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Legacy Sponsors Osram Sylvania O SRAM SYLVANIA, the North American subsidiary of OSRAM GmbH that manufactures SYLVANIA branded lamps, ballasts, precision materials and components, had its beginnings in the early 1900s. In 1901 in Middleton, Mass., Frank A. Poor purchased a half-interest in Merritt Manufacturing Company, a small firm that refilled burnedout light bulbs. Later, Poor bought out his partner and moved the plant to Danvers, Mass., changing the name of the company to Bay State Lamp Company. In 1909, Poor formed Hygrade Lamp Company to sell new incandescent lamps made by Bay State. Hygrade was producing nearly 3,000 units a day by 1911. Meanwhile, Novelty Incandescent Lamp Company had been organized in 1905 in St. Marys and Emporium, Pa., which attracted the attention of General Motors. General Motors purchased control of Novelty in 1910 and hired Bernard G. Erskine to head the operation. By 1916, Hygrade in Massachusetts had discontinued filling burned-out lamps, and moved to larger quarters in Salem, Mass. where new light bulb production reached 11,000 per day. In 1922, Erskine and two partners bought the Novelty Lamp Company from GM and created the Nilco Lamp Works. Lamp production was located at the St. Marys, Pa., plant. In 1924, Nilco formed the Sylvania Products Co. to enter the radio tube field. Hygrade also began manufacturing radio tubes in 1929 in Salem, Mass. In 1931, Nilco, Sylvania and Hygrade merged to form Hygrade Sylvania Corporation. The new firm’s two plants were soon producing 90,000 lamps and 50,000 radio tubes each day. By 1932, the first research on fluorescent lamps had been started. The end of the decade saw the advent of the first linear fluorescent lamps. The new lamp was a major breakthrough in lighting technology, producing much more lumens per watt and lasting much longer than the incandescent lamp. Public interest grew when the fluorescent was first exhibited at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Unfortunately, no lighting fixtures were commercially available for the new light source. In 1940, Sylvania opened the world’s first fluorescent fixture plant in Ipswich, Mass. A year later, in Danvers, Mass., the company opened what was then the world’s largest fluorescent lamp factory. In 1949, Sylvania Canada Limited was launched with the establishment of a head office in Montreal, Quebec and a fluorescent plant in Drummondville, Quèbec. After World War II, Sylvania Electric was acquired in 1959 by General Telephone, who wanted a strong manufacturing subsidiary to fuel the expansion of the telephone business. In 1971, the company’s name was changed to GTE Sylvania Incorporated. Its parent, General Telephone & Electronics Corporation, reorganized its manufacturing operations into five worldwide business groups. GTE Electrical Products was formed in 1980 and Lighting became part of that group. In early 1993, OSRAM GmbH purchased GTE’s North American lighting and related precision materials operations and OSRAM SYLVANIA was formed. From its humble beginnings in 1901, the company, headquartered in Danvers, Mass., has been transformed into a truly international enterprise and become a worldwide supplier of lamps, ballasts, and precision materials. January 2006 49
I E S : A H I S T O RY I E S : A H I S T O RY Mission The IESNA seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. VIsion The IESNA will build upon a century of excellence to create the premier lighting community dedicated to promoting the art and science of lighting to its members, allied professional organizations and the public. Collaboration IESNA regularly works with other organizations, including: • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and • • • • • • Air-Conditioning Engineers International Association of Lighting Designer International Association of Lighting Management Companies International Dark-Sky Association Lighting Research Center Lighting Research Office National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions • National Electrical Contractors Association In collaboration with these organizations, the Society develops publications and other programs for lighting professionals. KEY Figures Individual Members: 8,873 Corporate Members: 349 Founded: January 10, 1906 Periodicals: Lighting Design + Application (LD+A) LEUKOS, The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society Regions and Sections IESNA is comprised of 124 sections, including 26 student sec- ‘Clean Sweepers’ Louis Like most professional associations, IESNA bestows a Q A number of awards for both technical achievement and service to the Society. The IESNA “Big 4,” as they are sometimes called, are the Medal Award; the Louis B. Marks Award; the Distinguished Service Award; and Fellow Designation. 4 Can you name the only six individuals in the 100-year history of the IESNA to receive all four awards Charles Amick (1975, 1995, 1985, 1955) Howard Brandston (1999, 2005, 1985, 1983) Ian Lewin (1997, 2003, 1992, 1978) Joseph Murdoch (2004, 2002, 1988, 1979) Stephen Squillace (1985, 2000, 1984, 1975) George Taylor (1971, 1987, 1969, 1953) IES Presidents 1906-1930 B. Marks 1906 Clayton H. Sharp 1907 Louis Bell 1908 William H. Gartley 1909 E.P. Hyde 1910 A.E. Kennelly 1911 Van Rensselaer Lansingh 1912 Preston S. Millar 1913 Charles O. Bond 1914 A.S. McAllister 1914-1915 Charles P. Steinmetz 1915-1916 William J. Serrill 1916-1917 G.H. Stickney 1917-1918 George A. Hoadley 1918-1919 S.E. Doane 1919-1920 George H. Harries 1920-1921 George S. Crampton 1921-1922 Ward Harrison 1922-1923 C.L. Law 1923-1924 E.C. Crittenden 1924-1925 M. Luckiesh 1925 -1926 H.H. Higbie 1926-1927 Norman Macbeth 1927-1928 tions, within 10 regions throughout North America. M.C. Huse 1928-1929 The years indicate receipt of the Medal, Marks, DSA and Fellow Awards, respectively. H.H. Magdsick 1929-1930 IESNA retrospective 50 www.iesna.org LD+A January 2006 51
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