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Light-Based Technologies to Exhibit at Strategies in Light 2011
Light-Based Technologies Inc. (LBT), a developer and supplier of lighting application specific integrated circuits, today announced they will be exhibiting their cutting edge LED control solutions in booth #244 at Strategies in Light 2011, held in Santa Clara California from February 22nd to the... - February 18, 2011 - Light-Based Technologies
Crestron onCue™ Presentation Controller Makes Classroom Technology Possible for the Tightest School Budgets
onCue™ Basic Presentation Controller Offers Teachers Simple, Reliable and Budget-Friendly Control of Classroom AV Systems. - February 17, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Light-Based Technologies Refreshes Brand with Official Change to Primary Logo and Website
After considerable research, planning and development, Light-Based Technologies Inc. (LBT) is pleased to announce the unveiling of a significant update to their corporate imaging coinciding with the re-launch of their website, www.lightbased.com. A key component of LBT’s new image is their... - February 16, 2011 - Light-Based Technologies
Eco-story Names Jim Simunaci Vice President of Sales
New Executive Brings Decades of Lighting Industry Experience to LED Leader. - February 10, 2011 - Eco-Story
Energysaverlightsstore.com Features New Blog Furnishing Information on Health Effects of Modern Lighting Products
"This website has been built by us for featuring new state of the art technologies related to efficient light bulbs and to empower consumers with the necessary information related to the consumption of energy and its savings," says the CEO energysaverlightsstore.com. "Our... - February 06, 2011 - Energy Saver Lights, Inc.
Crestron Introduces the Versatile TPMC-9 Touch Panel, Delivering Speed, Power and Performance at a Great Value
TPMC-9 Touch Panel Supports Standards-Based Core 3 OS; Sleek, Contoured Design, Widescreen Display and Extreme Graphics - January 30, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Deco Lighting Saves Tempe, Arizona 50% in Energy with New Dark Sky Friendly Induction Lighting
Deco Lighting’s new green technology Induction lighting provides Tempe, Arizona with 50% energy savings, 100,000 hour lamp life, more natural white color illumination, and better visibility for citizen safety. - January 27, 2011 - DECO Lighting
NASA Johnson Space Center Installs Fully Sustainable EverLast® PV/Wind Hybrid Area Lighting System
When NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas needed an advanced lighting system to illuminate a parking lot that had no electricity, they selected the EverLast® PV/Wind Hybrid Area Lighting System. “The Center came to us looking for a lighting solution that was innovative and cost... - January 13, 2011 - EverLast Lighting
Involving Customers in Website Design Proves Successful for Pegasus Lighting
Pegasus Lighting, an online lighting distributor, designed a new website using customer feedback to make key decisions on new features and layouts. As a result, engagement on the site improved. - January 12, 2011 - Pegasus Lighting
Crestron Introduces Easy-to-Install HDMIi® Extenders to Transmit Uncompressed High-Definition Av Signals Long Distances Over a Single Wire
Low-Cost HD-EXT Extends HDMI Audio, Video and Control Signals up to 330 Feet; Longest Distance Yet Over Single-Wire STP with Zero Signal Degradation. - January 12, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
LED Lighting on Display in "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American International Auto Show
Smarter Lighting for Smarter Living - LumaSmart, a Michigan based LED lighting company, will display a wide range of LED lighting products as part of the MEDC's "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American Auto Show. "Smarter Living in Michigan" will showcase the many ways Michigan companies are creating eco-friendly communities and sustainable lifestyles. One of the ways communities can quickly become eco-friendly and more sustainable is via the adoption of LED lighting. - January 11, 2011 - LumaSmart Technology International, Inc.
Crestron Home Technology Products Win Two Electronic House 2011 Product of the Year Awards at CES
DigitalMedia 8G™ Cable and Sonnex™ Multiroom Audio System Receive Top Honors at CES Awards Ceremony - January 09, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Sponsors DIY Network Hollywood Hi-Tech Launch Party at CES
First Television Series Devoted to Lifestyle Electronics and High-End Custom Installation in Celebrity Homes Airs in June - January 08, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Boyd Lighting/Kentfield Collection Sconce: On the Rocks is on a Roll - Interior Design Best of Year Award Winner 2010
The On the Rocks Sconce, by The Kentfield Collection, a division of Boyd Lighting, has won Interior Design Magazine’s 2010 Best of Year Award for lighting products. This is hot on the heels of the On the Rocks Sconce also being named to “The Hit List” by California Home + Design Magazine. - January 08, 2011 - Boyd Lighting
Crestron Participates in HDBaseT™ Whole-Home Network Demonstration at 2011 Consumer Electronics Show
Demonstration Features Full HD Video, Audio, Internet, Power and Controls Delivered Through a Single Cable to a Multi-Room Home Setting. - January 08, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
LiteTouch Remote Access Now Available for Download at iTunes Store
New App Allows Homeowners to Control Their LiteTouch Lighting Control System with any iPhone, iPad or iTouch device from Anywhere in the World. - January 06, 2011 - LiteTouch
Crestron Sonnex™ Multiroom Audio System Distributes 48 Channels of HD Audio Over a Single Wire
All-in-One Design Combines Amplifier, Matrix Switcher and Digital Audio Processor; One-Wire Technology Speeds Up Installation Time of Multiroom Audio Systems Significantly Enabling Installers to Complete More Jobs Every Month. - January 05, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Mercer-Zimmerman Signs on to Represent Crestron Electronics
Kansas City Rep Firm to Sell and Promote Crestron Commercial Lighting Solutions - January 01, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
New Crestron Products Compliant with Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
Crestron AV Control & Automation Solutions Accessible to Individuals with Disabilities - January 01, 2011 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
LiteTouch Releases LiteWare4.1 Programming Software
New Update to Software Available for Immediate Download; Many Features Include Programming LiteTouch’s New iPhone App - December 31, 2010 - LiteTouch
Crestron Awarded GSA Schedule 70 IT Contract
Crestron to Provide AV Control & Automation Solutions to Federal Government. - December 22, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Dealers Dominate Commercial AV Industry, Comprise 49 of SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators in 2010
SCN Magazine's Annual Top 50 Systems Integrator Listing Sets the Standard for the Industry's Leading Commercial AV Dealers - December 18, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Lighting Group Northwest Signs on to Represent Crestron Electronics
Veteran Rep Firm to Sell and Promote Crestron Commercial Lighting Solutions - December 17, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
LEDtronics Energy-Saving LED Lights at Pasadena Library to Save City Thousands
LEDtronics, the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of energy-saving LED lighting products, has completed a significant eco-friendly pendant lighting project at the Pasadena Central Library that will save the City of Pasadena thousands of dollars, according to city... - December 15, 2010 - LEDtronics, Inc.
University of California, Davis and EverLast® Induction Lighting Set the Standards for Smart Lighting Initiatives
On November 22nd, UC Davis announced its commitment to a new Smart Lighting Initiative to slash the electricity used to illuminate its buildings and grounds by 60 percent or more by 2020. - December 12, 2010 - EverLast Lighting
Crestron Presents Cornell University Professor Yervant Terzian with Summum Bonum Award
Crestron Honors Excellence in Teaching - December 10, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Deco Lighting Lights the Way at Governors Global Climate Summit 3
Deco Lighting was chosen by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the only lighting company to present the latest innovative green lighting solutions at the ground-breaking Governors Global Climate Summit 3. Held at the University of California at Davis, Nov. 15-16, this annual international event... - December 09, 2010 - DECO Lighting
LEDSense Technologies Inc. Launches New LED Lighting e-Commerce Platform: SolidApollo.com
SolidApollo.com, an online distribution platform - which provides state of the art LED lighting products solutions for end users, lighting resellers and wholesalers - has just been launched (December 2010). CEO Manuel Barquin announced today the launch of the new LED lighting e-commerce site... - December 07, 2010 - SolidApollo.com
Epson Adds Crestron RoomView® Connected to New Powerlite Pro G-Series Projectors
Crestron RoomView Connected Built into New Epson Projectors Enables Direct Network Connectivity for Remote Management of AV Networks - November 21, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crippen Auto Mall Replaces 1,000w Metal Halides with EverLast® 250w Induction Shoe Box Fixtures
Car dealership owners incur high monthly utility bills partially due to the importance of keeping their inventory well-lit all night long. - November 17, 2010 - EverLast Lighting
Crestron Eagles Program Donates Home Theater to Wounded Warrior Detachment Hawaii
Crestron Eagles Program Honors Heroes; Dedication Ceremony Officially Opens New Home Theater at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii. - November 17, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
New Crestron TPMC-V-Panel High-Definition Touch Screens Now Shipping
TPMC-V12 and TPMC-V15 Combine Widescreen Touchpanel Display and Extreme Graphics in a Sleek Thin Design; Supports New Core 3 OS, Onboard PC Apps, Streaming Media and 3D GUI Design - November 13, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Crestron Extends Warranty on Commercial Lighting Projects to an Industry Leading Eight Years
Eight-Year Extended Warranty Coverage on Commercial Lighting Installations Offers Unmatched Safeguards for Building Operators; New Certification Program Provides a Global Network of Authorized Field Support and Integration Specialists. - November 11, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Earns Another Important U.S. Government Certification
DoD JITC Information Assurance (IA) Certification Enables Federal Government Agencies and U.S. Military Branches to Achieve Highly Secure AV Networks with Crestron Control Technology - November 11, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Bryan College Installs Bi-Level EverLast® Induction Shoe Box Fixtures to Illuminate New Campus Entrance
Due to an increase in budget cuts for universities across the country, campus facility managers are looking for alternatives to reduce spending anywhere possible. While metal halide and high pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures are currently found on most college campuses, facility managers recognize... - November 05, 2010 - EverLast Lighting
Candela Awarded ABC Eagle for First US DMX Controlled LED Church House Light Installation
Candela Controls Honored with Prestigious ABC Excellence in Construction Award. - November 03, 2010 - Candela Controls Inc
Ottesonglass.com Offers Vianne Glass Shades at a Discount
Ottesonglass.com is the online portal for Otteson's wholesale glass business, specializing in offering a wide variety of hand blown Vianne glass shades from Vianne, France. - November 02, 2010 - Otteson Glass
The Little Girl Who Lit the Bayonne Bridge with Patriotic LED Lights from LEDtronics
In 2002, right after 9/11, eight-year-old Veronica Granite from New Jersey began a petition drive to illuminate her hometown bridge with red, white and blue lights. She had recently seen tricolor lighting atop the Empire State Building during a visit to Liberty State Park and thought the Bayonne Bridge should be similarly decorated in patriotic lights. Eight years later, now 2010, the Bayonne Bridge glows with Red, White and Blue LED lights. - October 27, 2010 - LEDtronics, Inc.
Crestron Invites Engineering Students, College Administrators to Discover the World of AV
Celebrating the Fifth Annual AV Week, Crestron Welcomes Local Educators and Students to its Experience Center. - October 27, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Certifies Crestron Control Systems and Touchpanels Based on High Scores for Security, Compliance
Crestron Control Systems and Touch Panels Awarded JITC Information Assurance Certification for Top Security Clearance; Earns Department of Homeland Security's Highest Compliance Rating on Vulnerability Assessment Results. - October 23, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Kicks Off AV Week and Celebrates the Strength of the Industry with Job Creation
Fifth Annual AV Week Delivers Opportunity to Demonstrate the Vitality and Growth of the Industry, and the Power of Partnership - October 20, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron DigitalMedia™ is 3D Ready
Crestron DigitalMedia™ Takes Consumers to the Third Dimension of TV Viewing - October 20, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
New Crestron 4" Widescreen Touch Panel Delivers Designer Looks and Flexible Installation
Crestron TPMC-4SMD Provides an Affordable, Single-Wire Solution that Mounts to a Standard Gang Box and Features an Elegant, Contoured Appearance - October 16, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Receives Corporate Partnership Award
The Garden State Employment and Training Association (GSETA) Recognizes Crestron for Outstanding Service to New Jersey's Workforce Development Community - October 14, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Releases DigitalMedia 8G™ Fiber Products for the Fastest, Most Powerful AV Network
DigitalMedia 8G™ is the First Ever 8 Gigabit AV and Control Network that Distributes Full HD with Single Wire Technology - October 10, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
New Crestron Green Light® Integrated Lighting Systems Now Shipping
Crestron GLPAC Compact Dimming System Now Available. - October 08, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Uses Microsoft Tags to Provide Valuable Real-Time Information to Dealers at CEDIA EXPO 2010
Using Microsoft Tags Provides Customers an Easy Way to Access Additional Information From CEDIA EXPO Show Floor - October 06, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Interwave™ Internet Radio Tuner Card Now Shipping
New Tuner Card Provides Access to More than 15,000 Online Radio Stations and Podcasts - October 03, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Premier Boxing Franchise Installs EverLast® 250w Acrylic High Bay Induction Fixtures
Metal halide high-bay fixtures have been the method of choice for illuminating gymnasiums and fitness facilities for decades, but induction lighting is now recognized as one of the best energy-efficient alternatives. When Chris Winters, owner and general manager of the LA Boxing franchise located... - September 30, 2010 - EverLast Lighting