GLENDALE, ARIZ.—Barron Lighting Group, the originator of the LED exit sign and brands such as Exitronix, Trace*Lite, IGS and specialtyLED, announces the newest addition to its Exitronix VEX-WP series: the VEX-WPC. This wet location all-LED exit and emergency combo is an ideal solution for wet applications and extreme cold conditions with the optional internal battery heater.The long life, energy-saving all-LED exit and emergency combo is engineered to perform in the most extreme environments with such features as adjustable LED lamp heads with optimal center-to-center spacing, an impact-resistant polycarbonate shield, and UV stabilized, impact and corrosion-resistant ABS plastic enclosure with...

LOS ANGELES—Acclaim Lighting announces its latest innovation to the solid state LED lighting market, Ai Dim. An abbreviation for Acclaim intelligent Dimming, Ai Dim is the combination of a finely tuned dimming curve and a specific grouping of LEDs, which results in a near perfect representation of incandescent dimming. Acclaim meticulously designed every detail of the Ai Dim system, from the custom LED chipset and driver to the smooth dimming curve, which brings the best of LED and incandescent lighting together.Ai Dim features best in class color range from 1800K at the low end and 3000K at full output...

LOS ANGELES—A leader in innovative and advanced solid state lighting technology, Acclaim Lighting introduces the Flex Eco Interior, an ultra-low power, thin, flexible interior LED circuit strip that is ideal for green lighting projects. The strip can be cut every four inches to create the exact length needed for custom cove, millwork, signage and many other interior lighting applications.Flex Eco Interior operates at 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K color temperatures and consumes less than 1.0 watts per linear foot or 16 watts per 16.4 feet, which is the maximum length in the series. It has a 120 degree...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes ARVA, LLC as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. HyLite LED Lighting Solutions offer high-performance, long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting products for the hospitality industry. HyLite Products can help owners and operates cut energy consumption by up to 90 percent while eliminating regular maintenance costs. HyLite LED provides solutions to create a brighter, safer parking lot and exterior and warm, welcoming lobbies, hallways, and rooms. HyLite LED Plug-in Lamps, HID retrofit lamps, and Energy Star rated series provide hotels lighting options for quick installation, lower initial investment, and...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—NSpec, a division of Nora Lighting, introduces Iolite, a new concept in modular LED downlights. Iolite is available with 1”, 2” and 4” apertures for a minimal architectural appearance and offers more than 100 design and trim possibilities. The fixture features one LED core module, which is compatible with a dedicated downlight housing with various dimming options. It can also be retrofitted as an adjustable downlight. All Iolite modules are field-fittable with any 1”, 2” or 4” square or round trim from the Iolite collection, allowing multiple design possibilities. The 1” (12W) downlight produces about 600 lumens, while the...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—Expanding its portfolio of specification-grade LED lighting solutions, MaxLite introduces the DLR Series of Architectural Recessed Downlight Retrofits as a cost-effective way to upgrade commercial interiors to more efficient lighting.Available in a full range of reflector sizes, lumen packages and color temperatures, the Energy Star certified DLR Series is designed for applications that require superior optical performance and scalability, such as hospitality, health care, office, education and retail. The retrofits are available in 4", 6", 8" and 9" configurations, with outputs ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 lumens to suit a variety of general and accent downlighting needs....

DOVER, DEL.—When the two-day Sustain 2016 green lodging conference kicks off on March 14, it will be held at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, a venue with a long list of green initiatives. The 80-acre property, which features a 500-room hotel, casino, horse racing, entertainment, and multiple restaurants, is a Delaware Green Lodging Program participant and dedicated to reducing waste, improving energy and water efficiency, and supporting local farmers.According to Ed Sutor, President of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, the reasons for pursuing sustainability have been many but one reason has certainly been to keep costs under control. Dover...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics introduces its new Type A direct install LED linear tube to simply replace T8 fluorescent lamps working on instant start, program rapid start and emergency back-up electronic ballast systems. This technology provides for the first time the opportunity to cost-efficiently change out all T8 fluorescent lamps within a facility. Its 50,000 hour rated life combined with a 46 percent energy savings provide a quick return on investment with total lifetime savings that can exceed $82 dollars per lamp at an 11 cents/kWh energy cost.“The addition of both program start and emergency ballast compatibility to our T8 LED...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—Combining the energy-saving benefits of LED with outstanding color quality, MaxLite introduces Energy Star certified 7-watt MR16 lamps for commercial, retail, hospitality and other general lighting applications.The LED lamps replace 50-watt halogen bulbs in miniature recessed, track and cabinet lighting fixtures with more than 80 percent energy savings and a much longer life. Offered in GU10 and GU 5.3 bases, MaxLite MR16 lamps are designed with Chip On Board (COB) LEDs that deliver wide, uniform light and excellent color rendering, achieving an 80-plus CRI for the Energy Star certified 2700K and 3000K models. A 90 CRI model,...

NEWBURGH, N.Y.—Hudson Valley Lighting, manufacturer of art-inspired classic, contemporary and transitional lighting fixtures for more than 20 years, has purchased a site that will serve as the company’s new world headquarters in Hudson Valley’s Wappingers Falls, New York in Dutchess County. This was announced by David Littman, Founder and President of Hudson Valley Lighting and Chairman of Littman Brands, a family of decorative and architectural lighting brands that include Hudson Valley Lighting, Corbett Lighting, Troy Lighting and CSL (Creative Systems Lighting).The new location, 151 Airport Drive, sits on 67 acres of land and occupies more than 261,916 square feet...