CME SMART Program Grant Awards Viscor $100,000 Grant

Viscor

 

March 10, 2016

On March 1, 2016, Viscor Inc. was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) through the CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth program, to use toward the purchase of equipment and state-of-the art machinery for the production of LED and fluorescent lighting.

Established in 1952, Viscor Inc. specializes in LED and fluorescent lighting products and metal fabrication, and has been manufacturing products under the Visioneering, Certolux and TBR Lighting Brands.

PHOTO: Centre: Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, and Ahmed Hussen, Member of Parliament for York South-Weston, at Viscor

The grant was presented to Viscor Inc. by Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, along with Ahmed Hussen, Member of Parliament for York South-Weston.

This grant will aid Viscor Inc., Canada’s largest independent LED and fluorescent lighting manufacturer, to grow and expand as a company, as well as increase competitiveness in the global economy.

Related Articles

Changing Scene

Design

  • Axis Lighting: Hagersville Library, ON – Lighting Project Highlight

    Axis Lighting: Hagersville Library, ON – Lighting Project Highlight

    The newly opened Hagersville Library + Active Living Centre brings together community, learning, and wellness within a flexible, multi-use environment. The facility includes a 3,900-sf library, 2,000 sf atrium, 840 sf program room, and a 4,855 sf multi-functional rental space designed to support a wide range of activities. Axis Lighting’s Zen series was selected to… Read More…

  • Artika: What Are Lumens in Lighting? How to Read Brightness Specs Like a Pro

    Artika: What Are Lumens in Lighting? How to Read Brightness Specs Like a Pro

    Lumens measure the total amount of visible light a bulb or fixture produces, so more lumens means a brighter light. Shopping for lighting used to be simple. You grabbed a 60-watt bulb for the bedroom, a 100-watt bulb for the kitchen, and called it a day. Today, with energy-efficient LEDs, watts no longer tell you… Read More…

New Products

  • JDRF Electromag: The Autonomy Touch Screen – Lighting Control Solution

    JDRF Electromag: The Autonomy Touch Screen – Lighting Control Solution

    The Autonomy Touch Screen automatically pairs with co-located sensors and updates the GUI based on the lighting arrangement grouping configuration. Users can pair their smartphone to the Touch Screen through NFC with a simple tap to gain access to the lighting system from the mobile application. The Touch Screen provides a visual interface to control… Read More…

  • Eralux: ALPS E3 HYDRO – Backlit Flat Panel

    Eralux: ALPS E3 HYDRO – Backlit Flat Panel

    The ALPS E3 series is a backlit flat panel designed with optimal LED placement to ensure a uniformly lit space. It features a switchable CCT and power driver that allows endless flexibility at the install site, as well as a 125 LPW performance. The additional Level 2 NSF rating of the ALPS E3 HYDRO makes… Read More…