 100% Design is about to open its doors on another show, no doubt showcasing some interesting new talent in the process The 100% Design umbrella has expanded still further this year, to cover six shows-within-a-show: 100% interiors; 100% office; 100% kitchens&bathrooms; 100% eco, design&build; Emerging brands; and Future Living. Lighting will, as usual feature across all areas, although sadly, it doesn’t seem to warrant a section of it’s own at the event. However, show director, William Knight is positive that the lighting element will be an exciting addition to the show. He told TL: ‘This year, 100% Design covers a wide breadth of product, driven by technology and design. Nowhere is the fusion between the two more apparent than in the lighting exhibitors we’re showcasing. ‘Whether it’s controlling a light by smart phone, integrating LEDs or pushing the boundaries of OLEDs with alternative and creative materials, the range of lighting exhibitors and solutions are a must-see at this year’s 100% Design.’ SEPTEMBER 2012
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The range of exhibitors is both eclectic and diverse, Some of TL’s favourite emerging talent includes:
Plant and Moss
Stand D17 Founded in 2009, Plant and Moss is a British design studio that creates products to enrich interiors with exclusivity, style and character. Hand crafted in Great Britain, the designs mix time-honoured skills and modern techniques. Plant and Moss use narrative, giving the work an artistic dimension that introduces fun, practical and unusual solutions into the home and office. Launching at 100% Design, the company will unveil: Arco, Rod wall lamp, plus new additions to the Clamp lamp series. www.plantandmoss.com
Vita Living
Stand D1 Vita specializes in designing affordable lighting features using non-traditional materials combined with an environmentally friendly profile. Vita, which was founded in 2008 in Copenhagen, will be releasing a new Eos light at 100% Design. Eos is made of authentic goose feathers, each carefully positioned by hand on a paper core. www.vita.dk
Delightfull
Stand L1 Founded in 2009 and based in Portugal, Delightfull is planning a whole raft of new launches, including the Diana wall light, Clark suspension and Amy floor lamp. www.delightfull.eu
T H E FA C T S . . . Where: Earls Court, London SW5 When: 19 September - 22 September OPENING TIMES:
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Clockwise from top left: Eos from Vita - a study in feathers; Plant & Moss’ Akita brass desk lamp; Kaer & Splann’s ceiling, table and desk lamps designed by Pierre Lota; and the Cera wall lamp
T H E T A L K S ... A full programme of seminars has been announced for the four-day event. If you plan to attend, it’s well worth checking out the 100% design website for the up-to-date list.
Jem
Stand L21 Jem offers a range of creative, innovative textiles, fabrics and lighting, with a design consultancy service. The company combines bespoke designs with the latest technology to deliver one-off solutions. The company will be launching the Fabulight range of fibre optic fabrics, which utilise energy-efficient LED’s. www.jemtextiles.net
Kaer & Splann
Stand IP400 To achieve a high level of performance, functionality and quality to its lighting, Limoges-based Kaer & Splann has developed a patented technology to push the design limits: modeling, taming, guiding light where least expected, and bringing a poetic dimension to lighting. The company will unveil its stunning porcelain wall lamp, Cera at the show. www.kaer-splann.com/en
Llinell
Stand L11 First time exhibitor, Llinell will be launching the Fabulight series, which includes Shattered Ice and Crystal Frill – both in acrylic and stainless steel, and Florrie, a stunning medley of silk, organza and fibre optics juxtaposed with stainless steel. Llinell is a brand new design company set up by Bart Spillemaeckers, who has more than ten years’ experience in the world of design. He has won several design awards, including Red Dot Germany, Good Design Chicago, Design Plus Frankfurt, Label du design Paris 05. The company won its first international design award, the Label du design12 in Paris with its first luminaire, Venus. Launching at 100% will be Venus, Tokyo, Paris – an international line-up not to be missed. www.llinell.li
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Kingfisher Lighting +44 (0)1623 415900 | www.kingfisherlighting.com Kingfisher Lighting, specialists in exterior and architectural lighting, have just released their brand new product catalogue. The new catalogue is a stylish showcase of Kingfisher’s product range, presenting each product on it’s own double page spread. For every luminaire fitting, you will find stunning installation photographs, complemented by information tables on the range of options available within that lighting family. You will also find examples of suitable applications, product dimensions and Isolux diagrams. New additions to this catalogue include detailed pages on high-mast and sports lighting, plus pages dedicated to advances in technology and environmentally friendly products, focusing on the Kingfisher Intelux and Philips dimming systems. Both systems save the end user CO2 emissions, energy and money. The Kingfisher LED range is also rapidly expanding – look out for the LED logo for products available as an LED option. The catalogue also features some exciting brand new products: Auriga - post-top – available in LED Antares – street light Cursa – street light Aludra - floodlight – available in LED Tauri – post-top Lunio - post-top – available in LED Most of the Kingfisher range is now finished as standard with a brand new colour, a subtle Anthracite grey, that will add style and class to any outdoor amenity. To request a copy of the new catalogue, please ring the sales team on 01623 415900 or visit us online at www.kingfisherlighting.com to view a digital version.
Stontronics 0118 931 1199 | www.stontronics.co.uk Ultra Slim LED Drivers Stontronics introduces a new generation of slim-line LED Drivers – the SNP Range. These ultra low-profile drivers are available in constant voltage or constant current configurations. From 6 Watts up to 100 Watts there are a myriad of applications for these versatile drivers from cabinet lighting to residential – installations where space is a premium and size really does matter! To find out more about the new SNP slim-line form factor LED drivers from Stontronics please contact us on 0118 931 1199 or email us on sales@stontronics.co.uk. These drivers are now also available to buy from our distribution: Rapid Online.
Hager 0870 240 2400 | www.hager.co.uk Hager Extends its Part M Compliant Wiring Accessory Range Hager has extended its range of wiring accessories with the addition of new charcoal grey power and data outlets that are compliant with Part M. Featuring white rockers set against the charcoal grey faceplates, the range provides clearer visibility for those with a visual impairment. The wall switches are available with large, wide rockers for ease of use and the twin sockets have separated outboard rockers. Hager claims that its extended sollysta range provides an easy solution for electricians when working for councils, housing associations and architects to ensure that their buildings are fully Part M compliant.
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Toshiba 0844 571 8604 | toshiba.co.uk/lighting Toshiba E-CORE GLS Wide 806Lm LED The most efficient replacement to the 60W incandescent lamp is now available! The new GLS Wide delivers 806Lm of light from only 10W of power consumed. This is an impressive 80 Lumens per watt which means a saving of 84% over conventional incandescent lamps. With 20’000 hours life it will also last up to 20 times longer. The E-CORE GLS Wide range of lamps uses clever reflection techniques to produce light in a 240 distribution to mimic the light from incandescent lamps. This ability to distribute light widely allows a wider range of applications such as chandeliers, table lamps helping you to create the ambience you are looking for and not have to compromise on light quality. Using passive cooling fins integral to the shape of the bulb, Toshiba delivers exceptional thermal management without impacting on the aesthetic look and feel of the lamp. Maintaining the shape and look of the ubiquitous A-shape lamp is paramount in driving the adoption of LED lamps.
Flex Connectors 020 8580 1066 | www.flexconnectors.co.uk Flex Connectors’ flex7 System Lights Up Blue Plaque Building Flex Connectors’ flex7 lighting connection and control System was recently installed over 6 floors at 4 Carlton Gardens, London. The system was designed by Stinton Jones Consulting Engineers LLP and installed by Contractor Langley Electrical of Harlow. Flex Connectors were selected for the project due to their user friendly design, quick installation time and the fact that they do not require any commissioning. flex7 controls were networked to provide a global On/Off per floor. The controls are programmed to monitor the levels of daylight in a room, and dim the lights down when natural light is sufficient. When the room is unoccupied lights will automatically switch off after a pre-set timeout. This ensures that unnecessary energy usage is kept to a minimum at all times. The building lies within a conservation area, and has much historical significance. It served as headquarters for General Charles de Gaulle during World War 2, who set up the Free French Forces Headquarters there in 1940. It was awarded a blue plaque in 1984 to commemorate their use of the building. Another plaque outside the building details the historic radio broadcast he gave upon first arriving in Britain.
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COLOUR ME LIGHTER XL Events supplied LED screens and scenic video, an HD PPU, Catalyst playback and 4 HD cameras for the high profile 2012 L’Oréal Professional Colour Trophy Grand Final. The event was staged in the Great Room at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, where 1000 guests enjoyed two high energy catwalk shows - funky Rebel London by Peter Gray and the RUSH Artistic Team’s amazingly colourful, animated Tryptych, and the presentation of the finalists awards. XL project manager, Paul Wood was working for Kate Wright and Lisa Shenton from technical production company Papilo, alongside show designer Bruce French. XL Events has worked on the L’Oréal Colour Trophy for the last six years. This was its third consecutive year at the prestigious central London location. French’s set design featured a long curved white catwalk that stretched from one side of the room to the other.
The 2012 Miss Universe Slovak Republic featured a streamlined, hightech stage with multiple LED walls. Martin Kubánka was again the lighting designer – his fourteenth in the role. The lighting equipment included a substantial Robe moving rig supplied by Q-99. Kubánka used Daniel Šichman’s set as the visual start point, complimenting it’s clear linear cuts and shapes with a futuristic lighting rig to match. The set and high brightness LED elements also had an impact on how the show was lit. Bright light sources were needed to deal with the LEDs, and so ROBE ROBIN MMX Spots and 600 Beams were central to the rig. Additionally, there were the specific requirements of any beauty pageant, including to light the girls in flattering skin tones and with no facial shadowing shadows for the cameras. As always in a colour temperature sensitive environment like this, the CRI of the fixtures was crucial. The fixture count included ten ROBIN MMX Spots, 24 ROBIN Beam 600s, 20 ROBIN Beam 300s, 17 x ColorSpot 1200E AT and eight ColorWash 1200E ATs.
Donate to the dream Fundraising has begun on an extraordinary project to take Bruce Munro’s iconic Field of Light installation back to its birthplace: Uluru, at the heart of the Australian red desert. This will be Munro’s largest installation to date, a monumental piece consisting of a quarter of a million stems of light, covering one square kilometre of land. Munro has just returned from Longwood Gardens in the US where his smash hit one-man-show continues until 29 September. Field of Light at Uluru will be entirely solar powered, and use 3,290 kilometres of optic fibre and 165 kilometres of recycled 12mm acrylic tube. Munro aims to devote considerable energy and resources to preserving and protecting the land. ‘We’re going to be extraordinarily careful, and we’re using 500 LED solar-powered illuminators, so that the installation doesn’t waste any power,’ he said. Funding for the project is being sought via corporate sponsors and via a dedicated crowd-sourcing website at http://fieldoflight. co.uk/uluru.php. Visitors to the website can make an online donation. ‘We hope
Bruce’s many supporters around the world will donate a stem for £12 each,’ said a spokeswoman from Munro’s team. Corporate sponsors are being invited to sponsor clusters of 500 steams at £5,000 each. ‘Over time, we hope to raise enough to make this crazy, wonderful dream come true,’ she added. Working with 30 local land-guardians, Munro and his team will take six weeks to install Field of Light in sight of the great Uluru. ‘I consider myself extraordinarily privileged to be invited to work here,’ said Munro. Ray Stone of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia said: ‘The spirituality of this iconic location makes it unique and so appealing to people throughout the world. This, for me, is why Bruce’s work fits so naturally into our destination. The Field of Light has exactly that kind of spirituality - difficult to define but powerful in its impact.’
Shining on the Jubilee For the Diamond Jubilee, Illuminate Design lit five stages in Battersea Park for live acts. Project manager, Robin Shephard-Blandy said: ‘For simplicity, the smaller spaces were lit by six-lamp bars with local six-way dimming. At The Diamond Geezer, we installed 12 Chauvet Colourdash Tri battens - they’re able to mix stage washes and achieve an alternating red-white-blue preset. The main stage required a full production rig, including approximately 60 fixtures including moving lights, generics and LED PARs and battens for the multiple live acts.’
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With a global mix of exhibitors, visitors to PLASA 2012 will really be in for a treat this year. Acknowledged as THE event for the entertainment technology sector, new advances in technology for live concerts and tours, theatres, nightclubs and leisure attractions will feature heavily this year. The organisers tell us that they expect upwards of 15,000 lighting designers, theatre consultants, architects, DJ’s, sound engineers, installers, production designers, sound designers, stage managers, technicians, programmers and facilities managers to attend, and at the time of writing, more than 80 lighting exhibitors have been confirmed.
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WHAT’S ON? The fifth annual Knight of Illumination Award, which celebrates the achievements of UK-based lighting designers, will follow the opening day. Internationally respected lighting designer, Richard Pilbrow has called the Awards: ‘The most valuable gift to the entire lighting profession’. Pilbrow is joint founder of the Association of British Theatre Technicians, Society of Theatre Consultants, The Society of British Theatre Designers, and the Association of Lighting Designers. He has won countless awards, including the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award in Lighting Design from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Association of British Theatre Technicians Technician of the Year (2000), Lighting Designer of the Year by Lighting Dimensions Magazine (2005), The Wally Russell Foundation Wally Russell Lifetime Achievement Award (2008), and was honoured at last year’s Knight of Illumination Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The popular two-day Rigging Conference is going ahead on 10-11 September. In only its third year, the event is firmly established as an international platform to review best practice, dispel myths, discuss standards and share expertise. Forty international speakers take part in panel sessions, including in-depth case studies and lively open question sessions. Also returning in 2012 is the Riggers’ Forum on 9 September. This informal event offers riggers who are unable to attend the main conference a chance to discuss issues affecting their working life with experts in the industry.
entertainers As the largest international show for entertainment technology professionals, PLASA is a must-attend event for anyone in the industry
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Who’s who? More than 80 lighting companies are taking part in PLASA 2012 (the majority in Earls Court 1), including: ACET STAND 1-E10
Apollo Design Technology STAND 2-R24
Avolites STAND 1-F18
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Lee Filters STAND 1-G29
‘Emerging Technologies focuses on cutting-edge advances. From nanotechnology to memristor memory, LED/laser data transmission, gesture recognition, quantum computers, T-rays and holograms...’
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Martin Professional STAND 1-F44
Philips Lighting STAND 1-F50
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The Theatres Trust will return with its innovative Ecovenue feature, the area that gives visitors the chance to see how 48 pioneering London theatres are putting sustainability into practice. Taking the form of a theatre-in-miniature, complete with auditorium, stage, backstage, foyer and box office, The Theatres Trust will demonstrate proven sustainability techniques, as well as featuring technologies from exhibitors. The People’s Choice Award for Sustainable Theatrical Products will be presented on the Trust’s stand at 5pm on 12 September. Entries will be displayed throughout the show, giving visitors plenty of chances to see and vote for their selection. New for 2012, the Professional Development Programme has been created to encourage the exchange of ideas and significantly developing the show’s educational offering. The four-day programme features 80 sessions held in four purpose-built seminar theatres on the show floor. The first of nine categories is Future Trends, a series looking at the current direction of technology. Its headline session, Are we near to Perfect Sound? will be presented by Martin Audio’s Jason Baird and d&b audiotechnik’s Werner Bayer, plus a representative from Meyer Sound. Emerging Technologies focuses on cutting-edge advances. From nanotechnology to memristor memory, LED/laser data transmission, gesture recognition, quantum computers, T-rays and holograms … International & Major Projects is designed to provide unrivalled access to the most creatively ambitious and technically challenging projects. Headlining are Durham Marenghi & Tim Routledge with their fascinating account
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Where, when and how much does it cost? WHERE:
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Online registration pre-March 2012 free Online registration post-March 2012 £10.00 On the door £20.00 (all tickets include a show catalogue)
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‘The Sustainability Programme explores how to reconcile the needs of an energy-hungry industry with responsible environmental practices’
of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, while Tapio Ilomaki looks at the new Helsinki Music Centre, and Ola Melzig joins a panel discussing the Eurovision 2012 production in Azerbaijan. The Olympics Uncovered will feature a panel of leading production personnel, who will explore the highs and lows of the nail-biting hours of the Games’ opening ceremony.Breaking New Ground examines the role of originality in driving technical development in entertainment. Headlining is Lucy Ockenden, who reveals the work behind Björk’s Biophilia video and Dave Swallow’s Audiothinktank, presenting forward-thinking audio for forward-thinking sound engineers.Safety Issues includes a look at safe working practices for outdoor structures. The Sustainability Programme explores how to reconcile the needs of an energy-hungry industry with responsible environmental practices. The Theatres Trust and Julies Bicycle show how putting sustainability into practice can pay dividends. Business Issues examines the most cost-effective and productive methods of communicating your company’s message. Attend a Social Networking master class specific to the entertainment technology industry and learn how to make it work for you. Back to Basics focuses on the fundamentals of audio, lighting and audio-visual technology, providing something for newcomers to the industry and refresher sessions for seasoned campaigners. Last, but by no means least, networking plays a big part in a visit to the show, and to make life not only easier, but more pleasurable for attendees, the PLASA Bar will remain open each evening for two hours after the show closes, giving plenty of time to catch up with existing contacts and get to know new ones, while enjoying an informal, relaxed atmosphere – and a well-earned drink of course.
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Silverlink and Southern trains run direct services to West Brompton for Earls Court. Direct services run from Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, East Croydon, Watford Junction, Willesden Junction and Stratford. The entrance to the venue is directly opposite West Brompton station. BY TUBE
Use the Warwick Road exit of Earls Court station and the entrance to the venue is directly opposite. Earls Court station is on the District and Piccadilly lines, 10 minutes from the West End, and with easy access to mainline stations. BY CAR
From M1, A1, M11, or A10, take the A406 westbound to A4. Continue on A4 over Hammersmith Flyover until A4 becomes West Cromwell Road and follow signs for Earls Court. From M4, A4 - follow directions from Hammersmith Flyover. From M3, A3 - follow signs for Central London, via Wandsworth or Putney Bridges. (From Wandsworth Bridge, left onto New Kings Road, right onto Fulham High Street/Fulham Palace Road, right onto Lillie Road and follow signs. From Putney Bridge, left onto Fulham Palace Road and follow directions as above.) From M2, M20, A2- follow signs to Central London, take Blackfriars, London, Waterloo, Vauxhall, Southwark, Chelsea or Battersea Bridges, left along Embankment and follow signs. From A12, A13 - follow signs for Central London towards Tower or London Bridge. Do not cross bridge, continue along Embankment and follow signs. CHARGES:
The western extension to the London congestion zone has now come into effect. Earls Court is not situated within the zone, but is on the edge so care should be taken if driving to the event. You can view a map of the new zone and boundaries at www.cclondon.com Earls Court is within the Low Emissions Zone (LEZ). For more information on the LEZ, please visit www.tfl.gov.uk
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presentation of a new bike for team Honda’s MotoGP racer, Lucio Cecchinello was a major event. To celebrate it and the company’s 17 years’ racing history, the team at Honda wanted to retrace its history, and create a ‘white book’ describing through photography, the emotion and passion that drives the team to ever greater success. The event to introduce the 2012 team took place at the Jerez de la Frontera racetrack in Spain. It was also the setting for internationally renowned photographer, Davide Esposito who was tasked with portraying the newest addition to the team, the World Champion of Moto2, Stefan Bradl, on his Honda RC213V. Esposito wanted to enhance the colours and the clean lines of this new RC213V, so to present the bike’s new livery in its best light for his pictures, the Honda LCR team chose to focus on specialist lighting effects using Spotlight luminaires. The photographer explained that; ‘the lighting can create atmosphere, highlight shapes, outline shadows and enhance colours, so it is a key factor for photo shoots as well as for a media event, for a commercial installation or for a museum exhibition.’
Spotlight, which designs and manufactures professional lighting for the theatre and entertainment industries, has also extended this experience in the architectural field where the optical, electrical and lighting qualities are combined with the refinement of the design for a specific and highly performing product range. With the introduction of its Green Line family, Spotlight’s architectural range of LED fixtures is further characterised by optical high performance and a real contribution to energy saving, guaranteeing a total absence of infrared and ultraviolet rays to the benefit of both the people and the objects being illuminated. A spokesman for the company explained: ‘A strong focus on green environmental policies is common to both Spotlight and Honda LCR, which, with its Ecostyle project, aims to reduce and offset its emissions: in fact in the gallery that was created for the official presentation of the bike, some very evocative shots highlight the companies’ mutual sensitivity for the environment.’
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Stontronics 0118 931 1199 | www.stontronics.co.uk Custom and Bespoke LED Drivers Based in the UK and operating since 1988 Stontronics has gained a reputation as a reputable and reliable source of LED drivers for the UK and European LED lighting market. Our technical expertise in power electronics and specifically lighting power makes us the ideal choice for new AC-DC and DC-DC driver development projects for custom application on a large scale. We can design, develop, prototype all the way through to mass production for your LED driver requirement. From simple connector changes or internal capacitor upgrades (for longevity and longer warranties) to complex custom design boards every project will be dealt with by our team of experts. View our website and contact us to find our more: www.stontronics.co.uk
Artistic Licence Engineering +44 (0)20 88 63 45 15 | http://artisticlicence.com dVnet dVnet is a digital video to network converter designed for retail and architectural applications where a media facade or light sculpture is to be controlled by video, without a complex media server. Housed in a 19-inch rack case, dVnet converts video creations to light with less than ten mouse clicks required to render video to a media wall. Digital video inputs are provided in HDMI format. dVnet can playback video clips loaded onto its internal hard drive via a play list manager. Output is via a gigabit network connection with both Art-Net 3 and sACN protocol support.
Artistic Licence Engineering +44 (0)20 88 63 45 15 | http://artisticlicence.com Multichrome Tube Multichrome Tube is a linear, double-sided LED fixture based on Artistic Licence’s renowned Multichrome Flex technology. Individual colour-changing RGB pixels are housed within a waterproof tube. Its compact size, clean lines and unique IP67 rating make it ideal for architectural, retail and decorative lighting, both indoors and out. Standard lengths and configurations are available along with custom solutions. Multichrome Tube can be supplied single or double sided, various pixel pitches, and custom lengths up to 1.5m. Features include up to 16 million high-purity colours, excellent white tracking, long lamp life, low beam temperature and low power consumption.
I Light 01923 495496 | www.ilight.co.uk Smart apps and Ethernet Gateway deliver new levels of hand held lighting control for iLight Cooper Controls has introduced new Ethernet Gateway devices alongside a range of smart phone applications for use with both wired and wireless network devices. Users can now select and operate lighting scenes, modify and save changes and even password protect areas from unauthorised access using a handheld device. The same access is also available from any PC connected to the EG2 allowing users to make selections and changes via a built in web server. Ethernet Gateway and iLight Remote iPhone® apps bring simple intuitive lighting control to both commercial and residential users alike.
Lee filters +44 (0) 1264 366245 | www.leefilters.com New LEE Dichroic Polycarbonate Filters Colour correct your LED light source using new LEE Dichroic Coated Polycarbonate Filters. With a thickness of 0.76mm, the polycarbonate will easily fit within a small fixture accessory slot. The filter has a dichroic coating on one side providing an optimal colour correction solution for permanent applications. Stock size 49.9mm diameter (MR16), available in 5 stock colours (custom sizes and colours available upon request).
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the LAMP company We stock over 30,000 different types of lamps, batteries and control gear including our own range of Casell brand products
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Emergency Lighting Products Limited Parbrook House, Gillmans Industrial Estate, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9EZ Tel: +44 1403 786601 Fax: +44 1403 786602 e-mail:sales@elp.uk.com
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A superior quality flat plate from Focus SB with quality UK manufactured inserts for exceptional reliability. Available in a large range of stunning finishes and rounded or square corners.
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LAMP RECYCLING
COLD CATHODE
• We are one of the largest manufacturers of high quality of cold cathode lighting in the world • Wide range of Whites, plus colours • Longlife Lamps 50,000hrs+ • Mains dimmable, 0-10v and DMX systems available • UK Installations by our own lighting engineers TEL: 0113 271 5777 EMAIL: info@kempslighting.com WEB: www.kempslighting.com ADDRESS: Unit 2, Matrix Court, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5WB
Emergency lighting products limited (elp) is a small and focused UK manufacturing company dedicated to providing superior service and products to all customers requiring Emergency Lighting Equipment and Emergency Lighting Conversion services. TEL: 01403 786601 EMAIL: sales@elp.uk.com WEB: www.elp.uk.com/ ADDRESS: Unit 9 Gillmans Industrial Estate, Natts Lane, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9EZ
DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Crystal Lighting, Chandeliers of distinction for private homes, offices, shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and places of worship. Consultancy service available.
TEL: 01276 600869 EMAIL: watsonbdb@hotmail.com ADDRESS: 2, Burne-Jones Drive, College Town, Sandhurst, Berkshire GU47 0FS
Iberian lighting Ltd, A dynamic company based in Southern England and conveniently within easy reach of London. We take your bespoke lampshade designs from concept to a carefully designed ready to hang commercial finished product. TEL: 01424 428 161 WEB: www.iberianlighting.co.uk ADDRESS: Design & Innovation Center Drury Lane St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 9XP
LAMP SUPPLIES
The Emergi-Lite portfolio from Thomas & Betts delivers a highly versatile choice of emergency lighting and fire detection products and systems for a wide range of applications. Our aim is to enable customers to achieve the maximum benefit in investment, whilst keeping the protection and safety of human life paramount. TEL: +44 (0)113 281 0600 EMAIL: emergi-lite.sales@tnb.com WEB: www.emergi-lite.co.uk ADDRESS: Bruntcliffe Lane, Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 9LL. UK
For over twenty years, the Lamp Company has provided lighting from the smallest wire terminal to rare specialist lamps, plus batteries and control gear - with over 30,000 different product lines and all major brands, we offer unrivalled service, knowledge and choice.
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LIGHTING COMPONENTS
The leading UK manufacturers of brass lampholders and lighting components offering quality products for the Lighting Industry. Full catalogue available on request or on our web-site. We also offer a bespoke service for customers own component designs. A long established family business with a professional approach. Full ISO 9001:2008 and LIA Code of Practice Quality approvals.
Inlico are established distributors of lighting components and accessories. Our product range includes: lampholders, switches and dimmers, plugs, cable and cordsets, as well as plastic and metal parts and UL-approved components. We also operate a product labelling service for luminaires.
TEL: 0121 622 2385 EMAIL: sales@s-lilley.co.uk WEB: www.s-lilley.co.uk/ ADDRESS: 80 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0QE
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
LAMPOSTS AND LANTERNS
Cooper Lighting and Safety manufacture a comprehensive range of mains and emergency lighting solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Based in Doncaster, UK, Cooper Lighting and Safety is an operating business of Cooper Safety, a division of Cooper Industries. We are able to provide a wide range of products, services and support to our customers. TEL: 01302 321541 EMAIL: sales@cooper-ls.com WEB: www.cooper-ls.com ADDRESS: Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4NB
Period Cast Iron Lamp Posts We’ve Created the UK’s largest stockholding of Lamp Posts & lanterns. For “lighting retailers” we provide free standing display units. For “Designers & Specifiers” we offer a unique design & development service. For “Architects & Councils” we offer a full commercial support, from supply to installation.
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Recolight is a not-for-profit, producer-led compliance scheme. We specialise in the recycling all lamps covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations. Established by the by lighting industry in 2007, we now have over 90 producer members. Recolight offers specialist lamp recycling services, advice and support to help all parties in the supply chain recycle their lamps as simply and efficiently as possible. TEL: 0800 601 7749 EMAIL: ask@recolight.co.uk WEB: www.recolight.co.uk
TEL: 0800 6888372 EMAIL: sales@blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk WEB: www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk ADDRESS: Whitehall, Aston, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JH
TEL: 01462 490066 EMAIL: sales@lampco.co.uk WEB: www.easy-lightbulbs.com ADDRESS: Unit 4 Ashville Trading Estate, Royston Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 6NN
TEL: 0121 359 8585 EMAIL: info@inlico.com WEB: www.inlico.com ADDRESS: 268-270 Hospital Street, Newtown, Birmingham, B19 2YF
Simpson Springs produce various Light Strip Pressings, Contacts, Cleats, Washers, PCB Component Retaining Clips etc. manufactured in various materials and forms to customer requirements. Material thickness in volume quantities from 0.1625mm to 1.5mm thick; small batches quantities in up to 3.25mm thick material. TEL: +44 (0)118 978 6573 EMAIL: simpson.springs@btconnect.com WEB: www.simpsonsprings.co.uk ADDRESS: Unit 1, Latimer Road Industrial Estate, Latimer Road, Wokingham, Berkshire. RG41 2YD
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LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
The leading UK manufacturers of brass lampholders and lighting components offering quality products for the Lighting Industry. Full catalogue available on request or on our web-site. We also offer a bespoke service for customers own component designs. A long established family business with a professional approach. Full ISO 9001:2008 and LIA Code of Practice Quality approvals.
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Nu-era lighting is an independently owned and directed business, providing a comprehensive range of industrial and commercial luminaires to suit a variety of applications. This is complimented by a full in house emergency conversion facility led by our dedicated ICEL accredited specialists.
TEL: 0121 622 2385 EMAIL: sales@s-lilley.co.uk WEB: www.s-lilley.co.uk/ ADDRESS: 80 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0QE
TEL: 01933 271472 EMAIL: sales@relcogroupuk.co.uk WEB: www.relco.it ADDRESS: Unit 4, Stanton Close, Finedon Road Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, NN8 4HN
TEL: 01376 515937 FAX: 01376 515926 EMAIL: sales@nueralighting.com ADDRESS: Unit A, Eastways, Witham, Essex, CM8 3YQ
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The world’s leading power supplies for lighting. For 15 years, Lightech has supplied thousands of lighting manufacturers with over 15 million compact, energy-efficient, high quality, dimmable electronic power supplies. Your 1-stop shop • LED Drivers (Constant Voltage & Constant Current) • Transformers (AC & DC)
Ark Lighting ‘Delivers Lighting Solutions’. Our extensive range of cost effective, well designed lighting products include LED and HID lighting solutions for road and area, Architectural and Decorative, sports, traffic and Industrial applications. We can also assist with any bespoke lighting product requirements. TEL: 01226 320737 EMAIL: sales@arklighting.co WEB: www.arklighting.co ADDRESS: McGann House, Chesham Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Delmatic are leading international suppliers of integrated lighting and energy management solutions and have been designing and manufacturing advanced systems since 1959.
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When it comes to lighting components, lighting management systems and LEDs, it’s not just luminaire manufacturers and lighting designers that rely on Tridonic’s expertise. Growing Glass dichroic colour correction lters numbers of end users, designers, electricians and architects fi are realisingavailable that energy efficiency, reliability shapes and quality also in custom and sizes pay off when it comes to the individual components of their lighting installations. TEL: +43 5572 395-0 EMAIL: www.tridonic.com ADDRESS: Tridonic GmbH & Co KG, Färbergasse 15 6851 Dornbirn, Austria
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BEG Luxomat® is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of occupancy sensors, with the largest range of products available in the UK. The products are easy to install, such as separate mounting plates for the surface products and with our remote control you can set the controls from the ground. With over 30 years in providing sensor solutions for saving energy and providing control, you can be confident that our products will provide the performance that you require. TEL: 0870 850 5412, EMAIL: info@beguk.co.uk.
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LIGHTING FILTERS
UK agents for Hagner lightmeters, our range of luxmeters can measure 0.01 – 199,900 lux. All detectors are Vλ filtered & cosine corrected, and the instrument is delivered fully calibrated. We also supply luminance meters, combination meters and special detectors. TEL: 07900 571022 EMAIL: enquiries@hagnerlightmeters.com WEB: www.hagnerlightmeters.com ADDRESS: PO Box 210 Havant Hampshire PO9 9BT
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Pace Uk, LED Design and LED Manufacture with 10 years and experienceshapes in designing LED sizes products, we can offer our customers a fast turn around on prototype designs. We also have access to all key manufacturers of high flux LEDs. We specialise in producing cost effective design solutions, believing that price of product is always important. TEL: 01934 733121 EMAIL: les@paceuk.com WEB: www.paceuk.com ADDRESS: The Rising, The Square, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2AP
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LEE Filters, Building on our experience in film and television lighting, LEE Filters have introduced a range of lighting filter products specifically designed for use in the entertainment, sales@leefi lters.com leisure and architectural industries.
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Walter Logan’s Swivel joints manufactured by Meinzer Swivel Joints GmbH are well know to be the best quality swivel joints available to lighting manufacturers who prize quality and regularity above the cheapness of other swivel joint manufacture’s. Types available are raw brass swivel joints, silver swivel joints, chrome swivel joints, black swivel joints plus many more. TEL: 0208 446 0161 EMAIL: info@walterlogan.com WEB: www.walterlogan.com/index.html ADDRESS: 3 Athenaeum Rd, Whetstone, London N20 9AA
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