2013-04-25

Acuity Brands Introduces Luminaires with Tunable White Technology

LED luminaires feature tunable white light engines for exceptional efficiency and color quality.  Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) will demonstrate luminaires with patent-pending tunable white light engines at LIGHTFAIR® International 2013, April 23-25, in Philadelphia 2013. These light engines are capable of varying in a continuous manner warm or cool white color temperatures and adjusting hue. The ability to control the lighting spectrum enables the luminaires to mimic the natural variations of sunlight. “By using tunable white light engines...
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2013-04-23

Acuity Brands to Showcase Industry's Largest Portfolio of Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Lighting Control Solutions at LFI 2013

Comprehensive wireless technology portfolio provides superior results compared to competitive “one size fits all” wireless systems.   Acuity Brands, Inc. will be demonstrating its industry-leading portfolio of wireless lighting controls at LIGHTFAIR® International 2013, April 23-25, in Philadelphia. The booth will feature four distinct indoor and outdoor wireless technologies, allowing attendees to learn first-hand about the features and benefits of each technology and determine the best options to meet their lighting control goals. “Wireles...
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2013-04-18

Acuity Brands ‘Lighting Inspirations’ Explores the Future of Lighting at LFI 2013

The future of lighting unfolds at the Lighting Inspirations experience center at Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) booth #801 during LIGHTFAIR® International in Philadelphia. Tours of the Lighting Inspirations experience center will run every 20 minutes during exhibit hours, April 23 – 25, 2013. Lighting Inspirations will take participants on a journey to understand the future of lighting including technological advances, environmental consciousness and expected changes in the industry. The tour explores the newest lighting opportunities created by i...
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2013-04-17

Acuity Brands Explores Groundbreaking Lighting Technologies at Lightfair International 2013

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) will hold a Technology Tuesday educational series on April 23 at Lightfair International (LFI) 2013 in Philadelphia. Technology Tuesday will explore advanced technologies that are paving the way for solid-state lighting. “The purpose of LFI 2013 is to pair industry experts with lighting professionals to help advance the lighting industry,” said Steve Lydecker, Acuity Brands Senior Vice President of Technology.  “Technology Tuesday allows attendees to learn about revolutionary technologies and take an...
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2013-04-07

Eight Acuity Brands Experts to Present at Lightfair International 2013

Acuity Brands, Inc. has announced eight of its experts are featured speakers at Lightfair International 2013 in Philadelphia, April 21 – 25. Acuity Brands lighting, controls and daylighting experts will host a variety of workshops and seminars, covering topics from managing LED luminaire costs to healthcare lighting and retrofit lighting. “We are excited to share our expertise with the industry as we continue to expand and develop new lighting, controls and daylighting technology,” said David Grimm, Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President. “Prese...
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2013-03-26

Acuity Brands Introduces Energy Saving Post Top LED Luminaires From Antique Street Lamps

Acuity Brands Inc. has launched four new post top LED luminaires from Antique Street Lamps® that combine modern LED light sources with a traditional appearance. The RG LED Series, AL25 LED, LTL30 LED and ATL23 LED post top luminaires provide energy savings and visually appealing outdoor LED lighting. All four LED post tops feature long-life LED technology to minimize maintenance time and costs. They are ideal for applications such as city streets and parking lots, parks, residential areas, campuses, and walkways. •    ...
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2013-03-21

2013 Solid-State Lighting Awards Solidify Acuity Brands’ Position as Technology Leader

Acuity Brands receives prestigious 2013 Technology Brand Leader designation and wins six LED lighting product honors from Architectural SSL Product Innovation Awards. Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) has been distinguished as the Technology Brand Leader in the LED luminaire market by the third annual Architectural SSL magazine Production Innovation Awards (PIA). In addition, Acuity Brands received Product Innovation Awards for six of its indoor and outdoor LED lighting products introduced this past year, further emphasizing the Company&rsq...
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2013-03-20

First Highly Energy-Efficient U.S. Embassy Installs Innovative OLED Luminaire from Acuity Brands

U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland installs the Trilia OLED luminaire in its new Innovation Center to showcase the latest in energy-efficient technologies. OLED lighting from Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is featured in the new Innovation Center at the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, one of the most energy efficient embassy buildings in the world. The only OLED lighting selected for the project, the Trilia™ OLED luminaire from Winona Lighting, was customized with a unique design for the Embassy conference room. It was an integral part of sus...
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2013-03-15

Acuity Brands Acquires eldoLED, a World Leading Designer and Manufacturer of Intelligent Drive Solutions for LED-based Lighting

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and controls solutions, today announced it has acquired eldoLAB Holding B.V. , (“eldoLED”), a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, intelligent drivers for LED-based lighting systems. Founded in 2003, eldoLED is a privately owned company headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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2013-03-14

New Suite of Luminaires Delivers Great Lighting at a Great Value

Believing Everyone Deserves Quality Illumination, Peerless Introduces Staple Peerless — a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural luminaires and one of the innovative lighting companies under the Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) umbrella — announces the introduction of the Staple suite of suspended and wall-mount luminaires. Staple luminaires deliver all the fundamentals of great lighting — modern design, comfortable illumination, efficient performance and energy-saving controls options — at a value that makes it a practical choice...
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2013-03-04

Carmanah Technologies Signs Supply Agreement with Acuity Brands

Carmanah Technologies has entered into a supply agreement with Acuity Brands, Inc.The agreement provides for the supply of Carmanah’s commercial-grade solar outdoor light engines for integration into certain luminaires produced by Acuity Brands.   “Acuity Brands has been monitoring the continual improvement in photovoltaic technology and the steady increase in LED lighting efficacy and believe these technologies collectively have hit a tipping point.” says Jeff Quinlan, Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President,  New Products and Technology.&...
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2013-02-27

Acuity Brands Expands LED Ceiling Light Family with New Lumen Packages

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) expands the OLWCM ceiling light family from Lithonia Lighting to offer two styles and three lumen packages. The OLWCM ceiling mount luminaires are an ideal solution for outdoor lighting applications such as parking areas, garages, carports, loading docks and covered walkways as well as interior applications such as factories and warehouses. OLWCM 36 luminaires are designed with a tight, type 5 light distribution, ideal for lighting smaller areas at higher foot candle levels. The OLWCM 46 and OLWCM 57 luminaires provide...
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2013-02-25

Acuity Brands Delivers Cost-Effective Options for General-Purpose Ambient LED Lighting

  New LED troffer and wraparounds from Lithonia Lighting provide exceptional value and performance for any budget. Lithonia Lighting introduces the affordable Contractor Select LED troffer and wraparound luminaires from Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE: AYI). Ideal for replacing T8 fluorescent fixtures, both the GTL LED troffer and LBL LED surface-mount wraparound luminaires deliver general ambient light for recessed ceiling applications such as schools, offices and hospitals. LED technology coupled with MVOLT (120 – 277V) drivers ensure c...
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2013-02-23

Acuity Brands Delivers Cost-Effective Options for General-Purpose Ambient LED Lighting

Lithonia Lighting introduces the affordable Contractor Select LED troffer and wraparound luminaires from Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE: AYI). Ideal for replacing T8 fluorescent fixtures, both the GTL LED troffer and LBL LED surface-mount wraparound luminaires deliver general ambient light for recessed ceiling applications such as schools, offices and hospitals. LED technology coupled with MVOLT (120 – 277V) drivers ensure color consistency and an expected service life of at least 50,000 hours.
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2013-02-06

Acuity Brands Enhances Popular Lithonia Lighting TWH and TWP Luminaires with LED Technology

TWH and TWP LED outdoor wall-mounted luminaires deliver more than 100,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) now offers its popular Lithonia Lighting® TWH and TWP outdoor wall-mounted luminaires with LED technology. TWH and TWP LED luminaires are identical in size to their traditional counterparts and offer a familiar, classic appearance while delivering ultra-reliable, energy-efficient LED illumination. With an expected service life of more than 20 years, the TWH and TWP LED luminaires are virtua...
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2013-01-30

Acuity Brands Expands Robust Line of Floodlight Luminaires With TPS2 Series from Hydrel

New LED floodlights offer a wide range of lumen output and beam distributions for consistent styling and performance.   Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) expands the TPS Floodlight Series with TPS2 LED luminaires from Hydrel. The TPS Series utilizes a dedicated optical system and internal electronic ballasts and drivers to deliver ideal light output for LED outdoor lighting applications. TPS2 LED luminaires feature a compact, axial design that allows light to weave into decorative displays and other floodlighting applications. TPS2 LED l...
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2013-01-23

Showcase: Virginia’s Largest Pet Supply Store Installs Acuity Brands LED Lighting

Care-A-Lot Pet Supply reduces energy use and effectively highlights merchandise with integrated LED lighting and digital controls.  Leading Virginia pet retailer, Care-A-Lot® Pet Supply, installed more than 200 indoor and outdoor LED luminaires and poles and digital controls from Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) in its new 20,000-square-foot facility in Virginia Beach, Va. A combination of Lithonia Lighting®, Winona® Lighting, Gotham®, and Sensor Switch® LED lighting and controls solutions work seamlessly together to highli...
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2013-01-16

Acuity Brands Introduces D-Series LED Wall Luminaires

Lithonia Lighting D-Series LED Wall luminaires offer a variety of mounting and control options for enhanced energy savings, longer life and consistent styling for outdoor lighting applications. Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) introduces the D-Series LED Wall luminaires from Lithonia Lighting. Contemporary design combined with two sizes, three power packages and six photometric distribution options help create a custom lighting solution suitable for most outdoor lighting applications. These LED luminaires deliver more than 75 percent in energy savings over...
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2013-01-10

New Wallpack® LED Luminaires from Holophane

Fixtures replace metal halide or HPS systems, offers 20+ year service life Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) introduces Wallpack® LED luminaires from Holophane that deliver up to 6,500 lumens while reducing energy consumption by as much as 77 percent compared to traditional lighting units. Ideal for replacing 35 watt to 400-watt metal halide fixtures, Wallpack LED luminaires are designed with the same classic appearance that made the Wallpack line popular. Wallpack LED fixtures are offered in two styles with die-cast aluminum housing: W4G with prismatic gl...
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2013-01-09

Acuity Brands Acquires Adura Technologies

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, announced it has acquired the assets of Adura Technologies, Inc. (“Adura”), a leading developer of wireless controls and energy management solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2005, San Francisco-based Adura has led the development of radio frequency (RF) mesh networking technology that allows individual light fixtures to communicate in a wireless mesh network with switches, sensors and system management software. T...
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2013-01-04

Luxury Condos Achieve Energy Saving & Aesthetic Goals with LED Lamps from Acuity Brands

Los Angeles-based 1100 Wilshire projects annual energy savings of $17,000 through the installation of more than 700 Acculamp LED lamps. 1100 Wilshire, a 38-story luxury condo high-rise in downtown Los Angeles, installed more than 700 Acculamp® ALSMR16 LED lamps from Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) to reduce energy and maintenance costs, while still achieving the same look and feel as the original incandescent lamps. Acculamp ALSMR16 LED lamps are ideal for indoor lighting applications where color, extended lamp life and efficacy are critical. &...
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2012-12-19

Acuity Brands Intelligent Lighting and Control System Helps Government Building Become Net-Zero Energy Ready

Government institution installs state-of-the-art integrated lighting control system as part of $4.4 million modernization and renovation project.   The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) reduced its electrical load by 70 percent with help from Lithonia Lighting® RT Series LED luminaires embedded with nLight® technology from Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE:AYI). This installation helps IPERS meet both its short-term energy savings goals for its 43,000-square-foot building, as well as position IPERS to achieve its l...
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2012-12-13

Two Acuity Brands Experts Receive Prestigious IES Awards

Acuity Brands Lighting experts Richard Heinisch and John Selander were acknowledged for exemplary contributions to the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and lighting industry during the 2012 IES Conference in November.   Heinisch, manager of energy and environmental standards for Acuity Brands Lighting, received the IES Presidential Award recognizing his efforts to improve energy management and for over 15 years of service developing ASHRAE IES energy standards. Selander, director of specification sales for Acuity Brands Lighting, received ...
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2012-12-07

Electrical Co-Op Integrates Acuity Brands LEDs and Controls

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. headquarters reduces maintenance and operations costs with integrated LED lighting and digital lighting controls solutions.   Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., a wholesale electric power supplier in Westminster, Colorado, installed advanced LED lighting and digital lighting controls solutions from Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) for its 116,000-square-foot office expansion and renovation at Tri-State’s headquarters. Hundreds of Lithonia Lighting® RT Series LE...
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2012-12-06

Sunoptics Launches Prismatic Daylighting Solution

New LightFlex system delivers superior daylighting with the ability to integrate seamlessly with LED lighting and digital lighting controls.   Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) introduces the LightFlex™ system, a high performance prismatic daylighting solution for suspended-ceiling applications from Sunoptics. The LightFlex system makes optimal use of daylight throughout the day, delivering glare-free lighting while minimizing energy usage from electric lighting.   The LightFlex toplighting system uses the Sunoptics® Signature Series prismati...
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2012-11-29

New UCLD LED Cabinet Light from Lithonia Lighting

Acuity Brands Expands Family of Linkable Cabinet Lighting with UCLD LED Cabinet Light from Lithonia Lighting   UCLD LED cabinet lights consume just 5 Watts per foot delivering maximum energy savings in residential and commercial applications.   Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) introduces the UCLD LED Cabinet Light from Lithonia Lighting. Easy to install and versatile, the UCLD LED cabinet lights feature a dimmable, swivel head for controlled lighting direction and an integral driver that eliminates the need for an external ...
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2012-11-27

New High Lumen LED Downlighting Series from Gotham

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2012-11-21

Acuity Brands Qualifies in New DesignLights Consortium Category

<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 7.8 磅 0 2 false false false EN-US ZH-CN X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--> The Lithonia Lighting® D-Series LED Flood Luminaires, Sizes 1 and 2 from Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) are now listed on the DesignLights™ Consortium (“DLC”) Qualified Products List under a new c...
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2012-11-21

Acuity Brands D-Series LED Flood Luminaires Qualify in New DesignLights Consortium Category

The Lithonia Lighting® D-Series LED Flood Luminaires, Sizes 1 and 2 from Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) are now listed on the DesignLights™ Consortium (“DLC”) Qualified Products List under a new category for Architectural Flood and Spot Lighting. The DLC Qualified Products List supports only high-quality, high-performing commercial LED products. These LED luminaires for outdoor lighting applications are now eligible for incentives and rebates from some of the largest utilities in the country that are members of DLC. ...
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2012-11-19

Acuity Brands Introduces Outdoor LED General Purpose Lighting

Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE: AYI) introduces three LED luminaire options for outdoor lighting from Lithonia Lighting®. The OLLW Series LED wall light, OLVT Series LED vapor tight LED luminaire and OLS Series LED step light bring energy efficiency options to both commercial and residential lighting applications. All three LED luminaires feature long-life LEDs (L70, 50,000 hours).  •  OLLW Series LED wall light: Used for walkways, stairways, courtyards and corridors for safety and security, the OLLW Series LED...
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