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Leviton | Viscor: Certolux – MBHSL LED Wall Mounted Behavioural Health Step Light
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CSC LED: Spotted On-Site – Brantford School Lighting Upgrade
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Wow Lighting and Controls Appoint Shane Draganiuk as New Alberta Grooming Team Manager
Wow Lighting and Controls is excited to announce that Shane Draganiuk has accepted the role of Alberta Grooming Team Manager. Since the formation of the provincial Grooming Team, Shane has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to building a strong foundation for the team’s success. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing… Read More…
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SLS Group Announces Travis Kershaw as New Distributor & Contractor Sales for the BC Interior
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
