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37 

focus 

09 Comment 

Editor, Gill Anderson discusses lighting, and more… 

11 Highlight 

News, appointments & diary dates for the month ahead 

41 

46 

case 

studies 

37 Showing off 

An LED showroom solution for Blaha 

50 Going underground 

A bright future is assured for London Underground 

58 Angel tubes 

Lighting a northern landscape 

features 

50 

58 

54 

65 

16 A numbers game 

Just how buoyant is the energy efficient lighting market? 

19 The future’s bright 

FES’ Marcus Brodin identifies energy efficient trends 

22 Another five years 

Stuart Dixon of Easilume looks five years ahead – with the 

benefit of an LED lamp 

26 Control is king 

Legrand’s Alistair Ramsay discusses LED integration in the 

drive for energy efficiency 

29 A-Z of Frankfurt 

Light + Building 2016 

41 Open all hours 

Re-defining lighting requirements for hospitality venues 

46 Light matters 

The positivity of today’s hospitality professionals 

54 Light lust 

What’s not to love about these fittings? 

65 And the winner is… 

Hollywood lighting grip, Jason Lee Klinger puts the Bright 

Spot Luminator LED fitting through its paces on set in LA 

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It’s been a very busy month here at TL. The eagle-eyed 

amongst you may have already noticed the change of 

ownership details on this page. 

TL has been acquired by MMG Publishing in Crowborough, and 

I’m delighted to share the news that the man at the helm, Mark 

Leary, is determined to increase, improve, update, and overhaul 

our circulation, getting the magazine out to more events, both 

in the UK, and further afi eld, and generally making sure that 

everyone who should get to see TL, will do so. 

The icing on the cake is his commitment to having the magazine 

ABC audited; a plan which is already underway, so watch this 

space for more news on that in the coming months. 

Prompted by the latest UK Energy Effi ciency Trends report, 

we’ve asked a number of industry experts for their 

predictions on what the next fi ve years is likely to bring in the 

way of lighting technology and, in March and April’s issues, 

they’ll be sharing their thoughts as part of TL’s in-depth look at 

energy effi ciency. 

Interestingly, their responses are remarkably similar - with 

perhaps the strongest message being that LED still has much 

to offer, but that the industry needs to educate people about the 

wider benefi ts of the technology, which it appears, is still not fully 

understood. 

The industry has been gearing up to the biennial excitement of 

Light + Building, which this year promises to be bigger and 

better than ever. Lighting technology is changing and growing so 

fast, visitors to Frankfurt this month will be assured of at least 

a few ‘wow’ moments. The Trend Forum, with its four showcases, 

should be a great place to see what’s hot for wholesalers and 

retailers in the domestic lighting market, and of course, this year, 

a series of twice daily lectures and tours will provide visitors with 

lots of useful information. 

Of course, one of the big highlights is Luminale, the after hours 

event that runs alongside Light + Building and incorporates 

different areas throughout the city. It’s well worth a stroll once 

the halls close for the day. 

Gill 

Gill Anderson 

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industry 

news 

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Bend it, shape it... 

The lighting in Applelec’s new showroom 

at London’s Business Design Centre 

features almost 100 OLED lights, 

providing an exciting destination for architects 

and designers interested in the technology. 

Designed by LG Display, using track-mounted 

modules and contemporary pendant fi ttings, 

the properties of the OLED range, which 

includes panels with a bending radius of 30mm, 

provide new opportunities and creative fl exibility 

for designers. 

Ian Drinkwater, Applelec’s managing director, 

said: ‘We are delighted to announce the opening 

of our new London showroom, and that Applelec 

will be delivering LG Display’s OLED range to 

the UK lighting market. 

Child-friendly 

lighting 

The charity, Children on the Edge (CotE) helps 

marginalised and forgotten children living on the 

edge of society. Working in partnership with local 

communities, it creates safe, friendly environments 

to ensure affected children receive the childhood 

they deserve. 

CotE recently held a fundraising evening as part 

of Chichester Festival Theatre’s winter season, 

and White Light was asked to provide support 

for the occasion. The fundraiser, Spotlight on the 

Edge, featured a colourful array of music, songs, 

and dance.Sam Garner-Gibbons, technical coordinator 

at the theatre, commented: ‘With more 

than 220 performers, a variety of different acts, 

along with it being quite a fast and hectic show, 

‘We have been following developments in 

OLED technology over the last fi ve years, 

particularly in the light panel sector, and were 

keen to partner with a company that is leading 

advancements in this fi eld.’ 

Sung-Soo Park, head of LG Display’s OLED 

lighting division, added: ‘Just like the old 

phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” 

we encourage people to visit the showroom and 

feel the superior light quality of OLED light.’ 

Seen by experts as providing more human 

friendly characteristics than other light sources, 

the OLED panels produce no UV or glare, and 

generate a low heat of

industry 

news 

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Best of British 

Tamlite Lighting is launching 

the MODLED LG PRO LED panel 

for typical office environments, which 

the company says will provide advanced 

energy savings, when compared to 

traditional fluorescents. 

Energy efficiency is now synonymous 

with LED lighting, but the company hopes 

to shake up the market with its impressive 

results, showing in excess of 56 per cent 

energy savings, when compared to existing 

T8 HF installs, and 51 per cent on 

T5 installations. 

Using the latest high performance LED 

module and Philips Xitanium driver, the 

panel boasts an efficiency of 107 lm/W, 

with a 50,000-hour lifespan. 

Importantly, according to Tamlite, the 

new panel proves that high efficiency does 

not mean compromising on the excellent 

light quality needed for commercial 

Social lighting 

Configuring Light has launched an expert 

working group to tackle social inequalities 

in public lighting. 

The project is funded by LSE HEIF5, 

and assembles high-profile experts and 

stakeholders in the fields of design, 

planning, and policy making, to develop 

a cross-disciplinary and actionable 

agenda to facilitate a more careful 

consideration of lighting in housing 

planning and development. 

According to the Group, light is a 

powerful material, fundamental to our 

lives, and it can help create new and 

interesting spaces in many different ways. 

Light is also gaining a new momentum in 

urban planning and public space design. 

But not all of us benefit equally from 

this new status of light and lighting. For 

example, the lighting in London’s different 

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applications. The MODLED LG PRO 

offers flexibility with a number of 

colour options depending on the 

application: a comfortable, cool-white 

light (5000K), a neutral white (4000K) 

and a warm white (3000K). 

Crucially, to eliminate glare, it has 

been engineered with a Tamlite I-Tech 

diffuser optic to achieve a UGR (Unified 

Glare Rating) of below 19. 

Colin Lawson, head of sales, marketing 

and product development at Tamlite 

Lighting, commented: ‘LED technology 

is now established as the key to energy 

efficient lighting, but this marks a real step 

change in what can be achieved with LED. 

‘Customers now have the benefits of 

residential areas tells a story about social 

inequalities: while housing estates tend to 

be brightly illuminated to allow for better 

CCTV surveillance, streets with a wealthier 

demographic are usually darker, and free 

from crude lighting interventions. 

The expert working group will meet on 

three occasions to discuss different Londonbased 

housing case study sites, seeing 

presentations and commentary from working 

group members. Based on the discussions 

and evaluations, a report, providing new 

strategies for addressing social inequalities 

in public lighting, will be launched in a public 

LSE event on 12 May 2016. 

Confirmed delegates are joining 

the group from Transport for London, 

Homes and Communities Agency, 

Crisis, Metropolitan Police, Peabody, 

Speirs+Major, Arup, and BDP. 

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glare-free, cool-white light as well as vast 

energy savings compared to conventional 

fluorescent technologies. 

‘As a company, we’ve invested 

£4,000,000 over the last three years, 

with our biggest investment in the area of 

product development – an R&D process 

that’s all managed out of British sites in the 

Midlands. The launch of the MODLED LG 

PRO is a major part of this push towards 

British lighting excellence.’ 

Acquisition 

season 

Belgian lighting manufacturer, Kreon has 

acquired Belux, the renowned Swissbased 

designer and manufacturer of 

sophisticated lighting solution s. 

Founded in Switzerland in 1970, Belux 

has worked together with prominent 

international designers, such as Frank 

Gehry, Naoto Fukasawa, Ronan & Erwan 

Bouroullec, Herzog & de Meuron, and 

Hella Jongerius, in order to develop 

and produce a range of remarkable, 

inspired designs. 

Kreon is a family-owned business, and 

Belux represents an ideal addition, that 

it believes will enrich its offering across a 

number of areas. 

Kreon plans to maintain the brand 

name, product strategy, and orientation 

of Belux, and with immediate effect 

will operate in the market with the dual 

brands Kreon and Belux. 

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news 

Appointments 

Integral has moved to consolidate 

and grow its new lighting division with 

the appointment of two well-known 

industry heavyweights. 

Joining Integral after a long and 

distinguished career with Phillips 

Lighting, Paul Kirwan aims to introduce the brand to 

a broader range of distributors throughout the UK, 

building on the businesses’ strong reputation for high 

quality and competitive prices. 

Similarly, Mark Polloway has been drawn from 

the ranks of senior lighting professionals, following 

on from recent roles at TCP and Yankon, to bolster 

Integral’s presence in stores across Europe, the 

Middle East and Asia. 

Crompton Lamps has announced 

the appointment of Howard Green, 

who joins the company in a 

national role. 

Green brings forty-plus years’ 

experience from the wholesale and 

lighting industry, and has been at the forefront of LED 

development at a senior level during the last ten years. 

The role is a new one, created specifically to focus 

on development of the Phoebe range, which will be a 

key area for growth and development for Crompton. 

PixelFLEX has announced the 

appointment of Grif Palmer as its vice 

president of sales. 

With a wealth of industry knowledge 

and experience, Palmer will oversee 

the day-to-day operations of the 

sales team, while implementing the sales strategies 

necessary to keep pace with the increased market 

demand for its LED video technologies. 

‘We could not be happier about the introduction 

of Grif Palmer as our new vice president of sales,’ 

said Monty Rains, president and COO. ‘He has a 

very distinguished career in the technology industry, 

and he’ll be an invaluable addition to our team, 

strengthening and developing relationships with both 

our current and new clientele of video integrators 

and designers.’ 

Prior to joining PixelFLEX, Palmer worked in the 

entertainment technology industry for technology 

manufacturers, such as High End Systems, Barco, 

and Martin Professional. 

To continue its support of the 

lighting and stage technology markets 

in the Middle East, ETC is introducing 

Darren Beckley as regional manager 

for the area. 

Beckley will be based at the London 

office, with much of his time spent in the Middle East, 

working in symphony with ETC’s distributors, dealers 

and integrators. 

‘Darren joins regional sales managers, Daniele 

Peroni and Davide Gabbani in supporting the vast 

sales territory in Southern Europe, which for many 

years, was covered by our friend and colleague, Fulvio 

Cotogni, who passed away unexpectedly in 2015. 

‘We’re thrilled to bring Darren on board, as he 

will play an important part in maintaining our high 

standard of service in the region,’ said ETC VP of 

sales, Mark Vassallo. 

The Electrical Contractors’ 

Association (ECA) has confirmed the 

appointment of Richard Giddings to 

the role of technical manager. 

Giddings has a wealth of practical 

electrical knowledge, having 

previously worked for the ECA in an inspection 

and assessment role. He also brings experience 

of electrical design work in both consultancy and 

contracting roles. 

He will join the ECA’s technical team, headed up 

by Jim O’Neil, who commented: ‘We are delighted to 

welcome Richard to the team. Richard’s appointment 

will allow us to continue to build our influence within 

the industry and in the development of standards. 

‘We hope to announce a further addition to the 

technical team soon, who will help ensure ECA 

members continue to receive high quality technical 

support and guidance.’ 

Hoare Lea Lighting has announced the 

appointment of Colin Campbell as environmental 

lighting engineer. 

Based in Hoare Lea’s Leeds office, Campbell joins 

the environmental lighting team, headed by Lee 

Gunner. 

Prior to joining Hoare Lea, he gained experience 

within a stage and architectural lighting background, 

where he developed expertise in LED technology, 

lighting controls, and obtrusive light assessment. 

As an avid amateur astronomer and 

astro-photographer with a passion for dark skies, 

Campbell will bring new insights to lighting for 

planning and Environmental Impact Assessment 

(EIA). He will work alongside planners, ecologists, and 

landscape architects on a variety of sensitive projects, 

where obtrusive light assessment and mitigation is 

a key requirement of the proposed development 

master plan. 

Lee Gunner, Associate, commented: ‘I am delighted 

that Colin Campbell has joined Hoare Lea Lighting. His 

appointment will further strengthen our team in Leeds, 

increasing our expertise, and enhancing the level of 

service we offer our clients. 

Enigma Lighting has appointed 

Faye Robinson as head of design. 

She joins the company after 11 

years at Troup Bywaters and Anders, 

as Principal lighting designer, 

and Associate. 

Sales director, Paul Shoosmith, commented: ‘Faye 

is a fantastic addition to our growing team. Her 

knowledge and attention to detail is excellent. 

‘With the nature and scale of our current and future 

projects, the time was right to get someone of Faye’s 

calibre on board to help take us to the next level’. 

Robinson will be based at the company’s proposed 

design studio and showroom in Manchester city 

centre, which is due to open later this year. 

Following its recent acquisition by 

US franchise, Batteries Plus, LED 

lighting retailer, LEDHut Trade has 

strengthened its management team 

with the addition of marketing director, 

Simon Weigh. 

The new role at LEDHut will see him developing, 

implementing, and overseeing a high-impact 

marketing strategy, focused on furthering the 

company’s rapid expansion, and building on the 

success of its LUMiLife brand. 

Weigh said: ‘I’m delighted to be joining the LEDHut 

team, at what is an incredibly exciting time for 

the business, not to mention the LED lighting market 

as a whole. 

‘Since launching in 2011, LEDHut’s trade offering 

has gone from strength to strength. The acquisition 

by Batteries Plus marks the next big step towards 

the company’s future growth, both in the UK 

and overseas. 

Chvrches on tour 

Working with acclaimed production 

designers, Louis Oliver and James Scott 

of Okulus Design, PRG XL Video supplied 

lighting, rigging, and video for Chvrches’ 

most recent UK tour. 

The package combined specially adapted 

trussing, a variety of lighting types, plus 

custom-built LED video towers. 

Oliver’s multi-layer design centred around 

three monoliths of LED video screen. This 

was built from PRG XL Video’s MC-7T LED, 

and housed in custom units built specially 

for the tour. The 7mm LED was selected 

because of its visual clarity. 

The lighting package included 33 Martin 

Mac Auras. Okulus specified nine in a mid 

stage truss, and a further 24 on the floor. 

Eight of these were used to surround the 

central monolith. 

Between the towers and to the sides of the 

stage, four large and two small floor towers 

housed a combination of Clay Paky Mythos 

beams interspersed between trios of Philips 

Nitro Strobes arranged in horizontal lines. The 

taller towers included three rows of lighting with 

two each on the smaller side towers. 

The combination of lighting and video gave 

the set a multi-depth look. 

Above the stage, the flown rig included 

Clay Paky Mythos combined with sets of 

high brightness Clay Paky Stormys to extend 

the stark lines from the floor to the roof (from 

Nitro 510Cs). 

Mackwell has appointed Francesco 

De Vivo as general manager of sales, 

Europe. With ties to major international 

companies in 40 markets, he will be 

overseeing the company’s business 

strategy, providing dedicated support 

for customers, and contributing towards the growth of 

the brand throughout Europe. 

He has perfect credentials for the role, having 

worked at GE Lighting as a strategic account manager 

on a multi-regional basis. With a Master’s Degree in 

electronic engineering and substantial involvement 

in generating projects with end users, designers, 

and engineering companies, De Vivo is well placed 

to promote Mackwell’s portfolio, and provide a first 

class service to customers. 

‘Our steady growth in Europe has led us to open a 

new European office in Italy, where Francesco will play 

a pivotal part in our regional business strategies, and 

expansion throughout Europe,’ commented MD, Nick 

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game 

The UK Energy Efficiency 

Trends report ... unravelled 

A 

surge in the number of energy 

efficiency projects commissioned 

has been reported in the latest 

UK Energy Efficiency Trends (EET) 

survey report, published by EEVS and 

Bloomberg New Energy Finance. 

More than 80 per cent of those 

responding to the EET survey confirmed 

they had authorised new programmes in the 

third quarter of 2015 - the highest proportion 

of new projects recorded in a single quarter 

since the survey began in 2012. 

Of the technologies being used, lighting 

continues to out-perform all others. The 

specification and use of lighting controls 

also grew, with a noticeable increase 

during quarter three. 

TL asked Sam Stageman, sales director 

at Minimise Energy, why lighting and 

controls are topping the list of energy 

efficient technologies, and by some 

margin. He said: ‘Organisations recognise 

that swapping to an energy efficient 

lighting solution will deliver greater and 

quicker savings than many of the other 

technologies listed by respondents. 

‘In our experience, savings are as much 

as 50 per cent -sometimes more - with 

typical payback periods of between two 

and five years. 

‘It’s also important to note that, in many 

buildings, lighting is one of the largest 

energy draws, sometimes consuming up 

to 40 per cent of energy used, so making 

savings here is always going to 

be attractive.’ 

The survey showed that the capital 

cost profile of energy efficiency projects 

remained volatile. The period saw a strong 

volume of small scale (up to £50,000) and 

large (above £500,000) projects, but the 

core mid-range has fallen, and accounts 

for only one in five projects. 

Although performing well, energy 

efficient lighting uptake hasn’t reached 

60 per cent yet, so what can be done to 

improve the figures, and encourage more 

projects in 2016? 

Stageman commented: ‘In the last 

six months, we’ve seen a significant 

increase in the number of lighting projects 

approved. We anticipate that this will be 

reflected in figures for quarter four of 2015, 

and the first quarter of 2016. 

‘We are also finding that we no 

longer have to promote LED as a viable 

technology solution, as clients are actively 

seeking to make the switch. Instead they 

need to be directed to the right 

LED solution.’ 

Financing arrangements remained 

stable, but a trend that emerged 

throughout 2015 has been the use of 

combination funding (a mix of in-house 

and external finance). Financial payback 

periods returned to the long-term trend of 

between three and four years, driven by 

a growth in longer five- to 10-year 

payback projects. 

Stageman reflected: ‘In the short 

term (Q4 results), it could be that the 

proportion of respondents investing in 

lighting projects dips slightly, as many 

have rushed to complete solar projects 

in time to qualify for better Feed-in Tariffs, 

but beyond that, we are aware that 

cap-ex budgets are increasingly being 

set aside to fund energy efficient lighting 

programmes. Good payback periods and 

energy consumption data are making it 

easy to put together appealing business 

cases to support budget commitments.’ 

Energy efficiency suppliers reporting 

rising national orders dropped to an 

all-time low in quarter three, while 

overseas orders picked up for 28 per 

cent of respondents. Supplier demand 

however, remained the biggest single 

sectoral concern at 31 per cent. When 

combined, 35 per cent of suppliers were 

concerned about Government impacts 

on performance, which was split between 


eport 

Uptake of EnergyEfficiency Technologies 

Q3 2015 vs four-quarter Average 

Q3 2015 

4Q average 

60% 

40% 

Source: EEVS, BNEF. Note: ranks technologies according to 

the proportion of consumers who commisioned a project in 

each out of the overall number of consumers commissioning 

projects. PFC = power factor correction. 

20% 

Lighting – High Efficiency 

Lighting – Controls 

Boiler – Controls 

Behaviour Change 

Solar – Photovoltaic 

Building Energy Management System (BEMS) 

Boiler – Optimisation 

Boiler – High Efficiency Unit 

M&T/performance Management Software 

Smart Metering 

Combined Heat & Power (CHP) 

Optimisation of Set-points and Controls 

Refrigeration - optimisation 

Motors And Drivers 

Compressed Air Equipment 

Cooling And Air Conditioning 

Building Fabric – Glazing, Insulation, Materials 

Power Management – Voltage Optimisation, PFC 

HVAC 

Energy Recovery 

Solar – Thermal 

Refrigeration - Controls 

Refrigeration – High Efficiency Unit 

Radiant and Warm Air Heaters 

High Speed Hand Dryers 

Heat Pump – Air Source 

Heat Exchangers 

Heat Pumps – Water Source 

Heat Pumps – Ground Source 

Other 

There’s no disguising 

the fact that it can 

be difficult to retrofit 

lighting controls into 

existing buildings. 

‘However, there are new 

and emerging wireless 

lighting controls, 

operating over various 

protocols that can 

simplify the installation 

considerably. These will 

be a game changer 

for the lighting 

controls market.’ 

regulation (at 14 per cent), and subsidy/ 

policy uncertainty (21 per cent). 

David Lewis, marketing manager, energy 

effi ciency at Schneider Electric commented 

on the survey, saying: ‘It is clear from this 

report that uncertainty around subsidies 

and policies exists, and this remains a key 

challenge for the energy effi ciency industry. 

‘More than this, however, it supports 

the argument for greater education of 

personnel within organisations, and 

improved optimisation of existing energy 

assets, alongside capital investment in 

technologies and services. 

‘In order to successfully fuel continued 

growth in energy effi ciency projects, 

suppliers must enable greater use of 

information across their products and 

services, ensuring that businesses are 

equipped to make better decisions of an 

investment or operational nature when it 

comes to energy consumption.’ 

It’s noticeable from the survey results that 

controls are still lagging behind the uptake 

for energy effi cient lighting, yet updating 

to energy effi cient lighting should surely 

incorporate controls. What can be done to 

encourage their use side-by-side, rather 

than as an afterthought? 

Stageman said: ‘There’s no disguising 

the fact that it can be diffi cult to retrofi t 

lighting controls into existing buildings. 

You have to look at each environment 

and consider the disruption, technical 

requirement, and the impact to the ROI. 

Installing new lighting controls into existing 

buildings requires a more detailed and 

intrusive survey, it can disrupt the wiring 

infrastructure, and be quite costly; it’s not 

always a simple solution. 

However, there are new and emerging 

wireless lighting controls, operating 

over various protocols, that can simplify 

the installation considerably. These will 

be a game changer for the lighting 

controls market.’ ■ 

Source: EEVS, BNEF. Note: ranks technologies according to the proportion of 

consumers who commisioned a project in each out of the overall number of 

consumers commissioning projects. PFC = power factor correction. 

***Compiled from the results of a confi dential, quarterly industry 

survey, the UK Energy Effi ciency Trends Report evidences industry 

trends, covering both energy suppliers and consumers, providing 

differentiated results for each market sector. 

The report is delivered by a research partnership between EEVS 

and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, and supported by Bird & 

Bird, Bellrock and Schneider Electric. 


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the 

bright 

Marcus Brodin, commercial director at 

Future Energy Solutions, identifies key 

energy efficient lighting trends that 

will take place over the next five years 

With products now available for a 

variety of domestic, commercial, 

and industrial applications, light 

emitting diode (LED) based lighting has created a 

step-change in the way that people approach the 

lit environment, by providing an energy efficient 

technology that has extremely long life, low carbon 

emissions, and excellent light quality. 

A combination of increasingly innovative 

solutions and faster return on investment (ROI) 

has, in turn, meant that more and more people are 

making the switch to LED, and the next generation 

of this technology is set to come to the fore over the 

new few years…. 

OLED takes up the running 

Organic LED (OLED) lighting works by passing 

electricity through one or more extremely thin 

layers of organic semiconductor material composed 

of hydrocarbon chains, rather than heavy metals. As 

opposed to an array of individual bulbs, these light 

emitting films produce brighter light, while using 

less energy than existing LED technologies. 

It has been in use for TVs and smartphones for 

several years, but several companies now offer 

OLED lighting panels. Designers, architects, and 

consumers are increasingly using them in a variety 

of contexts, due their excellent colour rendering 

index (CRI), flexibility, and product lifetime. 

Although they are around 20 per cent more energy 

efficient than standard LEDs, they are more 

expensive, so it is likely to be a few years before 

they become mainstream. 

In the meantime, we will continue to see further 

refinements to traditional LED technology. As 

the price of LEDs comes down, the number of 

manufacturers creating cheap and, often unreliable, 

luminaires will begin to decline. Design issues, 

such as poor thermal management, the use of low 

quality capacitors, over-driving LED chips, thermal 

driver failures, mechanical failures, and insufficient 

bonding between the LED and external mount will 

hopefully become less commonplace. 

Currently, every few months new chips are 

introduced that make luminaires a few per cent 

more efficient, and improve ROI through extended 

lifecycles. As this trend continues, a growing 

number of commercial and industrial end users will 

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the 

future’s 

bright 

look to benefit from energy performance contracts 

(EPCs) that require no up front investment, and can 

be created off balance sheet, with all equipment, 

installation, and maintenance costs factored in from 

the outset. 

Introducing … LiFi 

On a wider level, lighting technology is already 

becoming a key element of smart homes and 

intelligent buildings, and the development of what is 

being termed Li-Fi is particularly exciting. Allowing 

data to be sent at high speeds using visible light 

communication (VLC), rather than radio waves, a 

2015 pilot study found that it can deliver Internet 

access 100 times faster than traditional Wi-Fi – 

offering speeds of up to 1Gb/s. All that is required is 

a light source, such as a standard LED luminaire, an 

Internet connection, and a photo detector. 

Interestingly, Li-Fi allows for greater security 

on local networks as light cannot pass through 

walls, which also means there is less interference 

between devices. 

LED lighting is on the radar of everybody, from 

multi-national corporations to homeowners, as 

a key method of saving energy and money over 

the long term. 

One of the most exciting aspects of this 

technology is that its full potential is far from being 

realised, and the rapid rate of innovation will only 

continue in the years to come. ■ 

Li-Fi allows for 

greater security on 

local networks as 

light cannot pass 

through walls, which 

also means there 

is less interference 

between devices’ 


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Another 

five years 

Stuart Dixon, head of sales at Easilume 

looks to an LED-shaped future 

The lighting industry has changed almost 

beyond recognition in the last few years. 

The trade and technology, which many 

contractors learned as apprentices, now presents 

a series of new challenges and legal requirements. 

And more changes are in store. Technology 

advances, legislation changes, and expectations 

rise. EU regulations mean incandescent lights are 

no longer available. Halogen will be phased out 

by 2018. 

So what will take their place? LED is the answer. 

It’s the only light source that is up to the task. New 

markets are opening up opportunities to develop 

lighting systems using smart technology in homes 

and commercial premises. 

Efficient and economical 

The issues of carbon emissions, energy efficiency, 

and economy are high on everyone’s agenda. 

Incandescent lamps are impossible to get, and 

halogens are following in a couple of years. 

Decision makers have to find new ways to 

lower energy consumption, reduce their carbon 

footprint, and if possible, improve performance. 

LEDs are the logical answer. And they are practical 

in any setting - commercial, industrial, public, 

private, or domestic. 

Although the initial cost of fittings is higher, the 

overall operating cost is much lower. LEDs deliver 

more lumens for fewer watts, and can save up to 90 

per cent on energy bills – so that’s more light for 

less money. With a projected life of up to 100,000 

hours, quality LED lamps last many times the 

life of fluorescent or halogen lights. This reduces 

costs, not simply for replacement lamps, but also 

in the expensive time and disruption involved 

when replacing lamps in inaccessible fittings - for 

example 15 metres above a factory floor. 

Smart buildings 

Technology doesn’t stand still. The more it 

advances, the more we want from it. So a mobile 

phone that makes calls has now evolved into a 

powerful tool, which can control many aspects 

of work and leisure time. And that includes the 

lighting in our homes and workplaces. 

Since their introduction, LEDs have developed. 

The quality and colour of the light has improved, 

and initial comments that the light was too blue, 

or cold, have been overcome by introducing lower 

colour temperatures, from 2700K – 4000K, which 

give a warmer and more natural light. 

It’s now possible to choose which colour is most 

suitable for each situation. In offices, flickering 

fluorescent lights have been recognised as a 

health hazard for years, associated with eyestrain, 

headaches, and even myopia. 

LED light can be adjusted to be closer to natural 


opinion 

We can’t see into 

the future, but we can 

clearly see the trends 

taking off – and we 

are only just starting 

to benefit from its 

potential’ 

CON TACT Easilume www.EasiLume.com 

daylight. It’s also completely controllable, and 

versatile. LEDs can be fully dimmable, and are 

perfect for use in a ‘smart’ building. They can be 

programmed into daylight harvesting schemes, 

automatically adjusting to the amount of natural 

light available, and keeping the level of light in the 

workspace constant. This greatly reduces energy 

demand when the sun is shining. 

With modern architecture’s extensive use of 

glass in iconic buildings, this feature is becoming 

more and more important. 

Transforming every situation 

In domestic situations, LEDs are adaptable and 

versatile. Programmable lighting, once something 

of a luxury, will become just another aspect of 

technology we take for granted. 

Rather than simply lighting our living spaces, 

LEDs become part of the design, with colour and 

timing used to create instant decorative effects. 

Mobile phone technology means lighting can be 

controlled remotely, offering not just a welcoming 

light but, by giving the impression the house is 

occupied, acting as a deterrent to burglars. 

In both home and office, LEDs’ instant 

on/off technology means lighting can be paired 

with motion sensors, to be switched on only 

when needed. 

The impact on security for both commercial 

and domestic applications is huge. Outdoor motion 

sensitive lights can alert home and business owners 

to the presence of intruders, while lights that come 

on as you walk through the premises are reassuring 

and economical. 

Education and support 

LED lighting provides significant economic, 

aesthetic, and health benefits in any situation 

- commercial, schools, hospitals, or domestic. 

However many contractors still aren’t comfortable 

talking about LED, and its broader benefits. 

It’s a lot of new information to take in. Old 

methods and calculations don’t apply any more. It’s 

not what they trained on, and some don’t care to 

deal with unfamiliar technology. 

It’s important that suppliers should help 

contractors become confident and comfortable 

with LED, so they can explain the benefits to 

their customers. 

Given all the facts, it’s a simple equation: 

LED = energy efficiency + increased employee 

productivity + lower maintenance costs. 

The average project will pay for itself in fewer 

than five years - it’s a safe investment. 

I believe all lighting will be LED. We can’t see 

into the future, but we can clearly see the trends 

taking off – and we are only just starting to benefit 

from its potential. ■ 


Control 

is king 

Alastair Ramsay, sustainable development 

manager at Legrand UK, discusses the 

future of LED integration in the drive for 

energy efficiency 

Commercial lighting has been proven to be a 

key element when it comes to a building’s 

overall level of efficiency. 

The vast bulk of light sources used for 

commercial applications in recent times have been 

high frequency fluorescent. However, as demand, 

and expectation of higher quality lighting design 

has increasingly involved the use of directional 

light sources for impact and focus, many use 

various forms of halogen sources. 

Recent legislation, such as the European 

Commission’s Energy-related Products (ErP) 

Directive – in particular EU1194/2012 on 

directional lighting – will lead to the phase-out of 

new mains voltage halogen lamps by September 

2016. This has happened because the European 

Commission considers that the more energy 

efficient alternatives to halogen - principally 

LED light sources - are now technically suitable 

replacements, particularly when considering 

acquisition and whole life cycle cost. 

LEDs are now the go-to lighting solution, driven 

by legislation, demand, and lower prices. Therefore, 

perhaps the biggest short term trend affecting 

efficiency in the commercial lighting sphere during 

the coming 12 months will be the culmination of 

LED luminaires being used across the majority of 

new-build installations, as well as a considerable 

number of retrofit projects. 

Don’t forget the controls 

Both the energy saving, and in-built control 

benefits of LED luminaires are well documented. 

However, many end users in the commercial 

market may not be aware that accessing the energy 

efficiency benefits of LED – particularly when it 

comes to retrofitting, or upgrading systems – is 

not as simple as swapping them for existing lamps. 

The LED technology behaves in a different manner 

to traditional light sources, particularly in larger 

installations such as open plan offices, buildings 

within the hospitality sector, and other large openplan 

spaces. 

In these instances, it is important to place 

greater emphasis on the limits of the existing 

control systems. In some cases for example, a 

whole new control system may be required, and 

this lack of awareness of the potential damage that 

can be caused when trying to install LEDs into 

ageing control systems, could be one of the biggest 

barriers to upgrading lighting and, ultimately to 

improving efficiency in the commercial sector. 

When integrating LED light sources into existing 

lighting control systems, there are two broad areas 

to consider: firstly, compatibility. 

The electronic nature of the LED light source 

can result in unexpected behaviour of controls, 

including older dimmers, sensors, or electronic 

scene setting controls and switches. With this 


opinion 

However, many end users in 

the commercial market may 

not be aware that accessing 

the energy efficiency benefits 

of LED – particularly when 

it comes to retrofitting, or 

upgrading systems – is 

not as simple as swapping 

them for existing lamps’ 

CON TACT Legrand www.legrand.co.uk/power-distribution 

in mind, it is important that advice is taken from 

suppliers and installers on the suitability of the 

existing system with the proposed replacement 

products. 

Secondly, LEDs have a different power startup 

curve to traditional light sources and, when in 

use, their power demand is a lot lower. In smaller 

installations, the LED load may be too low for the 

existing control system that historically requires a 

minimum load of around 40W. 

In larger installation the start-up load, sometimes 

referred to as the in-rush currents, can be much 

higher than those of halogen or fluorescent lamps, 

and can cause permanent damage to unsuitable 

control equipment, including electronic switches, 

sensors, and dimmers. 

There needs to be a greater consideration on the 

lighting control system when it comes to upgrading 

to LEDs, ensuring that both the energy efficiency 

benefits and the increased flexibility they offer in 

lighting design are fully realised. 

Power distribution 

key to flexibility 

One further trend to bear in mind, as evidenced 

across the wider building and construction sector, 

is the rising demand for future proof buildings 

and building systems. 

Many commercial office spaces will change 

tenants a number of times during their lifetime, and 

the need to be flexible – particularly when it comes 

to lighting systems – would be a key selling point. 

The use of cable systems for commercial power 

distribution, which was traditionally the go-to 

method, is really being questioned in the 21st 

Century, given its inherent lack of flexibility. 

Once cable has been installed, it is very difficult to 

retrofit any lighting control boxes into the system, 

given the need to cut out old cabling, potentially redirect 

any cable management, and then install new 

cable – all at great cost to the owner, both in terms 

of materials and time. 

Using more modern methods of power 

distribution, such as busbar trunking, allows endusers 

to simply move lighting control boxes around 

and tap in at any point, to accommodate changes in 

office layout or design. 

Given a commercial workspace cannot work 

without a lighting system, and LEDs, by their very 

nature, are flexible and provide end users with the 

opportunity to target lighting to the desired level, 

location, and intensity, the ability to tailor the 

location to the exact demands of the tenant should 

not be underestimated. 

Therefore a commercial lighting system’s power 

distribution system should also be considered 

as part of any initiative to improve overall 

energy efficiency. ■ 


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13 – 18. 3. 2016 

You will find us here: 

Hall 4.2, Stand B90

Light + 

Building 

Where: 

Frankfurt am Main, 

Germany 

When: 

13 – 18 March 2016 

What: 

THE European lighting 

event for architects, 

designers, specifiers, 

and anyone who’s 

serious about 

lighting 

A-Z of Frankfurt 

Who’s launching what, where, and when? 

Last month we looked at what’s going 

on during Light + Building 2016 in 

the way of forums and events, and it’s 

obvious that it’s going to be a full-on few 

days for visitors and exhibitors alike. 

To help get the most out of a visit, 

however short, this month we’ve decided 

to concentrate on the companies that are 

going to be exhibiting, where they can 

be found, and what’s going to be on the 

stands, so here’s a very short selection of 

those not to be missed: 

Anglepoise 

www.aura-light.co.uk 

Hall 1.1, Stand G50 

Star of the 

show? 

One not to be missed is the Original 1227 

Giant – the aptly named fun concept fi tting 

from Anglepoise that was originally designed 

for The Roald Dahl Museum (think BFG!). 

The giant Giant, which is hand built in 

Britain, is available in an extended range of 

glorious colourways, from palest blush pink 

and dove grey to vibrant red and a sassy 

sunshine yellow, not to mention custom 

colours to order. 

Visitors will be dwarfed by the fl oorstanding 

option, thrilled by the coordinating 

pendant, and totally wowed by the idea of a 

freestanding outdoor version, as well as one 

that can be mounted to the outside wall of the 

building and manoeuvred to produce light just 

where it’s needed. 

What the exhibitor’s say… 

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Light + Building 

www.light-building.com 

‘Lighting technology is advancing at a pace, and Tamlite is committed to investing in extensive R&D activities to stay 

at the forefront of this. At the same time we have a very strong culture of thinking like the customer. All of our R&D and 

manufacturing efforts are driven by understanding and anticipating their needs, and Light + Building is the ideal place to 

demonstrate this.’ Simon Rogers, marketing manager, Tamlite 


Light + 

Building 

Aura Light 

www.aura-light.co.uk 

Hall 4.1, Stand B50 

An exciting divergence into architectural 

lighting means a series of new luminaires 

unlike anything previously seen from Aura 

Light will make their debut on the stand. 

This includes three innovative interior 

fi ttings - Exzite, Propel, and Lezzon – all 

designed and manufactured in Sweden. 

Based on Z-core technology for 

optimised cooling, the Exzite LED 

luminaire is customisable for the modern 

offi ce, providing 65per cent/35per cent 

direct/indirect lighting split. Different light 

distributions are offered, and fi ttings can be 

changed aesthetically with coloured side 

plates, end plates, and decorative screws. 

Propel is an innovative and creative 

pendant luminaire for the offi ce 

environment, comprising three separate 

different coloured luminaire modules, 

which can be set at different angles for any 

combination of up- and down-light. The 

LED Propel fi tting is dimmable, and can be 

fi tted with daylight and presence detection 

for maximum energy saving. 

Completing the trio is Lezzon, a stylish 

LED luminaire designed for schools and 

offi ces. It too is based on Z-core technology 

for maximum heat dissipation, and provides 

a 65/35 per cent direct/indirect light split. 

Also on show, from Aura Light’s Noral 

range, is the Indico road and street light 

luminaire. Its futuristic design features die 

cast aluminium with impact-resistant front 

glass. Clever features for maintenance 

include opening without tools, and 

automatic power cut-off. The Indico LED is 

IP66 rated, and comes in various wattages, 

with automatic night dimming. 

Finally, a tunable white version of the 

award winning Aura Lunaria LED panel 

luminaire, will be on show, which allows the 

user to change the colour temperature from 

warm white to cool white. 

As well as providing a stage for it’s 

wealth of product launches, visitors to 

the Aura Light stand will preview its new 

smart lighting system, which enables the 

user to monitor and control their lighting 

installations via web-based software, 

providing greater energy savings and 

more control. 

BEG 

www.beg-luxomat.com 

Hall 8, Stand H7 

Building automation specialist, BEG will 

launch a series of energy-saving lighting 

control products from the Luxomat net 

range, which includes DALI System 

products for building, multi-room, and 

single-room solutions, and DALI Compact 

products for standalone applications. 

With set up options via USB, Ethernet, 

LAN, WLAN, or Bluetooth available, the 

DALI System series allows organisations 

to achieve greater effi ciency and reduce 

energy costs, while savings money on 

installation charges: each of the network 

components, up to 64 operating or control 

units, has a short address and a group 

ID, allowing groups to be formed and 

synchronized, via the guided light function. 

The single master variant, DALI Compact, 

contains the DALI power supply, push 

button control, relay, and application 

controller - all in one sensor case. 

Both devices are designed for quick 

installation, using the broadcast feature 

and the pre-installed settings. The area 

being monitored can be extended with 

conventional slave devices, which are 

compatible with the DALI master devices. 

A number of the company’s existing Dali 

products, such as the PD11-DALISYS-FLAT, 

a fl at multiple master-capable DALI sensor 

for suspended ceilings or in-ceiling outlet, 

and the PD4-DAA4G, which is tailored for 

training rooms and classrooms, have been 

updated with new features and will also 

be on show. 

Additionally, BEG will present a new 

generation of microwave motion detectors 

that offers signifi cant advantages over 

conventional passive infrared detectors. 

The HF-MD3 and HF-MD4 products work 

independent of temperatures, being based 

on radar, which evaluates the refl ections 

of the microwave waves transmitted for 

maximum energy savings. 

The company is also introducing a new 

ceiling occupancy sensor, the PD2N-LED- 

M1C with LED orientation light, as well 

as a sixth generation KNX sensor with reengineered 

hardware and software. 

Davide Groppi 

www.davide-groppi.com 

Hall 1.2, Stand A21 

The Milan-based lighting company always 

creates a stir, and it looks as if the tradition 

will continue with the launch of a range of 

stunning fi xtures. 

In true Davide Groppi style, most are 

being kept under wraps until the event 

opens, but Simbiosi is a taster of what’s 

on offer. A series of delicate tubes are 

suspended at varying heights, and ‘linked’ 

by violent-red wires, creating concentrated 

pools of light below. 

Fulham 

www.fulham.com 

Hall 4.0, Stand A12 

Fulham, the suppliers of lighting 

‘At Harvard, we invest 10 per cent of our annual 

turnover on R&D, which has enabled us to build an 

enviable reputation for innovation. We are excited to be 

showcasing our latest LED drivers and light engines on our 

stand at this year’s Light + Building.’ 

Tim McKernan, head of OEM sales, Harvard 

‘We’re delighted to have a components division stand at 

Light + Building. This is an important area for us, and 

by providing sustainable, energy saving, high quality 

components, we are hoping to offer OEMs even more 

versatility and efficacy for new product development.’ 

Fred Bass, MD, Neonlite International 


Light + 

Building 

components and electronics, will be 

displaying a selection of products, with 

special focus on LED drivers and modules. 

Centre stage will be two of the company’s 

latest developments: the WorkHorse LED 

programmable driver, and the HotSpot Plus, 

LED driver and emergency system. 

The WorkHorse LED family replaces 

numerous variations of fixed output 

drivers, and is a smart solution for greater 

LED efficiency. Built to the company’s 

usual quality and reliability standards, 

programmable features include output 

current, dimming curve, and lowest 

dimming percentage, allowing the driver 

to match the output of existing fixtures, or 

serve as a flexible platform for new 

luminaire designs. 

Fulham’s intuitive SmartSet 

programming platform enables powerful 

programming capabilities, via handheld 

controller or PC software. Four models 

are available in 40W and 60W versions, 

with different case size and termination 

options. All are available as either 

dimming or DALI dimming model types. 

The drivers can dim to one per cent of 

programmed current, and have one-touch 

programming for high volume use. 

Live on the stand, the WorkHorse will 

be used in two demonstrations: one in 

conjunction with Tvilight, developer of 

wireless, sensor-based, outdoor lighting 

control solutions; and the second working 

with Control Network Solutions, developer 

of elitedali, a vendor independent smart 

web convergence open standards lighting 

control solution. 

Fulham’s second big focus product is the 

HotSpot Plus, an all-in-one unit combining 

a dimmable LED driver, an emergency LED 

driver, and a replaceable battery. HotSpot 

Plus is simple to install with no need for 

separate emergency systems. 

Under normal conditions, the HotSpot 

Plus functions as a dimmable 40W constant 

current LED driver, with a programmable 

output current range of 250 to 1400 

mA. During a power outage, the system 

automatically engages an integrated backup 

battery, which can provide 5W of power 

for 180 minutes, or 10W for 90 minutes. 

For the European market, the ThoroLED 

product range will include standard 

and custom LED modules as tailored 

replacements for applications currently 

using incandescent, CFL, linear fluorescent, 

or HID light sources. These come in 

standard linear, circular, cluster, and 

H-shaped modules, and can be custom 

developed to customer specification. 

All modules feature optimised thermal 

management for extended LED life, use 

the highest quality, branded LEDs, and 

come in constant voltage or constant 

current designs. 

Gewiss 

www.gewiss.co.uk 

Hall 5, Stand C70 

Presenting its latest range of LED fittings for 

indoor and outdoor environments, industrial 

applications, commercial buildings, and 

sports facilities, as well as street and 

emergency lighting, the Gewiss stand has 

something to interest almost every visitor. 

Look out for the new Smart [3], and Road 

[5] lighting systems, as well as the multiaward 

winning Smart [4,] and Street [O3] 

street lighting systems. 

The Smart[3] LED luminaire is the 

first fitting of its kind to reach an ingress 

protection rating of IP66/IP69 - making 

it waterproof, dustproof, and suitable for 

cleaning with a high-pressure hot water jet. 

Smart[3] is designed for ease of installation, 

replacing traditional fluorescents from two 

foot, 18w single fittings to five foot, 58w 

twin models. 

A robust, slim-line, and highly energy 

efficient solution, Smart [3] is ideal for 

installations with low ceiling heights, of 

up to four metres, such as multi-storey 

car parks, plant rooms, loading bays, 

workshops, schools, and supermarkets, 

as well as more demanding environments 

with a high degree of humidity or dust. The 

polycarbonate body means the fittings 

are suitable for the food industry, and will 

resist impact, accidental knocks, water jets, 

humidity, foreign bodies, and dust. The 

fitting is available in three sizes: 800; 1200; 

and 1600mm, and with a through-wiring 

option to seamlessly link luminaires to 

create a continuous strip of light. 

Using and designed around the latest 

generation energy-saving LED technology 

Smart[3] is an exclusive Gewiss patent, 

designed, developed and produced in 

Italy. The range complements the awardwinning 

Smart[4] LED high bay, low bay 

and flood lighting. 

As with Smart [4], Smart [3] takes 

full advantage of the positive features of 

sustainable LED technology, combining 

optimum lighting performance with excellent 

energy cost savings: up to 59 per cent, 

depending on the installation. 

Hamilton Litestat 

www.hamilton-litestat.com 

Hall 11.1, Stand C03 

A first time visitor to Light + Building, 

Hamilton Litestat will be waving the British 

flag with the latest designs in its incredibly 

comprehensive range of decorative switch 

and socket wall plates. 

The designs have been created to 

withstand the demands of tough interior 

environments, while providing a coordinated 

finishing touch, and highlights from no less 

than 18 collections in metal, plastic, wood, 

and glass will be on display, with the debut 

of four new shades of bronze finish. 

Additionally, Hamilton’s programmable 

multi-scene lighting control will be 

demonstrated live during the event. Mercury 

has been created to provide changing 

ambient light for interior spaces, with the 

option of integration with its Multi-room 

audio system to achieve a total lighting and 

sound package. 

Harvard Engineering 

www.HarvardEng.com 

Hall 4, Booth D21 

With a wide range of green technologies, 

Harvard has made the decision to only 

showcase 100 per cent recycled LED 

fixtures on its stand, further enhancing its 

eco-friendly credentials. 

Amongst its offering, the company is 

set to launch the CLK programmable 

driver, which can be programmed in 1mA 

increments in less than a second per driver. 

Attending visitors will be invited to see 

for themselves how quick and easy the 

programming unit is. 

Additionally, the company will be 

‘We are very excited about the new lights and products we are launching 

at Frankfurt. Our designers work hard to innovate and create exciting 

and beautiful lighting. Our high skilled production team creates 

exceptional lights, and we are looking forward to showing our fabulous 

new collection to clients, old and new this spring.’ 

Martin Wögerbauer, CEO, Kolarz 

‘Since its launch, EyeNut has revolutionised 

the indoor lighting market. We are excited 

to be providing demonstrations of the 

solution at this year’s Light + Building.’ 

Andy Davies, head of business development 

and specification, Harvard 


Light + 

Building 

showcasing its LED Solutions range, 

alongside the highly successful EyeNut 

wireless interior monitoring and 

management system. Visitors will be treated 

to demonstrations during the show. 

Allowing users to commission, configure, 

and control their own lighting, via an online 

interface accessed via a computer, laptop, 

tablet, or even smartphone, EyeNut can 

provide energy savings and reduce 

carbon emissions. 

Taking pride in being at the forefront of 

development for integrated, energy and cost 

saving lighting solutions, its customer-driven 

concept technologies include the Gen III 

range of Zhaga Book 7 linear light engines, 

which have been developed using the latest 

microchip technology. 

Kolarz 

www.kolarz-uk.com 

Hall 6.1, Stand C44 

A stunning example of decorative lighting at 

it’s best, Kolarz’s stand will feature beautiful 

works of lighting art guaranteed to take the 

breath away, such as this luxurious hand 

blown Murano glass fitting, which features 

24-carat, gold-plated elements, and hand 

applied gold leaf on the arms. 

Linea Light group 

www.linealight.com 

Hall 3.1, Stand E91 

An unusual design characterised by three 

interacting elements – light, technology, and 

sustainable architecture – form the basis of 

Linea Light Group’s stand. 

Designed by Studio Gherardi, the design 

is the result of ‘reverse conceptual and 

construction process, rather like the process 

undertaken by a sculptor. 

The lighting solutions are managed via 

smartphone and tablet, thanks to the use of 

the DALI protocol, which makes advanced 

lighting management not only possible, but 

the ideal way to create intriguing backdrops 

with ease. As far as visual comfort is 

concerned, innovation is provided by the 

latest dimmer technology, Warm Tune: a 

truly sensory experience, not just visual, 

that offers the pleasant sensation of a light 

which, as its intensity decreases, becomes 

gradually warmer and softer. 

The stand will be adorned with an array 

of products, including IRIS 67, one of the 

stars of the company’s offering. The outdoor 

spotlight features a variable optic, and is 

well suited to illuminating garden plants. 

The variable focal adjustment allows the 

designer to enlighten a defined area and 

follow, for example, the plant’s growth. 

Lutron 

www.lutron.com 

Hall 4.1, Booth C61 

Lutron will be showcasing a comprehensive 

series of lighting, shading, and temperature 

control solutions for a variety of spaces, 

demonstrating how smart lighting and 

heating control solutions can improve 

building performance, making them more 

sustainable and energy efficient. 

Among the the unveilings will be 

new features for Quantum Vue facility 

management software, enabling remote 

monitoring, control, and optimisation of 

lighting in a commercial building from a 

tablet, PC, or smartphone. The flagship 

Quantum total light management system, 

including Hyperion software for automated 

control of blinds for commercial buildings, 

will be on display. 

A series of accessories for Palladiom 

keypads, such as aesthetically compatible 

power receptacles, USB, and Ethernet 

sockets will be available alongside the new 

guestroom solution, myRoom, a family of 

user-friendly guestroom systems for light, 

temperature, and blind control, ideal for new 

builds and renovations, with wireless and 

wired options. 

Additionally, Lutron’s smooth dimming 

LED light solution, proving that, with the right 

technology, flicker-free dimming is possible 

even with light intensity reduced to the 

minimum, is expected to draw the crowds. 

Megaman 

www.megamanlighting.com 

Hall 4.1, Stand H70 

and Hall 4.0, Stand G03 

On it’s largest stand to date, Megaman will 

showcase its latest light source and fixture 

innovations and, for the first time, will be 

putting the spotlight on its components. 

The company plans to show OEMs its 

full range of TECOH high performance 

LED light engines and modules. Available 

in a range of shapes, sizes, and lumen 

packages, TECOH socketable and nonsocketable 

solutions, with either integrated 

or non-integrated electronic drivers, can 

be used to create high quality light for any 

hospitality or commercial application. 

The full range of Light Engines and 

modules on show includes an energy 

efficient LED alternative for ceramic metal 

halide lamps for retail environments, 

a rectangular-shaped module that is a 

perfect replacement for fluorescent fittings, 

designed in line with Zhaga Interface 

Specification Book7, and a range of 

constant current and AC solutions, 

offering an excellent alternative to AR111, 

MR16 and PAR16 halogen products, that 

are ideal for use in recessed and surface 

mounted spotlights. 

Recolight 

www.recolight.co.uk 

Hall 4.1, Stand E60 

Providing full WEEE compliance in the 

UK, Recolight will be in attendance in 

conjunction with EucoLight, the European 

association for WEEE lighting compliance 

schemes. Visitors exporting to EU member 

states will have the opportunity to talk to 

EucoLight members about compliance in 

their countries. 

EucoLight is the voice of Lighting WEEE 

compliance schemes, working to get the 

regulations right for the lighting industry. 

‘Linea Light Group will be participating at this eagerly awaited event with a stand characterised by three key concepts that all 

interact with each other: light, technology, and sustainable architecture. 

‘The main goal of the company is spreading the knowledge of its innovative technology to the market. At Light+Building 2016, 

Linea Light Group wants to put itself in contact with architects and designers through its professional products. 

‘Pioneers in LED lighting, and proud to be among the first to have invested in this technology with profound conviction, Linea 

Light Group guarantees the highest, long-lasting quality of the products, thanks to a know-how acquired over 15 years.’ 

Andrea Zugno, marketing coordinator, Linea Light Group. 


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horizontally, vertically or on the deck using 

its fl exible QuickRig mounting system. 

DALIS earned PLASA Award for 

Innovation when it was shown for the fi rst 

time at the PLASA show in October 2015. 

Sharing pride of place on the stand will 

be a giant British Routemaster bus. 

A classic icon, the Routemaster is an 

homage to Tamlite’s heritage and UK 

design excellence. It also provides a 

creative backdrop to showcase the 

company’s range of next-generation LED 

solutions, and will double up as a handy 

meeting room: visitors can hop on board 

to discuss their needs. 

The event will also provide a showcase 

for the company’s bespoke product delivery 

capability. 

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www.robertjuliat.com 

Hall 4, Level 2, Booth H89 

DALIS, the new asymmetrical 300W LED 

wall wash luminaire will take centre stage on 

the Robert Juliat stand. 

Designed to deliver powerful, smooth 

coverage, and a huge variety of pastel and 

saturated colours, DALIS incorporates eight 

coloured LED emitters consisting of red, 

green, blue, royal blue, amber, cyan, warm 

white (2200K), and cool white (6500K). 

The choice of these six colours in 

association with the two whites, gives 

access to an extremely wide colour 

gamut. The white emitters facilitate colour 

desaturation, resulting in an impressive 

range of pastel tones. 

Each colour can be controlled in 8- or 

16-bit mode. In addition, the LED emitters 

can be grouped into two or four sections 

to form bands of colour, each of which can 

be controlled independently in 16-bit mode 

to provide an exceptionally subtle and 

clever mix of colours with smooth transitions 

and fades. 

DALIS’ exclusive optical design uses 

patented asymmetrical micro refl ectors to 

spread the light evenly over vertical surfaces 

and deliver a massive output across the full 

colour spectrum. A protective glass window 

with a highly transmissive coating ensures 

optimal light transmission. 

Equipped with an advanced fan-less 

cooling system, DALIS offers silent 

operation, which is perfect for sound 

sensitive applications like opera houses 

and studios, and all theatrical, TV, and 

entertainment applications. 

DALIS can be controlled via DMX/ 

RDM, ArtNet, SACN, MANet and mounted 

Tamlite 

www.tamlite.co.uk 

Hall 4, Level 1, Booth F89 

The British lighting designer and 

manufacturer, Tamlite Lighting, will 

showcase how its UK-based R&D and 

manufacturing activities are delivering 

signifi cant advances in energy 

effi cient lighting. 

Tamlite is Britain’s second largest 

privately owned lighting company, with its 

extensive R&D and manufacturing activities 

managed out of nine factories in the UK. 

Last year, the company delivered more than 

four million products and, as a business, it 

has invested more than £4m in the last three 

years to undertake the development of a 

number of cutting-edge lighting solutions. 

The show presents an ideal, high-profi le 

opportunity to communicate its values in 

relation to quality, service, and innovation. 

Tamlite plans to generate excitement 

with a show-stopping British themed stand, 

which demonstrates the latest advances in 

product development. 

To showcase the transformative power 

of lighting, the stand will display an 

impressive lit water feature, with bubbles 

creating a beautiful sequence of colour 

changes and effects, thanks to dynamic 

control capabilities. 

Venture 

www.venturelightingeurope.com 

Hall 4.1, Stand J10 

Venture Lighting Europe will be showcasing 

a newly introduced range of luminaires, 

including its VLED Integrated Driver 

Technology (IDT) system for outdoor 

fl oodlights, industrial, commercial, plus road 

lighting applications. Making its international 

debut will be Venture’s Westminster VLED 

module and retrofi t LED solution, specially 

designed for street lighting, and using the 

company’s SUPRAX glass optics, to offer 

exceptional benefi ts to local authorities. 

The VLED range includes products 

offering particularly high lumen packages, 

typically producing 15,000-18,000 lumens 

from LED fl oodlights, and 20,000-plus 

lumens from LED HighBay fi xtures. 

The technology provides a great range 

of energy saving solutions for industrial 

and commercial applications, as well as 

street lighting. 

The Westminster VLED street lighting 

module offers local authorities the ability to 

extend the life of their existing street lighting 

to 100,000 hours, and can be retrofi tted to 

almost any existing luminaire. 

With a range of lumen outputs from 2,000 

to 16,000, the Westminster VLED module 

delivers a high effi cacy up to 152 lumens 

per watt, and can be built from 17W to 

108W to meet the lighting requirements of 

each scheme. ■ 

‘It’s our first time at this leading industry event, and our presence makes a strong statement that 

Hamilton is an international player in electrical wiring accessories and lighting control solutions. 

‘We’re particularly looking forward to the opportunity to meet international hotel customers, and 

those in the growing boutique sector. Hamilton supports a growing customer base from its showroom in 

Dubai, so it will also be a great chance for the UK product development team to meet visiting customers 

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case 

study 

An all-LED update 

for Austrian 

office furniture 

manufacturer, 

Blaha 

Showing 

off 

Photo copyright: Gustavo Allidi Bernasconi 

Blaha is one of Austria’s top office 

furniture manufacturers, and its 

Korneuburg headquarters houses a 

showroom, which doubles as a sales area, 

working space, and communications forum. 

The showroom, which serves both 

business and private customers, extends 

across three floors, and houses a diverse 

mix of high quality furniture ranges and 

acoustic systems, offered with a variety of 

textiles, surface options, and colours. 


ERCO now 

consistently 

uses LED 

photometrics 

in its spotlights 

enabling us 

to reduce our 

energy costs by 

50 per cent. Our 

investment will 

therefore pay for 

itself over the 

years 

Company CEO, Friedrich Blaha, takes up 

the story: ‘The BüroIdeenZentrum (Offi ce 

Ideas Centre) was opened in 2001. As it was 

equipped with conventional stage spotlights 

from different manufacturers back then, 

the lighting concept was addressed and 

redefi ned as part of our re-launch in 2015. 

‘We were looking primarily for a system 

that would support and enhance the 

dramatic and emotive ambience of the 

exhibited images. It needed to be designed 

around a single type of spotlight that offered 

the versatility for use in any spatial situation. 

These ranged from scenes requiring 

illumination from the ceiling, covering a 

distance of 12m, as well as accent lighting 

for individual exhibits, but also expansive 

staging of whole offi ce settings.’ 

This comprehensive undertaking 

stipulated a minimum number of luminaires, 

with the lowest possible wattage to achieve 

it – without compromising on visual comfort. 

Perfect rendition 

Central to the design was to ensure optimal 

colour rendition. The products feature a 

remarkably wide selection of textiles and 

surfaces, most of which are available 

in a variety of colours. Blaha promotes 

these materials and their colour variety 

with attention-grabbing installations. The 

contract, therefore, hinged on natural and 

brilliant colour reproduction that would 

reveal the wide array of colours with their 

many subtle nuances – especially in the 

pastel ranges. 

Blaha continued: ‘These requirements 

could ultimately be met only by ERCO 

Opton spotlights, with six different light 

distribution patterns achieved through a 

simple change of lenses.’ 

ERCO’s Opton spotlight was selected 

for the entire project: designed for in-store 

lighting, Opton combines fl exibility and 

effi ciency with high lumen packages and 


case 

study 

excellent light quality. 

In the showroom, the diversity of tasks 

was mastered with an 18W luminaire 

and variable distribution options. The 

warm white light maximises the colour 

rendition, works well with the variety of 

different surfaces, and creates a warm and 

welcoming ambience. 

Accent lighting, with different focal points, 

structures the open room and illuminates 

individual products in a similar way to the 

illumination of museum artefacts. Spherolit 

lenses, specially developed by ERCO, 

enable different light distribution patterns 

with very precise and uniform beams. 

Professional surroundings 

The heart of the showroom, the bar area 

and communication forum extending over 

three levels, is illuminated by Opton 18W 

with narrow spot characteristic. 

Thanks to the photometrics specially 

developed for LED technology, the light 

bridges the distance, of around 25m, 

effortlessly. The spotlights offer optimal 

visual comfort, with excellent glare control. 

Mounted above the consultation tables, they 

create a communicative, pleasantly bright 

and friendly working atmosphere. 

Friedrich Blaha concluded: ‘The on-site 

support and advice, which we received 

from ERCO consultants in the process, was 

highly appreciated: a service that is not 

to be underestimated, as it helped us 

to realise our concept of homogeneous 

showroom lighting. 

‘The fact that ERCO now consistently 

uses LED photometrics in its spotlights 

enabled us to reduce our energy costs by 

50 per cent. Our investment will therefore 

pay for itself over the years. 

‘We are more than satisfi ed with our 

decision to opt for a high quality ERCO 

lighting system.’ ■ 

Project data 

Project: 

Blaha showroom, Korneuburg, 

Austria 

Client: 

Franz Blaha Sitz- und Büromöbel 

Industrie GmbH 

Architecture: 

Eichinger oder Knechtl, Vienna, 

Austria 

Contact 

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Increasing costs, the desire - if not 

the need - to keep guests coming 

back for more, has defined a trend 

in the hospitality industry for the latest 

technology, and lighting is at the forefront 

of the tech revolution these days. 

Above and beyond the requirement for 

the money savings potential of installing 

LEDs in an industry where the lights are 

always on – the hospitality industry has to 

create a ‘Wow’ factor; something that most 

of its guests simply won’t get at home. The 

sector is, to put it simply, at the sharp end 

of lighting design and technology. 

So how is lighting used to create this 

extra quality that guests demand? 

In China, Kolarz has recently installed 

stunning handmade ceiling, wall, and 

pendants fittings at the luxury Shanghai 

Tower, China’s tallest skyscraper, after 

receiving a brief to create ‘unique and 

magnificent feature lights’ for two of its 

extremely large function rooms. 

The client specifically wanted high 

quality lighting to make a real statement, 

and add to the grandeur of the 

landmark building. 

The budget for the project was a 

whopping €3,000,000, which provides a 

sense of the scale, the work involved, the 

expertise, and the materials required. 

The designs feature sparkling Murano 

glass twinned with chrome: in the 

ballroom and VIP room, 25,000 two-metre 

long, clear Murano glass sticks have been 

used to create 14 ceiling fittings – each of 

which measures five metres in diameter, 

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Re-defining lighting 

for hospitality venues 

and weighs a jaw-dropping eight tonnes. 

The lighting for the multi-function room, 

which is roughly the size of a football 

pitch, includes 32 futuristic chrome and 

fibreglass pendants, which create a focal 

point in the massive space. 

Commenting on the project, Kolarz 

joint CEO, Stefan Wögerbauer said: ‘The 

Shanghai Tower project showcases our 

work, and is a testament to what we can 

achieve for clients who want to create 

something on a grand scale.’ 

On a slightly less overpowering, 

but none-the-less important scale, the 

Malmaison and Hotel du Vin Group set out 

to reduce energy consumption throughout 

its entire estate by switching to an LED 

solution from Lyco. 

The Group’s hotels are housed in a 

variety of historical buildings and, after 

inspection it was evident that not all of the 

properties would accommodate standard 

components and products. The Lyco 

team had to assess each on a hotel-byhotel 

basis, and for some buildings, had 


to provide tailor-made solutions, including 

bespoke components, to ensure the best 

lighting was installed to not only achieve 

the cost saving objective, but also to 

ensure that the fittings matched the desired 

aesthetic impact. 

Another successful LED solution has 

been created at one of London’s most 

iconic watering holes – Goat in Chelsea. 

The traditional London pub re-opened 

following extensive modernisation as an 

energetic and edgy hub comprising a 

contemporary Italian restaurant, a large DJ 

bar, and a 1920s-style speakeasy. 

The final element of the metamorphosis 

was the installation of energy-efficient LED 

lighting from the Bright Goods range. 

The many nooks, crannies, and 

architectural quirks have provided huge 

scope for entertaining, as guests enjoy 

the exotic surroundings. However, the 

traditional incandescent filament lamps that 

helped create the overall ambiance proved 

to be costly to run and maintain. 

With an ambitious energy upgrade 

planned for the building, Steve Manktelow, 

who masterminded the concept, was keen 

to establish whether any of the expense 

could be offset against future savings. 

Harbouring a level of reticence towards 

LED lamps, which he feared would produce 

a light that would be inappropriate for the 

venue’s stylish interior, he ordered samples 

from Bright Goods. 

Following a trial, the team at Goat were 

pleasantly surprised, not only with the 

vintage look and feel of the LED filament 

lamps, but also with the warm, familiar glow 

re-created in LED. The lamps have actually 

helped to complement the sympathetic 

restyling of the old building, and updated it 

with modern charm. Importantly, whilst recreating 

the nostalgic glory of incandescent 

lighting in LED, the lamps are providing 

energy savings of 70 per cent plus. 

Steve Manktelow is delighted with both 

the appearance and the performance of 

the lighting. He said: ‘The lamps are a 

brilliant match for the incandescent filament 

bulbs we had previously. The warm glow 

of the old lighting has been re-created to 

create the same retro, vintage feel. They 

have the same impact as the old Edison 

squirrel cages, and other shape styles, so 

swapping them out has been seamless. 

Having trawled what is available, these 

are the first LED lamps I’ve come across 

that retain the warmth of an incandescent, 

which was the real deciding factor.’ 

Outside the box 

Even in the often inclement UK, outside 

space has the potential to encourage 

visitors to linger longer. 

Take, for instance, the case of the 

opulent Rosewood Hotel in London, where 

the owner has unveiled its latest drinking 

and dining destination, The Terrace. 

Transformed by award-winning 

landscape designer, Luciano Giubbilei, the 

year–round garden features an intimate 

lighting scheme, designed by Foundry, to 

create an inviting and stylish destination for 

guests to socialise after dark. 

Hamilton Litestat’s solution at 

The Old Bridge Inn, Holmfirth 

CON TACT 

Kolarz 

www.kolarz-uk.com 

IBT Group 

www.ibtgroup.co.uk 

Foundry Light&Design 

www.foundryonline.co.uk 

UFO Lighting 

www.universal-fibre-optics.com 

Cree 

www.cree.com 

Lyco 

www.lycocommercial.co.uk 

Hamilton Litestat 

www.hamilton-litestat.com 

Bright Goods 

www.brightgoods.co.uk 


A stainless steel structure, fabricated 

from solid 50x50mm profi le, provides a 

foundation, in which the majority of the 

lighting has been subtly incorporated, while 

custom trunking discreetly conceals the 

cable routing, and keeps the visual impact 

of the lighting equipment to a minimum. 

Special mounting brackets that clip into 

the trunking allow high level lighting to be 

attached to the structure, and to accentuate 

the tree canopy above. 

Bespoke frame-mounted LED downlights, 

which were designed by Foundry and 

manufactured in-house by UFO Lighting, are 

used throughout to highlight the stainless 

steel structure, and the tables below. Having 

been specifi cally fashioned to the same 

specifi cation as the stainless steel profi le, 

and powder coated to match, the cubeshaped 

fi ttings blend so seamlessly with 

their surrounding environment that they 

appear as a streamlined extension of it. 

Each fi tting has been fabricated from 

anodised aluminium, and fi tted with a brass 

insert for a look of added warmth and luxury. 

Internally, the use of the 1W Cree chip and 

narrow optics provide the tight beam and 

quality of light needed to create dramatic 

pools of light on the tables below. 

Sharing the load 

It’s not always necessary for individual 

establishments to take the lead on lighting 

design as a way of increasing customer 

footfall. Take, for instance, the case of an 

area of Manchester, where a refurbishment 

programme, which includes advanced 

lighting technology, has breathed new life 

into bars and restaurants locally. Constance 

Wolstenholme of IBT Group explains: ‘The 

role of the lighting designer is key to creating 

the right ambience for city centre attractions. 

A perfect example of how an exciting 

specialist lighting design can change the 

whole ambience of the area is the recent 

installation at Angel Square, which has 

undergone extensive refurbishment, the 

crowning glory of which is the lighting of the 

NOMA tubes, and specifi cally, the soon-tobe-introduced 

public interactivity via Twitter’. 

During the day, the area reflects an image of 

tranquillity and peace but, by night, displays a 

vibrancy that reflects the busy atmosphere of 

the city. As word spreads, the area becomes 

a tourist attraction and, as a result, businesses 

catering to the visitors flourish. 

In control 

Lighting design, and in particular, energy 

effi cient lighting design, simply cannot 

be fully achieved without the use of controls. 

Many older controls, especially those 

incorporating scene settings popular with the 

hospitality sector, simply aren’t compatible 

with retrofi t LED lighting, so in these cases, a 

new system is called for. 

Smart lighting control within the restaurant 

and public areas of properties belonging 

to the Bulldog Hotel Group had become 

a priority after expertise identifi ed that 

inappropriate lighting levels at particular 

times led to lack of ambience. It became 

apparent that effective handling of lighting 

levels were key to maintaining a conducive 

and relaxed atmosphere within the dining 

and bar areas, but asking staff to manually 

adjust lighting at set times of the day and 

evening - when busy and under pressure 

serving food and drink - proved challenging. 

This led to the company researching the 

options for one of its fl agship properties - 

The Old Bridge Inn and Coffee House 

in Holmfi rth. 

A need was identifi ed for a simple 

automated lighting scene system, which 

once set, required no adjustment or 

maintenance, but equally could be 

re-set to accommodate different events, 

and changing levels of natural light during 

the seasons. The Group specifi ed a bespoke 

solution from Hamilton Litestat. 

Hamilton’s team created a purposebuilt 

lighting control system with a facility 

for multiple scene setting throughout 

The Old Bridge’s restaurant and bar. The 

system comprised a compact twin-channel 

controller, with MCB protection and a built-in 

timer to deliver multiple timed scene recall 

– from breakfast through to evening dining. 

Our initial research 

into identifying a suitable 

lighting control unit for 

the Old Bridge Inn revealed 

an off-the-shelf system 

that would meet our needs 

simply didn’t exist’ 


Essentially, the timer sends a pulse to the 

dimmer processor. This triggers a scene 

recall at the chosen time of day. Further 

pulses from the timer cause the scene to 

skip to the next stored scene. Changing from 

one scene to the next is set over a chosen 

fade rate to give a very gradual, almost 

unnoticeable change. 

The system was designed to be 

completely automatic – so once set. there is 

no need for staff involvement. A push-button 

control plate has been installed allowing 

stored scenes and times to be changed for 

one-off events. 

By taking control of lighting levels, the 

hotel is also benefiting from energy savings 

and significant cost reductions. Mark Porcher 

from The Bulldog Hotel Group commented: 

‘Our initial research into identifying a suitable 

lighting control unit for the Old Bridge 

Inn revealed an off-the-shelf system that 

would meet our needs simply didn’t exist. 

Initial frustration led to delight when we 

discovered Hamilton’s bespoke design and 

manufacturing service.’ n 

UFO 

The Old Bridge Inn, 

Holmfirth 


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Light matters 

It’s heartening to read 

the results of this survey, 

conducted by Big Hospitality, 

and sponsored by Megaman 

CON TACT 

Megaman 

www.megamanlighting.com 

1% 

Good lighting encourages guests to stay 

longer, and come back for more 

Only 1% of those surveyed think 

lighting is of no importance in the 

customer experience 

72% 

72% have left a venue 

earlier than planned, 

because it was too 

brightly, or poorly lit 

74% 

74% have stayed longer 

than planned because the 

lighting made them feel 

relaxed and welcome 

According to respondents, 

a well-lit venue is… 

somewhere that draws you in 36% 

somewhere to spend time 

somewhere to go back to 

34% 

26% 

None of the above 4% 

Up front lighting refurbishment costs seem to be less 

important than ambience. When making decisions on 

new lighting in a venue, hospitality professionals say that 

key considerations are: 

The effect and ambience of the new lighting 67% 

The ability of staff to dim the lights 43% 

Energy bill/CO2 savings 31% 

The up front costs 23% 


A survey of hospitality professionals 

has found that lighting is an 

integral part of the package when 

it comes to encouraging guests 

to stay longer and make repeat 

visits to a restaurant, hotel, or bar 

43% of those surveyed have been involved in a lighting 

refurbishment in their present or previous venue and said: 

The new lighting has been well received by customers 

84% 

84% of customers gave positive 

feedback on the lighting 

refurbishment 

Good lighting boosts business 

91% 

91% think the lighting refurbishment 

has had a positive impact on business 

in terms of an up-lift in sales or profits 

Education is still needed about the benefits of LEDs 

Only half of all hospitality professionals (49%) think 

a halogen lamp ban next year would be a positive change for them. 

36% 

15% 

36% say it 

would not 

affect them 

15% think that a ban 

will have a negative 

impact on them 

Fred Bass, managing director of 

Neonlite International, the brand 

owner of Megaman, the company 

sponsoring the survey, commented: 

‘This survey supports what we are 

seeing in our day to day business 

within the hospitality sector – good 

quality lighting is appreciated, and a 

well lit scheme attracts customers, 

who stay longer and spend more. 

However, the one area where I think 

we are at the cusp of a tipping 

point is in the understanding of 

the benefits of LEDs amongst the 

majority of those in the hospitality 

sector. Although half of those 

surveyed say that they think the 

banning of halogen lights and 

introduction of LED equivalents 

would be positive, there are still 

another half who are unsure. 

As more and more bars, restaurants, 

and hotels experience the benefits 

of the latest in LED lighting 

technology, I believe we will see a 

dramatic change in favour of LEDs.’ 

*Survey carried out amongst 236 hospitality professionals by 

Big Hospitality for Megaman during October 2015. 


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case 

study 

Going 

underground 

CON TACT 

Nulty+ 

www.nultylighting.co.uk 

The 21st Century looks 

bright for London 

Underground as plans 

are unveiled to secure its 

future design heritage 

Nulty has supported Studio Egret 

West in delivering a design manifesto 

that will build on the iconic brand 

of London Underground, and nurture its 

design heritage. 

The designs for the next generation of 

London Underground stations, within the 

LU Design Idiom (LUDI), offer a holistic 

approach to infrastructure design to create 

engaging spaces - for passengers and 

as places of work. The Idiom has been 

developed to ensure the Underground’s 

continuing success as it advances in the 

21st Century. 

Paul Nulty, Nulty+ founder, said: ‘To 

be appointed to deliver a new lighting 

philosophy for such an iconic part of 

London’s DNA has been an incredible 

opportunity for the team. 

‘Lighting is a key element of the Idiom 

and, when applied properly, can transform 

a station. Using layers of light will create 

The aim is to create an 

environment that has a 

positive impact on the 

senses and mood, and that 

preserves the Underground’s 

status as an iconic 

part of London’ 


spaces that are safe and functional, 

but that will also add excitement 

and drama.’ 

The company produced designs that 

emphasise the heritage and historical 

features of the spaces, aid orientation, 

and create positive emotional responses 

in the people who use the Underground, 

and those who work there. 

Nulty continued: ‘The role of the 

team is to use light as a tool to make 

stations fl ow better, to celebrate the 

rich heritage of our London transport, 

while embracing the future and 

leading the way in 21st Century public 

transport design.’ 

Blending the principles of function, 

orientation, identity, visual interest, 

energy, robustness, and suitability, with 

creativity and contrast, the company 

has created dramatic, yet user friendly 

spaces that will be in line with exemplary 

metro stations across the world. 

‘The aim is to create an environment 

that has a positive impact on the senses 

and mood, and that preserves the 

Underground’s status as an iconic part 

of London,’ added Nulty. 

Building on the Idiom’s aim to ‘bring 

good design to the forefront of thinking,’ 

the intricate lighting approach adds 

depth, texture, and drama, to create 

station spaces that have impact. The 

team have built up layers of light in the 

design that will aid passenger fl ow and 

defi ne important areas. 

An important aspect of the lighting 

scheme, which is currently going 

through the procurement process, 

was to achieve the correct balance 

between luminance ratios to create 

different strengths of highlights and 

shadows. Historically, Underground 

stations have been designed to a high 

level of uniformity that places an undue 

emphasis on achieving control and 

regularity, which occasionally resulted in 

over-lit spaces. 

The lighting within the Idiom 

considers the way staff and customers 

move around, and how they perceive 

space; critical elements to achieving this 

are an increase in contrast, and a small 

increase in average light levels, as well 

as vertical illuminance. By overlapping 

several layers of light, colour 

temperatures have been introduced that 

will radiate warmth across the spaces. 

By moving away from the current 

homogenous approach to lighting, 

and replacing it with a soft ambiance, 

commuter stress and fatigue should 

be diminished, using light as a positive 

infl uencer of mood. 

Alongside engaging the senses, 

the lighting clearly defi nes platform 

edges, entrances, and exit points, and 


accentuates the curves of the tunnels to 

create atmosphere, highlighting start and 

end points, to give rhythm and definition 

to the wide and tunnelled spaces. 

Within the design philosophy, only 

energy efficient and sustainable lighting 

could be used. Nulty evolved the 

Category 1 standard, in order to relax 

uniformity, and increase light levels 

over specific areas to create greater 

contrast. Illumination, with both longevity 

and maintainability, has been used 

throughout the design but delivered in 

a way that maintains engagement with 

the space. 

Paul Nulty, Nulty+ founder, said: ‘To 

be appointed to deliver a new lighting 

philosophy for such an iconic part of 

London’s DNA has been an incredible 

opportunity for the team. 

‘Lighting is a key element of the 

Idiom and, when applied properly, 

can transform a station. Using layers 

of light will create spaces that are safe 

and functional, but that will also add 

excitement and drama. 

Chris Bonner, head of customer 

environment and design, London 

Underground, said: ‘We knew that light, 

and the creative use of lighting, would 

have a transformational impact on our 

station environments and our customers’ 

perceptions of these spaces, but to go 

beyond the functional, we needed a new 

philosophy. Nulty was the perfect partner, 

working closely with internal experts on 

the new approach, which 

considers layers of light to help 

orientate customers, highlight key 

pieces of information, and animate 

historic features. 

‘I look forward to seeing the roll out of 

this exciting new philosophy across the 

network in the years to come.’ 

The new lighting philosophy comes 

at an exciting time, as it forms part of 

Transported by Design, a campaign 

by TfL that explores good design on 

the transport network and its role in the 

lives of the millions of customers who 

use it each day. n 


COMMERCIAL FEATURE 

Boost your inventory with 

the latest lighting products 

LIGHTING THE WAY TO A 

BRILLIANT FUTURE 

ANeed to know what’s new in 

lighting? Looking for the latest 

styles and newest technology? 

Look no further than HKTDC Hong 

Kong International Lighting Fair 

(Spring Edition) 2016, organised by 

the Hong Kong Trade Development 

Council. Here you will find more 

than 1,250 exhibitors from around 

the globe who will display indoor 

and outdoor lighting, decorative 

and functional, commercial and 

residential. As well as refreshing your 

inventory, you will have an overview 

of lighting trends as well as trends in 

interior and exterior design. 

WHAT YOU NEED, 

WHERE YOU NEED IT 

Look in these zones to find the 

products which fit your market 

profile. 

Hall of Aurora has around 240 

CON TACT 

First-time overseas buyers are entitled to exclusive 

travel incentive. Pre-registration is required. 

Please contact HKTDC on 

Tel: (44 20) 7616 9500, Fax: (44 20) 7616 9510, or 

Email: london.office@hktdc.org for details. 

eserve your admission badge and save HK$100! 

Web: www.hktdc.com/ex/hklihgtingfairse/05 

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App: HKTDC Mobile 

brands in its beautiful setting, all of 

them designed and manufactured to 

the highest standard. They range from 

exquisite classic styles to modern 

designs. 

LED & Green Lighting is ideal for 

buyers of energy-efficient lighting and 

other ‘green’ lighting-related products. 

Demand for LED products just keeps 

rising, so stock up here. 

World of Professional and Industrial 

Lighting debuted successfully in 2015 

to show Stage Lights, Emergency & 

Safety Lights, Architectural Lighting, 

Hospital Lighting and other situationspecific 

applications, with LED 

options. 

Advertising Display Lighting 

opens up new possibilities for display 

lighting products used for advertising, 

marketing and promotional activities. 

These are attention-getting lights to 

draw customers or promote a brand. 

Avenue of Chandeliers is a perennial 

favourite as it encompasses the 

traditional crystal chandeliers 

and also chandeliers reinvented 

for modern interiors. 

These are timeless style icons. 

THERE’S MORE… 

Other zones at the Spring 

Edition 2016 include: Business 

of IP Zone, Commercial 

Lighting, Decorative Lighting, 

Lighting Accessories, Parts & 

Components, Outdoor Lighting and 

Trade Services & Publications. 

NEVER A DULL MOMENT 

There are many activities which 

can promote business, contacts 

and knowledge. They include a 

Networking Reception as well as 

stimulating and informative seminars 

and forums. Winning entries in 

the Hong Kong Lighting Design 

Competition will be on display at the 

fairground. 

CROSS-FERTILISATION 

THROUGH APRIL FAIRS 

April is a great month for sourcing 

with fairs which have a lot to offer 

buyers of lighting and lifestyle 

products. 

HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 

(Spring Edition), 13-16 April 

HKTDC International ICT Expo, 

13-16 April 

HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair, 

20-23 April 

HKTDC Hong Kong International Home 

Textiles and Furnishings Fair, 

20-23 April 

HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, 

27-30 April 

Hong Kong International Printing & 

Packaging Fair, 27-30 April 


LIGHT 

LUST 

2016’S 

DOMESTIC 

FITTINGS 

TO DIE FOR 

In this age of see, want, buy, the domestic lighting 

market has exploded with fi ttings of all shapes and 

sizes, to suit all designs and dreams. 

We’ve been enjoying a visual feast of lights that 

would be suitable for everything from the smallest 

bachelor pad to … well, to a sporting icon’s mansion 

(naming no names). What’s your favourite? 

Contemporary classic 

Fitting: Mini Original 

Designer: Anglepoise 

Web: anglepoise.com 

At little more than 20 inches tall, diminutive it may be, but the new 

fixed-arm table lamp packs quite a punch, and comes in three classic 

colours: jet black, a long-standing best-seller, sits alongside two 

contemporary classics: linen white, and dove grey. 

Glam basics 

Fitting: The Cotswold 

Designer: David Hunt 

Web: davidhunt-lighting.com 

Simple but effective, this utilitarian 

collection features a single wall light 

and pendant, with a French cream 

metal shade and antique solid brass 

metalwork. Each light is handmade by 

highly talented craftsmen. 


products 

All that glisters 

Fitting: Carragher 

Designer: Chantelle 

W: chantellelighting.co.uk 

A stunning bespoke 12-foot draping 

chandelier, featuring approximately 50,000 

crystals. Designed to hang low from the 

ceiling, it creates a spectacular centrepiece in 

an entrance hall and stairs. 

Brighter bricks 

Fitting: Micro Blade Cadre 

Designer: Optelma 

W: optelma.co.uk 

Working together, Sedap and Optelma have 

developed the Micro Blade range of invisible 

lighting solutions. Made from high-strength plaster 

profile, which is integrated into the interior fabric, 

Micro Blade Cadre is designed for recessing linear 

LED lighting within walls and ceilings; the profiles 

create a seamless, streamlined look, allowing walls 

and ceilings to appear to float in the space.

Individual solutio 

for your customer – 

COMMERCIAL FEATURE 

B.E.G. The lighting 

info@beguk.co.uk 

map converted to wallpaper, and a glass 

topped boardroom table made from 

pallets. 

B.E.G. used Luxomat® PD2 sensors 

in the office areas and meeting rooms 

as these environments required an 

‘occupancy detector’ that could measure 

the constant light changes. The B.E.G. 

sensor is designed to give a ‘constant 

daylight appraisal’ which provides 

significant benefits over conventional 

detectors which are not capable of 

carrying out these features. 

Martindale said: “We positioned the 

B.E.G. sensors near the desk areas so as 

to utilise the seated figure – the ‘pick-up 

range’ where the detector is at its most 

sensitive – which allows it to detect 

small movements such as when a person 

is sitting at a computer terminal. 

“The switching control of the groups 

of luminaires had to be taken into 

account as well – the window area would 

be brighter than the back of the room 

and during the day would be subject to 

more daylight influence – so we used 

B.E.G. sensors that can switch-off the 

group of luminaires near the window if 

the light level goes above the threshold 

selected. 

“By not using luminaires, if they are 

not required, assists with saving energy 

and reducing operating costs. We also 

used a Slave to increase the detection 

area for the main passage area.” 

In the bathroom areas, stairwells 

and general workspaces, B.E.G. fitted 

surface-mounted and flush mounted 

sensors B.E.G. Luxomat® PD3s as a 

motion detector was suitable for these 

types of areas where there was no need 

for continuous ‘daylight appraisal’. 

In the main warehouse and racking 

areas, which featured two containers 

with ‘Soton Freight’ emblazed on them, 

B.E.G. used its Luxomat® PD4 range as 

Martindale explained: “We used PD4s in 

the area under the mezzanine area as this 

particular detector has a 24m diameter 

range as opposed to the PD3 being 10m 

diameter range. 

“A bigger area needed to be covered 

in the general area of the warehouse so 

we used a different type of PD4 because 

these motion detectors can be mounted 

at approximately eight to 10 metres. 

This detector is specifically designed for 

warehouse operation and can be used up 

to heights of 14m so it was ideal.” 

Mr Negus, SFS managing director, 

said: “This move was, for our family, the 

biggest undertaking since we started the 

business in 1998 and many important 

factors had to be introduced into the 

design that were critical to us. 

“Aesthetically speaking we feel this 

was a resounding success and we’re 

delighted with the end result. But behind 

the scenes and under the ‘skin’ of the 

design was our desire to push home 

energy efficiency, carbon friendliness 

and overall green credentials. 

“Working with B.E.G and Space & 

Solutions, we identified the lighting 

requirements and they set about 

planning the physical implementation to 

provide consistent, good quality lighting, 

while using the latest technology to 

ensure our facility was efficient. 

“The result of LED lighting throughout 

the warehouses and a mixture of low 

energy and subtle lighting solutions 

throughout the rest of the building work 

perfectly. 

“I personally felt that the detail B.E.G. 

provided in applying the correct sensors 

for each area, with the ability to change 

each individual setting depending on 

area usage, and with a mixture lumen, 

movement or audio sensors was the real 

cherry on top. We’re absolutely thrilled.” 

CON TACT 

B.E.G. Luxomat enquiries: 

www.beg-luxomat.com 

info@beguk.co.uk 

0870 850 5412 


directory 

EMERGENCY LIGHTING 

LIGHTING COMPONENTS 


Emergency lighting products limited (elp) 

is a small and focused UK manufacturing company dedicated 

to providing superior service and products to all customers 

requiring Emergency Lighting Equipment and Emergency 

Lighting Conversion services. 

TEL: 01403 786601 

EMAIL: sales@elp.uk.com 

WEB: www.elp.uk.com/ 

ADDRESS: Unit 9 Gillmans Industrial Estate, 

Natts Lane, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9EZ 

Spirit Circuits have great experience in the latest 

developments in the LED Lighting industry, and are the UK’s 

leading manufacturers of metal clad PCB’s (MPCB), as well 

as standard FR4 products. As an independent supplier, 

we are able to offer advice on material selection, thermal 

management and most efficient panelisation formats to 

achieve best material yields. 

TEL: +44(0) 2392 243000 EMAIL: sales@spiritcircuits.com 

WEB: www.spiritcircuits.com 

ADDRESS: 22-24 Aston Road, Waterlooville, 

Hampshire, PO7 7XJ 

Arditi UK offers a wide range of electric and electronic 

components and accessories for lighting; Lampholders, 

Switches, Plugs, Dimmers, Cord Sets, LED Modules, 

Power Supplies and Transformers. Catalogues available on 

request or download from our website. 

TEL: 01933 223862 

EMAIL: sales@arditiuk.co.uk 

WEB: www.arditi.com 

ADDRESS: 55 Leyland Trading Estate, Wellingborough, 

Northants NN8 1RS 

LED MARINE LIGHTING 

GENERAL LIGHTING 

COMMERCIAL LIGHTING 

COVERSHIELD.CO.UK 

Timage (GB) LLP is renowned in the yacht industry for its 

beautifully crafted Italian LED and traditional bulb lighting. 

Timage specialises in nautically styled brass bulkhead lights, 

waterproof step and courtesy lights, reading lights and ceiling 

lights. Substantial stock holding for fast delivery. 

TEL: 01376 343087 

EMAIL: sales@timage.eu 

WEB: www.timage.eu 

ADDRESS: PO Box 141, Lakes Road, 

Braintree, Essex. CM7 2SG 

Specialists in coloured lighting effects. All aspects of lighting 

for health and safety. Waterproof light fittings, led fittings. 

TEL: 01704 841073 

EMAIL: sales@covershield.co.uk 

FAX: 01704841362 

WEB: www.covershield.co.uk 

ADDRESS: 10 Heaton Bridge, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, 

Lancashire, L40 8JG 

RCL specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality 

remote controlled luminaires. Its patented technology allows 

spotlights mounted on high ceilings to be individually aimed and 

dimmed from floor level using a simple hand-held controller. 

TEL: +44 208 404 2400 

EMAIL: sales@rclighting.com 

WEB: www.rclighting.com 

TWITTER: @RCL_ltd 

ADDRESS: 42 Riverside Road, London SW17 0BA 

DECORATIVE LIGHTING 

LIGHTING CONTROLS 


B.E.G. LUXOMAT ® 

Iberian lighting Ltd. The UK’s leading bespoke lampshade 

manufacturer/supplier for commercial or domestic projects. 

Our complete in-house manufacturing allows us to take 

your bespoke lampshade & lighting ideas from concept to 

carefully designed reality. 

TEL: 01424 428 161 

WEB: www.iberianlighting.co.uk 

ADDRESS: Design & Innovation Centre, Drury Lane, 

St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9XP 

BEG Luxomat® is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of occupancy 

sensors, with the largest range of products available 

in the UK. The products are easy to install, such as separate 

mounting plates for the surface products and with our remote 

control you can set the controls from the ground. 

With over 30 years in providing sensor solutions for saving 

energy and providing control, you can be confident that our 

products will provide the performance that you require. 

TEL: 0870 850 5412, 

EMAIL: info@beguk.co.uk. 

Launched in 2006, we quickly established ourselves as 

one of the market leaders in LED ‘retrofit’ lamps. Today, we 

differentiate ourselves by offering a broad range of high quality 

products and services at competitive prices, combined with a 

strong focus on new product development and innovation. 

TEL: 02380 632 059 

EMAIL: info@kymanledtex.com 

WEB: www.kymanledtex.com 

LIGHTING RECYCLING 

LED LIGHTING 

LAMP HOLDER 

Recolight operates the UK’s most comprehensive free lamp 

recycling network, taking away the burden of compliance 

from the lighting industry. We are funded by our members 

as a not-for-profit organisation, enabling us to offer a FREE 

service. Since 2007, Recolight members have recycled over 

30,000 tonnes of lamps and luminaires; this is more than all 

other UK WEEE schemes put together. 

TEL: 0845 601 7749 EMAIL: info@recolight.co.uk 

WEB: www.recolight.co.uk 

ADDRESS: Recolight Limited, Suite 265 Airport House, 

Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ 

Ark Lighting Ltd have manufacturing and warehousing 

facilities in the heart of Yorkshire, we develop cutting edge 

LED products and systems to ensure that we remain at 

the forefront of lighting technology. We work with leading 

component firms from around the globe to offer some of the 

most efficient, innovative and attractive lighting solutions 

in the market today. 

TEL: 01226 320737 

EMAIL sales@arklighting.co 

WEB: www.arklighting.co 

ADDRESS: McGann House, Chesham Rd, Barnsley 

South Yorkshire S70 2NT 

The leading UK manufacturers of brass lampholders and 

lighting components offering quality products for the Lighting 

Industry. Full catalogue available on request or on our 

web-site. We also offer a bespoke service for customers own 

component designs. A long established family business with 

a professional approach. Full ISO 9001:2008 and LIA Code 

of Practice Quality approvals. 

TEL: 0121 622 2385 

EMAIL: sales@s-lilley.co.uk 

WEB: www.s-lilley.co.uk/ 

ADDRESS: 80 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0QE 

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To advertise here contact Darren Tindal on + 44 (0)1892 613400 or email darren.tindal@mmgpublishing.co.uk 

EMERGENCY LIGHTING 

ACCESSORIES 


Liteplan are Specialists in the design and manufacture of a 

wide range of emergency lighting conversion kits including a 

comprehensive variety of LED kits and devices. 

TEL: +44 (0) 1708 372 223 

EMAIL: oem@liteplan.com 

WEB: www.liteplan.com 

ADDRESS: Liteplan Ltd, Apex House, Bryant Avenue 

Romford, Essex RM3 0AP 

Focus SB, Luxury and designer light switches and sockets 

for contemporary and period interiors of all types. Large range 

of styles and fi nishes. Bespoke plate designs and fi nishes 

available. 

TEL: 01424 858060 

FAX: 01424 853862 

EMAIL: sales@focus-sb.co.uk 

WEB: www.focus-sb.co.uk 

ADDRESS: Napier Road, Castleham Industrial Estate, 

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9NY 

The leading UK manufacturers of brass lampholders and 

lighting components offering quality products for the Lighting 

Industry. Full catalogue available on request or on our 

website. We also offer a bespoke service for customers own 

component designs. A long established family business with 

a professional approach. Full ISO 9001:2008 and LIA Code of 

Practice Quality approvals. 

TEL: 0121 622 2385 

EMAIL: sales@s-lilley.co.uk 

WEB: www.s-lilley.co.uk 

ADDRESS: 80 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0QE 

LED LIGHTING 

SPECIALIST 


The Selux Group is a leading provider of sustainable lighting 

solutions for interior and exterior applications. Our high 

standards in energy effi ciency, ergonomics and product 

design drive our fascination for enhancing quality of life using 

sophisticated lighting concepts. 

TEL: 0044 (0) 1926 833455 

EMAIL: enquire@selux.co.uk 

WEB: www.selux.co.uk 

ADDRESS: Selux UK Ltd, No 10 Spartan Close, 

Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV34 6RR 

Ecopac UK Power Ltd are an authorised Meanwell UK 

distributor. Meanwell Power Supplies offer a range of AC to 

DC and DC to DC power supplies & PSU products. These are 

available in open frame, enclosed or DIN rail format. 

Ecopac UK power were established in 1995 to provide 

high quality , good value power supply solutions for the UK 

Electronic Manufacturing Industry ( OEM’s ). 

TEL: 01844 20 44 20 

WEB: www.ecopacpower.co.uk 

ADDRESS: Ecopac (UK) Power Ltd, Unit 4 Ridgeway, 

Crendon Industrial Estate, Long Crendon, 

Buckinghamshire, HP18 9BF 

With over 35 years’ experience, Mackwell has grown to 

become the leading technology supplier to the global lighting 

industry. Our experience has helped us develop ties with 

many major international companies and having a wealth of 

experience in lighting markets across the World enables us to 

work closely with our clients to create innovative solutions. 

TEL: +44 (0)1922 458 255 

WEB: www.mackwell.com 

ADDRESS: Vigo Place, Aldridge 

Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8UG, UK 

LED LIGHTING 

HILCLARE 

LIGHTING MANUFACTURER 

LED by DESIGN 


LIGHTING DESIGN 

Hilclare Lighting manufacture and supply luminaires and 

lighting solutions for business and the public sector. Having 

over 20 years of expertise in the lighting industry, enables us to 

deliver cost effective projects with a high level of effi ciency. 

TEL: 0161 274 3626 

EMAIL: sales@hilclare.com 

WEB: www.hilclare.com 

ADDRESS: Hilclare Ltd Head Office, Unit 1, Bond St Ind 

Estate, Mancunian Way, Manchester M12 6HW 

MONO are a design led company producing a professional 

range of linear LED lighting technology, enabling seamless 

integration within architectural details, interiors and furniture - 

Linear LED Made Easy. 

TEL: +44 (0) 207 277 0426 

EMAIL: info@monoled.com 

WEB: www.monoled.com/ 

ADDRESS: 10 Galleria Court, Sumner Road, London, 

SE15 6PW 

A1deSIGNS can offer you the complete sign makers and cold 

cathode lighting service from design and planning through 

to installation and maintenance. From one-off bespoke signs 

to complete corporate branding or cold cathode lighting 

projects, A1designs can provide you with the professionalism 

and experience to make sure your projects run on time and to 

specifi cations with the minimum of hassle. 

TEL: +44 (0)20 8646 9886 

EMAIL: enquiry@a1designs.co.uk 

WEB: www.a1designs.co.uk 

COMPONENTS 



• LED Drivers • Ballasts • Dimmers 

• Lamps/Lighting • Transformers 

Many other high quality Italian style lighting and electrical 

components. Call or email our UK offi ce. Clifton Lighting 

exclusive distributors throughout the whole of the UK. 

TEL: TEL: 01484 712097 

FAX: 01484 714029 

EMAIL: sales@cliftonlighting.co.uk 

Inspired Lighting was founded in 2006 with industry experience 

of over 30 years. We are based in the North West of the UK 

in Heywood Manchester with excellent links to motorway 

networks. As we have a vast amount of stock available in the 

UK, we are able to offer an unrivalled service to the high street 

and end user. Our products range from the simplest of GLS 

lamp bulbs right up to the showpiece light fi tting for any setting. 

TEL: 0844 844 7600 

WEB: www.inspired-lighting.co.uk 

ADDRESS: Sefton Street, Heywood, OL10 2JF 

Garner Osborne is a leading specialist in PCB design, 

manufacture and assembly under one roof in our factory in 

Berkshire. We offer a range of specialist materials for use 

within the lighting industry including: 

• OSP fi nish • Aluminium backed boards • LED white solder 

resist • LED placements. Approvals: AS9100, IPC-A-600 

class 1,2 &3, IPC-A-610 class 1,2&3. 

TEL: 01635 582626 EMAIL: sales@garnerosborne.co.uk 

WEB: www.garnerosborne.co.uk 

ADDRESS: Unit 10 Hambridge Centre, Newbury, Berkshire, 

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eview 

And the winner is… 

Hollywood-based 

lighting grip, Jason 

Lee Klinger reviews 

the Bright Shot 

Luminator LED after 

on-the-job testing on 

the sets of two movies 

The fi lm industry as a whole is 

generally a very fi ckle beast. Scared 

and slow to change: from silent to 

sound, from fi lm to digital, or the neverending 

debate over aspect ratio. The 

truth is, much like well-worn jeans, once 

comfortable with a certain technology, any 

new addition to the wardrobe is going to 

feel a little stiff, no matter how stylish. 

This is the challenge that proponents of 

LED lighting face. No matter how versatile, 

no matter how effi cient, no matter how 

perfect a particular light might be for a given 

situation, there is an inherent reluctance to 

use a new tool until it has stood the test of 

time, and is considered tried and true by 

one’s peers. 

A bit of a Catch 22, ain’t it? Not really all 

that fair, but that being said... Light emitting 

diodes, or LED lighting, despite having 

been around since the early 60’s, and 

used in fi lm since at least the early 90’s, is 

certainly still considered very much the new 

kid on the block. If you have been to an 

industry trade show in the last ten 

years, like it or not, you will have been 

accosted by their glow, and it is doubtful 

you could have failed to notice their rise 

to prominence. From gimmicky gadget to 

a legitimate tool that now stands poised 

to become a permanent part of the fi lm 

painter’s palette, LED is changing the way 

we think about low power lighting. 

Having fi nally decided to give LEDs their 

long-awaited day in court, the consultant 

grip and grid group (awesome alliteration), 

The Scene Snipers offered up their services 

in the hope of shedding some light on 

this subject. With two features booked 

back to back, The Scene Snipers agreed 

to put some of the hottest new LED units 

on the market through the ringer... twice, 

and report back. They contacted Bright 

Shot, (an LED lighting design and supply 

company with houses in both LA and 

New York) to see if they were up to 

the challenge… 

Eager to show their wares, and stir the 

honey pot of debate, the people at Bright 

Shot chose to throw the Luminator RGBAW 

fi xtures into the ring as contender. The 

Bright Shot Luminator RGBAW boasts “3.8 

Amps, which allows you to power multiple 

fi xtures off standard 20-amp circuits, while 

providing a massive maximum output 

equivalent of a 3000-watt fi xture”. 

Impressive claim. That would then 

make possible four 3K fi xtures, with colour 

temperatures ranging from 3200k to 6800k, 

on one circuit! And if you consider the 

Wireless DMX capabilities built into the 

fi xture.... Ladies and Gentlemen, we may 

have a winner. 

But would they perform in the fi eld, as 

promised on the page? The fi rst feature, 

Enter The Fist and The Golden Fleece, 


was a stylised action comedy that 

would see the Luminator used to do 

everything from large colour swathes 

on structures for night exteriors, to 

fi lling in for spacelights in an overhead 

softbox situation. Versatile – yes, easy to 

manage - no. 

It was with this application, The 

Scene Snipers would run into one of 

the biggest drawbacks to the unit. They 

are bulky and heavy as [anything]. 

Weighing in at just over 40lbs, they are 

diffi cult to rig to a grid as a one-man 

operation. Not impossible... but diffi cult. 

Once the light is rigged in the air, 

and for the most part fi xed, this is 

where the Luminator really shines. 

With the aforementioned Wireless DMX 

capabilities, and a Luminair system 

provided with the rental, changing looks 

and programming effects into a scene 

are as simple as a swipe of the fi nger. 

Gone are the days of pulling 

out a ladder every time you need to 

tweak a light…. 

Need a red party gel for mood 

lighting? Done. Need a little less, or a 

little more? Done. 

Need it to be tungsten because the 

‘day exterior’ scene just changed to a 

‘night interior’ scene? Done. 

Need the cops to show up, in the 

middle of a thunderstorm, while you are 

watching? Done! 

Overall, the Bright Shots preformed 

admirably. Line of sight was never an 

issue, and the range of the system was 

limited only by the power of the WIFI 

signal. They are completely silent, and 

put out no heat when in operation. They 

consume next to nothing, power-wise, 

and, true to word, we had no problem 

stringing four of them into one 

20-amp circuit. 

Nothing’s perfect 

For the next shoot, Cherry Pop, the 

lights were presented with an entirely 

new set of challenges - namely, 

more than 20 pre-set looks in three 

different stages. The user interface, in 

conjunction with a Luminair program, 

made quick work of changing looks 

in between, and even during, scenes. 

However, making adjustments manually 

‘on the fl y’, proved to be a bit of a 

headache. The manual interface is just 

not intuitively designed at all. There is 

no simple ‘enter’ button; instead you 

must hold down the ‘1’ button on a 

nondescript telephone-style keypad, 

mounted into the back of the fi xture. 

Without reading the manual. or being 

instructed personally, a casual user 

would have little luck navigating the 

system. This could be necessary for 

any number of reasons, most notably, a 

bad antenna on the unit itself. This little 

thing would prove to be on of the most 

obvious design fl aws in the Luminator. 

The antennas that make the wireless 

DMX compatibility possible are fl imsy, 

and fi xed to the exterior of the unit, 

making L&D more probable than not. 

Function and versatility are not a 

problem with the unit; they perform 

just as advertised. However the 

aforementioned design fl aws, (weight, 

user interface, and antenna) make it 

a situation-specifi c rental in its 

current state. 

With some simple tweaks, which we 

are assured are in the pipeline, it could 

become a commonplace fi xture in any 

gaffer’s bag of tricks. The Luminator’s 

barn doors and lens size are standard, 

which is great, but the availability of the 

lenses from the rental house was an 

additional problem. Full sets of lenses 

were not available for each fi xture, 

making additional sub-rentals necessary 

to make the light fully operational. 

Diehard, Orwellian conspiracy theory 

electricians will argue that LEDs don’t 

have, and will never have, the ‘poop’, 

and write them off. And while it may be 

true, in their current incarnations, the 

majority of LED units do not have the 

punch and throw (which equals ‘poop’) 

of their traditional tungsten or daylight 

unit counterparts, that is not to say they 

are not without their advantages. Power 

consumption, wireless capability, lack of 

heat or sound, and of course the range 

of colour temperatures for a single unit 

make this light a force to be reckoned 

with. We are certainly looking forward to 

future incarnations of the Luminator that 

promise to be less bulky, and even more 

user friendly. 

The folks at Bright Shot are also 

working on several new prototypes to 

be demo’ed in the coming year and, in 

this tumultuous sea of change, we can’t 

wait to suffer the slings and arrows of all 

the new LED tech to come. ■ 

to LED, or not to LED: that is the question. 

Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the 

slings and arrows of new technologies, or 

take arms against a sea of change. And by 

opposing, be ended by them?” 

- Knot Shakespeare 


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