ilumisys, Inc., a developer and producer of next-generation solid-state lighting technology, announced that its channel partner IHNcorp has installed several LED light tubes at Four Seasons Resort Aviara in Carlsbad, Calif. illuisys notes Los Angeles-based IHNcorp and its subsidiary Ecogreen Solutions Inc. replaced fluorescent lights with ilumisys MK1 T-8 LED light tubes in select areas of the hotel.

Ron Parker, Aviara's director of engineering, notes Four Seasons Resort Aviara is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint, and the lighting they use is a top priority. The resort will provide feedback on the performance of the tubes to help improve the design and functionality of illumisys lighting technology.

Dave Simon, the president of ilumisys says businesses that need to keep the lights on 24/7 realize that there are more efficient and sustainable methods for lighting than florescent tubes. The LED market is growing rapidly, and by simplifying installation, their commercial grade lighting technology is clearly enabling broader adoption of solid-state lighting.

The company points out that the LED-based fluorescent tube replacements are more energy efficient, and unlike the fluorescent tubes, they are mercury-free. illumisys illumisys explained that the 500 million to 600 million fluorescent tubes discarded annually in the United States introduce an estimated two to four tons of mercury to the environment, despite industry and government efforts to limit mercury content and encourage recycling.

About ilumisys
ilumisys, Inc. is a Troy, Michigan-based company focused on next-generation solid-state lighting technology. The company was formed in 2007 as a spinoff venture and wholly owned subsidiary of Altair Engineering, Inc. Initial products will be derived from Altair's intellectual property as they relate to the direct replacement of fluorescent and incandescent light tubes with LED lamps. The company recently expanded its channel partner network to include companies covering the Northeast, Midwest and West Coast territories.