Voltex, a market leader in the distribution and trade of electrical goods and lighting solutions as well as a member of the Bidvest Group Ltd, celebrated its 2012 Conference at the Indaba Hotel Johannesburg, from the 14th to the 16th of September. The conference was titled “Voltex Plug In” and held a sizeable gathering of [...]
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EU ban on incandescent bulbs opens the door for LED domination
The recent European Union (EU) ban on the manufacture and import of incandescent light bulbs can be expected to have a major impact on the South African lighting industry in the coming months. Courtesy of this ban, once the existing stocks of incandescent bulbs in the EU are sold out, consumers will be left with [...]
New GM making energy savings a priority
Megan Louw is newly appointed as General Manager of Philips Lighting Solutions (Pty) Ltd, and has sustainable business practices high up on her agenda and she’s channelling this passion to assist blue chip and parastatal clients make it a priority as well. By offering packaged end-to-end lighting solutions, Philips Lighting Solutions (Pty) Ltd; a subsidiary [...]
Philips’ LED professional lighting solutions manufacturing facility in Chengdu to start production in 2013
Philips (China) Investment Co., held a groundbreaking ceremony for its LED Professional Lighting Solutions manufacturing facility in Chengdu High-tech Industrial Development Zone, which marks that the bilateral cooperation between Philips and Chengdu has entered a new phase since the two sides signed the LED strategic cooperation agreement last December. Philips will build a fully [...]
Packer Avenue Warehouse installs innovative electrical energy efficiency technology
With very few warehouse developments known to have utilised energy efficiency techniques in their development, the Packer Avenue warehouse could arguably be the highlight for warehouse developments using energy efficiency approach, particularly with the electrical proportion of the works. The brief entailed developing a new high volume packaging and distribution warehouse 330m² floor [...]
Lighting at your finger tips
From brushed chrome fittings to eco-friendly lamps, the latest Eurolux’s luminaire catalogue is brimming with lighting excellence. This hardback, coffee table look-alike is a must-have guide for those interested in lighting, offering a wealth of information in a high gloss finish. It includes everything from product photos and specifications to line drawings and lamp charts, [...]
How to save electricity on lighting
Research shows that in terms of lighting and electricity consumption in your home, kitchens, living rooms and outdoor lighting are the three biggest energy guzzlers (www.eskomdsm.co.za). Fortunately, lighting is also one of the easiest ways in which you can save energy and cut down on your electricity bills, says Melissa Davidson from The Lighting Warehouse. [...]
Life-cycle assessment proves how environmentally friendly LED lamps are
A study on the life-cycle assessment (LCA) of LED lamps by Osram shows the latest generation of lamps achieves a very high score for environmental friendliness. This study involved a close look at their entire life-cycle – how much energy and raw materials the lamp consumes in terms of production, use and disposal and the [...]
Quality not quantity
Interior lighting is eventually starting to get the attention that it deserves – the recent trends, focussing on occupancy sensors and lighting for the workplace – are testament to this. The link between light and human health is embedded in our molecular make-up. Lighting levels determine our body clock, affecting the biochemical, physiological and behavioural [...]
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