LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire -05/09/12)- LightFair -- Luminus Devices, Inc. announced today the availability of its new MD10 light engine. This fully contained single chip, high lumen density source is an easy-to-integrate solution. Designed for a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting applications, the MD10 is available in 800 and 1100 lumen output levels and color temperatures of 3000K and 4000K. For spot lighting applications, the MD10 can deliver over 17,000 candelas into a 9 degree narrow spot beam angle. Other beam angles are medium, flood, wide flood and elliptical. Electrical inputs to the light engine include 24VDC power and 0-10V dimming. Additionally, the light engine uses on-board smart controls for thermal protection to ensure long life and reliability.

"The MD10 substantially reduces the engineering design cycle for our OEM customers, and enables them to accelerate time to market for their newly developed LED lighting fixtures," said Chuck DeMilo, Global Director of Product Marketing for Luminus. "The MD10 provides our customers all the benefits of Luminus' Big Chip LED technology in a plug and play solution."

With an Ingress Protection rating of 65 (IP65), the light engine can be designed into outdoor fixtures such as landscape, architectural and area lighting. Typical indoor applications include high intensity retail display spot and accent lighting. Patent-pending optics within the light engine, in conjunction with Luminus' LED technology, deliver the performance of a 50W halogen lamp for high intensity spot lighting and applications where long throw optical systems are required.

Luminus will be exhibiting in booth #2945, May 9-11, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada where the new MD10 LED Light Engine will be on display. For more information on how Luminus is enabling the conversion of today's conventional lighting fixtures to LED, visit http://www.luminus.com.

About Luminus DevicesLuminus Devices is a leading developer and manufacturer of LED technologies and solutions for the multi-billion dollar global illumination market. Luminus' high efficacy and high brightness LEDs are used by many of the world's biggest companies for general lighting, projection display, entertainment, ultraviolet curing, medical, portable, transportation and digital signage lighting applications. Luminus has more than 144 patents/patents pending worldwide, and its revolutionary Big Chip LED technology enables new markets for solid-state lighting. Headquarters and wafer fab manufacturing facilities are located near Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. For more information, visit http://www.luminus.com

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Lighting Science Group (LSCG.OB), North America's largest LED bulb manufacturer, announced today that K.R. (Kaj) den Daas, a leading figure in the worldwide lighting industry, will be joining Company's board of directors.

"I believe that Kaj's wealth of industry knowledge and know-how will be vital as the Company continues to experience rapid growth and lead the global lighting technology sector," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer of Lighting Science Group.

From 1977 to 2010, Mr. den Daas served in various capacities with Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., including: from 2006 to 2009, as Chairman of Philips Lighting North America and CEO of BU Professional Luminaires North America; from 2003 to 2006, as COO of BG Lamps and Executive Vice-President of Philips Lighting B.V.; and from 1999 to 2003, as CEO of Philips' Business Unit Lamps for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (2001-2003), and the Asia Pacific (1999-2001). Since 2010, he has been the owner of Dasio Consulting, a Netherlands-based consulting firm which provides strategic advice to an array of electrical industry clients in North America and Europe, since 2010.

"I am extremely proud and excited to join the board of this innovative company," said Kaj den Daas. "Working with Lighting Science Group's world-class management team and other board members we will continue to change the way the world uses and experiences light."

Mr. den Daas, since January 2011, has served as an Independent Member of the Boards of Directors of iWatt, a leader in Power IC's for a.o. lighting applications; LUXIM Corp., a world leader in plasma technology lighting solutions; GLO AB, a development-stage VC-backed company active in nano technology LED's; since May 2010, as an Independent Director of NVC Lighting, the largest domestic lighting company in China, where he also serves as a member of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Member of the Nomination Committee; and since October 2004, as an Independent Director of Valmont Industries Inc., the world leader in engineered support structures and services for infrastructure and water management for agriculture, where he also serves as Member of the Audit Committee and International Committee.

Craig Cogut, founder and managing partner of Pegasus Capital Advisors, the majority shareholder in Lighting Science Group, added that, "We are honored to have Kaj as a new board member and I believe that it is an endorsement of the Company's very bright future."

Mr. den Daas holds a doctoral degree in Business Economics form Erasmus University, Rotterdam and completed coursework at Harvard Business School (Audit Committee Program, 2008), London Business School (Strategic Leadership Programme, 2006) and INSEAD (Advanced Management Programme, 1996). He is a member of the Illumination Engineering Society of North America and from 2008 to 2010 served as Governor of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Mr. den Daas is the recipient of the Stansilaw Staszic Medal from the Government of Pila, Poland.

About Lighting Science Group

Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSCG.OB) designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match those of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires designed for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor use. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida; the Company's European operations are based in Middelburg, The Netherlands; and the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia.Lighting Science Group employs approximately 1000 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at http://www.lsgc.com.

Forward Looking Statement. Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the performance of Lighting Science Group and its products and/or use terminology such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "plan," "project," "seek," "target," "soon," "will," "first of many" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Such statements reflect the current view of Lighting Science Group with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. In evaluating these statements, you should carefully review the risk factors detailed under "Risk Factors" in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

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MONTREAL--(Marketwire -05/07/12)- Lumenpulse Inc. today announced the release and availability of Lumenline, a unique system of indoor linear LED luminaires introducing the benefits of high-quality LED lighting to commercial and institutional environments seeking lower energy and maintenance costs.

Lumenline marks a significant breakthrough for LED technology, challenging the performance of traditional T5 HO fluorescent systems using a similarly slim 2-inch profile. Lumenline delivers 68 lumens per watt, offers outstanding photometric distribution, has excellent color rendering (85 CRI) and lasts for 100,000 hours (four times longer than fluorescent), making it a durable, high quality energy saver for offices and classrooms.

"Converting to LED has never been this easy," said Franois-Xavier Souvay, Founder, President and CEO of Lumenpulse. "Lumenline is a complete family toolbox in a slim, clean format that offers flexibility for general lighting applications. It is simple to specify, easy to integrate and offers myriad options."

Lumenline is designed to be highly configurable, adapting to a wide variety of architectural and commercial building interiors. The system is available in Pendant, Surface Mount and Recessed formats, in single units of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 foot or continuous runs, and can be configured with various color temperatures, accessories and optics enabling both indirect and/or direct lighting.

The system has a slim 2-inch profile and a minimal product presence that blends easily into architecture without causing glare or discomfort. Lumenline also integrates with common commercial dimming and control standards such as Triac, ELV, 0-10V, DALI or DMX.

Furthermore, Lumenline is compatible with Lumentalk -- a radical and award-winning new technology released by Lumenpulse last week, that enables digital control and monitoring over existing electrical wiring, a completely unique feature that eliminates the need for costly data wiring.

More information about the Lumenline system is available on the Lumenpulse website at http://www.lumenpulse.com/products.

About Lumenpulse Inc.

Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse develops and manufactures high performance, sustainable architectural LED-based fixtures and solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. Attention to detail in mechanical, optical and fixture design has positioned Lumenpulse as a leader in the global LED lighting marketplace for indoor and outdoor uses. In addition to comprehensive product family offerings, Lumenpulse also specializes in the design, manufacturing and commissioning of large scale, customized, LED lighting solutions worldwide.

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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, and Rambus Inc. (RMBS), one of the world's premier technology licensing companies, today announced they have signed a licensing agreement for the use of Rambus' patented lighting innovations. Cooper will focus on creating LED-based lighting fixtures for commercial, industrial and utility markets.

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"As a leading provider of innovative, high-quality lighting fixtures and controls, one of our objectives is to quickly launch leading-edge products that help accelerate the adoption of quality LED lighting solutions around the world," said Mark Eubanks, president, Cooper Lighting. "We are committed to consistently providing superior products that extend beyond our customers' needs and this agreement with Rambus allows us to exceed their expectations."

"As one of the most innovative lighting fixture companies in the world, Cooper Lighting is an excellent partner for Rambus," said Jeff Parker, president of the Lighting and Display Technology business at Rambus. "Working together, we can create an exciting new generation of advanced LED-based lighting products with unique form factors that are cost-competitive and energy efficient."

Cooper Lighting will showcase over 100 innovative Lighting and Controls products at LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL (May 9 11, in Las Vegas, Nev., booth #2524).

Cooper Lighting has made a significant investment in people, resources and technology to ensure the company provides first-class solutions to its customers' lighting challenges. In 2009, the company opened a world-class 60,000 square-foot LED Innovation Center to design, test and manufacture reliable LED products. The company offers a range of indoor and outdoor LED lighting products and controls, all of which are specifically designed to maximize energy and cost savings.

About Cooper Lighting Cooper Lighting, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (CBE), is the leading provider of world-class lighting fixtures and controls to commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential and utility markets. As lighting technologies have advanced over the years, Cooper Lighting has been at the forefront of the industry in helping businesses and communities leverage the latest technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enrich the quality of the environment. For more information, visit http://www.cooperlighting.com.

About Rambus Inc.Founded in 1990, Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies. As a company of inventors, Rambus focuses on the development of technologies that enrich the end-user experience of electronic systems. Its breakthrough innovations and solutions help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Rambus has offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at http://www.rambus.com.

About Cooper IndustriesCooper Industries plc (CBE) is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2011 revenues of $5.4 billion. Founded in 1833 Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation and evolving business practices, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market positions and world-class products and brands, including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2011 sixty-two percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and forty percent of total sales were to customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2011. For more information, visit the website at http://www.cooperindustries.com.

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Matching commercial demand with sustainable LED lighting design, Lighting Science Group(LSCG.OB) announced today the launch of its Forefront product line. A full family of architectural luminaires, the Forefront is available in area, flood, highbay, pedestrian and wall -- each of which individually blends into the architectural landscape it illuminates. Valued for its versatility, coordinated form and unparalleled performance, the line also debuts Lighting Science Group's new benchmark for outdoor control, its occupancy sensing technology PixelView.

"Lighting Science Group engineers designed Forefront with designers in mind," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer. "As a cohesive family of products, the line offers infinite options and combinations to meet -- and enhance -- any space's lighting requirements. Couple Forefront's adaptability with LED lighting's ability to maximize energy savings, performance and thermal management, architectural designers now have a go-to source for all their illumination projects."

Each of the Forefront products -- area, flood, highbay, pedestrian and wall -- pairs power with performance. Forefront area offers six optical distributions and delivers up to 32,000 lumens, making it the perfect one-for-one replacement of HID fixtures from 100-750 watts at approximately half the energy usage. Forefront flood features four unique optical distribution modules, with output ranges up to 23,000 lumens, providing focused lighting solutions for facade, sign, landscape and architectural highlighting. Forefront highbay suits a wide range of industrial applications -- including warehousing, schools, cold storage and manufacturing facilities -- with three sizes and optical packages. Forefront pedestrian enhances visibility in scale applications such as parks, building entrances and streetscapes with outputs over 5,500 lumens. Forefront wall -- available in two sizes, each providing performance of a 400 watt HID system at less than half the energy usage -- optimizes the LED source while preserving the module's flexibility to outfit complex applications and diverse settings.

Going beyond just coordinated appearance, Lighting Science Group's world-class team of scientists and engineers provided for the option of integrating the Company's new PixelView occupancy control system directly into the product's luminaires. Whereas typical exterior occupancy controls using Passive Infrared (PIR) technology to detect motion can be severely diminished in hot or cold environments, the PixelView Occupancy Control system relies on image sensing and video processing. As such, Forefront's ability to detect and characterize motion is unaffected by ambient conditions. Requiring no costly secondary wiring of sensors outside of the luminaire or any remote software monitoring, PixelView comes factory installed with the luminaire in standard offerings that will allow it to dim to either 30% or 50% of its wattage in an unoccupied setting. Furthermore, the PixelView control system provides an exceptional 360-degree coverage zone of 4L X 3W mounting heights in applications up to 40 feet.

The new product line joins the Company's suite of products that have found applications ranging from use inNASAouter space ventures to artistic designs that span skyscraper silhouettes to everyday practical implementations for American homes and businesses that save families and business owners significant amounts of money on electricity bills. On the global stage,Lighting Science Grouphas become synonymous with the ultra-efficient lighting revolution, and at home the Company is most commonly viewed as the fulfillment of America's clean technology promise.

For more information on Lighting Science Group's Forefront line and other lighting products visit: http://www.lsgc.com. Visit the Forefront family at the Company's booth (#215) at LightFair International -- May 9-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Lighting Science Group

Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSCG.OB) designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match those of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires designed for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor use. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida; the Company's European operations are based in Middelburg, The Netherlands; and the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 1000 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at http://www.lsgc.com.

Forward Looking Statement. Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the performance of LSG and its products and/or use terminology such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "plan," "project," "seek," "target," "will" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Such statements reflect the current view of LSG with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. In evaluating these statements, you should carefully review the risk factors detailed under "Risk Factors" in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

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The I-BEAM LED high bay luminaire is an affordable, configurable one-for-one replacement for fluorescent and HID fixtures.

ATLANTA - May 7, 2012 - Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; "Company"), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and controls solutions, introduces the I-BEAM LED high bay from Lithonia Lighting. This LED solution is the latest addition to the I-BEAM family, the most widely specified high bay family in the industry. The I-BEAM LED luminaire offers higher quality illumination, longer life and consumes less energy than comparable fluorescent and HID fixtures. Plus, I-BEAM LED high bays provide a payback in as little as two years and an impressive return on investment over the life of the product.

Affordable for many high bay applications such as manufacturing, warehousing and other large indoor spaces, I-BEAM LED luminaires can be integrated with factory-installed digital controls such as occupancy sensors, daylight photocells or nLight devices, resulting in increased energy savings. I-BEAM LED high bays come fully capable of dimming down to 10 percent. Additionally, conduction and natural convection technologies used in the I-BEAM LED luminaires maximize cooling, fixture performance and lumens per watt.

"The I-BEAM LED high bay was designed to provide a quick payback and reduce a customer`s total cost of ownership while also delivering the quality and configurability that has made our I-BEAM family so popular," said Ed Weaver, Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President and General Manager Industrial and Emergency, Lithonia Lighting. "This flexible fixture offers numerous options for almost every electrical and optical component, including reflectors, wire guards, emergency battery pack, occupancy sensors, surface mount brackets and more."

Available for mounting heights ranging from 15-40 feet and ambient environments up to 131F (55C), the I-BEAM LED high bay meets both horizontal and vertical light level requirements through narrow or wide distributions. Reflectors are precision formed and utilize premium materials including ALANOD MIRO specular aluminum, while an optional semi-diffuse lens provides glare control and LED protection.

"I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the I-BEAM LED luminaire is so lightweight that I can lift it with one hand," said Richard Wyton, Corporate Lighting Consultant with Steiner Electric Company. "This fixture also delivers a very good return on investment. It`s so affordable that it can be used as an alternative not only to HID, but to fluorescent as well."

The I-BEAM LED high bay will be on display at the LIGHTFAIR International trade show in Las Vegas May 9 -11, 2012, at the Acuity Brands booth #4108.

For more information on the features and benefits of the I-BEAM LED fixture, please visit http://www.lithonia.com.

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Phihong USA 48607 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, CA, 94539, USA

New AC-DC LED driver provides constant current output for office lighting...

Fremont, CA - Phihong USA, a global leader in power solutions for OEM lighting technology, has developed a new multi-channel driver for indoor and outdoor lighting applications. Designated the PDA037W-350G, the driver is equipped with four outputs of 350mA and offers 0-10V dimming capability. Ideal for linear fluorescent replacement fixtures, the power supply satisfies all ENERGY STAR requirements governing power supplies in solid-state lighting luminaires.

"The new 37W driver is ideal for overhead LED lighting fixtures in new green construction, as well as for users who wish to lower their long-term energy costs," said Keith Hopwood, vice president of marketing for Phihong USA. "Solid-state lighting requires less power than fluorescent and can offer long lasting lighting and increased savings."

The power supply is equipped with four constant current outputs of 350mA at a nominal output voltage of 24.5VDC. With an AC input range of 90 to 304VAC, the driver can be operated at the standard North American mains voltages of 120 or 277VAC for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The driver bears safety approval from UL, meeting UL8750, and has outputs that are Class 2 per UL1310, making it appropriate for linear fluorescent replacement installations.

Rated for operation between 0C and 50C, the PDA037W is water resistant and fully potted with ingress protection ratings of 65. The driver also exhibits high efficiency and reliability, with minimum efficiency ratings ranging from 82% at 120VAC input to over 84% at 277VAC input. The calculated lifetime of the PDA037W is 50K hours at full load and an ambient 50C.

The new LED driver comes fully equipped with input over-current protection and short-circuit protection, as well as output over-voltage protection and open-circuit protection. It also features a minimum power factor correction greater than 0.9, and is covered by a standard a five year warranty.

Designed to be easily incorporated into retrofit fixtures in office lighting and other commercial overhead installations, the series measures 242mm x 43.5mm x 30.5mm and weighs 675g. For more information, including product datasheets, please visit http://www.phihong.com/LED.

Phihong will be exhibiting at the Lightfair International trade show and conference May 9-11, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please visit us at booth #3945 for more information about this product and the rest of our lighting power technology portfolio.

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WELLAND, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012) - CRS Electronics Inc. ("CRS" or the "Company"), (LED.V - News), a developer and manufacturer of LED lighting, reports that it has released its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the related management's discussion and analysis of financial position and results of operations ("MD&A").

Fiscal 2011 was a very challenging year for CRS. While the Company was very pleased to land its first national retail partner, various production issues led to a delayed launch which resulted in lower than budgeted revenues.

Despite these challenges, the Company continues to see significant opportunities for increased sales growth. For Fiscal 2012 the Company will be focusing on increasing revenues by adding additional retail partners and achieving Energy Star certification to support our commercial efforts. Additional work is being undertaken on reducing product costing which is also expected to support these initiatives.

Copies of the audited financial statements and related MD&A can be found on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com.

About CRS

CRS Electronics Inc., a Lighting Facts partner, is a leader in the emerging, rapidly-growing market of high efficiency light-emitting-diode ("LED"), or, solid state lighting ("SSL"). The principal activities of CRS include the development, manufacture and sale, primarily in North America, of indoor lighting such as LED replacement lamps, exterior LED warning lights on school buses, child safety systems for school buses and contract manufacturing of LED circuit boards. CRS plans to be a major supplier of LED lighting solutions for a variety of applications to be developed by CRS on its own and in conjunction with its customers.

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws which can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "could", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "projects", "predict", "potential", "continue" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including, but not limited in any manner, those disclosed in any other CRS filings, and include availability of sufficient working capital for development and operations, availability of a qualified work force, availability of manufacturing equipment and the ultimate ability execute its business plan on economically favourable terms. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to us, they may prove to be incorrect. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties disclosed in other CRS filings at http://www.sedar.com and other unforeseen events or circumstances. Other than as required by law, CRS does not intend, and undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect, among other things, new information or future events.

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The Prairie Capital Convention Center could soon add a couple long dashes of color to its indoor atmosphere.

The center staff plans to open bids May 16 for installation of 200 feet of ribbon LEDs. Plans are for 100 feet to go on the north balcony over the arena, and the other 100 feet along the south balcony, said Brian Oaks, general manager of the building.

The concrete areas that front the north and south balconies run about 180 feet, he said, so the light strips will cover a pretty good section of those surfaces, Oaks said.

The center bought the lighting strips, which come in sections and are two feet high, at auction from the arena that formerly housed the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. Oaks said the cost to buy and truck the lights to Springfield was less than $5,000. He said Monday he believes the installation will cost about $50,000.

The lighting strips, Oaks said, will add a little bit of pizzazz to the arena, but will also provide a display area for sponsors.

We expect this to be a revenue generator, Oaks said. We can also use it to welcome conventions to town.

Theres all different types of potential uses for it, he said.

A new system, with somewhat higher resolution lighting, could cost about $1 million, Oaks said.

Its a really good value, Oaks said of the used lighting.

The equipment brought from Pittsburgh also includes two rectangular LED screens, each 14 by 8 feet. The contract now out for bid is not for installation of those panels, which Oaks said could end up being used in an exterior display probably on the centers parking garage.

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ATLANTA - Acuity Brands, Inc., (NYSE: AYI; "Company"), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of wireless capabilities to its award-winning nLiGHT network lighting control technology. The nWiFi(TM) solution from Sensor Switch uses existing WiFi network infrastructure to further simplify control installation and reduce hardware costs.

The nWiFi solution adds conventional WiFi technology (802.11n) to nLight devices, such as occupancy sensors and relays, enabling them to seamlessly communicate with both wired and wireless nLiGHT lighting control zones. Additionally, nWiFi devices can directly communicate to locally wired nLight devices through CAT-5 cables. Already installed in multiple locations, the nWiFi solution has proven a robust addition to the wired nLiGHT network, leveraging the wide-spread industry knowledge around the 802.11 protocol.

"The addition of nWiFi makes nLight unique, integrating both wired and wireless lighting controls to meet the diverse requirements of any project," said Ben Hahn, Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President and Value Stream Leader for Sensor Switch. "This hybrid approach simplifies installation, reduces labor costs and expands intelligent lighting control possibilities to areas such as renovation and high bay applications that traditionally have been challenging."

"The application of WiFi is widespread, trusted, and growing, making it the ideal technology for wireless networked lighting controls," said Steve Lydecker, Acuity Brands Lighting Senior Vice President and General Manager, Controls and Systems. "The nWiFi product line takes full advantage of this evolution and demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers through the development of innovative, cost-effective and technology-driven solutions that meet their needs."

A digital architecture and networking technology that cost-effectively integrates time-based, daylight-based, sensor-based and manual lighting controls, the nLiGHT system is designed to function in an individual room or networked together across an entire facility or campus. Easy-to-use and easy-to-install, the nLiGHT system significantly cuts energy consumption while enhancing user and occupant convenience. nLiGHT intelligence is also embedded in LED luminaires from Lithonia Lighting -- offering a complete and customizable lighting solution with integrated controls.

For more information about Acuity Brands line of lighting and controls solutions, please visit Acuity Brands and Sensor Switch on the web.

About Acuity Brands Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world's leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. With fiscal year 2011 net sales of $1.8 billion, Acuity Brands employs approximately 6,000 associates and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia. The company's lighting solutions are sold under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Peerless, Gotham, Mark Architectural Lighting(TM), Winona Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Hydrel, American Electric Lighting, Carandini, Antique Street Lamps(TM), Tersen, Sunoptics, Sensor Switch, Lighting Control & Design(TM), Synergy Lighting Controls, Pathway Connectivity(TM), Dark to Light, ROAM, RELOC Wiring Solutions, and Acculamp.

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