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iQuestion A panel of industry experts discuss changing lighting technology

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26 Calling control Richard Hayward at Legrand calls for controls standards for LEDs

29 The challenge ahead Dextra’s Nigel Penny discusses the changing face of procurement

32 Workplace 2050?

The feasibility of individual workplace control

38 Wider horizons The potential for energy savings in business premises

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Don’t wait to innovate Arrow Electronics’ David White explains thermal management

59 Lighthouse 2015 Domestic trends for the year ahead

64 Six of the best...

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69 LED to believe in better Getting – and keeping - up to speed with LED developments

75 Food for thought Bespoke fittings to enhance the culinary journey

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s I write, parts of New Zealand and Australia are being treated to the greatest light show on earth, as the Aurora Australis winds up for what’s expected to be one of the best seasons yet.

I’ve yet to see the phenomenon – either at the North Pole or for that matter, at the South Pole, but I can assure you it’s not for want of trying. I can’t help thinking that, no matter how man strives to achieve the perfect lit environment, he’s on to a loser when his efforts are held up against nature.

Mind you, that’s not to say all of those efforts shouldn’t be applauded – and as we’re on the cusp of the unveiling season, when all the latest designs and ideas are shown to the waiting world – the applause will soon be ringing out.

Yes, ladies and gents, London Design Week is only a month away.

Will you be visiting? What events are on your mustn’t miss list?

Again this year, TL will be working with the lovely people at 100% Design, so hopefully we’ll see plenty of you popping in – especially as there’s going to be a larger-than-ever-before lighting element. We’ll also be putting together a preview of London Design Festival – what’s on, when, and what not to miss – in the September issue.

Back to this month, and we’ve a bit of a treat in store as we gather together ďŹ ve industry experts to discuss lighting – Jan Flook, Gerard Hall, Colin Lawson, Chris Astin, and Ben Porter look at the recent – and dramatic – changes technology has brought to the industry on page 18.

We’ve also been polishing up the old crystal ball for a star-gazey look at domestic trends for the coming year – particularly handy if – like me – you’re in the market for a lighting re-vamp.

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Shock acquisition

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hite Light has reached a deal with video and lighting technology firm, Shock Solutions, that will expand the company’s offering to clients in the broadcast, event production, and commercial markets.

The two companies will combine staff and assets under the name White Light, and will be based at White Light’s South London offices in Wimbledon.

Shock Solutions’ MD, Andy Hook

will join White Light as technical solutions director.

He commented: ‘We are proud to be joining forces with White Light after many years of working together on various projects. The company’s established reputation, skills, and resources mean that, not only will we continue working to our current high standards, but that we can increase the scale and complexity of projects we take on.

‘In the rapidly converging worlds of lighting and video, this

deal places White Light in the ideal position to become visual technology experts. As LED installations and integrated visual technologies become popular in a wider range of markets, White Light is able to use both its experience and extensive stock to offer the best solutions for any client.’

White Light MD, Bryan Raven sees the move as a natural progression, following the company’s recent expansion into audio services earlier this year.

Why delay?

Fred Bass, MD of Neonlite International has commented on the directional mains voltage halogen ban review, saying: ‘The required review of the lighting directive, EC 1194/2012, is now being considered, and the issues of affordability’ are under scrutiny. As long as the criteria in the Directive are met, then the phase-out of mains voltage directional lamps will take place in September 2016.

‘A recent independent study found no reason to delay the legislation, but a decision on whether to proceed will be made over the coming months.

‘The independent study by VHK, by order of the European commission, provides evidence that there are mains voltage lamps on the market fulfilling all the necessary conditions laid out in Regulation 1194/2012, for stage three to also apply to

Savings to be had

Sign of the times?

Specialist retailer, Pagazzi Lighting has introduced a trade card offering interior designers, decorators, and other businesses a 20 per cent discount on all products in store and online.

Laura Pagan, founder of Pagazzi, said: ‘Our trade card offers businesses a generous discount across our entire range of products, instore or when ordering online.’

Baro has announced that production of all non-LED fittings will cease at the end of 2015.

The company has manufactured LED fixtures for the past five years, and by the end of 2014, the technology accounted for more than 90 per cent of production.

Baro has a full complement of LED fixtures using COB technology, with high

‘Our clients are always at the heart of any plans for the future.

Adding specialist video knowledge and resources to our team allows us to offer even more options while ensuring the same quality that they expect,’ he said.

In January, the company announced the addition of audio services for installation, events and trade markets, appointing former Sound By Design director, Lee Dennison as head of audio.

mains voltage filament lamps.

‘The study included 625 mains voltage lamps, of which 131 were filament, and 494 LED and concluded: Condition 1 – compliant products: 70 per cent of the LED lamps on the market (as at Jan 2015) comply with Stage three requirement on the luminous efficacy and energy efficiency index (EEI < 0.20), and with the efficacy gain a pay-back time of a year is realistic; Condition 3 – broadly equivalent: more than 90 per cent of mains-voltage filament lamps have an equivalent LED retrofit replacement available, and for the remainder, there is a broadly equivalent replacement available with a matching cap or form factor, though the consumer may have to compromise (beam angle, form factor, adaptor for the cap); Condition 4 - compatibility: dimmable LED lamps are available, and in principle they will work on the dimmers that are declared compatible by the lamp manufacturers.

‘So as the conditions have been met, it seems to me there is no reason to delay the ban on directional mains voltage halogen lamps.’

performance reflectors, and using DALI control to provide the best quality lighting for specialist retail applications. Its products have been optimised for the high light output required for the retail sector.

The company, which is privately owned, is based in the North Rhine – Westphalia area of Germany.

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Appointments business model, that is in tune with the everchanging needs of a fast-moving industry’.

A second appointment sees John Slevin join the management team as technical support manager (projects), after regularly working for the company as a crew chief and lighting technician for the past 13 years.

Slevin enthused: ‘It’s all about the people... and that’s a major reason I’ve embarked on this new and permanent commitment to HSL which is very exciting.

‘Once a project is up and running, it’s really important to keep at the sharp end of the action – and that’s exactly where I will be!’

Having trained as a lighting designer at RADA, Slevin has been involved professionally in stage lighting, visuals and production ever since.

Outspoken industry expert, and part-time contributor to TL, Brendon Airey has taken over as energy manager at CloudFM. He commented on his change of role, saying: ‘The FM world and the lighting industry seem to have very similar relationships with their clients. Both have been tarnished with a reputation for being opaque and inwardly focused, more inclined to protect existing relationships and preserve the status quo than invest in new technology.

‘After years of mistrust in these arenas, the growth of lighting technology and intelligent, transparent, software have seamlessly brought the two industries together.

‘With my recent appointment, I am tackling issues with traditional lighting technology. Some clients tried LED back when wild claims and broken promises were rife. Given that this vintage technology will soon be extinct, the goal is to point clients in the direction of the next wave of LED lighting and energy saving tech, but this time without the bravado.

‘It’s no secret the FM world has had serious issues with lighting and it now falls to innovation within the supply chain to realise the potential savings. Conversely, Cloudfm is working closely with clients and suppliers alike to build trust and reliability in the FM space, while reducing energy and maintenance bills across large portfolios. I personally look forward to the day when lighting and energy saving technology unlock the energy wealth currently imprisoned within existing estates.’

DPL Production Lighting has announced Rob Watson, former lighting technician with LED Poison, has joined the company in the role of project manager.

Working closely with MD, Darren Parker, he will be responsible for projects from initial client brief to management on site, and will expand DPL’s equipment hire service to the theatre side of the industry.

Parker commented on the decision, saying: ‘Rob has a great track record, and has settled in with the team well. We have no doubt that Rob will assist us by providing sound project management skills as we continue to grow and develop new markets for both our lighting production and equipment hire services.’

HSL has appointed Mick Seddon as group financial director and strategist.

Working closely with MD Simon Stuart, he will play a key role in the company’s planned expansion programme, and is one of a number of appointments to be announced by the company in the coming months.

MD, Stuart said: ‘We welcome Mick to his new role. His combination of foresight, financial savvy, and imagination will help shape our future and ensure that HSL remains a major force, as well as an adaptable and efficient

Tyson Lighting has expanded its team to support the opening of its first dedicated lighting design practice and contract showroom in Manchester.

The new facility has attracted award-winning lighting designer, Luke Artingstall, and brand ambassador, Rachel Cowgill to the team.

Artingstall, co-founder of design collective, Subluminal, will head up the design division at the showroom. He explained: ‘The lighting division will focus on delivering award-winning design, and draw on the team’s

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existing talent and knowledge of delivering light within the architectural environment. This will enhance the service for existing key clients, whilst also helping to build new client relationships within the international design industry.’

Rachel Cowgill will be brand ambassador for Tyson’s international partners, VISO and Luceplan, after swapping her role as a commercial solicitor.

Cowgill said: ‘Joining Tyson Lighting is going to involve absorbing myself in a whole new, and much more creative industry, and I am ready to take on the challenge. The brand team are enthusiastic and passionate about what they do and it’s a very exciting time to be joining them.’

MD, Andrew Gibson commented: ‘Luke and Rachel’s arrival is a great asset to the team and their experience and enthusiasm will allow us to compete for the best and most exciting projects in the industry.’

Illumitex has announced the addition of Paul Hardej and Mathieu van de Sande to boost its team of horticulture lighting experts.

As VP, turnkey lighting solutions, Hardej will apply his experience in developing and managing vertical farms to a new program for Illumitex. A co-founder of FarmedHere, Hardej developed the first organic-certified indoor vertical aquaponic farm in the US, designing multi-level indoor aquaponic and hydroponic grow systems with LED grow lights.

‘Being on the forefront of the vertical farming revolution has given me unparalleled experience in LED grow lighting applications, and I’m thrilled to be able to share that knowledge,’ he said. ‘Together, we’re going to revolutionise the food industry, and provide consumers with healthier local food choices while conserving natural resources and energy.’

Van de Sande’s two decades of greenhouse experience will serve him well as Illumitex’s greenhouse horticulture sales manager. He thoroughly understands the day-to-day operational challenges of multi-acre greenhouse operations.

‘Having worked for other horticulture LED companies, I know that Illumitex produces superior lighting products,’ says van de Sande, ‘and I look forward to helping our partners get the best solutions.’

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Mountain madness

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lighting company will mark 30 years in business later this summer by embarking on a charity cycle trek to its namesake 1,200km away.

Staff from Harlow-based Lumino will take on the gruelling challenge of cycling to the town of Lumino in Switzerland.

The nine-day trip, which is planned for September, will see the team travel through France,

Belgium, and Luxembourg to reach Switzerland. There the cyclists will climb the Swiss Alps, following the infamous Gotthard pass before a final descent of 2,106m through twisting cobbled roads to end their epic ride in the town of Lumino.

The event aims to raise funds for GravityLight – providing sustainable lighting for people in some of the world’s poorest regions, who don’t have access

to mains electricity.

Lumino founder and managing director, Andrew Small said: ‘We are passionate about lighting, and we think it’s time that people who don’t have access to mains electricity had a sustainable source of light in their homes.

‘We take it for granted that we can have light at the flick of a switch, but for so many it isn’t that easy.

‘GravityLight is such an

inspiring product, and we hope our challenge will raise thousands for this amazing cause, marking our 30th anniversary in a fitting way.’

Lumino is looking for more people to take part in the event or to sponsor the team.

If you think you can help, or would like to join the team, visit www.luminotolumino.com or donate at www.justgiving.com/ teams/luminotolumino.

Go green, take the bus Zeta Specialist Lighting’s LED solar powered amenity lighting solutions have been installed at Nottingham City Council’s Queen’s Drive Park and Ride, to enhance visitor comfort and safety.

The site boasts ten SolisPOST fittings, strategically placed either side of the bus shelters, to illuminate drop kerb areas to assist wheelchair users when using the facility at night.

Requiring no on-grid connection, the system is specifically designed to capture and store solar power via its integrated PV panel. SolisPOST runs continuously at a low level, and when a pedestrian approaches, its integrated PIR sensor automatically increases the lighting level, saving energy and reducing light pollution.

Signage to communicate opening times and other visitor information is illuminated using Zeta’s Ecolux Solar LED trough lighting system - entirely powered by solar.

Virtually maintenance free, and with minimal install costs, the system incorporates discreet and flexible PV panels, long life batteries, and Zeta’s patented, intelligent energy management system to provide optimum, efficient LED illumination.

Paul Woodgates, team leader, public transport for Nottingham City Council said: ‘We’re delighted with the solution; the lighting levels are fantastic, and it was both cost effective and easy to install. We are especially pleased with the SolisPOST, the contemporary design makes this system aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.’

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Gerard Hall

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Lighting designer, Hoare Lea Lighting

iQuestion?

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Ever wondered exactly what effects the recent dramatic changes to lighting technology have had within the industry?

Operations manager, Chantelle Lighting

Colin Lawson Head of sales, marketing and product development, Tamlite

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We’re also a bunch of lighting geeks so, sad as it may seem, we can’t help but talk about these things amongst ourselves’ W

ith so many advances in technology during the last decade, as well as changes to the way lighting is specified, we asked five experts from widely different areas of the industry (and the globe), for their thoughts and opinions on a range of topics.

They are: Ben Porter, lighting designer, Hoare Lea Lighting Chris Astin, operations manager, Chantelle Lighting Jan Flook, founding designer, Jan Flook Lighting Gerard Hall, managing director, One Electrical Colin Lawson, head of sales, marketing, and product development, Tamlite So, introductions complete – and not forgetting to thank them each for their time – on to the questions:

In this, the International Year of Light, what celebrations have you been involved in?

BP: The IYOL is great for lighting design consultancies. It is the first time that such a large-scale initiative has been focused on our industry, and our hope is that this will draw attention to how important light is, and the benefits that come with good lighting, across all applications. As a group of designers, we have used IYOL to further explore light and play around with it, even more than we would normally, and hope to get more involved over the coming months - so watch this space.

JF: There is only one initiative here in Australia - just the one, ‘Beyond the Bulb’.

Hmmm... I haven’t been involved in or invited to anything personally!

How do you anticipate the lighting industry progressing in the coming ten years?

CA: Energy efficiency is a key consideration in the lighting industry, so reducing carbon emissions and saving money and energy is going to be the big focus in the next ten years. It is something which customers are increasingly aware of and specifying that the light sources used in their projects are energy efficient.

Research carried out as part of the International Year of Light has shown that satellite observed light pollution in the UK has reduced by 28 per cent since 1992, and this is something designers of light sources will be looking to build on in the next ten years.

From our perspective, we are looking forward to using new, energy efficient technologies in our lighting designs in the future.

GH: With the phase out of incandescent lamps now complete, and halogens set to follow, there is no doubt that the future belongs to LEDs; the only question that remains is how quickly we will make the switch.

For the past few years, the commercial sector has been driving operational cost reduction, while avoiding any capital investment. What we’re now seeing is a greater willingness to invest in the short-term, in order to make long-term operational savings, and LEDs are seen as a quick win in this regard.

The advent of cost neutral payment plans, that allow companies to repay installation costs from the energy savings they gain, is now giving LEDs even greater traction in the refurbishment market.

Meanwhile, ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) will also help drive take up in the refurbishment sector, because LEDs can have such a dramatic impact on energy consumption and therefore provide commercial end users with a simple and cost effective way to demonstrate an improvement in energy efficiency.

For the new build sector, Part L will drive specification of LEDs too, despite the fact that build costs are often prioritised over operational cost savings. There is currently no explicit guidance about the use of LEDs in Part L or SBEM but, as LEDs become ubiquitous, and people become used to the improved light quality they offer, specification levels will continue to rise.

CL: The influx of new technology companies from an electronics background will continue, and hopefully enhance the existing luminaire product offerings, to provide customers with enhanced performance and reliability solutions that remain affordable.

The collaboration of electronics technology and a thorough understanding of lighting requirements is the key: many newcomers look to secure a foothold on a technology route, promoting the many virtues of reduced energy usage without enough attention paid to the fundamentals of good lighting design.

BP: UK manufactured products appear to be doing well, and I would like to see this improve over the coming years. In addition, we have some of the best and most forward-thinking lighting design

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consultancies in the world - this looks set to strengthen in the next decade.

JF: Globally, there is a trend towards the skillful use of daylight that is thoroughly overdue, and a growing mainstream understanding of the importance of lighting. I see new technology advancing at lightning speed, and a continued reduction in energy used for functional lighting levels.

I predict that in the next 10 years, all modern buildings will generate their own energy requirements through solar and related technologies. I also predict an increasing use of decorative lighting in commercial spaces.

How often do you attend seminars, workshops etc., on lighting design?

BP: I try to attend whenever I get the opportunity – though, admittedly workload and project deadlines do, of course dictate my attendance. It’s important to keep upto-date with developments in the industry and seminars can be inspirational in terms of design.

CL: Three of four times every quarter.

JF: Maybe nine times a year…

GH: We have an in-house lighting design department, which comprises Bejoy Satheesan in our Dubai office and Darren Cavannagh in Manchester.

As tastes vary dramatically between the UK and the Middle East, Bejoy ensures he attends seminars both in Europe and the Middle East. Most importantly for us, he brings that knowledge back to the team and shares best practice internally so that we are all up to speed with the latest trends and innovations.

How do you personally keep abreast of new legislation?

CL: Through membership of professional bodies (SLL, ILP, LIA), and of course, the Internet.

JF: I am a member of the IES (Illumination Engineering Society), and, as a member, I’m sent any updates in all areas of lighting.

CA: As members of the LIA, we know that it is important to keep up-to-date with new legislation within our industry. The newsletters we receive from them are invaluable, with information on WEEE requirements and technical advice. The

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annual inspection ensures we are meeting all current UK, EU, and international legislation and standards.

I feel it is important p that the industryy doesn’t sit back and assume that we have cracked it’ LIA is also key in supporting our quality assurance processes, ensuring we comply with industry regulations.

GH: Keeping up with legislation is vital to ensuring we continue to address the market’s requirements, so we have a number of ways of staying informed.

We work closely with the Carbon Trust to ensure that we are ahead of the game in terms of legislation that affects both lighting and the built environment in general. We also find the Lighting Industry Association a really useful source of insights into legislation.

Most importantly of all, we ensure that we act quickly to anticipate the introduction of legislation and comply promptly.

BP: I find it hard NOT to keep up-to-date with legislation, as we are constantly asked to achieve certain targets and design to specific parameters – so an understanding of new legislation is an integral part of our daily workload.

As a firm, we also have an internal knowledge base and share system that ensures we have the ability to view and share the latest Codes and Standards.

We’re also a bunch of lighting geeks so, sad as it may seem, we can’t help but talk about these things amongst ourselves!

What engagement do you have personally with industry trade bodies?

BP: As a group, Hoare Lea Lighting is a member of, and is actively involved in, most industry trade bodies. We are Sustaining Members of SLL, and have had input into a number of SLL codes.

CA: Our membership of the LIA is our key contact with the lighting trade. Our

CL: Regular attendance at trade meetings is key.

Do you have a favourite light source?

If so, what?

GH: LEDs may be the electrical light source of the future, but you can’t beat a bit of sunshine.

BP: Ignoring efficiency and going with my heart, I would say that the incandescent filament lamp is my favourite source, especially the squirrel cage and spiral filament globe lamp types. They remind me of where artificial lighting has come from – they absorb me, and I could stare at them for hours.

JF: The moon – via the sun, of course!

Given the rise in popularity of LEDs, do you anticipate that every public building, office, and home will be LED-lit eventually? And if so, how long do you envisage it will take?

BP: I think this is inevitable - the increase in the number of fully LED lit buildings over the past two years alone is vast.

I can’t see it being long before this is the norm, especially as the capital cost of the technology continues to become more comparable to the other sources. So perhaps five years?

JF: This technology has moved so quickly that I think, unless something else is discovered, within five years they will have replaced even the fluorescent light source (the most efficient we have currently).

CL: This year, we have seen LED overtake traditional light sources in percentage terms, and advances in technology and outputs, with a reduction in component costs, will mean that by 2020, 80 per cent of public buildings should have made the switch.

GH: It’s an interesting question because it segments the marketplace, and I do believe that some will be quicker to make the change than others.

I anticipate that the switch to LEDs will be fastest in the public sector, where there is pressure to reduce operational costs and maintenance. Here, the business case for capital investment is often directly linked to running cost savings, and the benefits are clear.

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For existing buildings in the commercial sector, where decisions are made by the occupier or FM, there is rapid take up of LEDs, thanks to the operational cost benefits.

New build developers/ contractors, however, often prioritise lower specification costs over operational costs, because that’s where their profit lies. As a result, LEDs are still being substituted for other lighting types in many cases. It’s only a matter of time until these buildings are also converted to LEDs, however.

The domestic market is where I believe a complete change will take longest. At the moment, there’s lots of enthusiasm for colour-change LED mood lighting, but for ambient lighting we are culturally used to the yellowish light quality of conventional light sources.

My prediction here is that people will make the change as an when they need to replace their existing lamps, and once they have become used to LEDs, they won’t want to swap back!

Do you believe local authorities should be turning off lights or replacing them with energy efficient sources?

CL: Both!

JF: Both! Of course, that is the responsibility of us all, in the reduction of our carbon footprint and the stress on our planet.

CA: I believe local authorities should replace traditional bulbs with energy efficient ones. From my experience, I don’t believe that turning them off goes down well with local communities so, in my opinion, changing to energy efficient ones would be the better choice. Not only would it help local authorities to reduce their carbon footprint and save valuable money, it would help local communities to continue to feel safe when out and about at night.

GH: Reducing street lighting is not a viable option; local authorities must adopt a long-term lighting strategy that takes into account light quality and maintenance requirements, as well as operational costs.

Often a switch to LEDs can provide an opportunity to reduce the number of lighting units thanks to the increased

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BP: I am a big advocate of lighting controls, and believe that sensibly used intelligent control, along with energyefficient sources, would greatly reduce energy use, whilst allowing safety and visual interest within our surroundings to be preserved.

Do you attend trade shows?

If so, which have you been to in the last five years?

JF: Yes! Designex, VIVID Sydney, Light+Building Frankfurt, and multiple small exhibitions by artists using light.

BP: Yes! Light+Building, Lux Live, and Arc. CL: Yes! LuxLive and Light+Building.

GH: We exhibited at Lux Live this year for the first time – it’s a great environment to meet everyone that’s interested in the lighting sector. We always attend EcoBuild, and have exhibited there too a couple of times. We have been an exhibitor at the Middle East Electricity C O N TA C T

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CA: We believe that to stay up-todate with the latest lighting trends, it is essential that we attend trade shows regularly.

Not only does this give us the opportunity to discover new lighting trends from around the world, and look at what we think will work for our current and future clients, it also helps us to build relationships with businesses we could work in partnership with. We also feel it is important to be accompanied to trade shows by some of the key designers that we work on bespoke projects with. This helps us to look at the exhibits from a different perspective, and discuss what could work in projects they have coming up in the future.

We believe it is important to visit a wide range of different shows and, in the past five years, we have visited lighting exhibitions in Frankfurt, India and Hong Kong as well as others in the UK.

A recent report cites lighting a current growth areathat is unsustainable. What do you think can be done to safeguard the industry’s strong performance, and avoid the ‘Dyson factor’?

BP: I feel it is important that the industry doesn’t sit back and assume that we have cracked it. The population is continuing to grow, and it is inevitable that we will place higher demands on the world in which we live. Further reducing energy consumption and increasing the sustainability of the materials we use to produce our luminaires and light sources, should be at the forefront of the thinking of all manufacturers if we are to continue to progress as an industry. Now is not the time to be complacent, it is the time to continue making strides forward.

JF: The life of the average shop fit-out is two years, so there will always be growth in lighting that sector. There are also millions of ways of using light from LEDs, and the future is bright for new technologies too. We are moving so fast that the standard offer of 50,000 hours for the lifetime of an LED has yet to be proven; that’s growth. It’s not unlike the rise of the halogen lamp in the ‘80s and we are still using those…

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The challenge ahead Nigel Penny, procurement director of Dextra Group, discusses the changing face of procurement

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emember fluorescent? Yes, of course you do! Or do you…?

As that memory becomes ever more distant, it shows how quickly the LED light source revolution has crept up on us all, affecting every facet of our industry.

From a reasonably stable sourcing environment, we have entered a critical moment, particularly during the last two years, in which old procurement habits are being thoroughly challenged. Amidst this upheaval, both our attitudes and processes concerning how we procure have had to change dramatically.

We all know old habits die hard, but within the lighting industry, we have had to seriously revaluate both what and from whom we now source. This is a consequence of what many have described as the disruptive technology that is LED, with technology being the key word.

Over many years, relationships of procurement for fluorescent and discharge light sources have been built within a global supply chain that has gradually evolved, albeit in a rigidly structured way. For instance, in fluorescent lighting, T12 sources progressed to T8, and eventually T5, whilst discharge sources evolved from mercury, through to SON and finally metal halide. Therefore, in our individual roles as procurement specialists, we have been able to easily forecast these changes in the industry, as technological developments have followed a predictable, and relatively slow, trajectory.

With the global impact and staggering success of LED however, it has become increasingly difficult to gauge patterns of technological evolution, as well as continue to cater for what can be classified as legacy light sources. Of course, customers still require these legacy products; the problem however, is that our supply chain has become less responsive due to lowering demand and numerous cutbacks.

So how has the change to LED really affected our industry?

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To begin with, our relationship with technology has never been more important, and must remain a priority in order for us to cater for a launch pad of diverse capability. Blending however, must also occur as, although LED technology is currently the driving force in the market, it needs to be approached with a commerciality realism, otherwise you may end up offering the best product around, but at what cost, and what availability?

Conversely to what we have previously seen, procurement tendencies must now align with a strong technology focus, as our customers are now very much concerned with the benefits that LED, as a light source, will bring to their respective business.

Phrases and terminology within the industry are now somewhat different; circuit luminaire lumens per watt and cost per lumen are ubiquitous and

With the global impact and staggering success of LED however, it has become increasingly difficult to gauge patterns of technological evolution’ repeated on a daily basis. Although fundamentally important, such measurements were rarely discussed in relation to other light sources.

As previously mentioned, challenges in what and from whom we procure are all too apparent. LED has forced us to trade in an altogether different way, as we consistently try to procure the latest and greatest in what is now a very electronics-based industry.

Allocation and forecasting have been common responses, as many components can be quoted on multiple

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month lead times and permanently oversold, which is described as ‘on allocation’. These are distinct and significant challenges, as the lighting industry never ceases to amaze in its desire to have the latest products in the shortest possible time frame.

Coupled with this, we now have a myriad of components to source that will help fine tune a product to the customer’s needs; a degree of flexibility that was never really the case with fluorescent and discharge lighting.

Nowadays, customers will only invest if they honestly believe energy savings tick the required boxes in terms of return on investment. Therefore, we in procurement have a real responsibility towards ensuring that such criteria is met for them. This urges us to focus on regular upgrade platforms for key components sourced, and ensure that forecast visibility is given to our supply chain to meet the expected demand.

With change comes excitement, and never has this been so obvious. Forging new relationships with new suppliers is key; challenging these suppliers’ selling methods so that they recognise how you procure however, takes foresight, courage, and conviction.

What we source is now undeniably different, and this has catalysed a radical change in our business relationships, from our supply-chain to the organisations we chose to work with; but surely this is what defines evolution?

LED has been, and is, revolutionising the way we, as an industry, go to market, introducing new and different topics of discussion, with programmability being one of many, so that our customers ultimately invest in this technology. Never has there been a more important time for ourselves. However, even though LED is unanimously accepted as a superior light source, it must nevertheless be made widely available, and herein lies the challenge ahead.

LED, a light source for the future; required today. All those involved in procurement, take heed!

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EDs are now firmly established as the first choice for the specification of new-build lighting applications in both commercial buildings and domestic dwellings.

Yet, while they can reduce energy bills, minimise maintenance, and dramatically cut a building’s carbon footprint, confusion still remains surrounding retrofit applications – particularly regarding the best way to integrate either replacement lamps or dimming technology into existing wiring schemes and control programs.

Until now, the emphasis on LED energy efficiency has somewhat overshadowed the potential this technology can bring, in terms of design and aesthetics. Yet with a number of noticeable improvements with regard the quality of LED colour temperature and rendition, all this began to change.

Combine the benefits of LEDs with the correct control solutions, and the market

has a sophisticated lighting solution that meets the needs and aesthetic aspirations of the end user, as well as offering comfort.

Control and compatability In truth, the advent of LED sources should mean much more to the lighting industry than it does to the end user, due to the extreme range of options and flexibility that LEDs bring to a variety of applications. LEDs enable the designer to build a system that is in keeping with the needs and wants of the user, way beyond the constraints of the historic, non-digital, alternatives they replace.

Even in the home environment, where the lighting effect in the living room may be very different to the effect required in the nursery – LEDs make this possible, and can now be easily controlled through a wide range of standard industry lighting control protocols, such as DALI or DMX.

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While some issues remain within the retrofit market, in terms of existing infrastructure and controls being used, this should improve as the latest round of standardisation takes effect. Most importantly for the designer, however, is the wide range of dimming levels available for LEDs. This can vary from unit to unit, and it’s essential that specifiers not only define the dimming range they need when designing a lighting scheme, but that they also select a product that can meet that criteria. From there, it’s a matter of working with a control equipment specialist that can meet these needs, and then offer the dimming functionality and product aesthetics required within the tailored control range specified.

Companies, such as Legrand, have developed LED dimmer drivers for building automation systems and also LED compatible dimmers and wiring accessories with integral LED compatible dimmers. The dimmer driver can be set to meet the dimming parameters required by the lighting designer – provided the chosen LED unit is compatible with those requirements.

Individual dimming profiles can be set for each lighting unit to enhance flexibility and design choices, so, for example, a dimmer switch that controls four loads may be set to provide a different dimming range for each one.

This flexibility is great news for consumers, because it means that dimmable LED lighting is available to all, not just for homes and offices that have building automation systems. It’s also great news for lighting designers as it means that LED-based schemes can exceed the aesthetics and functionality of conventional lighting.

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Extra energy savings The good news is this aesthetic flexibility is not at the expense of the more generally recognised energy saving properties of LED light sources. In fact, controls can even increase LED energy efficiency. For example, like most artificial light sources, LEDs lose some of their performance over time.

To counteract this, the LED light source is over-specified to take into account the output reduction over time. If LEDs are used without control, and at full capacity from day one of installation, this will mean that they will over light the space and waste energy.

The answer is to implement an automatic control and sensor system that delivers a constant illuminance level of light provided by the LEDs, which is limited to the maintained level required for each area.

Where such a measure is implemented, the building system not only saves the energy required to power the LEDs, but the occupier, or FM, has the flexibility to preset the space’s light levels to one that is comfortable and suitable, avoiding over lighting and glare. The level is maintained automatically over time as the units age.

Another positive side effect isthat it maximises the service life of the unit and reduces the maintenance burden.

Collaborative development More recently, international standards have been drawn up, which will now start to be integrated into manufacturer designs for light sources and controls, meaning compatibility will improve, especially for replacement lamps.

Needless to say, LEDs are here to stay, and it’s important that industry completely understands their potential, in order to maximise overall system efficiency, while maintaining both the comfort and aesthetics of an installation.

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How much control do workers really need over their workspace, and how much is actually feasible for employers’ to provide?

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here’s a bit of a debate on workplace control, and one it seems, that won’t go away: a couple of months ago, TL reported on the findings of Philips’ experts’ report on the amount of additional light needed to do a similar job as workers climbed the age scale, which highlighted that, for anyone over 25, workplace lighting can be a bit of an issue.

One of the solutions mooted was individual control for workers, allowing them to personalise the exact level of light they find suits them to work by.

However, many said it was impractical, too expensive, unnecessary…

Step forward, Stuart Dixon of Easilume, who has commented: ‘Up to 85 per cent of people are dissatisfied with their working environment, according to research carried out last year by Ipsos (MORI) and the Workspace Futures team at Steelcase. The American Society of Interior Design says a lot of the dissatisfaction can be put down to poor lighting, after it found that 68 per cent of employees complain about the light in their workspace.’

Now, that’s a large number by any standard and, if correct [no reason to doubt it – ed], it suggests something is badly wrong with workplace lighting for the majority of workers toiling beneath it.

He continues: ‘The quality of workspace lighting plays a huge role in employees’ health, job satisfaction, and productivity, but it’s often overlooked.’ Managers and designers have, rightly, focused on traditional ergonomics. In offices, the concerns were avoiding back and wrist injuries, the optimum number and distance between workstations, the cost of space, and the general wellbeing of employees. In warehouses and factories, the emphasis is more about getting as much into the space as possible, while maintaining a safe, cost efficient, and practical layout.

‘Lighting’s impact on running costs, staff wellbeing, and safety is often overlooked.

But,’ asks Dixon, ‘with all the evidence on its affects, can managers continue to ignore it?’

Wresting back control So what is the answer to these hoards of unhappy workers? Will a control system that’s fit for purpose really increase productivity and improve morale, all at the swish of the lighting fairy’s wand – and what level of control is needed?

Dixon says: ‘A lighting control system can be as simple as one switch in the corner of the room – or as advanced as integrated systems with motion sensors and daylight harvesting, with personal and central control.

It all requires clever, well-designed software, that caters to the specific needs of the space – and a light source which is sophisticated enough to handle that level of control.

‘Controls can be easily added and programmed into a new lighting system, as long as they are written into the spec.

Adding controls to an existing system is more complicated, and normally requires additional wiring or, in some cases, complete rewiring depending on the age of the existing system. But once fitted, the outcome can be almost identical.’

Take, for example, one of BP’s largest office sites, Sunbury Business Park. It is home to the international centre for business and technology (ICBT), and BP’s upstream learning centre. Employing 4,500 people, the facility is involved in almost every aspect of BP’s business, from tanker fleet support to marketing and commerce.

Lighting Controls has been tasked with designing, supplying, and commissioning lighting control systems for the office buildings. The company’s advanced technology is thought to blend well with the high-tech nature of the complex, which comprises nine glass-fronted buildings with stunning atriums, dynamic interiors and airy open plan offices, which combine to create calm and pleasing work environments.

If ever a building required good lighting control, it’s this one – all those glass walls, atriums, and airy spaces would soon become unbearable for the staff who work there, without it.

Up to the challenge So, assuming it’s either a new lighting installation, or the boss is very rich/ generous/concerned, a control system is installed. But what light sources should we be considering, in Century21 office [obviously not the estate agency – ed].

‘LED is the only light source that is up to the task,’ asserts Dixon, explaining; ‘It’s infinitely controllable, and infinitely versatile.

It’s an instant on-off technology, so can be effectively paired with a motion sensor that only switches on when needed. LEDs are

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This helps to avoid the late afternoon drop in productivity that comes with a darker environment, and reduces energy demand when the sun is shining. With lots of modern buildings using big panes of glass, this feature is becoming more and more important,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he added. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;By varying the intensity of the light so only the minimum needed is used, running costs are signiďŹ cantly reduced. If an ofďŹ ce hallway or warehouse isle is only used from time to time, the lights donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be on non-stop. Linking this all to a centralised control system can make the whole process manageable, identifying areas where further savings can be made. This is particularly important for organisations with 250-plus employees. As of July 2014, under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme, these large ďŹ rms must conduct regular energy audits. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;These systems can be costly,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; agrees Dixon, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;but with high quality LED, the savings in energy bills and maintenance costs are huge. And with LEDsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long life, the savings go on and on.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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“When large organisations carry out energy audits, I think their lighting bills will take them by surprise,” continues Stuart. “LEDs are a small change that makes a big difference. They can be up to 90% more efficient than traditional fluorescent or incandescent light sources and can last up to 100,000 hours, which is equivalent to 11 and a half years of constant running. And with our new finance option the initial high cost of LEDs is no longer a problem.”

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he “Bank Agency” project, which encompassed the provision of new LED lighting products for a bank in Peru, South America, utilized various products including QuickLUX™ LED Panels and high performance downlights.

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COST BENEFITS: Energy saving results in cost savings.

Good things don’t come for free, but in this case the lighting will actually turn a “profit” for the end client despite the higher initial cost. The math is simple: less energy, less cost of energy over lifetime, longer lifetime, reduced failures and less maintenance. Therefore, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is reduced.

The LED luminaires are designed to last 50,000 hours, which could be more than 11 years with typical usage. The reduced energy and maintenance costs will result in payback of between 2 and 3 years. The savings continue after that, and since the lighting is already paid for this is effectively a profit, at least until the building is next refurbished. With an extended useful life, and less costs over that lifetime, this makes a very good investment.

OV E R V I E W : QuickLUX™ LED Lighting from Velocity Solid State Lighting proves to be a wise investment you can bank on, regardless of what kind of business you are in, yielding high quality lighting, worker motivation, a calm and pleasant environment for endusers, reduced energy consumption, energy cost savings, and carbon footprint reduction.

Installers and other specifiers rely on Velocity Solid State Lighting to supply high quality LED Lighting products.

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Daintree Networks’ Mandeep Khera discusses the potential for energy savings when considering a building control system for a variety of business premises

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ighting is ubiquitous, as seen in the dramatic momentum for LED retrofit projects across various sectors, such as commercial offices, warehouses and retail spaces.

However, it is shortsighted, when considering your energy goals, to solely rely on the energy savings benefits of LEDs when compared to traditional bulbs. The energy savings becomes exponentially more significant when adding networked wireless controls to your LED lighting – and it’s not just about energy efficiency.

Increasingly, companies are using controls to gain operational efficiencies, including fault detection and predictive maintenance. Controls help increase employee productivity

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by focusing on occupant comfort, resulting in significant savings for the organisation. Once the lighting is under networked wireless control, it provides the foundation to control multiple energy-related devices in a building.

As a result, LED lighting control has become the key driver for smart building automation solutions, making it the catalyst for the Enterprise Internet of Things (E-IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity.

Selecting a networked control system Enterprise business must react more nimbly to market shifts

than large businesses, and the path to success is to adopt open standards-based, wireless networked technology to replace wired and proprietary interfaces and protocols that have been holding back the proliferation of IoT-enabling devices and features. A successful enterprise-level IoT deployment requires interoperability, through the use of open standards for equipment and communications interfacing.

Standards are a backstop against rapid technology-obsolescence.

Next-generation networked wireless control systems that are based on open standards, offer the ability to scale and connect thousands of sensors, covering multiple applications, across several facilities. Open standards are essential for seamless operation and future-proofing technology choices. In addition, advances in embedded technologies are enabling a rapid growth in the number of smart, machine-addressable devices delivered to market. These

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LED lighting control has become the key driver for smart building automation solutions’ smart devices usher in the E-IoT by incorporating M2M wireless communications that promise to change the landscape of enterprise smart building automation. It is important for businesses to understand which devices will provide a competitive advantage from a new level of connectivity and potential efficiency.

For warehouse facilities, a promising retrofit opportunity is upgrading from traditional highintensity discharge (HID) lighting to high-efficiency networked LED luminaires combined with a control solution.

Lighting is one of the biggest energy drains in a warehouse environment, particularly as different work areas may need a different level of light. A new lighting and design retrofit can take the needs of each work area into account, including scheduled hours of occupancy, availability of natural light, and specialised task lighting requirements. The lighting can then be controlled to meet the needs of each area and task, to improve worker safety and employee comfort.

While operational efficiencies from lighting, heating, and cooling will provide early returns and speed adoption, the control-enabled buildings they create will become platforms for entirely new interactions.

Through careful execution, E-IoT capabilities enable the critical realtime control, measurement, and monitoring necessary for improved planning, timing, efficiency, and effectiveness of sustainable business operations. These smart buildings will allow businesses to control various devices across the network, and create new contexts and safer, more lucrative, and more automated experiences for their occupants, employees, and customers.

Case studies A major supplier of electrical components was seeking a simple and elegant way to add lighting control across multiple warehouses.

Daintree Networks’ open standardsbased ControlScope solution has added intelligent system-wide lighting control without dedicated wiring.

The result has been a dramatic reduction in lighting energy usage by around 48 per cent. The solution provided centralised, multi-facility, management that included eight sites throughout the US and Canada.

Warehouse facilities also provide a perfect setting for management of multiple applications beyond lighting, including HVAC, plug loads,

and general purpose controls like fans, further enhancing the savings, operational efficiencies, and occupant comfort.

In retail and banking environments, control of lighting and networked air-conditioning units with occupancy sensing represent a promising end-use application of networked solutions for cost and resource savings, along with operational efficiencies. In these commercial settings, two systems that consume considerable resources are lighting and HVAC. Connected lighting and HVAC serve as good candidates for advancing E-IoT beyond theoretical expectations, in ways that can immediately deliver value in the form of cost savings, resource conservation, predictive maintenance, comfort control, and healthy building performance.

In commercial office buildings, granular lighting control is critical in work areas, due to focus on occupant preferences, and common areas can be managed with zonal controls.

Plug loads also play a critical role in office buildings, as there are multiple, high energy consuming copiers, printers, and other machines that are left on 24/7.

The National Bank of Arizona’s (NBAZ) Prescott branch had an ambitious goal to operate its facilities efficiently, by minimising lighting and HVAC spending without sacrificing comfort, and to manage its sites remotely.

By implementing ControlScope, Prescott became the most energy efficient branch amongst seventy-two sites. Thirteen lighting zones are controlling LED fixtures for interior, exterior, and ATM lighting.

Also, the branch can manage nine thermostats, controlling its HVAC system. Prescott uses real-time reporting, and receives email notifications regarding malfunction.

As a result, NBAZ has achieved its goal of deploying a future-proof building energy management solution. Implementation of ControlScope has delivered 10,170 KWh in energy savings with an ROI of less than two years.

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EasiLume introduces Fit4Free

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asiLume, the expert in LED Lighting, has introduced Fit4Free, its new try-beforeyou-buy scheme. The new scheme gives contractors four LED fixtures to trial for 30 days. If they and their customers are happy with the new lighting, they order the rest of the LEDs for the project.

“We make it easy for our Registered Contractors to seal the deal with end users,” says Stuart Dixon, EasiLume Head of Sales. “We give them a sample of our

top performing LEDs to install on a trial basis, so the end user experiences the benefits themselves. And if the customer is happy with their new lighting, we add the four LED lights to the rest of the order and complete the project.”

LEDs aren’t just energy efficient and long lasting, they improve productivity and health and they look fantastic.

They’re perfect for any application, including warehouses, factories, offices, retail, hospital, school, universities and

much more. Once people see them in their workspace the penny drops. LEDs instantly make the space brighter and airy, and more pleasant and appropriate for work.

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OEMs now need a more accurate view of the per-unit cost of TIM, if they are to maintain control of margins at the lower retail prices’

Don’t wait to innovate David White at Arrow Electronics discusses innovation in thermal management for price sensitive LED design

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he LED lighting industry has made tremendous progress in recent times, and is now maturing steadily.

The technology is moving beyond its disruptive phase, as performance credentials are proven in major target applications, and LED lighting is already seen as the world’s preferred lighting technology.

The longer-term process of completely replacing incandescent and many compact-fluorescent lamps across the industrial, commercial, architectural, and domestic lighting markets is now in progress. These markets are often highly price sensitive.

Lighting OEMs must continue to reduce the retail prices for LED lamps and luminaires if they are to oust existing products from more and more applications. Keeping a closer eye on manufacturing costs is vital, in order to protect margins. A more calculated approach to thermal engineering can help improve cost control, in particular by addressing the cost of the ThermalInterface Material (TIM), and thermal adhesives used in each assembled lamp or luminaire.

Historically, this cost has been difficult to quantify, and hence its effect on the selling price, difficult to predict as the materials are typically sold in bulk and processed at the point of assembly.

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Hence the price of TIM has been amortised over a large number of units.

OEMs now need a more accurate view of the per-unit cost of TIM, if they are to maintain control of margins at the lower retail prices. Arrow has identified the need for a solution to this challenge, as a result of working with several leading LED lighting OEMs. These include brands already established in the lighting industry, as well as new start-ups dedicated to developing LEDbased lighting solutions.

Popular LED form factors LED modules that combine multiple individual emitters to deliver a high overall light output, are currently becoming extremely popular among designers of LED lighting systems.

Actually, this is the fastest growing sector of the high-power LED market today. The Cree LMH2 LED is a typical example. These units deliver up to 8,000 lumens, with outstanding efficacy of up to 108 lumens per Watt and 90+ CRI in colour temperatures from 2,700K to 4,000K, making them a great choice for decorative lighting, spotlights, down lights, or high-bays.

Integrated arrays, or COB (Chip On Board) LEDs are another fast-growing LED technology area. These deliver outstanding efficacy using small-size chips, and have a large lighting area

that produces high lumen output, with the uniform quality of a lighting panel. We support COB LEDs from manufacturers such as Cree, Osram, and Samsung. Among them, the Cree XLamp CXA series can be driven at up to 2.5A for maximum power of up to 100W, producing light output of around 10,000 lumens. They are popular in a wide range of applications, ranging from GU10 replacements and commercial down lights, to outdoor area and high-bay lighting. The large size of the array, combined with the mechanical mounting requirements for COB LEDs, places extra importance on the use of high-quality thermal materials.

To help customers streamline thermal design and calculate costs more accurately when working with highpower modules and COB LEDs, as well as high-brightness LEDs in PLCC-4, PLCC-6, and various other packages and footprints, a project was begun with with two existing franchise partners in the thermal materials sector: Innotape and 3M.

Off-the-shelf thermal engineering Dedicated heatsinks and lenses for standard high-brightness LEDs are well established in the marketplace.

Feedback from customers has shown it was time for a similar approach to the supply of thermal materials.

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Working with Innotape and 3M, Arrow developed a line of product-specific TIMs, starting with the most popular products on the line card. These include LEDs and modules from Avago Technologies, Cree, Everlight, Osram, Samsung, Sharp, and Vishay.

The 3M portfolio of thermal materials and adhesives is already known and respected by leading producers of LED lighting for applications from automotive and street lighting to industrial, architectural and domestic lighting. The high performance and quality of these materials has already been proved extensively in computing, networking, telecoms, and mobile applications.

Arrow had also been working for some time with German materialpreparation specialist, Innotape, which has expertise with thermal materials as well as materials for applications such as EMI shielding, surface insulation, protection, and sealing. Bringing 3M and Innotape together, and adding the lighting-specific experience gained from the field by Arrow’s application engineers, created the ideal team to develop the new range of productspecific TIMs.

TIM as component Using the new TIMs, lighting OEMs can now calculate the cost of thermal

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management as accurately as the cost of any other components in the BOM. TIMs sized for use with off-the-shelf LED connectors and holders from suppliers, such as TE Connectivity and Molex combine convenience and ease of assembly with high thermal performance. Each pre-cut TIM is ready to use directly with the associated LED or module. In addition to the advantages of predictable per-unit pricing, customers benefit from shipfrom-stock speed and convenience.

This helps avoid many of the purchasing and production challenges that have complicated life for solid-state lighting producers until now.

OEMs with their own drawings, or needing a custom solution, can also take advantage of this breakthrough in the supply of LED thermal management solutions.

By developing this range of highperforming COTS thermal material, an extremely important aspect of LEDlighting design has been significantly simplified. The initial response from customers has been tremendous: they appreciate the extra precision that can now be achieved, in terms of cost control, as well as faster, and more efficient, production. Going forward, we expect many more lighting OEMs to adopt the approach.

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new installation has been unveiled at Arup’s UK head office. The Sentiment Cocoon is an interactive installation designed by architect Moritz Behrens & lighting designer Konstantinos Mavromichalis, which seeks to capture people’s sentiments and depict them through LED lights.

Based on a stage on the ground floor at No.8 Fitzroy Street, the 20m-high Cocoon has been partly constructed by a robot, affectionately known as Einstein.

Nigel Tonks, group leader, building engineering, London, commented: ‘The independence of Arup allows our practice to invest in young designers.

The making of an installation within our office replicates the challenge of delivering within a fast-paced programme that is fun and rewarding.’

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The installation is the 2015 winner of Arup’s annual competition to highlight new talent and innovative thinking within designers and emerging architectural practices. This year, the theme for the competition was ‘Designing for people’, with the installation design required to reflect the need for occupants to be placed at the heart of a design brief, creating efficient and comfortable environments, whereby people are not only productive, yet also inspired, motivated, healthy, and happy.

Starting the day Each day, Arup employees share their moods via one of the dashboards installed on each of the five office floors, using an individual swipe card. A sophisticated algorithm feeds participants’ feelings through the dashboard, and then digitally projects them into a light field created by LEDs that forms the spine of the cocoon.

The LEDs form four continuous lines, totaling 4800 pixels that generate complex patterns and gradients of colour. Running the entire height of the Sentiment Cocoon, the LEDs will create an enigmatic display.

Natural daylight, pooling into the atrium from the skylights above, blends with the light emitted from the LEDs, allowing for a rich interaction of varying forms of light, which will be diffused through the skin of the Cocoon.

The translucency of the material creates an effect whereby the suspended Sentiment Cocoon will generate a striking visual display of light, informed by the feelings of people working in the building.

The dashboard An interactive dashboard has been designed, with knobs, dials, and buttons, which employees feed their information into. As an individual approaches the dashboard, they will be invited to choose which mood they are in, by turning a dial to happy, sad, or indifferent. Once they’ve selected their

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sentiment, the person will use any RFIDenabled swipe card to submit the information to the database.

The time of day and floor number will be recorded in the system, along with the RFID number and sentiment itself.

The collective sentiment will be encoded in different colours and movement, and visualised by the lighting inside the Cocoon.

Colour gradients, the velocity of the colour, and movement will be represented through patterns. Over time the patterns will become recognisable, and people working in the building will experience the overriding sentiment of the day within the office.

One half of the winning team, lighting designer, Konstantinos Mavromichalis explained the rationale behind the idea: ‘For me, with the Sentiment Cocoon project, we are exploring the emotional side of architecture by manifesting digitally captured interactions into animated light, that is blended with a built physical form. The Arup atrium is the setting into which this form is installed.

‘What is interesting to me about an atrium is that it is a sensory space that joins together all the spaces adjacent to it; we hear ambient sounds, and we catch glimpses and echoes of conversations. This is the perfect context for the Sentiment Cocoon, whose function will be to visualise how the occupants are feeling at any given time of day by the recording of sentiments via physical interfaces situated in and around the atrium.

‘What I am most looking forward to during the process of the installation is generally working with the Arup team and the exchange of ideas, and knowledge. Specifically, it will be the process of developing the light program that animates the lights and visualises the sentiments. In this process we will discover what aspects of the lighting relate best to the built form and how the interaction of light and materials create a visualisation that is both coherent and evocative.’

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The Light Show 2015 set for a dazzling launch at Autumn Fair Show organiser i2i Events unveils the UK’s premier new product showcase for the lighting industry

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utumn Fair 2015, organised by i2i Events Group, has unveiled detailed plans for its debut presentation of The Light Show, in partnership with the Lighting Industry Association (LIA). The Light Show is the only LIA endorsed decorative lighting event taking place in the UK this year.

Due to take place from September 6 – 9 in Hall 2 of The NEC, Birmingham, The Light Show will feature key industry suppliers including: Dar Lighting, Searchlight, Interiors 1900, Impex Russell, TP24, Endon Lighting and Illuminati.

The Director of Illuminati UK, Paul Carter said that Autumn Fair’s September date was perfect timing for the industry, commenting: “This is a strong time of year for orders being written for lighting, furniture and accessories”. He added that there were high expectations in the lighting world that Autumn Fair would attract a large number of high calibre visitors who wanted to “view many established and new Lighting brands on show all under one roof”.

Dov Hamburger, Company Director for Searchlight is also looking forward to The Light Show, enthusing: “It will be a great show, one we’ve been planning and waiting for”.

Such overwhelming support

from the most prominent lighting manufacturers signals the importance of The Light Show as an essential industry showcase, and represents an important growth area for Autumn Fair.

The important addition of The Light Show at Autumn Fair mirrored by strong growth in the Home sector.Home interiors and furniture exhibitors will be adjacent to lighting in Hall 3 of the exhibition..

Up to 6,000 dedicated lighting sector buyers are expected to attend the event, while Autumn Fair as a whole typically attracts up to 30,000 retailers from around the UK and wider world each year.

The agreement to put on The Light Show at Autumn Fair this year was formalised by i2i Events on Thursday September 4 at Autumn Fair 2014.

Commenting on the new partnership agreement, Chief Operating Officer of the LIA, Peter Hunt said: “The LIA and the decorative lighting industry is excited about the move to Autumn Fair this year.

September is traditionally the start of the lighting season and with a steadily improving economy we expect to see a really strong offering by UK lighting suppliers.”

The Light show at Autumn Fair has replaced the Lighting at Interiors show formerly held each year in January,

also at The NEC. The Portfolio Director for Autumn Fair, Naomi Barton, said: “The arrival of The Light Show at Autumn Fair is a very exciting and important development for the exhibition, one that is hotly anticipated by both exhibitors and retailers in this sector.

Autumn Fair is perfectly timed for lighting buyers, the central location of The NEC makes it the best possible venue and a strong housing market bodes well for the success of this launch event. We have already seen exceptionally strong growth in our Home and Lighting sectors over the past couple of years and this major development will ensure Autumn Fair is an essential destination for the market.”

Along with offering a superb new product selection in the Lighting category, Autumn Fair is also unique among other seasonal exhibitions for the unrivalled cross-over buying opportunities it offers visitors. The show will host 1,400 exhibitors across 13 different sectors, covering everything from Contemporary Gifts and Greetings Cards to Kitchen products and Home Interiors.

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onte 16 is a world-class, integrated casino-entertainment resort situated in Macau’s inner harbour, the ‘historic centre of Macau’.

With a focus on delivering luxury as efficiently as possible, the team at the resort were keen to replace the old lighting scheme with a more energy efficient alternative.

Designed to embrace Macau’s European, Portuguese and Chinese heritage, the resort consists of a five-star hotel, casino, retail complex, and the Michael Jackson Gallery. With luxury and opulence being the priority throughout the resort, any lighting refurbishment needed to maintain the look and feel of this visually stunning building, whilst delivering in terms of energy and maintenance efficiencies.

From the dramatic statement

chandeliers and crystal wall fixtures to the recessed spotlights and pendants, the lighting requirements throughout were assessed and Megaman’s range of energy saving lighting solutions was chosen.

These included dimmable LED Candles, LED Classics, LED MR16s and PAR38 lamps. As well as light quality and longevity, the fact that they could be dimmed was of particular importance to the resort team, as a variety of lighting scenes could be created, whilst saving energy during off-peak periods.

Stunning chandeliers With the large majority of Ponte 16’s public spaces lit by dramatic chandeliers and crystal fittings, significant energy savings were made by replacing 40W G9 halogens and 25W incandescent lamps with 5W to 7W low energy light sources that replicate the glitter of halogen, both in terms of sparkle and brightness.

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In addition, the immense chandelier at the resort’s entrance was fitted with the company’s LED Classic and LED PAR38 reflectors, ensuring maximum drama with minimum energy consumption.

Many hundreds of Megaman LED MR16 4W reflector lamps have been used throughout the VIP hall.

Replacing the 20W halogen originals, the MR16’s have patented thermal conductive highway technology that enables high luminance levels, with minimum energy output, low heat generation or reflective glare.

Matthew Chu, general manager, Megaman (HK) commented: ‘From the installation of the chiller system, air conditioning, and ventilation, through to temperature control and the lighting system, Ponte 16 has always adopted a holistic approach to achieving energy efficiency by using as many eco-friendly appliances as possible. By incorporating Megaman’s range of energy efficient lighting, the resort has significantly benefited in terms of energy reduction, electricity bill savings, and CO2 emissions.

Most importantly, all this has been achieved with no negative impact on the overall look and feel of the resort.’

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Hamilton Litestat +44 (0)1747 860088 |www.hamilton-litestat.com NEW Touch Screen Controller now comes as standard with Hamilton’s Mercury® Lighting Control kits The Mercury® DK1 and the DK1E lighting control kits present an ideal ‘out-of-the-box’ opportunity for electrical installers to exploit the growing trend towards a smarter home.

Described as entry-level systems, both the DK1 and the DK1E kits contain everything needed to control four lighting circuits with the now standard ‘Touch Screen’ control plate. The DK1 kit is controlled using a wired touch screen plate, and the DK1E has built-in Ethernet and enables wireless control via iPad and iPhone using Hamilton’s downloadable APP, available on the APP Store.

Eyelighting +44 (0)1895 814418 | www.eyelighting.co.uk LEDioc Lamp B33 is the high-quality LED retrofit lamp from EYE Lighting. Available from a choice of 3000K / 4000K / 5000K versions, the 33W lamp boasts an exceptionally uniform distribution, allowing to it produce a genuinely ‘lamp-like’ light output.

Featuring efficiency of up to 121lm/W (5000K version), the compact and dimmable LEDioc Lamp B33 an attractive and effective solution for a wide variety of interior and exterior installations, both for existing or new.

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Metway’s MCC Connection Centre – The simple, flexible and cost effective solution for your lighting installation The MCC connection centre from Metway offers a wealth of new features to benefit the installer and specifier alike. The unit comes in a 10 and 8 output configuration with dedicated PIR inputs. It features dual side latching luminaire outputs and PIR inputs, dual channel dimming and dual channel switching. The robust moulded low profile construction allows for simple single fix installation and loop in termination of cabling.

The unit also features pluggable switch inputs which combine dimming and switching of detectors on individual channels. The switch inputs can also be used to facilitate Metway’s range of communicating detectors to create a networked system with corridor hold and BMS integration.

Enigma Lighting 01420 473 886 | www.enigmalighting.com With the current trend in leisure projects showing a desire for exposed filament lamps, Enigma Lighting have added 2 new lamps to their already hugely successful range of Mains Dimmable, LED filament lamps. Originally available in 4 different shapes, Squirrel Cage, 125mm globe, A60 and 35mm SES globe, there is now a 95mm globe and SES Candle to complete the range. These lamps finally offer a viable and beautiful looking alternative to the inefficient and expensive halogen version. The lamp comes in 2200k and CRI80 as standard, giving that warm, candle light colour and can be dimmed from 100% to 0% easily via mains dimming.

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LED lighting represents one of the few choices in our commercial and domestic lives that can lead to a real reduction in our household bills. As an energy saving measure it provides an important contribution in the fight to slow climate change by reducing electricity consumption world-wide. Yet its adoption amongst consumers as a light source has been modest.

Current market share is estimated at 25%, with a predicted rise to 74% by 2030.* Manufacturers of LED lamps, including Integral LED, feel they have the answer to increased a doption rates in the introduction of a new generation of LED lights that focus on the familiar rather than the technical features. LED filament bulbs are seen as the answer to increased consumer demand, simply by offering a lamp that is identical to the bulb it is destined to replace. The ‘alien’ look of early (and certain existing) models has been swept aside by innovations that no longer require incongruous ‘heat-sinks’. Simply, the answer to consumer acceptance of LED is to offer consumers an identical lamp to the one envisaged by Edison 135 years ago.

The LED filament is an ideal solution for lamps that emit light evenly in all directions akin to the traditional tungsten and halogen lamps that we know well. A line of mid powered LEDs are placed end to end on a thin strand of thermally conductive substrate, made from glass, sapphire, alumina and more.

The relatively low power required to illuminate these chips, translates into less heat.

Additionally, the surrounding inert gas which is again highly

thermally conductive, dissipates the remaining heat and effectively removes the need for an unsightly heat management. The filament is then encapsulated in a mixture of silicone and phosphor that changes the original blue light from the raw LED into a white light. All the remaining electronics fit neatly into the screw or bayonet cap at the base of the lamp which retains its classic globe shape. The new generation of lamps are particularly welcomed by the decorative lighting sector. Table lights and chandeliers are just two examples of fixtures that have been poorly served by the unsightly models of early generation LED lamps.

“Elegant shades will now benefit from the LED light source for which they were intended”, commented Francesco Rivieccio of Integral LED. Filament bulbs don’t just have pretty looks. The Integral LED Filament Omni-Lamp has A++ efficiency and matches any ‘chip-on-board’ lamp in terms of power to light (watts to lumens) with 200 lm/W models coming soon.

Lamp lifetime is also comparable to alternative LED lamps.

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magine, if you will, as your dinner guests approach the front door, discreet lighting built into the doorframe glows in a colour changing welcome sequence.

Wow! Now that’s one to impress the neighbours with. And interestingly, it’s not a pipe dream, but reality for the owner of a smart London townhouse, where designers at Brilliant Lighting have illuminated both the interior and exterior doorframes in a bid to merge old and new.

The traditional Georgian townhouse is linked to a newly built mews, which features clean, modern design and extensive LED lighting. The interior doorway to the mews has been set to a colour changing RGB sequence – matched by the exterior entrance.

The bespoke frames, created by shaping three layers of 10mm LED Light Sheet, which cycles through a sequence of RGB colours, via a Lutron DMX interface, can be controlled through keypads around the home or the client’s iPad, using the Lutron Homeworks QS.

When discussing the project, Brilliant Lighting’s Melanie Shaw said: ‘The priority for the mews house lighting was to complement the very sleek contemporary architecture and interiors.

‘The architect, Graham Anthony, wanted to use a lot of glass, and LED Light Sheet gave us the opportunity to make this not only sleek, but stunning, and jewel like. It’s a very neat, and technically clever solution, and we, the client, and the architect are delighted with the results.’

Complementing the doorways, the lighting scheme throughout the mews features colourful LEDs, including on the staircase and the rooftop, ensuring that the contemporary feel runs throughout the building.

So, is a colour-changing doorframe the must-have for the future of domestic lighting, or are our tastes generally moving towards something altogether different?

It is lovely to see more products coming to market that revel in the handmade, taking advantage of the honesty of a crafted process’

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Material world Mark Bickers, one half of the talented duo at Rothschild & Bickers, believes the future is more about letting the materials speak. The company has recently completed a project for Kingshall Estates to provide a stunning - and huge, at 5.6m - contemporary fitting, comprising both lit and unlit elements of clear and smoky hand blown glass for a threestorey home.

He commented: ‘I feel that a current theme in lighting is designers moving towards a more material-led approach.

The material, whether it is shiny copper, or beautiful, hand-blown glass, is allowed to have centre stage.

‘It is lovely to see more products coming to market that revel in the handmade, taking advantage of the honesty of a crafted process,’ added Bickers.

This theory is borne out by Original BTC; the company will launch a new collection of bone china shades at

Rothschild & Bickers’ glass chandelier for Kingshall Estates interior Below: Bocci’s 73 blown glass lamps

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London Design Festival, twenty-five years after founder, Peter Bowles created his first iconic hand-cast shade. The designs require highly skilled, labour-intensive processes to create the multi-faceted forms, which explore and celebrate the material’s translucency and luminosity.

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If material is king, then Bocci’s enigmatically named 73 will be ruling households everywhere.

73 explores a technique whereby glass is blown into heat-resistant ceramic fabric. The process begins by sewing a loose fabric vessel and blowing hot glass inside, granting the glass a formal and textural expression that becomes permanent as it cools. Forced air pressure creates the final form, while the temporary fabric shell provides both a shape and texture counterintuitive to glass.

A flat LED lamp is positioned to fill the resulting volume with diffuse light, accentuating the perceptual dimensions of the piece.

By virtue of the manufacturing process, each 73 is completely unique

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in proportion, size, and shape.

Boccia creative director, Omer Arbel commented on the design: ‘There is a strange mystery that occurs when these pieces are filled with diffuse light. They become somehow evocative of more than both glass and fabric; they become something new entirely.’

Mindful of flashing doorways and the danger of knives, we asked Chris Jordan, managing director at Christopher Wray about kitchen lighting trends. He said: ‘There has been a trend in recent years towards the use of pendants within the kitchen, which work best when displayed in a series, over a breakfast bar, island, counter, or kitchen table.

‘Warm colours or industriallooking fittings have previously been popular, however, we are now seeing a move towards bolder colour choices, in particular reds, yellows, greens, oranges, and blues. The reason is to add a splash of colour and excitement to the room, as

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here is no doubt about it; LED is one of the fastest moving product sectors ever witnessed in the electrical industry, and keeping up can be tricky.

The past few years have seen the lighting market undergo a period of extraordinary change. No more is it sufficient to offer standalone energy efficient lighting products; businesses and homeowners alike are now demanding intuitive solutions that ensure cost savings, as well as tick the right boxes for carbon reduction too.

Here’s where LED comes in. Widely heralded as the ‘secret weapon’ in energy efficiency over recent years, LED offers an affordable solution that is suitable for almost every lighting need, complete with big savings. In some cases it can offer dramatic energy savings of up to 96 per cent, and an extended life of up to 18 times that of traditional products.

In fact, according to the most recent report by The Carbon Trust, energy efficient lighting can save UK businesses £700m a year and cut more than 10 million tonnes of carbon emissions1.

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All too often, “of the minute” LED companies will offer lengthy guarantees, only to suddenly disappear from the market’

domestic sector. Figures from the Energy Saving Trust 2 indicate that if a household replaced all remaining standard bulbs and halogen spotlights in the home with energy saving lighting, they could save a further £35 and an additional 120kg of carbon dioxide a year.

Clearly, this presents a highly lucrative opportunity for the electrical sector. But the reality is that, as a fairly unregulated industry, coupled with the arrival of more inexperienced LED ‘experts’, the lack of standardisation amongst products is becoming a big issue.

When it comes to the choice of lumens, for example, there is confusion as to what actually constitutes a like for like replacement. Today’s market is saturated with a dizzying selection of lumen outputs for all types of LED lighting when, in truth, only two to three lumen outputs are actually required. Equally, in terms of colour temperature, the choices range from 2,700K through to 5,000K and beyond – yet, most buildings only need a couple of variations. The result is that the specification process is a daunting one, and finding a true like-for-like replacement seems near impossible.

Hassle-free specification These are gruelling times for contractors and specifiers, who are continually finding themselves stretched, with little time to investigate products available on the market. With this in mind, we have been working hard to identify the best LED products available from professional manufacturers from around the globe to offer a genuine like-for-like replacement for all traditional light sources.

When it comes to colour rendering, it isn’t uncommon for contractors to buy and install multiple LED units for, say, a reception area or office, only to find that the colour temperatures can vary dramatically, and not meet the customers’ expectations.

To alleviate this risk, Newey & Eyre is committed to driving a standardisation of colour temperatures. Providing all commercial products with a 5,000k colour temperature matched to +/- 3 macadam elipses ensures that, whether fitting LED panels, circular panels, downlighters, battens, or bulkheads, the colour temperature will look exactly the same – even if installation takes place over numerous phases.

Another consideration is quality

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control. Products must be set against a rigorous benchmark whereby supplier credentials are checked, and products are tested extensively, to make sure they meet UK and European legislation.

The wholesaler should also be able to provide all written accreditation such as CE and ENEC marks.

Then there is the traceability factor. All too often, ‘of the minute’ LED companies will offer lengthy guarantees only to suddenly disappear from the market.

Innovate to accumulate It is crucial to embrace all avenues available to add value to projects.

For example, Lightify, from Osram, enables users to change the lighting mood or settings in the home or office via their smart phone with infinite light possibilities.

The result is smart, connected light that provides flexible, exciting, and energy-efficient lighting in the home and workplace. Users can teach the system their favourites, from a selection of millions of possible colours, and several light sources can be combined and commonly controlled.

From business owners seeking to impress with stylish colour changing, through to homeowners wanting to adapt their lighting to reflect their mood, this powerful system puts the user in complete control.

Control at the core It is also important to remember that controls are a must to optimise energy.

Today’s modern lighting controls come in all shapes and guises – even a ceilingmounted sensor can offer far more than on/off control, including absence detection and daylight harvesting, and even being part of a building management system.

Deciding exactly what lighting controls to use in which areas will depend on how the area is used – for example, whether it’s in an office, corridor, or meeting room – and the availability of natural light. An un-owned space, such as a corridor, where there is no daylight and low occupancy, could have its lighting controlled by presence detection. Depending on the installation, contractors could even consider the use of absence detection or manual on/timed off switches.

A good recommendation is the latest generation of wireless controls, which are easy to configure and include many models that are programmable and controllable through mobile phones and tablets. For example, Danlers’ ControlZAPP range of standalone PIR occupancy switches are programmable by smartphone or tablet. These products enable easy installation, but also tick the right boxes for increased levels of controllability.

With leading manufacturers continuing to plough extensive investment in developing ground breaking LED technology, it is important to not let the pressure of product deviation impact future business growth. This is why it is vital to procure products from trusted suppliers, who will have done all the hard work to provide the best true LED replacements for any given application.

In this way, we can work together towards a brighter, greener future for everyone.

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JCC Lighting introduces RadiaLED Optimum®, the new 50% energy saving bulkhead JCC Lighting continue to strengthen their innovative RadiaLED® range of LED wall and ceiling fixtures with RadiaLED® Optimum, a stylish 8W luminaire designed as a true like-for-like 16W 2D retrofit solution.

RadiaLED® Optimum has been developed to offer a 50% energy saving for end users whilst providing the same light output typically achieved by traditional 16W 2D fittings. This ideally positions the product for domestic applications where there is a desire to maintain existing fluorescent light levels.

RadiaLED® Optimum has one of the most compact emergency modules available. Using JCC’s latest technology the driver and emergency invertor have been combined so that the emergency fixture uses the same size fitting as the standard fixture. This eliminates the need to use a larger luminaire within the scheme as would have previously been required with 16W 2D CFL installations.

As with all RadiaLED® products, the fitting fully dims down to a minimum of 10% when in emergency mode, as opposed to using a single dedicated LED chip to achieve the required 1 lux, and provides a minimum of 3 hours illumination.

JCC have launched the product with a range of four rim finishes including Black, White, Chrome and Satin Chrome to suit different application requirements.

Sylvania www.havells-sylvania.com | www.sylvania-lamps.com Sylvania has launched the ToLEDo Retro range, a complete series of A++ Energy rated lamps to replace traditional light sources. The new products include A60, Globe, ST64 and Candle lamps and the completerange has been designed to keep the look and feel of incandescent lamps while offering up to 90% energy savings. All lamps within the range come in Homelight 2700K and E27, B22 and E14 cap options with dimmable versions available in September.

The new lamps are exactly the same dimensions as traditional incandescent and halogen versions and offer the same sparkling lit effect. They also provide end-users with energy savings and a lamp that lasts up to 15 times longer than the traditional incandescent bulb. Combining instant light and warm rich colours with the highest energy efficiency and a classical look, these lamps are also an alternative to slow starting, less aesthetically pleasing low energy compact fluorescent lamps.

The Sylvania ToLEDo Retro lamps have a high efficacy of up to 128Lm/W, a wide beam angle of 300 degrees and with a 15,000 hour lifespan, these lamps offer a quick payback period. They are direct replacements for existing 25W, 40W and 50W incandescent lamps as well as halogen and compact fluorescent lamps and are perfect for retrofit applications.

Over the next few months, Sylvania will be introducing 470lm and 640lm versions of the A60 and G80 lamps, 250lm and 400lm candles, 400-470lm versions of ST64 (squirrel cage) lamps and 300- 350lm reflectors. Sylvania will also be introducing dimmable versions and other lamp types with the aim of replacing all incandescent lamps with LED versions, all backed by a three year warranty for complete peace of mind.

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I Food for thought Bespoke lighting solutions enhance the culinary journey

lluminated rope ceilings, bespoke suspended anchors, glass skull chandeliers, and skyscraper pendants are enhancing the dining experience at Tattu Restaurant and Bar. The contemporary Chinese restaurant is an exciting new addition to the fashionable Spinningfields area of Manchester, and is already being described as, ‘the city’s most spectacular restaurant yet’. Inspired by the strong conceptual restaurants found on America’s west coast, the interior has been created to take customers on a visual journey, drawing decorative influence from different styles of body art.

Tyson Lighting was chosen to light the distinctive venue; this has been the company’s largest ever installation of bespoke products – each with their own high specification demands.

Tyson’s managing director, Andrew Gibson, said: ‘The clients, brothers, Adam and Drew Jones, both had ambitious plans for the look and feel of Tattu. This was certainly apparent in the initial discussions, which included talk of suspended anchors, woven rope lighting, and bespoke chandeliers featuring glass skulls encased in cast iron spheres!

‘The venue design in itself is very opulent, so everything had to be made to the highest quality. We were responsible

for bringing some very radical pieces of lighting to life so, from a design point of view, we set about prototyping the fittings, which could, potentially, give us the most headaches.’

The interior lighting brief called for a low level of ambient light but cleverly lit to highlight key aspects and design pieces within the building, to capture the essence of Tattu.

The main colour scheme blends rich earthy tones with sumptuous blacks and golds, so Tyson used lighting that would provide a tapestry of light against these surfaces. For general areas, narrow beam spotlights were used to keep the dark appearance, whilst providing adequate light.

Andrew Jones explained some of the dificulties: ‘We fitted many of the products with halogen lamps to provide a flame-like appearance.

‘However, with the building falling under new energy consumption compliance regulations, the use of LEDs was compulsory. So, to match the light to the halogens, we used specialist Soraa lamps, which use colour-changing filters to alter the colour temperature of each lamp as required.’

The majority of the products used on the scheme are completely original concepts, and Tyson utilised 3D printing technology to build prototypes. With the

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added benefit of being able to produce lighting schematics, Tyson was able to generate the wiring drawings and assist with establishing dimming zones, which played a major factor in achieving the client’s and architect’s vision.

The rope ceiling, being a special feature in itself, required lighting that highlighted its presence, but didn’t create too much ambient light to impact on other features, like the illumination of the blossom tree and skyscraper pendants.

Tyson used high-level track mounted spotlights facing upward to flood light onto the ceiling. Spotlights are positioned on the same track to wash down the walls and highlight the texture of the wall panels.

The project didn’t come without its challenges, as Jones explains: ‘During initial talks regarding design concepts, one of the ideas was to have a winch fitted to the mezzanine bridge, which would allow the anchors to be lowered in the daytime and raised in the evening.

Unfortunately, the ideal mounting positions of the anchors and location of the bridge became somewhat of a stumbling block. As a compromise and, in fact, a wiser use of space, the anchors have been mounted on rise and fall units behind the rope ceiling, which still allows them to be moved up and down on demand.’

The Tattu project was managed by

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Tyson’s talented lighting and product design engineer, Henry Opara, who was able to oversee the supply and fabrication of both the bespoke and technical lighting.

He explained: ‘Because many of the items were unique, the contractors required assistance with some of the more complex fittings. For example, with the anchors being so bespoke, right down to the way the rope had to be tied, I was personally responsible for creating the knots, which could only be done on site, to give them the authentic look required. This needed an element of artistic license to dress them and achieve the original styles envisioned by the client and architect.

‘We believe this project will be recognised as a flagship venue for Tyson, because it really shows what we can do as a company.’ he added. ‘We have successfully supplied bespoke and technical lighting on projects, nationally and globally for many years, but this scheme is so unique, it’s definitely one of the biggest and most challenging we’ve done so far, and we are extremely proud of what we’ve achieved.’

Adam Jones, managing director at Tattu, added: ‘Tyson Lighting was the first choice for the restaurant due to the firm’s previous history of high profile projects in the region.

‘Tyson’s ability to take design

concepts, no matter how radical, and turn them into eye-catching pieces, coupled with the company’s experience, has enabled the creation of stunning lighting fixtures for Tattu, and we’re exceptionally pleased with the result.’

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Harry Triggs WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LIGHT SOURCE, AND WHY? ZM1032 Nixie Tube - a visually stunning light source/lamp BUILDING FACADES LIT WITH COLOUR – FOR OR AGAINST – AND WHY? Against! The Hoover building bathed in green light is testament to this.

Occasionally, and in exceptional, or very limited circumstances such as a single subtle colour, it can work - if done with taste.

My preference would always be an amplification of the architecture to make it sing.

Harry Triggs, co-founder of TM Lighting, settles into the hot seat for a chat about all things lighting, and more

WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGNER OF ANYTHING THAT’S NOT LIGHTING? This changes almost weekly, however, my current design crush is Paul Smith and his instagram account.

WHICH LIGHTING PROJECT WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE WORKED ON? Tate Britain - a favourite for a Sunday afternoon AFTER THE HUGE CHANGES LED HAS BROUGHT TO THE INDUSTRY, WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE NEXT BIG ADVANCE? Lasers!?

Seriously though, there’s a long way for LED to go, and albeit incremental, but I feel the next phase of LED evolution is imminent.

DO YOU SEE A TIME WHEN ALL LIGHTING IS SUSTAINABLE? IF SO, HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE IT? Building codes will force every designer into “sustainable” lighting.

However, this will be a never-ending evolution as technology improves.

WHAT TRENDS DO YOU FORECAST IN DOMESTIC LIGHTING? High quality LED becoming commonplace, and the death of the compact fluorescent!

WHY DO YOU THINK LIGHTING IS STILL BUCKING THE GENERAL TREND AND SHOWING SUCH STRONG GROWTH? Lighting’s growth above the growth of GDP has been driven by environmental legislation phasing out old light sources, combined with a technological boom, which in the last five years, has brought LED to the forefront as a useable domestic light source.

CHANDELIER OR CANDLE? Candle!

IS THERE ONE DECLINING LIGHT SOURCE THAT YOU’LL MISS ABOVE ALL OTHERS? IF SO, WHICH IS IT, AND WHY? The gold mirror crown lamp. Perhaps this can make a revival alongside the carbon filament lamp?

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.E.G. celebrates its 40th year anniversary as a leading specialist of lighting controls and energy-saving solutions this month.

The German manufacturer founded in 1975, by and still owned by the Brück family as Brück Electronic GmbH began developing emergency lighting and exit sign products for commercial businesses.

In 1986, B.E.G. became one of the first companies in Germany to manufacture motion detectors for automatic lighting control. Today, it is recognised in Europe as one of the oldest and most respected producers of indoor and outdoor motion, occupancy and vacancy sensors for energy saving in buildings.

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B.E.G operates directly in Germany, France, UK, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, Holland, Hungary, Spain, Poland, and Czech Republic and this year brought its products to the USA with the launch of a new company, B.E.G Controls in Atlanta, Georgia. The company also moved its headquarters to a new state-of-the-art facility in Lindlar, near Cologne in Germany.

B.E.G has not slowed down in developing, manufacturing and distributing innovative solutions for intelligent building automation. In the last 12 months, it has released a range of new products in the United Kingdom, many of which it launched at Light + Building in Germany – the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology.

The company introduced innovative new occupancy sensor, the Luxomat® PD4, which keeps buildings using two power supply circuits illuminated even when one fails. The two-phase sensor is ideal for hospitals and data centres as it can be connected to two different AC circuits.

This was followed by the launch of the new KNX sensor box, an intelligent building control system, with integrated DALI/KNX gateway, designed to give building managers complete control over the everyday working environment. The KNX puts all of these multi-task functions that used to be controlled separately into one system for maximum flexibility, operating performance and energy efficiency.

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t is estimated that around a third of all energy consumed by commercial buildings is being wasted because it is either being used inefficiently or unnecessarily or both.

This level of misapplication – which is more than any other building system - can result in huge costs for businesses and many of these are under continued pressure to reduce these overheads.

With lighting taking up a massive proportion of the energy used, lighting control has been pushed to the forefront in the last decade as a big opportunity for organisations to save money. But to maximise these cost savings, it is important that the right solution is implemented for the building’s lighting as there is no ‘one size fits all’ fix.

Lighting fittings must be thoroughly evaluated before developing a strategy so that lighting systems are tailored to the specific

needs of individual spaces. The space and the application where the lighting controls are used must be considered too as this can determine how a plan will be implemented.

This includes investigating what is the room’s use, does it have a low or high occupancy use, or windows or skylights that let in daylight. It is also important to look at the existing light levels in the space and what the new

requirements will be. Energy codes and building codes also have to be

studied.

With LEDs taking over as the preferred light fitting, care must be taken to ensure that the efficiency is matched with occupancy sensors that are able to cope with the large in-rush currents. There also has to be enough sensors to ensure coverage for the tasks being carried out, which is why we always show three detection patterns. This will extend the lighting lifespan and reduce maintenance costs resulting in additional savings.

The objective of any effective lighting control is to keep the unused lights off as long as possible to maximise savings and provide a return on investment.

Organisations can achieve this by a number of ways such as scheduling lights to automatically turn off at certain times based on sunrise or sunset. Light levels may also be tuned and set based on the requirements of the occupant or occupants.

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Arditi 01933 223862 | www.arditi.com Arditi Bluetooth Dimming Control (ABD) The 800680 is the mains version of the Arditi Bluetooth Dimming Control family and offers the following features, Automatic mesh network – Wireless control with free app downloadable from the Apple Store & Google Play and is also compatible with Philips Hue. Integrates standard wall switches for dimming and scene control.

With the free app it is also possible to DIM single or multiple lamps with simple touch. Directly control luminaires from your personalised scenes and multiple scene settings. No gateways, routers, repeaters or extra wiring. The system is security protected. New updates include support of timers, creating a schedule of scenes making it possible to switch scenes ON/OFF or FADE. Timers can be triggered based on dates, days, hours/minutes and sunrise/sunset based on location and time zone.

Smart switching can be used with external PIR sensors attached to the unit to switch between an active light setting and a standby setting mode and the same applies when using traditional wall switches. Within the Arditi Bluetooth family there is also DALI single channel, DALI CW/ WW, RGB and 0-10V Dimming control.

iDrive® by IST Ltd. +44 (0)121 362 1810 | www.istl.com | sales@istl.com iDrive® Leads the Way for Ethernet-Based LED Drivers The feature-packed Ethernet/DMX/DALI iDrive® Force 12 significantly reduces installation and commissioning costs by combining the dimming controller, power supply and LED driver within one integrated unit.

Capable of controlling 12 independent output channels at configurable LED currents, the iDrive® Force 12 boasts the widest ever range of dimming control protocols (DALI, DMX, DSI, RDM, Art-Net3 and sACN). Its compact size means it can be installed within ceiling spaces or remote from the fixtures and is fully compatible with the wireless iMune® control system. For information on other Ethernet-based LED drivers in the iDrive® range contact the sales and marketing team on marketing@istl.com.

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Flex Connectors 020 8580 1066 | www.flexconnectors.co.uk Flex Connectors’ flex7 lighting controls now include specially made relays for high inrush current created by LED fittings LED lighting is growing in popularity, and has many advantages over traditional lighting types. One thing that designers and installers must consider however, is the higher inrush current of LED devices compared to incandescent lighting.

Flex Connectors have catered for this, by adding a special relay to all our lighting controls. The high inrush relay (up to 120A) incorporates ‘premake’ contacts, which quite simply absorb the substantial inrush current.

This means the main contacts only need to handle the quiescent load current, and as a result the lifetime of the relay is increased dramatically.

Lighting Controls Ltd’s range of cost effective Lighting Control Modules provides control of DALI fittings, such as dimmable luminaires and, via the DD1 and DS10, non-DALI (switched) fittings in a modular environment with Switch, Sensor, Daylight Control and Emergency Test functions. Addressable versions enable network control via CAN or DALI protocols along with an interface to a TCP/IP backbone and our PCbased Head End monitoring and control software. Control of other equipment, such as audio video systems, is achieved using an RS232 interface, which is also suitable for connection to a building management system.

The DALI Slave module expands the DALI LCM10 Lighting Control Module capability to up to 30 channels. All LCMs feature a removable memory module to facilitate fast configuration of a replacement LCM should that be needed. In other words, should an LCM need to be replaced for any reason, no reprogramming is necessary, simply remove the memory module and reinsert it into the new Controller.

Sometimes it is convenient to control a lighting zone manually, while making an AV presentation, for instance, when you may wish to reduce the illumination in the area around a display or screen. This, and many other functions, can be achieved using our new range of remote controls one of which communicates with the lighting control network through a PIR to which it is uniquely linked so that adjacent areas are not unintentionally also controlled.

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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.

Spirit Circuits have great experience in the latest developments in the LED Lighting industry, and are the UK’s leading manufacturers of metal clad PCB’s (MPCB), as well as standard FR4 products. As an independent supplier, we are able to offer advice on material selection, thermal management and most efficient panelisation formats to achieve best material yields.

Arditi UK offers a wide range of electric and electronic components and accessories for lighting; Lampholders, Switches, Plugs, Dimmers, Cord Sets, LED Modules, Power Supplies and Transformers. Catalogues available on request or download from our website.

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

TEL: +44(0) 2392 243000 EMAIL: sales@spiritcircuits.com WEB: www.spiritcircuits.com ADDRESS: 22-24 Aston Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7XJ

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TEL: 01933 223862 EMAIL: sales@arditiuk.co.uk WEB: www.arditi.com ADDRESS: 55 Leyland Trading Estate, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 1RS

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COVERSHIELD.CO.UK Timage (GB) LLP is renowned in the yacht industry for its beautifully crafted Italian LED and traditional bulb lighting.

Timage specialises in nautically styled brass bulkhead lights, waterproof step and courtesy lights, reading lights and ceiling lights. Substantial stock holding for fast delivery.

TEL: 01376 343087 EMAIL: sales@timage.eu WEB: www.timage.eu ADDRESS: PO Box 141, Lakes Road, Braintree, Essex. CM7 2SG

Specialists in coloured lighting effects. All aspects of lighting for health and safety. Waterproof light fittings, led fittings.

TEL: 01704 841073 EMAIL: sales@covershield.co.uk FAX: 01704841362 WEB: www.covershield.co.uk ADDRESS: 10 Heaton Bridge, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8JG

RCL specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality remote controlled luminaires. Its patented technology allows spotlights mounted on high ceilings to be individually aimed and dimmed from floor level using a simple hand-held controller.

TEL: +44 208 404 2400 EMAIL: sales@rclighting.com WEB: www.rclighting.com TWITTER: @RCL_ltd ADDRESS: 42 Riverside Road, London SW17 0BA

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Iberian lighting Ltd. The UK’s leading bespoke lampshade manufacturer/supplier for commercial or domestic projects.

Our complete in-house manufacturing allows us to take your bespoke lampshade & lighting ideas from concept to carefully designed reality.

As an established UK manufacturer with over 30 years of lighting experience, we understand that design, quality and service must underpin all that we do. This philosophy ensures that we lead the way in creative, practical and cost effective lighting solutions for the commercial, retail and leisure sectors. A five-year guarantee and comprehensive product stock assures product performance and delivery within tight project timeframes.

TEL: +44 (0)1332 818 200 EMAIL: sales@illuma.co.uk WEB: www.illuma.co.uk ADDRESS: Sills Road, Willow Farm Business Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire DE74 2US

Launched in 2006, we quickly established ourselves as one of the market leaders in LED ‘retrofit’ lamps. Today, we differentiate ourselves by offering a broad range of high quality products and services at competitive prices, combined with a strong focus on new product development and innovation.

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Recolight operates the UK’s most comprehensive free lamp recycling network, taking away the burden of compliance from the lighting industry. We are funded by our members as a not-for-profit organisation, enabling us to offer a FREE service. Since 2007, Recolight members have recycled over 30,000 tonnes of lamps and luminaires; this is more than all other UK WEEE schemes put together.

Ark Lighting Ltd have manufacturing and warehousing facilities in the heart of Yorkshire, we develop cutting edge LED products and systems to ensure that we remain at the forefront of lighting technology. We work with leading component firms from around the globe to offer some of the most efficient, innovative and attractive lighting solutions in the market today.

TEL: 01226 320737 EMAIL sales@arklighting.co WEB: www.arklighting.co ADDRESS: McGann House, Chesham Rd, Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2NT

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.

TEL: 01424 428 161 WEB: www.iberianlighting.co.uk ADDRESS: Design & Innovation Centre, Drury Lane, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9XP

TEL: 0845 601 7749 EMAIL: info@recolight.co.uk WEB: www.recolight.co.uk ADDRESS: Recolight Limited, Suite 265 Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ

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TEL: 02380 632 059 EMAIL: info@kymanledtex.com WEB: www.kymanledtex.com

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Liteplan are Specialists in the design and manufacture of a wide range of emergency lighting conversion kits including a comprehensive variety of LED kits and devices.

Focus SB, Luxury and designer light switches and sockets for contemporary and period interiors of all types. Large range of styles and finishes. Bespoke plate designs and finishes available.

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 website. 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.

TEL: +44 (0) 1708 372 223 EMAIL: oem@liteplan.com WEB: www.liteplan.com ADDRESS: Liteplan Ltd, Apex House, Bryant Avenue Romford, Essex RM3 0AP

TEL: 01424 858060 FAX: 01424 853862 EMAIL: sales@focus-sb.co.uk WEB: www.focus-sb.co.uk ADDRESS: Napier Road, Castleham Industrial Estate, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9NY

TEL: 0121 622 2385 EMAIL: sales@s-lilley.co.uk WEB: www.s-lilley.co.uk ADDRESS: 80 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0QE

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The Selux Group is a leading provider of sustainable lighting solutions for interior and exterior applications. Our high standards in energy efficiency, ergonomics and product design drive our fascination for enhancing quality of life using sophisticated lighting concepts.

TEL: 0044 (0) 1926 833455 EMAIL: enquire@selux.co.uk WEB: www.selux.co.uk ADDRESS: Selux UK Ltd, No 10 Spartan Close, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV34 6RR

Ecopac UK Power Ltd are an authorised Meanwell UK distributor. Meanwell Power Supplies offer a range of AC to DC and DC to DC power supplies & PSU products. These are available in open frame, enclosed or DIN rail format.

Ecopac UK power were established in 1995 to provide high quality , good value power supply solutions for the UK Electronic Manufacturing Industry ( OEM’s ).

TEL: 01844 20 44 20 WEB: www.ecopacpower.co.uk ADDRESS: Ecopac (UK) Power Ltd, Unit 4 Ridgeway, Crendon Industrial Estate, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9BF

With over 35 years’ experience, Mackwell has grown to become the leading technology supplier to the global lighting industry. Our experience has helped us develop ties with many major international companies and having a wealth of experience in lighting markets across the World enables us to work closely with our clients to create innovative solutions.

TEL: +44 (0)1922 458 255 WEB: www.mackwell.com ADDRESS: Vigo Place, Aldridge Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8UG, UK

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Hilclare Lighting manufacture and supply luminaires and lighting solutions for business and the public sector. Having over 20 years of expertise in the lighting industry, enables us to deliver cost effective projects with a high level of efficiency.

MONO are a design led company producing a professional range of linear LED lighting technology, enabling seamless integration within architectural details, interiors and furniture Linear LED Made Easy.

TEL: 0161 274 3626 EMAIL: sales@hilclare.com WEB: www.hilclare.com ADDRESS: Hilclare Ltd Head Office, Unit 1, Bond St Ind Estate, Mancunian Way, Manchester M12 6HW

TEL: +44 (0) 207 277 0426 EMAIL: info@monoled.com WEB: www.monoled.com/ ADDRESS: 10 Galleria Court, Sumner Road, London, SE15 6PW

A1deSIGNS can offer you the complete sign makers and cold cathode lighting service from design and planning through to installation and maintenance. From one-off bespoke signs to complete corporate branding or cold cathode lighting projects, A1designs can provide you with the professionalism and experience to make sure your projects run on time and to specifications with the minimum of hassle.

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Inspired Lighting was founded in 2006 with industry experience of over 30 years. We are based in the North West of the UK in Heywood Manchester with excellent links to motorway networks. As we have a vast amount of stock available in the UK, we are able to offer an unrivalled service to the high street and end user. Our products range from the simplest of GLS lamp bulbs right up to the showpiece light fitting for any setting.

We have a comprehensive range of industrial, commercial, amenity, retail and exterior lighting. We supply through all the major wholesalers, and we provide a complimentary lighting design service too. If you need experienced advice, we have 20 lighting sales engineers covering the whole of the UK and Ireland. Our LED product range is expanding all the time – for details please get in touch or ask one of our engineers to call.

TEL: 0844 844 7600 WEB: www.inspired-lighting.co.uk ADDRESS: Sefton Street, Heywood, OL10 2JF

TEL: +44 (0)121 457 6340 EMAIL: sales@nvcuk.com WEB: www.nvcuk.com ADDRESS: NVC Park 201, Hollymoor Way, Rubery, Birmingham B31 5HE, UK

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Many other high quality Italian styled lighting and electrical components. Call or email our UK office. Clifton Lighting exclusive distributors throughout the whole of the UK. TEL: 01484 712097 FAX: 01484 714029 EMAIL: sales@cliftonlighting.co.uk

TEL: +44 (0)20 8646 9886 EMAIL: enquiry@a1designs.co.uk WEB: www.a1designs.co.uk

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