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PEOPLE 09 Comment

40 In the footlights

Editor, Gill Anderson discusses lighting, and more…

11 Highlight

PLASA Show 2015

45 Singapore sling, kick, run…

News, appointments, & diary dates for the month ahead

Lighting the city’s Sports Hub

81 10 minutes with… Craig Lewis, MD of Novah

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51 Fund the gap Charles Ogilvie on LED funding packages

17 Viva la revolution!

54 Suits you

Ian Douglas Smith on logistical environments

20 Light industry

Bespoke tailor, Gieves & Hawkes’ flagship store

58 Attention grabbing

Specifying for warehouse-style premises

Selling luxury with light

27 Look before you leap Andy Gallagher on large spaces

31 The tooth fairy

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35 Stand and deliver amBX’s John Niebel on taking control

37 Cruel Britannia? Dextra’s Rupert Martin talks UK manufacturing

38 Reaching for the sky A powerful new skyline exhibit at London DesignFestival

66 Hung out to dry LED – the way ahead for art?

71 Levelling the playing field Alan Mellows wants benchmarked suppliers

76 Six of the best… Contemporary chandeliers for every situation

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y, oh my, how time flies. It seems like only last month that I was crowing happily about long summer evenings with daylight that went on forever. Now, here we are, approaching the darkest months of the year again. However, this year, I for one, will have the benefit of a fully laden, all singing – and hopefully all dancing – lighting control system to see me safely through the winter. Yes, we’ve had a man in to make our home human-friendly in the dark hours.

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Our chosen enlightened one has proved to be a master of all things control, taking our original, admittedly fairly basic wish for lights that came on as people approached the door, and possibly something that would deter burglars if we were away, and, waving his seriously magic-laden lighting wand, he came up with wonder – with a capital W! Certainly our lights do come on when someone approaches, but there’s more – so much more – that he’s managed to provide. So now we no longer feel the vulnerability of the local authority ‘big switch off’ that we’ve struggled with - regardless of the assurances of the socalled experts, who promised us we’d all be safer in the dark. I never did believe that old chesnut, and my suspisions proved to be correct when three houses close to us were targetted in one night. Good lighting makes the difference to security, I’m absolutely convinced. The only downside to date is we have to stay up half the night in order to play with our new toys – being totally unable to wait for the really dark winter evenings. Whatever you’re doing this month, enjoy!

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ED luminaire and custom lighting manufacturer, Odeli has found an ideal production partner in Electrolube, whose UR5635 hazy polyurethane resin proved the best solution for protecting LED lighting products destined for the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. Odeli was appointed to provide new lighting systems for St Petersburg Airport, and had come across Electrolube, when it was seeking a resin supplier. At the time, it was working on an international project to provide stadium lighting products for the 2015 European Games in June. Electrolube’s technical sales engineer,

All change Relocation to larger new premises earlier this year has signified a new direction for Aura Light in the UK. In the fast expanding LED market, the company now offers commercial and industrial LED fittings, and with its acquisition of Swedish luminaire manufacturer, Zobra it also has the Noral exterior range. MD, Simon Taylor is excited about the future, commenting: ‘We now have a very comprehensive offer in sustainable lighting solutions, covering both interiors and exteriors. We have become a technology independent company, providing not only LED but also HID and fluorescent options, all with guaranteed life.’ The company received the Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award earlier this year in recognition of its success.

Celine Virgo comments: ‘Most of the lighting products created for this project were designed with a transparent, hazy polyurethane resin in mind - and a resin that was also available in large quantities. Fortunately, we were able to meet both these needs with our UR5635 product. ‘The project imposed very tight deadlines, which, thanks to our ability to react quickly to customers’ requests, we were able to meet. We believe the proven quality of our products and easy product application processes, combined with our knowledge of the needs of LED lighting manufacturers, helped secure the success of this project.’

The resin is a two-part, semi-rigid material formulated with a cloudy appearance, that is ideal for use in decorative applications that need environmental protection, and is particularly suitable for lighting applications where there is a desire for a dispersive lighting effect. Alexandre Boullot, MD of Odeli, added: ‘Electrolube’s resin achieved excellent luminosity, combined with a very pleasing aesthetic finish. UR5635 also proved highly capable in a large-scale production environment, and the company is looking forward to future project collaborations with Electrolube.’

Wearable tech Osram’s SFH 7060 sensor is designed to measure pulse rate, and oxygen saturation levels of blood. The main applications for the component is mobile devices, such as smart watches and fitness armbands for monitoring fitness levels. The integrated optical sensor contains five light emitting diodes with three different wavelengths, and one highsensitivity photodiode. SFH 7060 is a further development of optical sensor SFH 7050, performing the same functions but with improved power consumption and signal quality. SFH 7060 consists of three green LEDs, one red LED, one infrared LED, and one large-format photodiode, which is optically separated from the emitters by an opaque barrier. It works by shining light into skin, where different amounts are absorbed by blood and the surrounding tissue; the light not absorbed is reflected back to the detector. Absorption measurements with different wavelengths are used

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to determine the pulse rate and the saturation level of oxygen in the blood. Green light is best for measuring the pulse at the wrist. SFH 7060 is equipped with three green LEDs with a wavelength of 530 nanometers (nm), based on the latest high-efficiency UX:3 chip technology. At their optimum operating point, at a current of 20 milliamperes, they are particularly efficient, and typically deliver an optical output of 3.4 milliwatts at a voltage of 3.2 V per chip. ‘The market for fitness tracking with the aid of wearables is growing at a rapid pace, and some of the requirements that the components have to meet are also changing fast’, explained Dr Jörg Heerlein, senior marketing manager at Osram Opto Semiconductors. ‘We are working very closely with our customers so that we are always in a position to offer suitable products continuously and speedily.’

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Appointments Metway has welcomed José Ona to its team, in the role of technical sales manager, wiring systems division. Ona joins Metway from Clearvision Lighting, where he worked as senior sales engineer and then production engineer. With 30 years’ experience in the UK’s commercial lighting manufacturing sector, he is a fully qualified electrician, and inspection & test engineer. Ona’s responsibilities will include product development, project management, project configuration, technical submittals, business development, and key account management. LED Eco Lights has boosted its team with two appointments. Paul Turnbull has joined as national account manager for the company’s Goodlight and Bright Goods brands. He has extensive sales experience across a range of technical products and industries, including air conditioning, food processing, and information technology. ‘I’m looking forward to the challenge of working in a fast-moving marketplace with one of the lighting industry’s fastest growing companies,’ he commented. ‘We have exciting plans for the future where I can utilise my customer service and business development skills.’ The second appointment, at the company’s Camberley office, sees Kieran Pell promoted to the position of office manager. In his new position, Pell will be using his hands-on experience to process orders through to fulfilment, maintain close contact with customers, and oversee special projects. Saima Shafi, LED Eco Lights’ sales and marketing director welcomed the new additions to the team: ‘As we constantly develop new products, we recognise that we also need to continue to invest in the highest calibre team members. I’m confident that Paul and Kieran will be key figures in our continuing success story.’ ALP Lighting Components has announced the promotion of Jeff Benton to president, from SVP operations. He will have strategic and managerial responsibility for the entire ALP enterprise, including manufacturing operations, finance, distribution, and product development. Developments including energy efficiency, the proliferation of LEDs, and the changing competitive landscape, have had a major impact on lighting supplier operations. With Benton’s

promotion, ALP will be positioned to respond to this dynamic market, and aligned for future growth. Benton joined ALP 10 years ago as a plant manager. He guided the growth of the manufacturing operation through a number of major acquisitions, eventually being given company-wide operations responsibility, and the leadership of business unit management. An expert in LEAN manufacturing and productivity improvement, he has helped to dramatically expand ALP’s product line, while simultaneously delivering significant organisational efficiencies. Commenting on the new appointment, CEO. Steve Brown said: ‘Jeff Benton is a gifted leader, whose high expectations are only exceeded by his personal commitment.’ Bill Brown Sales has promoted Donny Wall from VP, sales to company president. In his new role, Wall will guide the company in meeting the challenging requirements of a dynamic market. He will continue to focus on driving strong customer growth and revenue performance for BBS and its affiliated manufacturers. Wall has 12 years’ tenure with the ALP/BBS organisation, rising from regional sales manager to VP sales, before attaining his current position. Under his direction, in spite of the challenges associated with an economic crisis and massive, rapid industry change, the company saw exponential revenue growth. Commenting on the appointment, CEO, Steve Brown said: ‘His leadership by example, boundless energy, and integrity are the perfect fit to build on what my father started in 1955.’ Chris Claydon-Butler joins Kingfisher Lighting as managing director, with her eyes firmly fixed on continuing to grow the business, by focussing on customer service and product excellence. Coming from a background of consolidating and growing businesses, Claydon-Butler has a proven track record in technical markets, and has worked with a range of customers from some of the world’s biggest blue-chip companies, to independent SMEs. ‘The recent boom in lighting and LED technology is the talk of boardrooms, up and down the country,’ she commented. ‘Being able to take Kingfisher to the next level in its development, against this backdrop, is going to be exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Kingfisher has the longevity some lighting businesses lack, but with a desire to do things differently, and an open mind. In my opinion that’s the perfect reason to be here.’

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Members in control

he Institute of Engineering & Technology (The IET) has chosen TheisCraft to supply lighting and blind controls at its Savoy Place premises. The company has been appointed to provide and commission the lighting control system for the project, which re-opens this autumn after a two-year, £30 million refurbishment programme. The refurbishment will provide state-of-the-art facilities for the IET’s 160,000 members, in the Faraday Centre and member’s lounge, the Knowledge Centre, the Foundation Wall, which will feature 100 objects that changed the world, meeting and brainstorming rooms, and the Kelvin café. Also benefitting are the lecture theatres, which are interlinked, the Heritage library, and the brand new roof terrace. TheisCraft is providing a bespoke solution, incorporating lighting and blind control with touch screen technology. ‘We are providing on site project management during the final phase to ensure the project runs smoothly to handover,’ explained Jon Theis. ‘As a member of the IET, TheisCraft is very proud to be supplying the lighting and blind controls. This prestigious building is being transformed into a state-of-the-art centre and focus for our industry. Providing the controls for the whole of the project, both front and back of house, has given us the opportunity to demonstrate the depth and breadth of our products and services.’

Flat pack promise In response to the announcement by Swedish home furnishing retailer, IKEA, that from this month it would no longer sell halogen or compact fluorescent lamps, Sam Woodward, customer education leader, Europe and Africa at Lutron Electronics commented: ‘With the 2020 target of improving energy efficiency by 20 per cent, energy savings are top of mind for consumers and businesses, and IKEA is clearly no different. ‘The entire industry needs to accelerate our drive towards alternative energy-saving lighting technologies, such as LEDs. ‘One of the many benefits of LEDs over halogen, is the long life-expectation of a high-quality LED lamp, which reduces the need to replace them so often. However, simply converting to LED is just part of the story: efficient electronics and adding automatic controls, such as LED dimming, can further optimise energy efficiency.The most efficient light source, of any type, is one which is switched off when it does not actually need to be on. ‘As an industry, we need to work together towards the same goal. Lighting technology needs to bridge the gap between the population’s increasing energy demands, and keeping a low carbon footprint.’

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Spectacular lighting for the multi-media show was designed by Javier Tan, who’s equipment list included 350 Robe BMFL Blades. The Blades were positioned on all four sides of the venue, rigged on the top rail of trussing gantries above the four grandstands, and used for key lighting of performers across the 120x90m stage. The throw distance was 60-80m around the space, so Tan needed the most powerful profile fixture available to create real impact. In addition to their intensity and power, he also needed precise shuttering, which the Blade offers, to ensure that lighting was confined neatly to the areas, people and objects it was illuminating, with no spillage. It was the first time that Tan had used the BMFLs. ‘There was no other fixture available with the brightness or the versatility, and amount of features,’ he explained.

One year on… Terence Woodgate’s lighting company launched 12 months ago on the back of a crowd funding campaign, so one year on, what lies ahead for the company? ‘The lighting brand began with a small pop-up showroom in the back room at Gallery Libby Sellers. It was during a week of tube strikes, but all the London design retailers that we invited came to view our first product collection, Solid,’ enthused Woodgate. ‘With Solid, I had applied the same care and attention to decorative lighting that I had to the technical lighting I designed for Concord over the years, ensuring that the light was efficient and glare-free. ‘With the design and the manufacturing resolved, and retailers positively interested, it became apparent that we needed investment for the ambition to become reality. My co-director, Donna suggested equity crowd funding, which is one of those new developments that could only have come about because of the Internet. ‘There is much more to come. An LED table light is at the off-tool prototype stage, and will be shown for the first time during London Design Festival. Next up in the New Year will be a comprehensive all-metal collection of pendants, floor lamps, wall lamps, and desk lamps, all with state-of-the-art LED technology. 2016 will also see us working with other designers for the first time.’

Schooled for change UCLA’s Royce Hall tech team has ordered ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr arrays after a compelling demo of the technology last autumn, which was enough to prompt the order for 18 Series 2 light engines, nine Source Four LED CYC adapters, and nine Source Four LED Fresnels. ‘What wowed us in the demo was the colour rendition on the Hawaiian shirt,’ said associate master electrician, Anthony Gutierrez. ‘The lime green frequency is in the middle of the human spectrum, and fills in colour gaps you didn’t even know were there!’ Jessica Wodinsky has been master electrician at Royce Hall for 30 years, and can chronicle the evolving technology: ‘When I came here in 1984, we had a Kliegl Entertainer and Teatronics dimmers. After the Northridge earthquake, we moved to ETC Sensor+ dimmers and an Expression. For a while, we had an

Obsession, but now we are real happy with our ETC Gio, and an Express for smaller shows,’ she reminisced. Although the 1,800-seat venue has only 512 dimmers, the Gio works perfectly for the moving lights and LEDs that are rented for bigger productions. ‘CYC washes are a key design element on our stage, and the ETC CYC units at ground level blend well with the top-hung Ianiro fixtures, which we hope to replace in the next round of purchasing,’ said Wodinsky. Meanwhile, the nine CYC heads provide perfect coverage for a 12 metre-wide scrim. Both electricians have been impressed that three of the new Source Four LED Fresnels can replace five Selador Desire D40 luminaires. ‘The nine Fresnel units make up our threecolour rep plot,’ added Gutierrez. ‘We get three-colour front and back washes with complete saturation.’ www.tlmagazine.co.uk • O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 • 13

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REVOLUTION! Ian Douglas-Smith, UK sales director at Mitie, looks forward to utilising the latest technology for illuminating logistical environments

he lighting in logistical environments, such as warehouses and distribution centres, is undergoing a revolution. More and more businesses are investing in upgrading their infrastructure, for both economical and environmental reasons. For many years, the internal lighting design was driven by installation costs, and the lowest cost of ownership. Trunking systems were used within larger facilities, operating with standalone, closed-loop, integral controls. Light sources ranged from T5 through to solid state LED. This solution, although economical, had its failings. Luminaires would operate solely within racking areas, producing a ‘tunnelling’ effect as forklift vehicles activated the presence detection system. Stand-by lighting levels would often be at 33 per cent of the design illuminance, and the rapid fluctuations in light levels caused potential heath and safety issues.

Brighter by design New technologies have opened up huge potential, within both retrofit applications, and new build developments. The IOT (internet of things), wireless

luminaire communication, and SaaS (Software as a Service) are redefining what can be achieved from a lighting design, and upgrades to existing sites are becoming the test-bed for these integrated services. Wireless communication alone has removed the tunnelling effect; luminaires can now be set within racking areas to intelligently zone and ‘shadow’ a forklift with a volumetric lighting increase either side.

Outside safety The external lighting design solution at these sites had also largely been overlooked for many years, with specifications dictating a standardised solution, which focused on unit costs and not luminaire performance. Disproportionate electrical loading was caused by inefficiently lit staff car parking areas, wall-mounted floodlights clustered over dock level doors, and columns with triple headed configurations. The prevalence of LEDs has brought about the opportunity to address this. The LED light engine gives greater flexibility, through integral part-night functionality, and the use of precision optics, to deliver light only where required. Staff car parks are now being illuminated

to reflect shift changes, with two levels pre-set: 100 per cent output for one hour at shift changes, and 50 per cent output for night-time security. This dramatically reduces overall burn hours. Wall-mounted luminaires are able to give greater axial spacing, with highpowered LED modules evenly dispersing light. Dock-level door lighting is provided through the use of presence detection to enable a higher task light level, with service yard stand-by lighting provided by the higher mounted luminaires. Columns can now be configured singularly, with optical arrays that not only produce zero per cent backward light, but also zero per cent upward light.

The future’s here Integrating wireless technology with presence detection is the next big thing for exterior logistical environments. The technological advances that are taking place in lighting will play a key part in the operations of fulfilment centres. It is down to companies like Mitie to show the industry just what can be achieved, as the client requires flexible sites that can deliver a faster, more efficient, service.

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arn-like spaces housing all manner of factory operations, manufacturing, and warehousing enterprises are common sites in every British town and city – but who’s taking care of the lighting requirements for these diverse enterprises? ‘The importance of good quality lighting is often overlooked within warehouse operations,’ commented Marcus Brodin, commercial director at Future Energy Solutions. ‘Numerous studies have found that light has a profound effect on our physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Poor lighting can cause eyestrain, migraines, and headaches, in addition to lethargy, irritability, and poor concentration. ‘Unfortunately, the prevalence of 400W highpressure sodium luminaires (SONs) in warehouses often means that individuals have to work in an almost orange hue,’ he explained. ‘For those wishing to replace old SON lighting technology with LEDs, the return on investment (ROI) argument is becoming stronger.’ ‘For instance, on a simple point-for-point replacement, a 200W LED luminaire can be used to replace a 460W SON variant (inc. losses), which instantly creates an energy saving of around 60 per cent. Then there’s the fact that SONs burn at relatively high temperatures when compared to LEDs. As well as making wiring brittle and damaging the electrical infrastructure, it means that a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system has to work harder to maintain a comfortable working climate.’ As entire estates continue to pop up almost overnight to house local businesses that need a lot of space to operate in, what’s being done to protect staff? As well as the warehouse or factory floor, these buildings also house offices, R&D units, staff facilities, rest areas, and canteens. Often, dividing the space is done without building solid walls – sometimes simply with warehouse racking – so how on earth do you go about providing suitable lighting levels for all the different operations that take place under the one roof – and with an energy efficiency rating that allows the business to stay in the black? It seems that Zeta Specialist Lighting may have designed an answer to at least some of these requirements, in the form of its custom-made LED alternative to traditional high level T5 luminaires. The Zeta LED T5 Blade fitting has been designed for use in a variety of different related environments, such as storerooms, warehouses, and high racking aisles. The easy-to-install solution delivers shadow-free luminance, crucially without flicker. According to the manufacturer’s data, compared to a standard five foot T5 fitting, the LED T5 Blade consumes 50 per cent less energy per unit, running at 22W (including

driver), but importantly, delivers a comparable lighting level of 3,100 lumens. The use of master sensors allows one fitting to control an additional three, potentially reducing energy consumption still further, while maintaining lighting levels. They can be programmed to dim to just 5W if nobody is in the area, and instantly light up once movement is detected, allowing staff to continue their jobs safely, and in good visibility, wherever they need to be on the premises. Venture Lighting has also come up with a winning formula for this particular conundrum, it seems. The company has supplied 250 of its VLED Midibay Elite wide beam luminaires to one of the largest electrical management specialists in the UK, allowing it to benefit from immediate energy savings. Two warehouses have been fitted with VLED Midibay Elites. installed at seven and nine-metre heights, as an energy efficient replacement for 270 400w Highbay, and 250w Lowbay metal halide fittings. The Elites are installed with DALI dimming controls, and combined PIR and daylight sensors to help the company achieve its sustainable objectives. Available from 67 to 235 watts, the luminaires produce 108 lumens per watt (lm/W) and a colour temperature of either 4,000k or 5,000k, to replicate natural daylight. They can also be surface mounted or suspended to provide lower level illumination, making them particularly suitable for industrial lighting schemes, where different levels of lighting are required across the building.

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At Nestlé’s state-of-the-art coffee production facility in Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, the company wanted a complete LED-based lighting system to aid it’s sustainability drive. ‘Once we had determined that all of the lighting would be LED, the Nestlé electrical team specified that Philips LED luminaires should be used,’ recalled the company’s engineering manager, Pat Walsh. ‘We then worked closely with Philips to identify which luminaires would be used in which areas.’ Silcock & Leadham carried out an exercise to compare the cost of the LED lighting installation to a more traditional approach using fluorescent and metal halide lighting. ‘While the capital expenditure was higher for LED, the study identified that energy savings would be in the region of £120,000 per annum, with pay back in less than two and a half years. ‘In fact, these energy savings will be higher once the DALI control system is fully implemented, and there will be further savings on maintenance,’ Walsh added.

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A total of 2,300 Philips LED fittings have been installed in the six buildings that make up the facility, taking advantage of the full product portfolio to meet the precise lighting requirements of each space. For example, GentleSpace gen2 high bay lighting has been used in five of the six buildings, with Pacific LED providing task lighting in all factory areas. Offices are lit using a combination of CoreView and SmartForm fittings, with LuxSpace in toilets and corridors, along with strategically positioned internal emergency exit signs and emergency bulkheads externally. All of the fittings, including emergency lighting, will be linked to a DALI control system from Schneider Electric. ‘The quality of the lighting is exceptional in terms of uniformity and the elimination of shadows,’ enthused Walsh. ‘It has generated very positive feedback from everybody working in the facility, and from colleagues from other factories and our head office who have visited. ‘This was Nestlé’s first all-LED factory, and we are now looking at opportunities for introducing LED lighting both to upgrade existing facilities, and for future new build projects.’

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In the US, recent advances in the design of light engines have allowed manufacturers to produce linear LED fittings up to 48 inches long in order to replace standard fluorescent fittings – the type often used in smaller industrial spaces. Acra Phenolic is a supplier of new and retrofit interior LED lighting for the manufacturing and office sectors; the company has seen significant savings by becoming an early adopter of the technology. ‘On the average four-foot linear LED fixture, we’re saving at least $3.50 on each unit,’ commented company COO, Tom Kearney. Kearney saw a need for lighting that was not only brighter, but also more efficient, in the typical manufacturing plant and office space. His solution was to replace T5HO lighting with more efficient LED lamps. ‘I thought there was considerable room for improvement through upgrading to LED lighting, especially in business and industrial facilities, where the high-pressure sodium or fluorescent lighting is often horrible,’ he added. ‘The longer LED circuit board has added to that opportunity.’ The conventional light engine – the circuit board used to power more efficient and longer-lasting LED lamps – was, in the past, limited to approximately two feet in length. This meant that the assembly of linear LED fixtures, such as the four- or eight-foot models typically used to replace fluorescent lights, would require two or four boards attached in series, or parallel end-to-end.

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As Kearney explains, with the introduction of the extendedlength light engines, it takes only one board to power a typical four-foot linear LED fixture, and just two boards for an eight-footer. ‘Since each board contains connectors at each end, by using a single, extended-length board for a typical four-foot fixture, I’m saving six to eight connectors on each one. In addition, I’m probably seeing a 20-25 per cent saving on labour; plus there is a considerable savings on production time.’ The extended-length circuit boards, or light engines, are manufactured by MADE (formerly CI Lighting), in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Kearney selected the supplier because it was an innovator of the extended-length board, but also because the company performs 100 per cent comprehensive testing, control, and data reporting and recording. ‘MADE does this automated inspection of each LED circuit board, ensuring that it lights properly, the colour temperature, power output, brightness, and colour rendering index are correct,’ he said. ‘As a result, all of these things that I would have to do myself are already done when the products arrive at my facility. And that provides an important quality assurance as well as added savings.’ In conjunction with the inspection process, this new test system stores all pertinent LED light engine lighting characteristics in a database that can be made accessible to lighting manufacturers, which could prove valuable to manufacturers for use in handling warranty claims, and as an extended service to enable them to match the colour and brightness of an LED lamp from a given production lot years later, when the lamp eventually requires replacement. ‘Having the ability to match an LED light with one produced years ago can be an important capability,’ notes Don Bernier, president of MADE. ‘The end user might know exactly what model the LED chip is, and that same chip might not be available, so with the data we have, we can provide the closest replacement.’ Kearney is an advocate of long LED boards to replace standard T5HO lamps for his linear fixtures. ‘The manufacturer of the LED chips estimates mathematically that they will maintain +90 per cent of their output after 60,000 hours of operation, and +70 per cent after 200,000 hours of operation.’ He went on to explain that, on the other hand, standard metal halide or highpressure sodium lamps provide only 50 per cent of their initial light output in as little as 8,000 to 10,000 hours, or 36 months’ service, and then require replacement. He also maintains that, when the type of light he recommends has operated for a year, it still provides a higher level of lumens per watt than any other current light source available. ‘Ironically, with traditional light sources, you use the same amount of energy while getting less light output,’ Kearney says. ‘Fixtures using LEDs see a much smaller reduction of light output over the same period of time, and that provides additional energy savings as the years go by.’

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Andy Gallagher, lighting product marketing manager at Eaton looks at lighting large spaces, and the five biggest questions to consider

n large facilities, such as factories, warehouses, and retail outlets, lighting can consume as much as 50 per cent of the total electricity used, so it’s unsurprisingly a prime target for efficiency savings. Where lighting systems are 15 to 20 years old, the adoption of newer technology can bring the running cost of lights down by 50 per cent or more. It’s an appealing proposition. However, the appetite for energy savings should not be allowed to overshadow the need for a holistic appraisal of lighting requirements in a large industrial or commercial building, and a thorough understanding of the expenditure involved. Therefore, it is vital to answer a number of key questions that will help ensure that any upgrade or replacement of a lighting system delivers, not only an efficient, but also an effective outcome.

1U se of the space ? It is surprising how regularly this simple, but vital, consideration is overlooked. Establishing an answer to this question is an important starting point for any C O N TA C T

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prospective installation. Lighting must be designed to assist occupants in whatever task they are undertaking. In some manufacturing environments, for example, it is vital that workers are able to identify subtle differences in the colour of materials. If the light offers poor colour rendering, as may be the case with the yellow tinge of an older highpressure sodium installation, it could inhibit that task. Instead, a more modern light source with good colour rendering is crucial. Another factor that typically influences the quality of light in a building is the extent to which replacement lamps have been mixed and matched over preceding years. Consideration should also be given to the occupants of the building. Poor quality lighting can negatively affect people’s moods, and contribute to reduced productivity and absenteeism.

2 Replace or redesign? Occasionally, it might be tempting to undertake a like-for-like replacement

of existing lighting, which does undoubtedly have the advantage of reducing the requirement for rewiring work. However, the use of the space may have changed since the original lighting was installed, or may be likely to change in the near future, so these possibilities must be contemplated. Replacing like-for-like also negates the improved performance of lighting, meaning that an improved lit environment can often be achieved with less luminaires. Another common shortcut is to simply install the same type of lighting throughout a large space, without paying attention to the particular requirements of a task area, where a specific solution might be better suited.

3H ow will lights be spaced? Spacing is another factor that can be mismanaged in the quest to reduce installation costs. While extending the spacing between lights may reduce the overall number

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While their energy efﬁciency is competitive, they don’t always outperform the most efﬁcient conventional light sources, so careful analysis is needed’

of light sources in the building, it has a huge impact on the quality of light throughout the space. The danger is that the building ends up with patchy coverage, whereby some areas are brightly lit while others are almost in shadow, which can inhibit activity and productivity in those particular areas. A reputable supplier will take into account the use of the space, and provide the buyer or specifier with a range of installation options at different cost levels, so that an informed decision can be made.

4 Which technology is best? When it comes to choosing the right technology, there is often a tendency to leap on the latest innovations. However, while huge advances have been made in many aspects of lighting, the latest isn’t always the greatest, and once again a thorough understanding of the building’s requirements, compared with the available options, will lead to better outcomes in terms of both performance and cost-effectiveness. LED luminaires, for example, have attracted considerable attention in recent years. They only account for around 40 per cent of light sales at present, but that

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figure is growing. While their energy efficiency is competitive, they don’t always outperform the most efficient conventional light sources, so careful analysis is needed. Again, the context and setting of the lights in a particular environment must be considered. One distinct advantage of good quality LED luminaires is their longevity, which limits the time and expense associated with regular lamp replacement. However, some of the less reputable manufacturers of LED luminaires may have over-stated the lifespan of their products – a problem that may not become apparent to customers for some time yet. Other recent technologies, including control and automation systems, can play a considerable role in energy efficiency. For example, lighting can be automatically deactivated in a particular area when it is not occupied, which reduces reliance on manually switching off lights. Another increasingly common technique is daylight balancing, whereby light levels are automatically adjusted in line with natural daylight coming from windows or roof lights, for the purposes of consistent light quality and cost-effectiveness.

5 Who decides? A good supplier will act as a partner in the decision-making process, ensuring that reliable information and guidance is available throughout, and that all stakeholders, whether finance directors or facilities managers, are engaged. All of these groups will have a useful perspective on how the end result should be configured. One of the key questions to address is the likely return on investment: any forecast of energy and maintenance savings should be balanced against the initial capital outlay, which enables a defined period of payback to be estimated, whether that is six months or three years. A good supplier will provide this detail up front to ensure that nobody is left in the dark.

In summary A properly planned lighting scheme can reduce long-term energy costs, and even raise productivity through its efficacy, efficiency, and suitability for the space in question. For this reason it is worth taking time to understand both the requirements of the building, and the range of options available, so that the most suitable solution can be found. In pursuit of this goal, professional advice is extremely valuable.

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The tooth fairy A Dorset-based dental practice receives a full lighting treatment

fter a three-year building project, Sturminster Dental Care Group has unveiled its re-built, state-of-the-art dental centre premises. The response from both new and returning clients has been unanimously positive, as the practice’s Old Creamery site has successfully been transformed, as one customer described, into a ‘bright, spacious, and modern practice’. As part of the Group’s long standing commitment to its patients, the first floor conversion was meticulously designed to abide by best practice criteria, set by respective regulatory bodies; incorporating issues raised in a regular patient feedback programme. Once the main building work had been completed, Dextra Lighting was approached to provide an all-inclusive, energy-efficient lighting scheme, to match the practice’s ‘patient care’ design. The Dextra team worked closely with the client, and contractor, EC Electricals of Shaftesbury, to deliver an installation that would modernise the new practice, as well as help set a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for patients and staff alike. The project included the entire facility; covering internal and external areas, as well as providing

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emergency lighting, and a series of decorative screen-printed, backlit sheets in the surgeries, designed to assuage patient anxiety. In each of the four surgeries, MODLED Slim luminaires in two sizes were specified. The luminaire’s slim body allowed for the extra bulk of the screen-printed sheets to be fitted into the ceiling grid beneath the luminaire. Fitted directly above each treatment chair, the screen produces a pleasant effect, designed to sooth and distract patients undergoing treatment. Digital dimming switch dim (ECO) controls were included to adjust the light intensity for comfort, and to improve visibility in the examination rooms. On the first floor, the window display area was lit using Dextra’s Pro-Light Mini fitting. Available in four body types (fixed, gimbal, wallwash and scoop), Pro-Light Mini can be supplied pre-wired. The company’s Amenity decorative LED bulkhead fitting proved ideal for the stairs leading up to the reception area. With a choice of 1,500 or 2,000 lumen outputs, and LORs in excess of 80 per cent, it gives similar performance to traditional fluorescent sources at a fraction of the energy cost. With a wide range of options, including integral sensor, emergency, corridor mode, or dimming options, the fitting can be fine-

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The Old Creamery site has successfully been transformed, as one customer described, into a “bright, spacious, and modern practice’ tuned for different internal applications. By combining polycarbonate opal diffusers with the latest Lumileds LEDs, an efficient, yet subtle, transmission of light is achieved, providing comfort and safety in areas of frequent circulation.

Out of the public eye Solution ECA T5 luminaires were specified for the clinic’s offices, meeting all the BSEN1264 requirements for visual comfort and safety. Available in three body sizes, and single, double, or triple lamp configurations, the fittings can be customised to suit different designs and luminaire spacings. Delivering LORs as high as 85 per cent comfortably allows 3mx2.4m spacing in typical office settings. This is achieved thanks to a highly efficient OpticSpec

louvre with closed back blades, whose performance can be boosted by using high output and high efficiency T5 lamp options. Solution ECA is available with DALI, Switch Dim, DSI and HFR Dimming, with DSI versions compatible with both integral and standalone presence and daylight detection sensors from Dextra’s Reacta range. An integral three-hour emergency package is also available. Other T5 fluorescent luminaries used on this project included the Ecopak and Amenity Plus, which were both used in the practice’s storage areas.

Into the light Outside the building, the Amentity Exterior fitting was utilised to ensure a safe and well-lit approach for patients and staff. Manufactured from die cast aluminium with injection moulded polycarbonate diffusers, the IP65-sealed AMEX LED is designed with three body styles: open front or grille cover, where additional impact resistance is required, and eyelid for areas where up-lighting is a problem. The clinical waste disposal area also needed a strong and durable lighting solution, so an IP65-rated Impervia LED recessed luminaire with steel housing, and injection moulded ABS frame, was specified.

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Stand and deliver The prescription is simple: people need bright days and dark nights that match the natural day/night circadian cycle’

he advent of connected lighting means that Power over Ethernet lighting systems will become commonplace in the next few years, much in much the same way as VoIP has in telephony. We have all seen, in recent years, the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the potential it offers for digitally connected lighting. Now, we stand at the threshold of a moment where Power over Ethernet lighting control will begin to deliver, not only installation and operational savings, but also healthier, more productive workspaces. The advent of connected lighting will deliver massive operational and installation cost savings– and up to 75 per cent energy savings – in commercial and public spaces switching to LED. Network-connected lighting control will mean that lighting systems will become much quicker and easier to install, and faster and richer in configuration. Connected lighting will produce lower installation costs, and a lower total cost of ownership. Philips and Cisco both evidence a 50 per cent reduction in installation costs for Internet-based connected lighting systems, compared with conventional AC-powered systems. A new paradigm in controls has also been invented, that ensures that the optimum desired output is always achieved.

Better, faster, cheaper The new way of doing things can be characterised as ‘better, faster, and cheaper’. It will deliver high performance lighting control using a building’s Ethernet C O N TA C T

John Niebel, CEO of amBX, believes the time is ripe to take control of our workspace lighting network, and removes the need for costly wiring and complex technical interfaces. At the same time, richer lighting experiences are easily implemented wirelessly with PLC, or using existing control protocol options. Terry McGowan, director of engineering and technology for the American Lighting Association said: ‘Studies have shown that light affects sleep habits, depression, and mental functions. The term “healthy lighting” has been used to indicate that light can act like a drug, where the strength, timing, and type of light can be used to alleviate problems and enhance wellbeing. The ‘prescription’ is simple: people need bright days and dark nights that match the natural day/night circadian cycle.’ Controlling lighting using Power over Ethernet will enable building owners to use richer, bio-adaptive lighting in new ways to create healthier, more productive workspaces and environments. This will lead to better human-centric lighting at desks, in meeting rooms, and public spaces, in terms of intensity and colour changes. It should similarly become possible to use the principles of bio-adaptive lighting as easily and as cost-effectively in the workplace, at home, and especially in sensitive environments, such as schools, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions.

The impact of lighting on human performance and wellbeing is becoming widely understood, and new systems like ours will be able to deliver more appropriate lighting. Bio-adaptive lighting provides artificial light, controlled in such a way as to match the needs of human biological cycles or circadian rhythms – our physical, mental, and behavioural changes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness – in the most effective and appropriate way. It supports improved health and wellbeing, and aspects of human behaviour that benefit from varied and changeable lighting, and can be combined with daylight harvesting systems.

Taking control Another, less physiological, benefit of bio-adaptive lighting is the ability to hand control over the lighting to the individual affected by it. There are very few office or workplace lighting installations that allow the workers to change their personal lighting. A study by the University of Exeter found that welfare and productivity are most likely to be optimised by practices that empower the workforce, and their experiments showed that empowerment was the key differentiating factor in increasing productivity by up to 32 per cent. Solutions now exist with the capability to provide this aspect of lighting control. Power over Ethernet control will deliver better integration of lighting with other systems; improved use of sensors will deliver better lighting control for optimal light settings and energy usage and, most importantly of all, the technology is proven. It isn’t the future, it is the here and now.

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The downside of this is, regrettably, the nation’s manufacturing expertise has disappeared East’

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hinking back, ‘Made in the UK’ has historically been synonymous with reliability, quality, and compliance with the necessary standards expected when running a business in this country. In reality, a vast proportion of upmarket lighting products actually originated from mainland Europe, supplied by substantial manufacturers. UK-based manufacturers – with a few exceptions – largely supply commodity products. Is it possible to reverse this situation? In some respects, yes, but as usual, there are a number of caveats to overcome. For starters, to physically make a product, successfully and economically, quality equipment is required. Generally, our industry has starved itself of resources to enable it to purchase equipment necessary to do the job. Multi-nationals and small, so-called

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OEM’s are happy to import from low cost economies, where little or no investment is required, and prices are cheap. Secondly, the next hurdle to contend with is health and safety. Of course we want UK factories to be safe environments for our employees, but we live under constant threat of sanctions and dictat from Europe – just imagine that in China or India! Thirdly, competition; the British culture of constantly driving prices south has discouraged new investment, and the recent mass importation - in particular of Chinese, inferior LED products, seized on by the supply chain – has discouraged new manufacturing start-ups. The downside of this is, regrettably, the nation’s manufacturing expertise has disappeared East. Does this explain why virtually all multi-nationals are struggling to make an acceptable margin? The result is

in most being for sale, or undergoing ‘strategic’ reorganisation. Problems on the continent with the demise of major companies, such as Imtech Electrical and Mechanical are bound to de-stabilise an already difficult situation. Let’s not get too depressed though. At least the revolution of LED gives opportunities to those willing - and able - to find markets where clients do prioritise efficiency, quality, and service. This is not easy, as constant re-design and re-tooling is necessary to keep up with fast moving technology against a backdrop of constant deflation in pricing. Finally, let’s face it – manufacturing is hassle. So, dear readers, how come the writer is still involved with so many pitfalls? As Paul Simon wrote, ‘Still crazy after all these years’. It helps!

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reated by British artist and designer, Alex Chinneck, A Bullet from a Shooting Star is an inverted electric pylon reaching 35m into the London skyline, internally lit by seven Traxon Technologies’ Washer Allegro luminaires, controlled by the e:cue Butler XT2. The inspiration for the design was taken from the rich industrial background where the pylon is located, on the Greenwich Peninsula adjacent to the O2. London Design Festival brought on board international design team, Seam to sensitively illuminate the sculpture to ensure its presence within the London skyline at night. Every night, from sunset to sunrise, visitors can enjoy a dynamic colour change lighting sequence. A bright white lightning bolt strikes the ground inside the pylon, to start a glow of cool white, transitioning to a saturated colour tone of deep orange, which gradually builds from the base upwards, through the body of the pylon to the top, creating the orange meteor. This phases out, to almost darkness before the sequence begins again. Marci Song, director of Seam Design

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commented: ‘We were inspired by themes of electricity and celestial bodies revolving around Alex’s design for this year’s Landmark Project. ‘As part of the concept, the programmed sequences allowed us to shape the pylon illumination through slow dynamic movement and colour saturation. ‘Washer Allegro LED luminaires were chosen because they create shadow and dimension within the structure, and provide smooth DMX lighting control in a simple system.’ Adjusted to a tight 30-degree angle, the seven Washer Allegro luminaires keep the focus of light tight, to highlight the clean lines of the pylon. The astronomical clock within the e:cue Butler XT2 allows for accurate programming of the sequences from sunset to sunrise, with a shortened, subdued sequence running during late night hours. ‘Osram are delighted to be working with such a renowned artist as part of the London Design Festival,’ added Nicki Smith from Osram. ‘A Bullet form a Shooting Star is a very eye-catching project for those visiting and living in the area.’

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LASA Show 2015 takes a progressive new approach this year with the introduction of Focused Hubs, sector-specific seminar streams that cover a wide range of topics, all of which will help inform, educate, and entertain. Included in the seminar sessions will be exclusive content from Pixar Animation Studios; Adobe; a look at improvements in control of colour-changing lights and using OSC (open sound control) from ETC; the use of lighting, both technically and creatively, in broadcast by Ian Hider; and a panel discussion from the ALD. So an action packed few days is planned by the sound of things...

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Major show developments for PLASA Show 2015 include Focused Hubs on the show floor for lighting, AV, broadcast, audio, and staging’ We asked PLASA director of events division, Chris Toulmin to elaborate on some of the exciting new developments planned for PLASA Show 2015:

So, what is new for 2015? ‘Major show developments for PLASA Show 2015 include Focused Hubs on the show floor for lighting, AV, broadcast, audio and staging; five sector-specific seminar streams hosting 150-plus leading speakers; new facilitated networking for increased business generation, and increased emphasis on product innovation pre-show and onsite. ‘With a business-only focus this year, reflected by extending the opening hours, and a three-day format from Sunday 4 October to Tuesday 6 October, our community will be able to network and generate business in a costeffective manner.’

How does PLASA Show 2015 differ to 2014’s event - what visitor feedback did you receive last year, and how has that influenced this year’s content and format? ‘Visitor feedback from PLASA Show 2014 was critical in addressing the needs of exhibitors and visitors alike, as their collaborative voice prompted new

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initiatives, as well as the return of some popular features. ‘Feedback allowed PLASA Events to focus on developing key areas, including workshops and demos, increased networking opportunities from the sectorfocused areas, and the return of the show’s central bar, which will provide the allimportant social element on the show floor. ‘As a result of listening to the wants and needs of the industry, PLASA Show has created unique large-scale demonstration facilities, allowing exhibitors to show and demonstrate their products to the best effect and in the ideal environment.’

What new exhibitors will visitors be able to see at PLASA Show 2015? ‘With PLASA Show being one of the biggest showcases of live entertainment technology, it attracts the biggest brands, including Robe, Clay Paky, Ambersphere, White Light, d&b audiotechnik, Trusslite, and After Dark, as well as new exhibitors Cavotec International, Consultancy Team, d3 Technologies, Digitalcom, Gloshine, Industrial Electronic Wiring, ILME UK, Impact Products, LjusDesign, The Music Group Technical Lighting Solutions, and more. New names are expected to join us in the next month or so.’

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irst opened in June 2014, the Singapore Sports Hub was the main venue for the 28th SEA Games - a multi-sport event participated in by 7,000 athletes from 11 south-east Asian countries. Forming part of the Sports Hub complex is the 55,000seat Singapore National Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as ten of the event’s 36 sports. Designing and implementing the lighting scheme for the Hub was undertaken by a team of designers from Light Cibles. The Sports Hub’s most prominent feature is its retractable LED roof, spanning an amazing 312 metres, and taking 20 minutes to fully open or close. Powered by intelligent automation, the canopy, which keeps out rain and heat, doubles as a vast, low resolution

screen, featuring an RGBW LED lighting system to display eyecatching effects. With each ETFE air pillow as a screen pixel, the 20,000-pixel roof’s default display is the Singaporean flag, but it can be changed according to the occasion. Additionally, RGB LED fixtures along the dome’s scuppers outline its hemispheric shape. Moving away from the stadium to the promenade, light points foster a fairly dark but cosy environment, while functional lighting illuminates the nearby sports courts. The dome’s bold, striking presence is contrasted by the serene surrounding landscape, where low luminance levels highlight the trees to create a relaxing mood.

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The curved, cylindrical structure of a pedestrian bridge is lit using LED strips, integrated within its beams’

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The curved, cylindrical structure of a pedestrian bridge is lit using LED strips, integrated within its beams. Access to lifts and staircases is highlighted with RGB colours, which change according to the event going on at the Sports Hub. Blades of light create exciting patterns on the floor, keeping the light functional for bike lanes, and enhancing the romantic mood for pedestrians. Customised lenses that illuminate the terraces surrounding the stadium concourse, cast shadows from the trees. The landscape is shown in between light and shadow: integration of light in the architectural elements is crucial to keeping the space clean with low illumination, a mood that invites one to unwind and observe the Singapore skyline. Energy efficient LEDs with long lifetimes were used to reduce waste, and save the facility operator money on energy bills and replacement costs. All lampposts for the landscape were made from locally sourced materials, and they are designed to serve as lightning protection for pedestrians: saving the use and shipping of additional materials for the job. Having light only where it’s needed by selecting the most efficient lighting possible, and a reasonable number of fixtures, the Watts per square metre figure was reduced from 5W/sqm to 1.26 W/sq m in the basketball, volleyball, and cricket courts, water play areas, plazas, and pathways, maintaining the right lighting levels and uniformity.

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CO N F E R E N C E S E S S I O N S COV E R C U T T I N G - E D G E MARKET TRENDS Keeping up with the rapid changes affecting Europe and the world’s lighting industry can be a challenge. To address these, SILE 2015 offers world class sessions featuring top executives from the lighting industry, plus several speakers offering a different perspective from outside the industry. Many sessions will feature panel discussions, allowing the audience to participate more fully with extended Q&A periods. Presentations will range from smart lighting and the Internet

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of Things to lighting and health, and from embedded lighting for architecture to the impact of LEDs on luminaire design and SSL market issues for Europe, including Russia. A key element of Strategies in Light Europe is the opening Keynote/Plenary Session, featuring high-level executives from the European lighting industry. Leading off the session will be Ulrich Schumacher, CEO of the Zumtobel Group, followed by Massimilliano Guzzini, Vice President of iGuzzini and Dominiek Plancke, Head of Business Group Professional at Philips Lighting. The session will continue with a presentation by Philip Smallwood, Director of LED and Lighting Market Research at the premier research firm Strategies Unlimited, on the outlook for the LED lighting market. The session will be rounded out by presentations by Andrew Parker, Strategic Marketing Director – Smart Lighting at Schneider Electric, and Zoltan Koltai, EMEA Technology Director at GE Lighting.

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I N V E S TO R F O R U M SILE 2015 also features an Investor Forum, with presentations by major lighting firms in Europe and the US. Sponsored by investment banking firm Canaccord Genuity, the Investor Forum will address the principal questions being asked by investors looking for opportunities in the lighting industry. It will provide answers to the most crucial industry challenges, and give guidance on the best path to profit in the coming year. The Investor Forum’s other participants read like a who’s who of disruptive, futurist insight into the sector. They include Jed Dorsheimer, who serves as the Managing Director of Equity Research Display and Lighting at Canaccord Genuity.

market will be addressed by speakers from LightingEurope, EDP Energias de Portugal, and Lighting Business Consulting.

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FOCUS ON LIGHTING DESIGN This year’s program continues the conference’s focus on lighting design from previous years and will feature speakers from several leading lighting design firms. Speakers from design firms Piercy & Company and Billings Jackson, as well as from Philips Lighting, will address the topic of embedded lighting. In addition, speakers from design firms Lumascape and Lichtvision, as well as lighting manufacturer Fagerhult, will address the impact of LEDs on lighting design.

SMART LIGHTING AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS Smart lighting is one of the most exciting trends in lighting today, and a session will be devoted to that subject. Addressing topics ranging from smart phones and lighting to the Internet of Things to visible light communications, speakers in this session will be from Xicato, Toric and Echelon. In the session on market trends, European market and policy trends, public acceptance of LED street lighting, and the opportunities in the Russian lighting

LED Professionals. They will address subjects ranging from the impact of LEDs on luminaire design to challenges and applications for linear luminaires to circadian lighting design for offices.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING AND SMART CITIES In a session on outdoor lighting and smart cities, speakers will address the emerging opportunities for using the outdoor lighting infrastructure as a platform for connectivity to offer a variety of communications, security and other services for cities. Speakers will be from Telensa Ltd., Sensity Systems and Paradox Engineering.

L I G H T I N G A N D H E A LT H The idea of human-centric lighting has attracted increasing attention from LED lighting manufacturers as research has revealed the importance of lighting in regulating circadian rhythms. The impact of lighting on human health and wellbeing will be addressed from several different perspectives by speakers

SILE 2015 will take place at the ExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Centre on November 17-19 2015. Crucially, this is the first time that Strategies in Light will be co-located with LuxLive, making it Europe’s biggest LED lighting conference and exhibition. While LuxLive focuses on the end-user, specifier and design end of the lighting industry, Strategies in Light Europe has its own distinct focus and purpose. It is aimed at addressing the interests of those associated with the manufacturing, development and application of LED lighting technology. The combined events encapsulate the entire industry supply chain, from chip manufacturing, through the design community, to the end user. This combination makes attendance at the entire event the best value for money option in terms of ticketing. “The conference will focus on cutting-edge topics that affect the lighting industry now and in the future,” said Bob Steele, Strategies in Light Europe Conference Chair. “Keynote and plenary sessions will feature top executives from the lighting industry, plus a speaker or two offering a different perspective from outside the industry,” Mr Steele continues. “Many sessions will feature panel discussions, allowing the audience to participate more fully with extended Q&A periods. Plus, networking with colleagues from throughout the EU lighting industry at breaks and receptions is a fantastic reason to attend.” Additional information on Strategies in Light Europe, including opportunities for exhibiting and registration details, as well as the full conference program, may be found at www.sileurope.com. Information about LuxLive may be found at www.luxlive.co.uk.

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espite the clear benefits, many organisations’ LED lighting upgrade ambitions have stalled – due to the up-front costs. This perceived funding gap is particularly acute in the independent retail sector, where a report by The Grocer found that, while 71 per cent of retailers wanted to switch from halogen to LED, they were unable to do so due to financial constraints. It’s a similar picture across the wider retail supply chain, with warehouse, distribution, and logistics organisations all facing the same challenge: how to offset the costs, and sell the programme at board level, in order to benefit from the on-going operational savings and energy efficiencies. The fact is they don’t need to have this conversation, because the financial solutions are out there. They just need to know where to look, and how to take the right approach.

Install now… With the right funding package, LED upgrades, together with other sustainability programmes, can be free at the point of installation, with finance payments made from the savings achieved, leaving a healthy share of the savings in your pocket. To all intents and purposes, this can feel like a free infrastructure upgrade – with lower cost energy bills into the bargain! For larger projects, the upgrade can be funded off balance sheet. This type of funding package looks a lot like asset finance, but is available through private investors under an Energy Services Agreement (ESA). There are three primary requirements to setting up an ESA: • Data – you need to know how much energy your existing lights are using, and the level of energy efficiency that can be achieved

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they don’t need to have this conversation, because the financial solutions are out there’

by an upgrade. You need a system that can provide accurate and granular before-and-after performance data, as investors will only provide finance where the return is guaranteed. • Reliable technology – the upgrade programme must be robust, and based on high quality technologies. Again, it’s about making the investor feel comfortable with the efficiencies (and return) over the payback period. • A reasonable credit rating – with the data and technology boxes ticked, investors want to know that you’re in this, with them, for the full payback period, as far as it is possible to do so. That’s not to say you have to have a perfect credit history – but you do need history that can be evaluated. If companies move ahead with an ESA, they’ll make energy cost savings from day one. The cost of the LED products and installation will be charged, based purely on a share of actual savings made.

Tax breaks For smaller projects, companies can secure an LED lighting upgrade through a simple hire purchase

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arrangement, meaning that whilst on balance sheet, they qualify for an Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA). ECAs provide a tax break on energy saving products, and good quality LEDs fall within this category. Businesses can currently count 100 per cent of the value of the asset as a capital write down in the first year.

Jumping through hoops Accessing funds of this type hasn’t always been easy and, in the past, applicants may have been reluctant to enter into a protracted decisionmaking period. As LED technology has matured, investors have become less wary, and now that there is a critical mass of operational and successful projects, the funding pool is significantly bigger. The key to a quick decision time (and to substantial funding pots) has been a more streamlined, investorfriendly, approach. Lenders like security, and by working with one that has taken time to understand and pre-approve technologies in advance, the decision time can be significantly reduced. For investors it de-risks the process. They know that they’re supporting a system that will deliver guaranteed efficiencies through market leading kit,

which will ultimately deliver customer business objectives at zero cap-ex.

Does size matter?

For the type of funding packages detailed above, capital values start at around £100,000 for a hire purchase agreement. If companies want to take it off balance sheet, with an ESA, a total value of several million pounds is more realistic, owing to the additional contract costs, and the challenges of finding a funder who will wholeheartedly take on the performance risks. For independent, single-site retailers, and smaller organisations with smaller cost and savings profiles, we have worked with Minimise Finance to launch an SME energy-efficiency package, which offers funding from £40,000. Peer-to-peer funding (P2P) provides another option. Already used to fund small, distributed generation projects, P2P hasn’t yet got a foothold in the energy efficiency sector, but we think it soon will. Through P2P, businesses can borrow sums of between £5,000 and a million, with lending periods of up to five years. Decisions, dependent on individual circumstances, can be given within a week. With the right help, LED costs shouldn’t be a barrier. It’s surprising that so many still think it is.

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ieves & Hawkes is known for outfitting the British armed forces and the royal family, as well as designing stylish yet classic suits for men. Founded in 1771, the respected tailor has always incorporated luxury with function. So when it came to lighting its instore environment, the approach was no different—while the lamps needed to be energy efficient and functional, they also needed to be luxurious and refined. Gieves & Hawkes wanted to reduce the energy costs associated with lighting, improve efficiency, and highlight its bespoke craftsmanship, and Soraa’s lighting solutions met Gieves & Hawkes’ needs. Its location at 1 Savile Row - a building the Royal Geographical Society (whose explorers were often dressed by the royal tailor) had occupied since 1870 – is as stately as the retailer, but hasn’t held up quite as well to the ravages of time. Gieves & Hawkes chose to completely renovate the interior, including introducing a new LED-based lighting scheme. ‘With its ultimate Savile Row address, refurbishing and modernising the historical 18th Century flagship store was challenging,’ agreed interior designer on the project, Teresa Hastings. ‘I wanted to respect the original architecture of the building, whilst at the same time creating a contemporary space, that acted as a foil to both the elegant creations of creative director, Jason Basmajian, as well as the history of the brand, which has spanned over a century. ‘I designed the store to flow through allocated spaces, which each required individual moods, as the bespoke rooms run from formal to casual wear, to the archive collection, and then through to military, and evening wear. With the help of lighting designer, Lightplan, we have created a unique space, with a lighting system that is completely controllable. ‘The colour rendering gives an accurate light, whether it is set at a low level for evening events, or a daylight setting for normal retail hours. The change in moods running throughout the store was a massive factor in the overall scheme, which is why Soraa lamps were ideally suited for this project.’ Because this was a relighting project and not a retrofit, Gieves & Hawkes, and Teresa Hastings Design had the opportunity to work with Lightplan to create the best lighting environment possible. Lightplan’s designers assessed the space and lighting needs, ultimately choosing Soraa’s VIVID MR16 LED lamp for its colour qualities, and versatility of beam adjustment.

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The colour quality in particular, is such that every shade of a garment is visible in its truest form, which is really remarkable from a merchandising perspective’ The retailer was keen to respect the history and context of the original building, without sacrificing a brilliant, contemporary lighting design,and the resulting scheme not only highlights the beautiful merchandise, it also showcases the impressive architectural aspects of the building. ‘Soraa’s lamps were the perfect fit for Gieves & Hawkes’s unique shop, because of their function, versatility, and quality,’ explained Baris Gursen, senior lighting designer at Lightplan. ‘The colour quality in particular, is such that every shade of a garment is visible in its truest form, which is really remarkable from a merchandising perspective. ‘The lamps also create a dramatic environment, by highlighting the stone flooring and timber surfaces of the showroom, with

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minimal glare. And if the store wants to host an event, the mood of the space can be significantly altered by using the lamps’ dimming feature.’ Soraa’s ‘GaN on GaN’ technology, which allows the LEDs to operate at high currents, provides a large amount of light from a very small source, resulting in a very narrow beam. That provides crisp object definition with a single shadow, and bright, uniform colours and whites, ideal for displaying clothing. Studies have shown that light quality directly correlates with customer satisfaction and increased sales, and retailers are aware that high quality lighting enhances both the perceived value of merchandise, and the retail environment in which it is sold. Specifically,

directional display lighting is an essential part of retailing, and a wide range of products benefit from accurate – and complete – colour and white rendering. Soraa’s LED technology allows for perfect rendering of colours and whiteness. Utilising every colour, especially deep red emission, it renders warm tones accurately, achieving both a colour-rendering index (CRI) and deep red (R9) rendering of 95. And unlike blue-based white LEDs without any violet/ultra-violet emission, the violet emission is engineered to properly excite fluorescing brightening agents, including natural objects such as human eyes and teeth, as well as manufactured white materials, such as clothing, pape, and cosmetics.

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GRABBING When it comes to selling luxury goods, lighting is a key element to success

uxury German auto brand, Porsche recently specified an innovative lighting design for its premier Italina showroom and headquarters in Padua, Italy, specifically to highlight the latest Boxster, Cayman, Panamera, and Cayenne models. In total, more than 400 interior and exterior light sources, including high intensity discharge (HID) high bays, track spotlights, fluorescent tubes, troffers, downlights, and high pressure sodium (HPS) area lights were replaced with energy efficient products, designed by Linea Light Group and based on Cree LED technology. It’s long been accepted that high quality illumination is essential for high-end retail, and in this case it was felt that the car showroom, as well as all customer-oriented spaces within the headquarters, such as the car customisation area and staff offices, should be included in the upgrade. Andrea Corradi, Linea Light Group executive explained: ‘The prestigious cars must capture the attention of potential buyers, and Porsche should be able to highlight every little detail.’ Porsche Italy’s management team selected the i-LèD solution from Linea Light Group, to ensure a quality light experience for customers and employees alike: combining the highest quality of light with the significant energy efficiency associated with LED technology.

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Linea Light installed 22 LED spotlights in the indoor exhibition area to highlight the vibrant colours of the cars on display. The colour rendering index (CRI) of Cree XLamp LEDs provided the optimal customer experience for car shopping, with improved perception and visual comfort. The 150 Watt HPS floodlights, which had illuminated the headquarters’ exterior, were replaced with 43 Watt LED fixtures, again by Linea Light Group, that provide a safe environment for the prestigious cars, and delivering high quality light to allow customers to get a better look at the displays outside, while achieving low energy consumption of just 0.57 kW/h. The new installation will deliver Porsche Italy net savings of more than 75 per cent, compared to previous installation. Engineered with Cree LED technology, the energy efficient Linea Light fixtures deliver improved performance and life time, decreasing the need for long term maintenance and costs. The LED sources should provide a service life of at least 25 years, against the two or three years being achieved with the old fixtures. When taking into account the new LED lighting system in the mechanic’s workshop, offices, and warehouses, it has produced a saving of approximately 30 per cent compared to the old discharge lighting. In the workshop, 100 Watt Flamp LED lamps replaced the outdated 250 Watt high bay discharge lamps, while in the offices and warehouses, Linea Light installed 60x60 LED ceiling fittings, and 26 Watt LED tubes respectively, replacing 68 Watt fluorescent tubes. All of the Linea Light Group products installed at Porsche Italy’s headquarters are based on Cree XLamp CXA and XT-E LEDs.

‘Linea Light Group is a great partner, and by working together, our companies can ensure the adoption of LED technologies on a large scale,’ commented Angelo Cancian, regional sales director, Southern Europe, Cree. ‘Thanks to the efficiency of Cree LEDs, Porsche Italy reported an incredible 201.928 kWh saved during the first year alone, while delivering incredible visibility and customer experience, inside and outside the store.’ Corradi added: ‘The high-quality colour rendering and illumination enabled by Cree LEDs allowed us to brilliantly approach this important project. By working with Cree, Linea Light was able to create the most advanced LED-based lighting designs, exceeding Porsche Italy’s expectations.’

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Hamilton +44 (0)1747 860088 | info@hamilton-litestat.com | www.hamilton-litestat.com Hamilton litestat showcases latest 2015 launches in new product brochure Hamilton Litestat has launched a series of exceptional new innovative products and product lines during the first half of 2015, with more new products scheduled for 2016. Developed with the Contractor/Installer in mind, all the latest additions are now featured in a handy information brochure, including: Contour and Convex Metal Consumer Units, Circuit Protection Modules, Vogue White Plastic wiring accessories, Elemento Weatherproof Range, Metalclad, LEDstat and Gridstat Modules and Mercury Air 4 Channel Wireless Switching. Gavin Williams Hamilton Marketing Manager says: “Getting close to the

issues facing our customers has allowed us to develop and launch the latest new products in our portfolio. We have brought fresh new ideas and innovative solutions so that we can keep one step ahead. We are also in the process of developing even more new products and extending our existing ranges ready for further launches in 2016. Hamilton is primarily known for its high quality decorative electrical wiring accessories, lighting controls and multi-room audio systems, designed and manufactured to meet the project demands of architects, interior designers and installers. The company has progressed through building a portfolio of designs to please the interiors fashion industry, to harnessing today’s technology to serve the current insatiable appetite for electronic control of all aspects of living.

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Shedding light on warranties What should lighting buyers be looking out for when considering LED lighting warranties?

HA Lighting’s MD Tom Harrison says: Confusion continues to exist around the predicted lifetime of technology that is perceived as relatively “new”, and some say “untested” in terms of product lifetime. On the one hand, that position can be challenged by LED lighting installations which are over five years old and have not been the subject of a single warranty claim. On the other, there are many “horror stories” of early fatalities which undermine LED technology in general. For lighting buyers to be sure of choosing an LED luminaire that really will live as long as the manufacturer claims, we suggest there are two vitally important criteria: • Are the claims supported with full test certification? • Are there real life examples of installations that have met those lifetime claims? In the same way we accept that an aircraft will fly for 30 years because we know that full lifetime testing has been done, and also because there is proof that they have done so, we can apply the same to the electronics in the light-engine of a LED fitting. TEST CERTIFICATION When accessing warranty statements, lighting buyers should ask LED manufacturers to provide full and complete documented evidence and certification. These include independent TEMPO test reports (Thermal, Electrical, Mechanical, Photometric, and Optical) as

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well as basic CE & IP test certificates. The TEMPO report will show the actual test time of the LED itself and the predicted life of the LED in the luminaire (LM 80 & TM 21 reports). LM-80 is an approved method for measuring the lumen output of LEDs at various temperatures in 1000-hour increments. TM-21 reports, based upon the LM80, predict the useful life of the LED in the luminaire based upon the measured temperature at its junction with the PCB. Like all electronic components, LED will both perform best – and for longer - when the junction temperature is cool. This is a factor of the drive current (which generates the heat) and heat-sinking arrangement, which dissipates it. The harder we drive the LED, the greater the lumen output, however this will be at the cost of efficacy and life. The more benignly we can drive the LED, the higher the lumen/W efficacy, the longer the

MHA Lighting is the only LED manufacturer to shine light sideways into encapsulation, avoiding direct contact with the eye and providing a safe and efficient light output. The company uses acrylic rods to amplify and control the light output, reducing the number of LEDs required. This means they can use high power LEDs, draw less current and have no need to diffuse the output. Since late 2010 MHA has built a portfolio of Blue Chip commercial clients and public sector organisations, including: The Trafford Centre, GlaxoSmithKline, Manchester Metropolitan University, Scott Safety (A Tyco company), Birmingham NEC, Greater Manchester Police, Manchester Airport Group, SPAR, Reckitt Benckiser, Chevron-Texaco, the NHS and various Local Authorities. lifetime and of course the higher reliability. Equally, the life and reliability of the driver itself is extended if it is running cooler in the fixture. In relation to the warranty itself, there should be no caveats. A fully certified, fully serviced warranty where the manufacturer takes full responsibility for the the product is key. If the manufacturer is asking a customer to believe the warranty claims he must surely believe it himself – and if so, then back this up by taking full responsibility, not just a promise to supply a replacement.

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Hung out to dry

Preserving valuable art is a simpler task with the advent of LED

f a couple of hours under UV light can cause burns and wrinkles to our skin, who knows what it’s been doing to precious artworks, roasting for hours and hours every day beneath damaging rays. So, if for no other reason than to protect and preserve our heritage, the advent of specialist LED lighting for gallery use is a benefit to us all – and of course, to future generations.

Since recent high profile, and very successful, lighting upgrades, such as the well-documented Sistine Chapel project, the move to upgrade lighting in gallery spaces is gathering momentum on a daily basis. In fact, when we started to research it, we were literally spoiled for choice. So here are just a few of the recent projects undertaken in the name of art preservation…

We wanted to ensure that the Palace could do this without having to ask the lighting control supplier to attend site’

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Cumberland Art Gallery Commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces, Hoare Lea designed the lighting for the Cumberland Art Gallery at Hampton Court Palace. The dedicated space for the Royal Collection enables visitors to see the work of renowned artists; Holbein, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Bassano, and Gainsborough. The brief was to return the newly restored Cumberland Suite as closely as possible to architect, William Kent’s original scheme, representing the rooms in their historical context. In the Gallery, Historic Royal Palaces aimed to use art as a lens, through which to understand the royal history of the Palace. The project required close collaboration as Simon Dove, associate, Hoare Lea Lighting explained: ‘Working within a listed building, such as Hampton Court, inevitably presented unique challenges, and mockups were used to explore the implications of introducing new bespoke light fittings,

and communicate design ideas.’ While remaining faithful to the original architecture and finishes, the lighting design immediately announces that this is a different type of space. Picture rails, by Raylight, supply power to LED spotlights, which highlight the paintings, avoiding fixings to the panelling. Although tungsten has often been used in gallery settings, LED has now developed to a point where the quality of the white light produced made it an ideal choice for this environment. The look of each fitting was carefully considered, to ensure the scheme complemented the space during the day, as well as enhancing it at night. The fittings, developed in favour of the traditional linear picture lights usually specified in heritage buildings, give a contemporary elegance to the rooms. To incorporate flexibility, achieve the precise lux levels required, and create the desired visual impression, individual dimming control of every fitting was important. Dove

continued: ‘It was a key requirement to dim each luminaire from within the space, rather than from a remote location, or via a complex lighting control system. ‘We wanted to ensure that when a new hang is set up, the Palace could do this without having to ask the lighting control supplier to attend site.’ To this end, disc-shaped ceiling rosettes are suspended from the ceiling above chandeliers. Miniature spotlights mounted on the disc accent the artworks: each spotlight is fully dimmable and mechanically adjustable, and can be moved within the disc and angled to light, for example, a painting or an architectural feature within the room. Fittings are linked to a Lutron architectural lighting control system; this uses simple scenes, and allows switching for security and cleaning purposes. A surviving Tudor room, the wood panelled Wolsey Closet features an ornate gold ceiling, and a sequence of vivid painted panels. Custom finish, adjustable

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PHOTOS: Cumberland Art Gallery: Historic Royal Palaces

uplights by TM Lighting, installed in the windowsill, light the ceiling, while floorstanding LED uplights, also by TM Lighting, infill the gold ceiling and light the paintings that line the room at high-level, creating a diffuse light. The LED modules are installed above head height, to avoid direct glare. Housing Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait in a Flat Cap, the Presence Chamber features a beautiful William Kent ceiling. The visitor’s eye is drawn to the white plaster ceiling and its details, which are picked out by LED spotlights discreetly integrated into seating in the centre of the room, while background lighting comes from decorative wall sconces, supplied by Historic Royal Palaces. A number of lamps were tested before an LED candle lamp by Heritage Lighting was selected. Dove explained the choice, saying: ‘These look good, dim beautifully to a very low level, and were available in a warm colour temperature.’ The Bed Chamber features portraits by Holbein of Sir Henry Guildford and Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, which are displayed in a glass case. The portraits are lit by LEDs located at the top and bottom of the case. In a number of rooms, the stone window surrounds have been lit with LED uplights located on the sills. Although providing a subtle wash these add tremendously to the lit scene, preventing the windows becoming ‘black holes’ at night. Commenting on the project’s success, Mark Hammond, partner of architect, Purcell, and head of the practice’s cultural sector work, said: ‘The new lighting was carefully designed to provide beautiful illumination of the paintings, using the latest LED technology, but minimising the impact on the sensitive building fabric.’

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PHOTOS: National Portrait Gallery: Miranda Parry / National Portrait Gallery

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National Gallery The latest high-profile building to benefit from the introduction of highly efficient LEDs, combined with a digital control system from Open Technology, The National Gallery is achieving 85 per cent energy savings on its lighting. Protecting its collection of Western European painting from the 13th - 20th Century, while welcoming six million visitors a year, presents a particular challenge when it comes to lighting. Paintings need to be lit to exacting scientific standards in order to preserve them, at the same time as being clearly visible in a pleasant environment. And lighting is a key area that the Gallery has targeted in order to reduce energy consumption and costs. The project was one of the first to use LEDs in conjunction with a system that automatically adjusts external roof blinds, according to the amount and angle of sunlight. As the blinds adjust throughout the day, Open Technology’s LiGO

control system reacts in real time, controlling light output to specified levels. ‘The control system has enabled us to integrate a digital dimming system for our lighting,’ explained Steve Van Dyke, head of building and facilities. ‘With our previous system, we could only switch on and off, whereas LiGO has enabled us to progressively dim and bring up the light in conjunction with daylight levels.’ The system is integrated directly with the Gallery’s building management system, in order to automate and adjust changes in light levels in response to complex requirements, including changing use throughout the day; re-hangs, which require new light settings; changing availability of daylight; and security patrols out of hours. Further savings are achieved by setting the lighting to a default minimum level out of hours that is raised when presence is detected, and allowing staff to easily adjust the lighting from each room when new settings are required.

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‘I don’t want a box, I want something unusual,’ was the fundamental design request of Margaret Feldemann Kruizenga, lead donor of the Kruizenga Art Museum at Hope College, Michigan. The art museum, due to open this month, is intended as a dynamic, educational forum that will present art of local and regional relevance: the museum will showcase a broad range of arts from various cultures and historical time periods. Displays will be designed to elicit critical and creative responses from visitors, while the art study room will allow students to look at works up close. ‘Getting close to something made 500 years ago, and getting

Royal Hospital Chelsea Even temporary art exhibits need correct lighting to appreciate their beauty, and Remote Controlled Lighting (RCL) provided a number of specialist fittings for the recent Masterpiece London art fair at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, which attracted 40,000 visitors, and sales of £40million, highlighting its importance to art collectors. RCL provides galleries and collectors with remote controlled lighting solutions to a number of exhibitors, including Bowman Sculptures. The company used RCL’s DR2 spotlight to focus light on each object on

PHOTOS: Kruizenga Art Museum: Tom Wagner

Kruizenga Art Museum

to handle works of art – I’ve seen that have a transformative effect on people,’ explained director, Charles Mason. ‘Students who were marginally interested in art can come alive with that kind of experience.’ Approximately 1,000 works of art make up the collection; some by well-known artists, but it is not intended to be a collection of historical masterpieces.

Illumination within the galleries uses Contech Lighting’s CL6 (six-inch diameter) fitting with non-dimming 29W LED modules in 35000K, with a CRI of 83. They are mounted on to aluminium ceiling tracks for flexibility in curation.

display, without risk to the pieces on the show floor. As all RCL luminaires can be rotated through both the pan and tilt, via a handheld controller from ground level, the light could be directed onto the pieces after they had been installed, without the inherent risks involved with manual focusing. This precision aiming aided set-up time for the event; exhibitors benefited from the speed at which the lighting could be precisely aimed. As lighting was controlled from ground level using the handheld controller, set-up time of lighting was considerably reduced. Colour rendering was critical for

exhibitors: Philip Mould and Co used silver DR2s to present its collection of Old Masters and British canvases, dating back to the 1500s. It was of the upmost importance that the lighting revealed the vivid colours of the fine art correctly, in order to generate the maximum value for works offered, and RCL’s 90+CRI LEDs really came into their own; with excellent colour rendering, the tones of artworks are presented faithfully, close to natural daylight. With an estimated lifespan of 50,000 hours, the LED-based luminaires will be popular with curators concerned with re-lamping. www.tlmagazine.co.uk • O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 • 69

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JCC www.jcc.co.uk/skyblade The future of under shelf lighting JCC are pleased to introduce their new under shelf LED fitting Skyblade®. Using the latest edge lit technology Skyblade® eliminates the flickering usually associated with traditional fluorescent lamps and saves up to 50% in energy costs against t5 fluorescent. Its ultra slim design incorporates the same technology found in JCC’s award winning Skytile® LED flat panel. Available in two sizes (8w and 4w versions) Skyblade® is designed to be modular so that it can f it 500mm wall cabinets and 1200mm wall cabinets. The easy micro USB connects each Skyblade® making installation quick and simple. With starter packs available for the 8w and 4w versions you can pick your accessories depending the design and décor of the kitchen. Visit JCC’s website to find out how quick and simple it is to install Skyblade®.

Helvar www.helvar.com Helvar steps into the world of mobile apps – SceneSet January 2015 saw the release of Helvar’s very first mobile application, SceneSet. Created by the Helvar UK development team in the Dartford office the idea was to enter the application market by being able to control your lighting directly from your mobile device. Since its release, SceneSet has been hugely popular, and is utilised widely across Europe as well as Asia Pacific with hundreds of active users around the world. The launch of SceneSet version 1.01 was very basic. A connection was done manually to the workgroups via a fixed IP address. A single group of control was available with only four scenes, the scene level orbit control was available on a separate page. Over the next month, Helvar’s development team were busy introducing new features to version SceneSet 2.02. The app had more flexibility and customisation for the user, in February 2015 version 2.02 was available for Android with iOS to follow later on in the month.

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Levelling the playing field Alan Mellows of Glamox International believes there’s a pressing need to benchmark LED lighting suppliers

hen selecting LED lighting for industrial, marine, or oil and gas applications, buyers are often bombarded with a plethora of technical information from suppliers. Buyers should therefore benchmark suppliers, based on key technical parameters. LEDs have now reached a level of cost and performance that makes them attractive in many lighting applications. Market studies forecast that, by 2020, almost 50 per cent of all new and replacement light source unit sales will be based on LEDs. Therefore, it is critical that buyers fully understand how to assess, and compare, the key technical parameters of LED luminaires (and traditional light sources), from different suppliers. The most important parameters that should be considered are:

C O N TA C T

Glamox International www.glamox.com/gmo

FIG 1: DEVELOPMENTS IN EFFICACY

Light output and luminous efficacy

the rated ambient temperature, and the life of the LED module is longer at that same temperature, the life of the complete LED fitting is defined at 50,000 hours.

The performance of an LED is often measured in terms of lumen per watt, or luminous efficacy. The efficiency of luminaires with fluorescent tubes is explained using the Light Output Ratio (LOR), which indicates how efficient the optics are. For these luminaires, the installed power in watts is often used as a measure of the luminaire’s light output. However, LED luminaires only use the total luminous flux. The rated lumen value from an LED module may therefore give an inaccurate picture of how much FIG 2: CHROMATICITY lumen you actually get from the luminaire.

Real lifetime curves The temperature of the LED can become very high, which causes the LED to gradually emit less light and reduce the lifetime of the LED. Proper heat management is key to controlling performance and LED lifetime. In luminaires, the LED is cooled by a heat sink, the size and design of which determine the life of the LED. It is therefore important to request ‘real lifetime curves’ at different ambient temperatures from your supplier.

Life of an LED fitting

Colour quality and tolerance

When comparing different lighting products, consider the life of the complete LED fitting, i.e. both the LED driver and the LED module. The life of the LED driver is often the bottleneck of the system design. For example, if the driver lifetime is limited to 50,000 hours at

Not all LED’s have a full colour spectrum, and so special attention must be paid to their colour quality and colour rendering capabilities. Otherwise, a lighting installation with visible colour differences may be the outcome.

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Light sources render colours differently, depending on the colour of the light already present in the light emitted from the source’ Colour temperature indicates whether a light source is perceived as warm, neutral, or cool white. LEDs can be produced in all colour temperatures, which are characterised by the dominating wavelengths. The colour temperature of an LED is defined by the blue and yellow peaks in the spectrum. LED’s are manufactured with many different colours and colour temperatures. LED’s are grouped into ‘bins’ that share the same colour characteristics. One process for defining the colour tolerance of an LED relates to the human eye’s colour sensitivity via the MacAdam ellipses model. The ellipses are mapped onto the binning structure in the colour diagram, and their size corresponds to the LED’s colour tolerance. The size is measured in steps: the more steps, the bigger the tolerance, and the easier it is to spot a difference in colour. Generally, a three-step ellipse is considered a good colour tolerance.

Colour rendering capability Light sources render colours differently, depending on the colour of the light already present in the light emitted from the source. This effect is measured by the colour rendering index (CRI or Ra), which is the average value of the light source’s ability to render eight standard colours on a scale from one to 100, where 100 is the best. For indoor applications, a Ra of 80 is considered good. Look for a supplier that is very specific about colour quality and rendering. This is important if an LED luminaire needs replacing after five years, and you require an identical replacement.

FIG 3: SPECTRAL DISTRIBUTION

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Perceived lux levels The perceived lux levels from LED luminaires may differ from the actual light measurements. The standard method of calculating and measuring lux levels is based on light levels during the day. However, lux meters do not read the full spectrum of light. As a result, a lighting installation may have more LED fittings installed than is necessary to achieve the required (or perceived) light levels. Conversion factors should be used, which vary depending on the type of light source. This conversion factor is multiplied by the lumen output or lux level of the light source, to arrive at the perceived light level for a given installation.

Total cost of ownership Too many purchasing decisions are made based on the capital costs of a lighting installation, ignoring the operating costs over the life of the installation. By considering the total cost of ownership, i.e. initial investment, energy costs, lamp replacement, and maintenance costs, buyers can estimate the payback period. In most cases, the total cost of ownership of an LED lighting solution will be lower than a conventional lighting solution.

FIG 4: DOWNLIGHT COSTS PER YEAR

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103 W

11586 Lm

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ETA 63 W 28 ES 28 L70: 75,000 hours at 25ºC Operating -40°C ETA ES 40 temp 84 W +50°C 40 Mains voltage 90-264 VAC ETA ES 56 129 W 56 IP protection class IP66 ETA ES 72 169 W 72

ETA ES 72 Lumen Output*

Product Size LxBxH

Weight

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3585 Lm

406 x 228 x 55mm

3300 g

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5378 Lm

406 x 228 x 55mm

3400 g

ETES28

7170 Lm

683 x 320 x 85 mm

9700 g

ETES40

11011 Lm

683 x 320 x 85 mm

9800 g

ETES56

14426 Lm

Colour temperature 10300 g 4100K 4K 683 x 320 x 85 mm ETES72 5650K 5K Driver type * Values may variate for other optic types. Standard ST Dimming D Product Size Order Weight DALI DL LxBxH Reference Optic Linear OLN Broad OB 350 x 415 x 77 mm 9350 g ZTES40 Mixed OMX 350 x 415 x 77 mm 9450 g ZTES56 Custom OC 350 x 415 x 77 mm 9650 g ZTES72

drIVer SPecS • Standard – Non dimming Product FeatureS

Product Power LED Lumen Dimming – Built-in 3 in 1 dimming function • • Energy efficient – savings of 70% and more compared to Name Consumption Quantity Output* conventional (1~10V DC, PWM signal or resistance) systems • Comes with a package of individually selected precision DALI – Built-in DALI interface and push dimming function ES 40 84 W 40 9449 Lm • ZETA optics as standard 129 W ZETA ES 56 56 14510 Lm MaterIalS • Controllable – 0-10V, PWM, resistance ZETA ES–72 169 W 72 19010 Lm aluminium extrusion • Casing Internal timer with USB connection available as an option Diffuser – 4 mm tempered glass (PMMA upon request) Bracket – steel Product INForMatIoN aPPlIcatIoNS

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Light Colour (Canopy) – Service 4100°K / stations, 5650°K Industrial Light Source LUXEON® Rebel ES Loading platforms Product FeatureS CRI 60 – 85 • Ideal replacement for metal halide floodlights Lifetime L90: 40,000 hours at 25ºC • Suitable for lighting large areas www.loonga.lighting • Rev: June 2014 L70: 75,000 hours at 25ºC • Energy efficient – savings of 70% and more compared Operating temp -40°C +50°C to conventional systems Mains voltage 90-264 VAC • Controllable – 0-10V, PWM, resistance IP protection class IP66 Mounting bracket diam 60mm

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Light Colour 4100°K / 5650°K drIVer ProductSPecS Power LED Lumen LightName Source LUXEON® Rebel ES Consumption Quantity Output* • Dimming – Built-in 3 in 1 dimming function CRI 60 – 85 (1~10V DC, PWM signal or resistance) Lifetime L90: 40,000 hours at 25ºC KAPPA M 10 103 W 10 9877 Lm • Dimming with timer – Internal timer with USB connection KAPPA L70: 75,000 hours at 25ºC M 16 129 W 16 12370 Lm Operating temp -40°C +50°C MaterIalS KAPPA M 20 203 W 20 19465 Lm Mains voltage 90-264 VAC Casing – aluminium alloy IP protection class IP66 Heat sink – aluminium extrusion Diffuser – 4 mm tempered glass (PMMA upon request)

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9400 g

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9500 g

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Six of the best … Contemporary chandeliers

We’ve picked and chosen from various light sources and lamp types over recent months, as well as many different luminaire designs, but now it’s time for a selection of our favourite contemporary chandeliers

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Galleria Melissa Venue: Galeria Melissa, Covent Garden Material: Aluminium, steel, acrylic Light source: LED C O N TA C T

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Central Library Venue: Central library, Bristol Material: Aluminium extrusion, acrylic Light source: LED C O N TA C T

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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

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

GENERAL LIGHTING

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

COMMERCIAL LIGHTING

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

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

DIRECTORY To advertise here contact Matt Taylor on 0203 617 4695 or email matt.taylor@tlmagazine.co.uk EMERGENCY LIGHTING

ACCESSORIES

LIGHTING COMPONENTS

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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COMMERCIAL LIGHTING

• LED Drivers • Ballasts • Dimmers • Lamps/Lighting • Transformers

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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PEOPLE

MINUTES WITH

Craig Lewis What is your favourite light source, and why? The Horizon LED panel, as it resembles a sun pipe. Building facades lit with colour – for or against – and why? Against. I feel colour must be used with care, so as not to overshadow the beauty of the architecture. Who is your favourite designer of anything that’s not lighting? Philippe Starck. Which lighting project would you like to have worked on? Heathrow, Terminal 5. After the huge changes LED has brought to the industry during the last ten years or so, if you look into your crystal ball, what do you think will be the next big advance in lighting technology?

This month, we’re in the company of Craig Lewis, managing director of Novah

OLED is the next big thing; but before that, LED lighting controls have a lot to offer. Do you see a time when all lighting is sustainable? If so, how can we begin to achieve it? Yes I do. It can be achieved by designing lights with upgradable components, to minimise the impact of production. Polishing that crystal ball again, what trends in domestic lighting do you forecast for the next five years? A switch to LED, and the availability of low cost intelligent controls.

Traditional lighting is consumable, it has high maintenance costs, and inconvenience can be a factor too’

Throughout the recent economic downturn, lighting was one of the few industries in the UK to show continued improvement. Why do you think lighting is bucking the general trend and showing such strong growth? Traditional lighting is consumable, it has high maintenance costs, and inconvenience can be a factor too. The switch to LED can produce up to 90 per cent energy savings, which, with rising energy bills, becomes very attractive. Chandelier or candle? Candle! Is there one declining light source that you’ll miss above all others? If so, which is it, and why?

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Novah www.novah.co.uk

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