lamps, luminaires and lighting control 
Megaman lamps enable Park Inn to save energy whilst retaining the aesthetics of the interior decor
Megaman’s GU10 and Spiral energy saving lamps are being used in the four-star Park Inn Hotel Hotel at London's Heathrow, part of The Rezidor Hotel Group. The use of Megaman lamps has enabled the Park Inn to maintain its energy saving ethos whilst retaining the aesthetics of the interior decor. The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, offering a portfolio of great brands from high class comfort to high class luxury, serving destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Located just minutes from Heathrow Airport, the Park Inn Heathrow is th... [more]
OSRAM focusses on sustainability and efficient lighting at Light Building in Frankfurt
“Sustainable products - choice for customers” is OSRAM’s theme at this year’s Light + Building, the leading architecture and technology fair, and OSRAM will use this platform to showcase the future of efficient lighting. Visitors will be able to see the latest lighting innovations that are available for homes, offices, shops and urban applications. In addition to proven solutions such as halogen and compact fluorescent lamps, the focus is also on LED and organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). At the tenth Light + Building fair in Frankfurt, OSRAM’s focus is on sustainability under the banne... [more]
Recolight film raises awareness of the importance of recycling Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Recolight has launched a film to highlight the services it provides and to raise awareness of the importance of recycling Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). The new video contains information on the recycling process, how Recolight offers added value to businesses, and how organisations can sign up to become a part of Recolight’s unique nationwide network of 1,000 collection points. The film showcases Recolight’s free recycling service and will help to familiarise visitors to the site with the rest of the recycling process. Launching the film, Recolight’s Marketing Executive Corinnia Bur... [more]
Cartledge develops a lighting solution to enhance Waterside Gardens in Crayford
Cartledge has successfully completed an exciting and challenging project for the London Borough of Bexley to help revitalise a local community. The brief was to develop a lighting solution to enhance Waterside Gardens in Crayford, to create a welcoming open space and improve residents’ feelings of safety after dark. The solution, developed by Cartledge in partnership with It Does Ltd, is maintenance friendly and uses the minimal amount of energy, while at the same time creating maximum impact. A number of structures within the park have been dramatically lit, including the entrance, a ce... [more]
Incorrectly selected or installed downlighters can the cause of fires in homes
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) have been working with the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to investigate concerns that incorrectly selected, installed and/or maintained downlighters may have been the cause of a significant number of fires in homes. As part of the investigation, they commissioned an independent laboratory to carry out a limited safety assessment of, and thermal performance testing on, a selection of commercially-available downlighters. Eight downlighters were selected to include a broad range of lamp type, fitting design and price, and assessed against the requirements f... [more]
