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Message From The Editor
Seeing clearly in an emergency situation
I am not a huge supporter of "common sense" because all too often it hides prejudice and ignorance. But, there are exceptions of course and occasions where common sense has its place, such as providing light during an emergency. In this instance, there must be light and this light should be in the right place. Emergency lighting requirements vary from installation to installation, and Kevin Smee sheds some light on the subject so that you can better understand the emergency lighting category and combine common sense with best practices. More in this issue. Good reading!
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Changing Scene
- Eaton Announces Name for Lighting Business Spinoff
Eaton has chosen Cooper Lighting Solutions as the name for its anticipated lighting business spinoff. On September 19th, Curt Hutchins, group president of Eaton's lighting division, made the following statement: "Today we revealed to employees that 'Cooper Lighting Solutions' will be the company name and brand that will represent the Lighting business as an independent, publicly traded company following the anticipated spin-off of the business later this year..."
- IES Lighting Ready Reference App Available as Free Download
The IES Ready Reference App, produced by the Illuminating Engineering Society is now available as a free download. The App provides: Core lighting knowledge, including values from illuminance tables; General knowledge information, assembled from The Lighting Handbook, 10th Edition and IES standards; Simple calculator for quick and easy basic lighting and energy and economic calculations; Search feature allowing you to find the information you want…
- World's Largest Lighting Marketplace Ready to Shine Spotlight on Smart Home and Smart City Lighting, This October
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the twin lighting shows - the 21st Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 4th Hong Kong International Outdoor & Tech Light Expo, staged from 27 to 30 October 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and from 29 October to 1 November 2019 at the AsiaWorld-Expo respectively, are to anticipate a total of close to 3,100 exhibitors from around the world, forming the world's largest lighting marketplace…
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- Gerrie Electric Branch Manager Brenda Quies Receives Mentorship Award at IES iNOVA Awards Gala
Gerrie Electric Wholesale Branch Manager, Brenda Quies, attended the IES iNOVA Awards Gala in Toronto and was presented with the Mentorship Award. The Mentorship Award is presented by the Toronto Section to a member as peer recognition of a distinctive role as a mentor in the lighting community…
- UL's Lighting and IoT Controls Laboratory Receives Multi-Country Testing and Certification Compliance Designation
UL announced that its Northbrook-based lighting and IoT controls laboratory has been named by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as a Certified Body Testing Laboratory (CBTL) for IEC's Lighting and Luminaires (LITE) category. Established by IEC as a vast international arrangement for mutual acceptance of test reports among participating certification organizations, a CBTL is able to test a product to all harmonized standards…
- Second Draft of New DLC Performance Standards for Commercial LED Lighting Published
The DLC has released the second draft of Solid-State Lighting Technical Requirements V5.0 for public comment through the DLC Stakeholder Input Process. The Version 5.0 revision to the SSL Technical Requirements is the first of a series of specifications designed to improve the quality of light and connectivity of high performance, energy efficient commercial lighting by establishing requirements and reporting standards for DLC listed products…
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- ZOTIA Joins EFC as a New Manufacturer Member
ZOTIA is a fast-growing Canadian manufacturer and wholesaler of residential, industrial and commercial lighting products. Zotia has created a brand DawnRay in 2016. They specialize in Recessed Lighting and LED Lighting series. Their target is to provide energy efficiency, maximize lighting performance and have 100% customer satisfaction. All their products meet or exceed North American standards…
- Healthe by Lighting Science Hosts Lighting Panel at New York Digital
Healthe by Lighting Science recently hosted a symposium featuring renowned circadian lighting experts Dr. Steven Lockley, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Fred Maxik, founder of Lighting Science, and company CEO Khim Lee. Guests gained valuable insights into the use of light in design and the circadian and technological benefits of biological lighting…
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Rememberances
In Memory of a Builder and Philanthropist - Bruce J. Kaufman
By Line Goyette
Suddenly on September 27, Bruce J. Kaufman passed away, founder of the Kaufel Group Ltd., a worldwide emergency lighting, electrical products and systems company, which went public in 1985. Kaufel Group was engaged in various aspects of the electrical industry in Canada, the United States, Europe and the Far East. Bruce retired in 1997. After his retirement, Bruce never let go of his philanthropy and support of medical research. His participation in the McGill Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Fund of McGill University let to the creation of the Bruce Kaufman Endowed Chair in IBD.
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LED Technology
Emergency Lighting Principles: Safety and Security on the Path of Egress
By Kevin Smee
Most of us take light for granted. It has become so ubiquitous and cheap to use that we don't really stop to think about emergencies. Thankfully most buildings are required by law since 1974 to be equipped with emergency lighting that automatically activates during power failures to facilitate our exit. Emergency lighting is only one component of a building's life safety systems, but perhaps one of the most important. It provides a minimum level of visibility to help direct the building's occupants safely out of it. Moreover, it also helps personnel and emergency responders locate safety equipment, perform safety functions, or shut down hazardous equipment or operations. Requirements for emergency lighting differ from facility to facility, but we will attempt to shed some light on the subject so you can better be acquainted with the emergency lighting category...
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Case Study
Accent on Lighting in Renovated Strip Mall Law Office
Weston Law Chambers, a group of seven independent lawyers purchased five units over two floors in a Woodbridge, Ontario strip mall. Former tenants included a bridal salon — an atypical location for an atypical law firm. The group chose the new location because of its natural light, a stark contrast to its older, darker office. Architect Alessia Soppelsa was brought in to transform the space. Soppelsa was given full design freedom in the client-facing areas, including reception area, meeting rooms and washrooms, as well as the lawyers' lounge...
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Peers and Profiles
An Enlightened Approach to Lighting with EE Lighting's Frank Luk
By Blake Marchand
Energy Efficient Lighting is a LED lighting manufacturer with nearly 30 years of industry experience. One that was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and responsibility to future generations. Based out of Markham, Ontario, Energy Efficient Lighting are established veterans within the LED lighting industry. And with the prominence of LED lighting being a fairly recent industry trend, it is a claim that a select few can make. They offer complete lighting solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Their product lines include conventional lighting fixtures, LED retrofit kits, complete LED luminaires, LED systems, drivers and electronic ballasts...
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New Products and Solutions
The Philips Hue Filament Collection: Bring Vintage Style to Your Smart Home
Signify unveiled its brand-new Philips Hue Filament collection, perfect for those who want to bring vintage style to their smart home. With a design that is reminiscent of traditional, incandescent Edison-style bulbs, the smart LED lights allow you to easily create the perfect ambiance. Effortlessly set the mood in a room with the collection's warm white light (2100K, 550 lumens) and installation-free wireless dimming…
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Transform Troffers with LiteLine's All-New EDGE
The EDGE is a no-compromise, architectural solution that was developed to challenge tradition by changing the shape and capability of standard troffers, all while allowing for an easy installation. EDGE fits perfectly into t-bar ceilings with the acoustic tile on-top; no trimming required! Besides re-defining the shape of the standard troffer, EDGE is also available in 8 convenient sizes…
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New MaxLite LED High Bay DirectFit Lamps
MaxLite's LED High Bay DirectFit Lamps are the plug-and-play, energy-saving replacements for HID bulbs in existing high bay fixtures. The lamp screws directly into Mogul-based sockets and operates off the existing ballast - no rewiring or extra labor required. With current sensing technology, the lamp adjusts the lumen output to match the existing ballast…
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Cree Lighting's Stylus Linear Series: Clean Lines, Design Simplicity, Quality Light
Specifiers, architects and lighting designers looking for a sleek, versatile and simple to design-in product need look no further. Cree Lighting, a company of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, recently announced the availability of its new Stylus Linear Series - its first complete specification-grade portfolio…
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