Architects Choose Cooper Lighting As the Preferred Brand of Choice

Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, is pleased to announce that it has been named the preferred brand of choice in the Lighting: Interior/Exterior category in Architect magazine’s 2013 Brand Use Study. The magazine is the official publication of the members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Surveyed Architect readers named Cooper Lighting as a brand leader in Brand Familiarity, Brands Specified/Used in the Past Two Years, and Brand Specified/Used the Most.

The 2012 Brand Use Study, sponsored by Hanley Wood, LLC, publisher of Architect, and conducted by the independent research company Readex Research, provides an in-depth look at the product brands used by Architect readers. Specifically, the study researches respondents’ familiarity with, use of and opinions about 593 brands in 45 product categories.

Readers were asked, with respect to the Lighting: Interior/Exterior category:
1. Which brands have you heard of?
2. Which brands have you specified / used in the last two years?
3. Which brands do you specify / use most often?

With respect to brand familiarity, Cooper Lighting was mentioned by 78 percent of all respondents – as high or higher than any other lighting manufacturer. Cooper Lighting was also listed by architects as the number one most frequently specified/used brand in the last two years. In addition, Cooper Lighting was named as one of the two brands specified/used most often among all lighting manufacturers. In summary, Cooper Lighting received more first place rankings than any other lighting manufacturer.

Builders Name Cooper Lighting’s Halo Brand the Leader in Lighting for the

Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, is pleased to announce that its Halo brand of recessed, track and surface lighting products has once again been named the Brand Leader in lighting by Builder magazine. Awarded for the fifteenth consecutive year, Halo was given top honors, sweeping all four lighting categories including Brand Familiarity, Brands Specified/Used in Past Two Years, Brands Specified/Brand Used Most, and Quality. The company will be featured in Builder’s April issue.

For 57 years, Halo has been the industry leader providing high-quality recessed downlighting, track, and surface lighting products. With changing local and national energy codes and legislation, the demand for energy-efficient alternatives is greater now than ever before. Halo’s comprehensive portfolio of LED products continues to grow, addressing the need for ENERGY STAR®, high-efficacy choices to meet today’s challenging needs. As homeowners become more receptive to new LED lighting technologies, they not only want energy-efficient solutions, but high-performing and reliable products that create a comfortable living environment.

Builder magazine’s 2013 Brand Use Study, sponsored by Hanley Wood, LLC, was conducted by the independent research company Readex Research to provide an in-depth look at the product brands builders recognize and use most and how they rate quality. The report highlights respondents’ opinions about brands in 70 product categories. The 2013 Brand Use Study results will be featured in the April issue of Builder.

LED Solutions from Cooper Lighting Help Cameco Mines

With the goal of reducing maintenance, down time and overall energy use, Cameco Corporation, one of the world’s largest uranium producers, began investigating new lighting solutions for both its McArthur River and Cigar Lake mines. Working alongside Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, Cameco was able to achieve those goals by replacing more than 973 HID wall packs with LED solutions to reduce energy consumption for its lighting systems by almost 86 percent.

Before simply selecting and installing new fixtures, Cameco was presented with solutions from Cooper Lighting’s entire LED product offering. In addition to showcasing its wide range of options, Cooper was also able to illustrate just how much time and money the company has invested in LED technology. After testing and reviewing the options, Cameco settled on Cooper Lighting’s Lumark Wal-Pak LED Series.

Cooper Lighting’s Lumark Wal-Pak series combines traditional architectural style with high-performance energy efficient illumination. All luminaires feature a rugged die-cast aluminum construction, hinged removable door, stainless steel hardware and a sealed and gasketed optical compartment making them virtually impenetrable to contaminants. Ideal for pathway illumination, tunnels or loading docks, they utilize highly reflective anodized aluminum reflectors to provide high efficiency illumination and are UL 1598 wet location listed. Optical assemblies include impact resistant borosilicate refractive glass, Solite™ flat diamond patterned glass and full cutoff IESNA compliant configurations.

RAB Lighting's New 78 Watt LED High Bay & Aisle Lighter Replace 250 Watt Metal Halide High Bays

RAB Lighting, the leading manufacturer of affordable LED lighting, announces the addition of a new 78 Watt High Bay (BAYLED78) and Aisle Lighter (AISLED78) to its growing line of high performance, ultra efficient LED luminaires. The new high bays replace 250 Watt metal halide fixtures one-for-one with a 70% reduction in energy and maintenance costs.

The BAYLED78 is ideal for illuminating large open spaces such as warehouses, supermarkets, auditoriums and gymnasiums. The AISLED78 is equipped with specially designed optics that distribute light uniformly across the vertical face of racks in an aisle. The result is increased visibility and readability of box faces on shelving.

The BAYLED78 and AISLED78 are UL listed as suitable for wet locations when pendant mounted and suitable for damp locations when mounted with a hook and cord. They are also designed for use in high ambient environments up to 55°C (131°F). Both fixtures come complete with a three-foot cord, heavy-duty hook and safety chain for simple and secure installation. Additional accessories include a chrome wire guard and a clear polyshield guard that provide added protection against lens impact.

For increased energy savings and lighting control, RAB offers a commercial grade motion sensor (LOSBAY800) that can be easily incorporated into installations. At mounting heights of 20 to 40 feet the LOSBAY800 provides a 60' x 60' (3600 sq. ft.) detection range. The sensor also comes with an optional lens cover that modifies the detection pattern to fit the long narrow shape of a warehouse aisle.

"With BAYLED, we've created an energy-efficient, cost-effective opportunity for warehouses and other high-ceiling facilities while improving their quality of light," said Ross Barna, CEO of RAB Lighting. "We are also proud to introduce the AISLED with unique optics that ensure uniform vertical light distribution along aisle shelving and racks. These two products are truly innovative in ways that will make a big difference to facility owners."

Both fixtures are available in cool, neutral and warm color temperatures. Like all RAB LED luminaires, the BAYLED and AISLED have a 100,000-hour LED lifespan and a five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

RAB Lighting's FXLED78 Floodlight Wins 2013 BOM Top Products Award

RAB Lighting, the leading manufacturer of affordable LED lighting, is the proud recipient of the 2013 BOM Top Products Award for its energy efficient FXLED78 Floodlight. The FXLED78 was selected from over 560 products that appeared in Building Operating Management (BOM) magazine and/or www.facilitiesnet.com "Product of the Day" between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012.

The winners were determined by building and facility management executives who participated in a national survey. All winners will be featured in BOM's January 2013 issue and identified as Top Products Award winners.

Ideal for building façade lighting, signage, landscaping, security lighting and other outdoor commercial applications, the FXLED78 delivers over 5900 lumens of evenly distributed light and almost 70% energy savings over the 250 Watt metal halide floodlight that it was designed to replace.

"We are proud to accept the 2013 BOM Top Products Award for our FXLED78 Floodlight," says Ross Barna, CEO of RAB Lighting. "This versatile lighting fixture gives building managers a powerful, affordable, high quality light source with long life, low maintenance and energy efficiency. It's no wonder that it's turned out to be one of our most popular LED fixtures."

Like all RAB LED fixtures, the FXLED78 comes with a five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 100,000-hour LED lifespan based on IES LM-80 results and TM-21 calculations.

RAB Lighting Introduces its New Line of Ultra Performance, Low Profile SLIM™ Wallpacks

RAB Lighting, the leading manufacturer of affordable LED lighting, introduces its new line of ultra performance, low profile SLIM™ wallpacks. At 97 lumens per Watt, the SLIM combines high output with high efficiency. The fixture can be mounted as an uplight or a downlight and is ideal for illuminating building perimeters, entrances and other areas that require wall-mounted lighting.

The SLIM wallpacks are DLC approved, which makes them eligible for an extensive range of utility rebate programs offered across North America. Featuring an IP rating of 66 and a UL listing as suitable for wet locations, SLIM wallpacks provide superior protection against water leakage.

The fixture’s compact, low profile design enables wall mounting at low heights without obstructing wheelchairs, for ADA compliant lighting.

The SLIM wallpacks are available in 12, 18 and 26 Watt models with cool, neutral or warm color temperatures.
• SLIM12 replaces 70W metal halide with a mounting height up to 8 feet.
• SLIM18 replaces 100W metal halide with a mounting height up to 14 feet.
• Slim26 replaces 175W metal halide with a mounting height up to 22 feet.

The SLIM has been designed with several unique features that make installation simple and hassle-free. The front housing of the fixture can be easily secured on top of its junction box like a third hand-rest for easy wiring access. Convenient cutaways accommodate conduit entry from the sides, in addition to the top and back of the fixture and an integrated bubble level ensures straight and even wall mounting.

"With SLIM, RAB has reached a whole new level of energy efficiency," says Ross Barna, CEO of RAB Lighting. "SLIM is a beautiful product with stunning performance at an affordable price. Commercial facilities converting their perimeter lighting from HID to LED are able to achieve an even greater cost savings than ever before. Switching to LED is now a no-brainer."

Like all RAB LED luminaires, the SLIM wallpacks have a 100,000-hour LED lifespan and a five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

RAB Lighting Introduces the New EZLED™ 78W Spotlight: Illuminates Objects Up to 80 Feet Away with Brilliant Precision

RAB Lighting, the leading manufacturer of affordable LED lighting, introduces the EZLED™ 78W Spotlight for lighting large objects at distances of up to 80 feet. It also uses 68% less energy than a comparable 250W metal halide fixture. The EZLED is designed to illuminate signage and flagpoles and can provide accent lighting for tall building facades.

Available in NEMA types 3H x 3V and 4H x 4V the fixture provides a concentrated beam with minimal wasted "spill" light. It is a perfect complement to the wide beam (6H x 5V) of RAB’s FXLED78. The EZLED is available with a trunnion mounting bracket for adjustable wall, pole or roof mounting or a slipfitter option for pole top or bullhorn mounting.

EZLED is UL listed as suitable for wet locations and can be mounted within four feet of the ground. It has superior thermal management due to external Air-Flow fins. It also has high temperature silicone gaskets, precision die-cast aluminum housing and door-frame, and a chip and fade-resistant polyester powder coat finish.

Like all RAB LED luminaires, the EZLED 78W Spotlight has a 100,000-hour lifespan and a five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

RAB Lighting Wins The Most Next Generation Luminaires Outdoor Awards for a Single Lighting Brand

RAB Lighting, the leading manufacturer of affordable LED lighting, is proud to announce that it has won three Next Generation Luminaires awards for its innovative LPACK52, LGOOSE13 and PLED2X26 LED luminaires. This is the most awards for any brand in the outdoor lighting category.

• LPACK52 is a 52 Watt wallpack that reduces energy consumption by 80% compared to the 250 Watt metal halide systems it is designed to replace. It is available in three cut-off options and maintains the look of a traditional wallpack from the front.
The judges were also impressed by the LPACK52's strong light output and glare control.

• LGOOSE13 is a 13 Watt decorative LED gooseneck fixture featuring a versatile, direction-adjustable head, designed to replace 70 Watt metal halide and match the architecture of Main Street storefronts and building perimeters.
The judges considered the LGOOSE13 to be aesthetically pleasing with a warm color and low glare. Its low price also makes this luminaire a good value.
• PLED2X26 is a high-performance 52 Watt pendant mounted LED downlight. It is UL listed as suitable for wet locations and comes complete with 6", 12" and 18" mounting stems which can be used alone or in combination for a variety of mounting heights, making it ideal for parking garages.
The judges thought the compact, sleek design of the PLED2X26 was an attractive alternative to the rectangular or circular fixtures that are typically used in parking garages. They also thought this luminaire gave good lateral light distribution and was a good value.

Like all RAB LED luminaires, the LPACK52, the LGOOSE13 and the PLED2X26 all feature a 100,000-hour LED lifespan and a five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

The Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid State Lighting Design Competition was launched in 2008 to recognize and promote excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for commercial lighting applications.

The NGL award-winning products must display exceptional lighting quality and consistency, glare control, application suitability, and luminaire appearance, as well as energy efficiency. Of the 120 products judged (representing 42 manufacturers) just 37 were chosen as "Recognized" winners, meaning the panel of judges would recommend these 37 products to other specifiers.

The NGL Competition is sponsored by the Illuminating Engineering Society, the International Association of Lighting Designers and the U.S. Department of Energy.