More and more lighting manufacturers are adding reconditioning to their business model, and FM companies have an opportunity to get involved. New standards and regulations are coming into force. Now is the time for all to embrace the drive to ...
Read More »The Regen Initiative – Lighting the Way
When we look to the future of lighting it’s clear to see that, quite simply, we need to do more. Across the globe, embracing a circular economy and capturing the associated carbon benefits that are derived may be daunting for ...
Read More »Fluorescent banned
A new wave of regulations, including the rewriting of the EcoDesign lighting regulations and the removal of the mercury exemptions for lighting means fluorescent lamps will be banned in the UK from September 2023 says Kevan Shaw, Design Director at ...
Read More »Knightsbridge heralds a bumper year with new 2023 catalogue
Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – has published the 25th Anniversary Edition of its catalogue. This year sees Knightsbridge celebrating its Silver Jubilee, having been founded in 1998, and this handy A5-sized, ...
Read More »Tackle energy efficiency with ElectricalDirect
With gas and electricity prices rising, it is more important than ever to optimise energy efficiency in the workplace where possible. Specialist online retailer ElectricalDirect has continued to add to its growing range of economical heating, lighting and hand dryers ...
Read More »Enlightened environment
Nigel Harvey, CEO of Recolight, the WEEE compliance scheme for the lighting industry, outlines how FMs can incorporate environmental considerations into lighting FMs can have a significant impact on the whole life carbon footprint of the lighting they manage. Some ...
Read More »Light solutions
Helen Parton of Informare explores post-pandemic lighting solutions, from addressing unoccupied areas in buildings to ways of saving energy and increasing efficiencies for hybrid working So much has happened in the last two and a half years that the role ...
Read More »Optimal performance for demanding environments: Signify launches Philips PacificLED gen 5 waterproof luminaire
Signify, the world leader in lighting, has launched the latest generation of the PacificLED gen5 waterproof luminaire, a solution designed for performance in the most demanding environments such as industry and parking areas, withstanding potential stresses like humidity, extreme temperatures ...
Read More »Light that defies the elements
Zumtobel’s new TECTON IP64/IP54 continuous-row lighting system is now equipped for use in harsh industrial conditions. Resistant materials and a sophisticated sealing concept protect the modular system from dust and water splashes. Users can expect the classic installation convenience, plus ...
Read More »Lighting trends
Amanda Speight, National Business Development Manager at CFE Lighting reveals the latest commercial lighting trends Offices are being transformed into more collaborative spaces, with common areas and conference rooms being modified to allow more space per individual. There will no ...
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