Lighting
Havells Sylvania sponsors 2015 International Year of Light
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lobal lighting specialist, Havells Sylvania, is celebrating the power of light by becoming a “Gold Associate” sponsor of the International Year of Light (and Light-Based Technologies). The United Nations has designated 2015 the International Year of Light – a worldwide initiative which aims to raise awareness about how light-based technologies can promote sustainable development and provide solutions to global challenges in energy, education, agriculture and health. The International Year of Light will reach an audience of tens of millions, including scientists, industry leaders and members of the public all over the world. Havells Sylvania is part of a large consortium of sponsors including UNESCO, scientific bodies, unions, educational institutions, not-for-profit organisations, and private-sector partners from over 85 countries around the world. With its strong scientific, technological and design know-how, Havells Sylvania is keen to help showcase and celebrate the capabilities of light among a diverse and global audience comprising thought-
leaders and policy-makers, as well as members of the public. Light plays a vital role in our lives and is a cross-cutting discipline of science in the 21st century. It has revolutionized medicine, enabled international communication via the Internet, and continues to be central to linking cultural, economic and political aspects of the global society. Havells Sylvania’s sponsorship commitment will give the company opportunities to share its expertise, educate and inspire a range of people through a variety of activity, including projects and experiments with light. The International Year of Light will also enable the company to forge partnerships with key stakeholders and end-users in the field of optical and photonics technology, culture, development and education. As part of the International Year of Light, Havells Sylvania will help explore and celebrate the importance of light and optical technologies by sponsoring a unique exhibition-experience at Eléphant Paname Art and Dance Centre in Paris, France (6 March – 31 May 2015). Lumières – Play of Brilliants is
Venture Lighting expands Solid State capabilities
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enture Lighting, the premier innovator and industry leader of metal halide lighting solutions is set to extend its innovation to include the fast developing solid state lighting product area.
Solid State Lighting (SSL) technology has grown faster than any other, said Sabu Krishnan, president, making 2015 the ideal time for Venture to enhance its industry-leading product set: “Our customers demand the best solutions for their lighting needs, and it’s crucial that we apply our considerable abilities to SSL, now that the technology has proved its adaptability to the range of lighting situations we see in the marketplace. “We look forward to bringing the same pioneering spirit to SSL, even as we continue to improve and enhance our metal halide product and serve and support our customers.” To demonstrate its commitment
to SSL, Venture also announced that Keith Price, previously Managing
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Director of Venture Lighting Europe since 1990, will lead the SSL business development effort around the world. Price began his Venture Lighting career while being an independent distributor in 1985, rising to lead the company’s UK and European business as Managing Director as it built its brand dominance. Prior to joining Venture, he spent 12 years with City Electrical Factors, including positions as branch manager, regional manager in the UK and general manager for Germany, and then worked as an independent distributor. In his new role, Keith will build a support team of Solid State Lighting product managers and design engineers, based at Venture Lighting offices and manufacturing centres around the world. “We are committed to bringing the finest SSL products to market around the world, and will shortly release an expanded product line that will enable our customers to pick the right technology, or blend of technologies, most appropriate
Keith Price (right) now Chairman of Venture Lighting Europe with Richard Morris, newly appointed Managing Director for the company. Keith is also to head global SSL business development for the group ADLT (Advanced Lighting Technologies Inc.)
for their needs,” said Price. “This sales and design team will offer the specific expertise and capabilities to SSL that our metal halide customers have grown to expect in that important product set.” Richard Morris has been appointed to succeed Keith Price as managing director of Venture Lighting Europe. Morris, most recently served as sales director wholesale/distribution for the UK and Europe since 2002. Venture Lighting International is an Advanced Lighting Technologies company. To learn more about Venture Lighting’s energy saving solutions visit
VentureLighting.com
Building & Facilities Management – March 2015
an exhibition by a collection of artists working with light. The highly-sensory and emotional exhibition pushes the boundaries between art, design, architecture, science, technology and industry. The exhibition has been organised by Eléphant Paname, managed by cutting-edge lighting design studio, Temeloy, and curated by Light Collective – with Concord as the official lighting partner. For more information about Lumières – Play of Brilliants, please visit
www.elephantpaname.com For more information about Havells Sylvania please visit
www.havells-sylvania.com and follow the company on Twitter @HavellsSylvania. Find out more about the International Year of Light at
www.light2015.org
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