Due to the recent typhoons, the exhibition venue was badly damaged and now it is under maintenance, The 20th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (GILF) will be postponed to 30 October - 3 November 2017, at Guzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China.

Environmental Lights announced the launch of Eco Flex LED Neon, an adaptable and flexible option for achieving the creative potential of neon while getting all the benefits of LED in a cost-effective new silicone design.

Sengled, makers of intelligent lighting products that integrate consumer electronics with energy efficient LED light bulbs, announced on October 12 that their Element smart lighting family now offers further convenience through voice control using the Google Assistant.

Businesses and non-profit organizations across Michigan are snapping up rebates and grants offered by the Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) to help them reduce their energy usage and cut energy bills.

Yesterday China’s largest trade fair, the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has begun as scheduled at Pazhou International Exhibition Complex in Guangzhou. Shanghai Wellmax Lighting Industry (WELLMAX), the long-term participant of the fair, is greeting its old and new friends in Hall 13.2. Debuted the latest R&D insights and showcasing most trendy LED bulb products, WELLMAX provides its global clients reliable LED bulb solutions with varieties of choices.

The introduction of solid-state lighting using light-emitting diode (LED) technology has ignited widespread interest in the ways that lighting can offer benefits to people, including improved visibility at night, enhanced perceptions of brightness and security, and spectral tuning for management of circadian rhythms. Yet, as illustrated in a recent report from the American Medical Association (AMA), the increasing popularity of LED lighting is also raising new questions and reviving older concerns about unwanted impacts of these light sources, such as light pollution, discomfort glare, circadian disruption, and retinal damage via a mechanism known as blue-light hazard.

The Tenino, Washington school district selected MaxLite StaxMax LED High Output Flood Lights to illuminate Beaver Stadium, the home turf of the high school football, soccer and track teams, as part of a full-scale field renovation.

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a new Snapshot report on LED outdoor area lighting. Based on DOE's LED Lighting Facts®database, the report focuses on outdoor area/roadway luminaires (including street lighting and wall packs), parking garage luminaires, and canopy luminaires (e.g., those used for gas station fuel pump areas). Retrofit kits and dedicated luminaires in these categories are not considered separately, as only in the area/roadway category did retrofit kits make up a notable percentage (8%) of the products listed in the category.

Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a craft brewery based in Paso Robles, California. The brewery has experienced significant success, gaining recognition with a number of international awards for its beers. And it now operates three facilities – the others located in Buellton and Venice.

LEDtronics’® all-new series of dimmable Decorative LED Post Top Fixtures will give your location a modern and attractive look, all while saving you money on energy and maintenance costs.

The local authorities in Trento have marked the start of the new basketball and volleyball seasons by officially opening the renovated PalaTrento municipal arena, the true home of sport in the north Italian city. A series of major works have recently been carried out at the venue, which can accommodate 4360 spectators and will soon be expanded to offer seating for 5000 sports fans. This extensive renovation project has included refurbishment of the flooring, renewal of the seating area and a completely new lighting system. 

Wipro Lighting, part of Wipro Enterprises (P) Limited and a leading player in lighting in India, has received the “India LED Lighting Visionary Innovation Leadership” Award at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan India Best Practices Awards. The ceremony was held in Mumbai recently.

v2 Lighting Group, an innovator in modern, specification grade LED lighting, has announced the MODO family of specification-grade luminaires, built with high performance LED technology. MODO is a collection of classic shapes and shades transformed into modern designs with numerous configuration options for lighting specifiers to express their unique design concepts.

Having successfully participated in the Gulf region's leading trade show and conference for metropolitan, architectural, theatrical and retail lighting solutions for the preceding couple of years, the global brand, Sylvania will exhibit its wares under the tagline “Light your world”.

Eaton’s Bill Johnson will be speaking on behalf of Eaton at the ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes Stakeholder Meeting on October 23-25 in Chicago. The ENERGY STAR meetings provide an opportunity to discuss program initiatives, product specifications and other outreach activities. In addition, these meetings allow ENERGY STAR partners to network and develop relationships to promote ENERGY STAR.

October sees the launch of a new LED 25W universal mains dimmable driver from Fulham Europe, one of the leaders in electronic lighting components.

The U.S. Department of Energy's GATEWAY program has released a new report on a trial installation of tunable-white LED lighting systems in three classrooms in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District in Carrollton, TX, which provides valuable insights into the use of this technology in a real-world setting.

Perfect for decorating during the popular autumn season, Meyda Custom Lighting presents the 42-inch Greenbriar Oak 8-Arm Chandelier. Meyda is a leading manufacturer and designer of custom and decorative lighting.

An affiliate of New Water Capital L.P., a Boca Raton-based private equity firm focused on lower-middle market companies, announced it has made an investment in leading Tier 1 OEM transportation LED lighting designer, manufacturer and supplier Myotek. Specializing in automotive forward lighting, Myotek is a supplier of fog lamps for several OEM automakers and other vehicle manufacturers. Based in Irvine, California, the company has sales and service locations in Detroit, Michigan; Stateline, Nevada; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; Lockport, Illinois; and Fishers, Indiana, and manufacturing facilities located in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Guangdong, China.

Most people agree that athletic activity is healthy for mind and body, but harmful bacteria in locker rooms, restrooms and on equipment introduces the risk of infection. To combat these infections, Kenall has incorporated Indigo-Clean technology into two of the company’s best-selling sealed, high-abuse, LED light fixtures: the Millenium™ Stretch MLHA and SimpleSeal™ HASEDI Luminaires. These luminaires combine white ambient light with 405nm Indigo light in order to kill harmful bacteria, including staph, such as MRSA, and are part of a comprehensive portfolio of lighting products that Kenall has developed utilizing this revolutionary new technology.

Kenall continues to expand its offering of white LED luminaires using Indigo-Clean Technology (ICT) with the recent introduction of new luminaires for behavioral health and correctional applications, along with three new downlights.

Alloy LED announces its participation in the 2017 Lutron OEM Advantage Program. Alloy has added selected Lutron dimmers, LED power supplies, and controls to its inventory.

Industrial LED lighting specialist Dialight announced the launch of its new, performance-enhanced LED Vigilant® and SafeSite® High Bay and Low Bay fixture lines. The most-installed LED industrial lighting fixture on the market, Dialight's Vigilant High Bay line has been the leading contributor to Dialight achieving the industry's first 1 million installed fixtures milestone.

Leviton announced today that the company will be running a series of seminars on various aspects of networking and lighting solutions across several countries in Middle East. The first of the series of seminars was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 26th September and followed by the seminar in Jeddah on 27th September 2017.

Engineered with the sophisticated industrial feel of high tech helicopter rotors, Modern Forms Stacked Chandelier is designed with rotatable arms that adjust easily up or down with articulating advanced LEDs.

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its SURFACE MOUNT CEILING CLICK Series downlights.

Hubbell Lighting  announced that Litecontrol is launching a new portfolio of architectural-grade products as part of its reinvigoration of the “SAE” (Simple. Affordable. Efficient.) Program. The SAE Program addresses a market gap for competitively priced luminaires in the linear, perimeter and recessed categories without any compromise on aesthetics and performance.

Soraa announced that Soraa VIVID™ lamps have been installed at the renowned Idemitsu Museum of Arts in Tokyo, Japan.

Featuring floating villas with pools & restaurants, it provides exceptional lifestyle experiences for residents & visitors – reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global tourism destination. The project includes the Park, Pier & Yacht Club located along the Dubai Water Canal.

Dobro is committed to offering far more than just great-tasting products. As part of the Žito Group and one of the biggest agriculture producers in the area, the Croatian dry-cured meat company prides itself on monitoring and controlling the entire production process, carefully sourcing local supplies and ingredients to combine the best quality with a genuine commitment to sustainability. This emphasis on high standards and environmental responsibility touches every aspect of the Dobro brand, making Thorn just the right partner for the illumination of three new factories in Čepin (Ovčara) in north-eastern Croatia.