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LSCG Ntroduced Today a 4" Version of Its Revolutionary Glimpse LED Downlight

Mar 1, 2012

Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), the world's premier LED lighting manufacturer, introduced today a 4" version of its revolutionary Glimpse™ LED downlight. Mimicking the lumen (light) output of a 50 watt incandescent or halogen ...

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OTCBB: LSCG Introduced Today a 4' Version of Its Revolutionary Glimpse LED Downlight

Mar 1, 2012

Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), the world's premier LED lighting manufacturer, introduced today a 4" version of its revolutionary Glimpse™ LED downlight. Mimicking the lumen (light) output of a 50 watt incandescent or halogen ...

Tags: led downlight, new technology

A Hand-Sized Solar Lantern to Brighten The Night

Mar 1, 2012

There are places in the world where the grid doesn’t go and moonless nights are relentlessly dark. For these, designer/sculptor Olafur Eliasson has created a hand-sized solar lantern to brighten the night, light the way along the path ...

Tags: Market View, solar lamp, solar lantern

LittleSun Lantern Uses Solar Cells to Harvest Light During Day & Distribute It After Dark

Mar 1, 2012

There are places in the world where the grid doesn’t go and moonless nights are relentlessly dark. For these, designer/sculptor Olafur Eliasson has created a hand-sized solar lantern to brighten the night, light the way along the path ...

Tags: solar lantern, solar lamp

Monroe Elementary School Installed Nearly 450 LED Fixtures by Cree

Mar 1, 2012

Monroe Elementary School in Everett, Wash. recently installed nearly 450 LED fixtures by Cree, Inc., making it the first predominately LED-lit school in the Everett Public Schools district. Cree LR24(TM) LED troffers now illuminate the ...

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Some LED Chipmakers Have Been Enjoying 90% Capacity Utilization Rates

Mar 1, 2012

Demand in the LED industry has been returning and some LED chipmakers have been enjoying 90% capacity utilization rates. Nevertheless, inventory levels are still high, causing sapphire substrate prices to remain flat. Industry sources ...

Tags: Market View, raw material, Sapphire substrate

BASF Will Increase Prices in Europe

Mar 1, 2012

As from March 1, 2012, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Middle East and Africa for resins and dispersions for the coatings, printing and packaging industries by 3 - 12 % as existing contracts allow. The price increase affects, but is ...

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Rollepaal BV Is Doubling Capacity of Its Indian Factory This Year

Mar 1, 2012

Dutch pipe extrusion equipment maker Rollepaal BV is doubling capacity of its Indian factory this year to meet growing demand in the country’s infrastructure markets, as it plans other international ventures, a company executive said ...

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China Steel Increased on Feb. 21, 2012 Quotes for Hot-Rolled Steel

Mar 1, 2012

For the first time this year, China Steel increased on Feb. 21, 2012 quotes for hot-rolled steel for April and May by NT$450 per metric ton, signifying the gradual upturn of its business. Tu Chin-ling, executive vice president of China ...

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WURTH USA Announced Their New Partnership with GM Dealer Equipment

Mar 1, 2012

WURTH USA announced their new partnership with GM Dealer Equipment and their new Authorized Consumable Aftermarket Program through GMDE. WURTH USA, Inc., (Würth) a leading provider of automotive fasteners, shop supplies, and collision ...

Tags: Market View, Fastener

The European Union Threatened to Impose Tariffs

Mar 1, 2012

The European Union threatened to impose tariffs on steel from China to counter alleged subsidies to Chinese exporters, bolstering a new front in the EU's battle to protect its producers. The EU opened a probe into whether Chinese ...

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Blue Ridge Bracket Company Is Pleased to Be Working with Ace Hardware

Feb 29, 2012

Blue Ridge Bracket Company is pleased to be working with Ace Hardware to feature their Rockit brand flower pot holders and bird feeder hangers in Ace hardware stores. They see it as an opportunity to reach new consumers with a unique and ...

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Gill-Roy's Hardware Have Closed Both of Their Flint Locations

Feb 29, 2012

Corporate officials with the Flushing-based Gill-Roy's Hardware chain of stores say they have closed both of their Flint locations. They say the stores had been suffering from poor sales and deteriorating neighborhoods for more than a ...

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Warren Buffett's Pursuit of Bigger Acquisitions Makes Companies From SWK

Feb 29, 2012

Warren Buffett’s pursuit of bigger acquisitions makes companies from Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (SWK) to Parker Hannifin Corp. the most attractive takeover targets, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Berkshire Hathaway ...

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Duo-Gard Industries Has Announced Creation of a Technical Partnership with Arborlight LLC

Feb 29, 2012

Duo-Gard Industries Inc., a leader in architectural illumination and translucent daylighting systems, has announced creation of a technical partnership with Arborlight LLC, custom lighting developers specializing in advanced LED technology. ...

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