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Crystorama to Accent Styling Innovation During Dallas International Lighting Market

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(PRWEB) June 15, 2012

Crystorama, one of the nations leading providers of decorative lighting, will debut the latest innovations in lighting design during the Dallas International Lighting Market in June, featuring extensive new additions closely attuned to the latest consumer buying trends. Headlining the companys ever-expanding collections are extensive additions to its popular Solaris line.

Consumers are more than ready to invest in stylish new additions for their homes given that we provide our retail partners with compelling offerings for a great variety of home d

Lucifer Lighting Introduces Family of LED Downlights Up to 3000 Lumens

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San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) May 15, 2012

For high-ceiling applications and spaces requiring greater light levels where definition and quality are paramount, Lucifer Lighting Company — in a major product expansion — has unveiled the Y Series of its acclaimed LEDX downlight family. The new line is being presented at international industry events in Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., and Frankfurt, Germany.

Building on its LEDX product range first introduced in January 2011, Lucifer Lightings new Y Series downlights are engineered for ceilings up to 30 feet tall, using LEDs delivering 1300 (17W), 2000 (35W) and 3000 (53W) lumens. The ability to deliver 3000 lumens (lm) puts these downlights among only a handful of fixtures available anywhere in the world that are capable of offering as much light with an LED, but the Y Series fixture designs are unlike anything else, too. The LEDX can be installed zero-sightline meaning that the fixtures trim is flush with the ceiling. LEDX has garnered early acclaim for its encompassing package of scale, aesthetics and performance a result consistent with the companys new brand message, Design, Define, Disappear.

The new Y Series debuted in June at Light+Building in Germany, and this week will be presented to hospitality designers at HD Expo and to U.S. architects at the AIA 2012 National Convention.

While 4.5-inch aperture downlights with 6-inch overall diameters represent a totally new direction for Lucifer Lighting, says Alexandra Mathews, Vice President of International Sales & Marketing for the company, the minimalist proportion and elegant design of the Y Series coupled with high technical performance, in particular for accent lighting and wall washing are consistent with the look and functionality of our pinhole downlights, for which we are so well known.

While designers and architects need to use high-efficacy lighting sources, says Mathews, they have consistently told Lucifer Lighting they arent happy with the scale, glare level and mediocre performance of products on the market recently. The new Y Series is completely unique in the marketplace, she says, achieving high levels of brightness and beam control with literally no glare, whether the ceiling is 8 feet or 30 feet.

The new fixtures capitalize on Lucifer Lightings blend of technology and design. While our cutting-edge LED modules are essential to the successful performance of the LEDX Y Series product line, its really the aesthetics that will drive interest among architects, lighting designers and end-users, says Mathews. Nothing in the world looks like this its essentially a new visual idiom for high-ceiling downlights.

Commercial, Hospitality and Museum Applications

With their power and wide apertures, the Y Series downlights are suitable for myriad applications, and offer an extension in scale from Lucifer Lightings pinhole Z Series.

The Y Series introduction allows architects and designers to employ the two downlight families in tandem the Z Series for lower ceilings and the Y Series for greater heights so the look of the recessed lighting will be consistent throughout, regardless of ceiling height. This makes the range especially valuable for use in the hospitality industry for hotels and restaurants, in cultural venues such as museums, and in retail settings and high-end residences. Both product lines can be used indoors and outdoors, too.

For double-height spaces such as atriums, ballrooms, lobbies, store interiors and more, the new LEDX Y Series offers occupant-friendly performance, and provides an unobtrusive yet powerful solution without the glare problems and institutional look that detract from typical downlights on the market. This fixture family affords designers the tools and flexibility they expect from Lucifer Lighting, including 45

SYLVANIA Automotive Lights up the Tuner Scene as Exclusive Lighting Sponsor of Hot Import Nights

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HILLSBORO, N.H. (PRWEB) June 07, 2012

SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting is now the exclusive lighting sponsor of Hot Import Nights the nations largest and most prestigious showcase of aftermarket vehicle accessories and modifications for import/sport compact/exotic car enthusiasts.

Thanks to the partnership, SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting made its first appearance at the May 20th event in Orlando, and will continue to have a major presence at 2012 Hot Import Nights tour stops through the Dec. 15th show in Houston, Texas. By including a drift race component and live entertainment, HIN produces the most unique combination of automotive and lifestyle events in the country, drawing millions of fans to their events and social media sites.

SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting will also be sponsoring the Hottest Lighting Contest a high-end competition that includes one of the largest prize amounts in the history of HIN. At each HIN event, the car owner who has made the most unique lighting modifications to their ride will receive a check for $ 2,500. This new competition is open to anyone with a vehicle on display at each HIN tour stop. Not only will there be one winner at every event, each winner will also be entered to win the Grand Prize of $ 2,500 at the end of the season for the overall Hottest Lighting in 2012.

“The Hottest Lighting Award is one of the most prestigious and coveted awards at Hot Import Nights, and what better partner could we have than SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting as they are the global leader in lighting, said Katie Steinbach, Director of Corporate Sponsorships for Hot Import Nights. This award, presented by SYLVANIA SilverStar

Gilbert Lang Mathews, Lighting Industry Pioneer, Receives Honorary Architectural Designation

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San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) May 25, 2012

The maker of precision-engineered architectural lighting fixtures, Lucifer Lighting Company, has announced that its founder and chief executive officer, Gilbert Lang Mathews, has been given the special designation of Honorary AIA membership (Hon. AIA) by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

A visionary and creative entrepreneur in lighting technology who is active in a wide realm of the arts. Mathews is a longtime supporter of architecture and the AIA in San Antonio, the state of Texas, and nationally.

Commending his extensive accomplishments, the AIA jury called Gilbert Lang Mathews committed to improving his community, to opening minds through active dialogue, and to partnerships that advance opportunities for all. Adding that he has served as an inventor and a collaborator, the jury described Mathews as an inquisitive student, bringing people together who can connect, solve problems, and elevate the value of our profession.

The award was presented at a May 17 ceremony in Washington, D.C., as part of the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition.

Honorary membership is among the highest honors the American Institute of Architects bestows upon a person outside the profession of architecture, granted to allied professionals of esteemed character who has rendered distinguished service to the profession of architecture or to the arts and sciences allied therewith. The Honorary AIA membership is granted only if the accomplishments of the nominee are truly outstanding and of national significance. The 2012 selections for Honorary AIA membership were made by a jury of two professional architects Pamela Touschner, FAIA, of DLR Group WWCOT in Palm Springs, California, and Christopher Kelley, AIA, with Gensler in Washington, D.C. along with Carol Pedigo, Hon. AIA, executive director of AIA Middle Tennessee in Nashville.

Rare Honor

The AIA does not often grant honorary membership to leaders of manufacturing enterprises, and Mathews was commended in part for his development of innovative, sophisticated lighting technologies at Lucifer Lighting but even more so for helping sustain architecture and the arts elsewhere. Mr. Mathews is an indispensable supporter of AIA San Antonio and has extended his support to the Texas Society of Architects and AIA National, said the AIA jury. His financial support has enabled AIA San Antonio to sustain a very successful world-class lecture series that is free and open to the publicthe only one of its kind in the region.

The lecture series has featured such luminaries as Marlon Blackwell, Billy Tsien, Peter Bohlin, Tom Kundig, Julie Vandenberg Snow and Thomas Phifer, among many other prominent architects. For his support and service to the Institute, he was named an honorary member of AIA San Antonio in 2009 and of the Texas Society of Architects in 2010. Of Mathews, the AIA Gold Medal recipient Peter Bohlin said, Through his support of the AIA, programs at the University of Texas and sponsorship of events like the lecture series, he opens doors for young people to pursue a future enriched by knowledge and exploration. This is a contribution that will have a great impact on our profession for years to come.

Lucifer Lighting is also active in developing continuing education programs for architects and lighting designers.

More than a generous benefactor and underwriter, Mr. Mathews is a vital part of the community of design professionals, says the AIA jury. As an influential member of the wider design community, Mr. Mathews has enabled AIA to better serve its members and strengthened the profession.

A Legacy of Efficient, Elegant Lighting

As CEO and founder of Lucifer Lighting Company, Gilbert Mathews has built a thriving family business manufacturing high-end architectural lighting fixtures that are widely regarded as innovative and of exceptional design quality. Appealing to acclaimed architects and designers around the world, Lucifer Lighting fixtures are found in museums, five-star hotels, top restaurants, corporate headquarters and luxury residences. Many of the products use sophisticated LEDs as the illumination source.

Prior to founding Lucifer Lighting more than 30 years ago, Mathews practiced law with Vinson Elkins in Houston and founded his own law firm in San Antonio, with degrees from the University of Pennsylvanias Wharton School and Columbia Universitys School of Law. Mathews became interested in lighting design and manufacture indirectly, through his familys longtime retail business, Frost Bros., a high-fashion retail chain based in San Antonio since 1917. Armed with only his law degree and an inquisitive nature, Mathews saw an opportunity to improve display lighting in the stores. Using bright strip sources that were concealed, his ideas improved the visibility of merchandise on display cases and shelves and the solution led Mathews to establish Lucifer Lighting, named for the Latin term light-bearer.

Since then, Mathews and his family have built Lucifer Lighting into a global leader in creating sophisticated, precision-engineered lighting systems that allow unmatched design possibilities. Known for harnessing and concealing their powerful, advanced light sources within elegant, inconspicuous housings, Lucifer Lighting has attracted architects needing solutions for a range of interior challenges. According to many customers, Lucifer Lightings progressive, research-oriented building product solutions allow architects the ability to advance and develop their craft in new directions.

An Ally of Arts, Design and Culture

Mathews is widely regarded as an ally of architectural design, the arts and historic collections. He is a Life Advisory Board Member of The University of Texas School of Architecture, a member of the Advisory Council of the Ransom Center at the University of Texas, a member of the President’s Development Board of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, a board member of the San Antonio Museum of Art and the KLRN Endowment Fund and founder of the Winston Salem Light Project. He is also a member of the Board of Visitors of the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Press contacts:

Alexandra Mathews

Lucifer Lighting Company

3750 IH35 North

San Antonio, TX 78219

+1.210.227.7329

a(dot)mathews(at)luciferlighting(dot)com

Chris Sullivan

C.C. Sullivan

PR Counsel to Lucifer Lighting

+1.914.462.2096 (mobile)

chris(at)ccsullivan(dot)com

About Lucifer Lighting Company

For more than 30 years, Lucifer Lighting has created original lighting solutions that bring to life the places and spaces we inhabitindoor and outdoor, from grand-scale commercial to cozy residential nooks. A manufacturer of precision engineered downlights, light strips, track and spot lights, and landscape lighting, Lucifer Lighting uses a variety of light sources, from halogen to metal halide, from LED to fluorescent. Lucifer Lighting has received numerous awards for innovative lighting and building projects, and it manufactures form a LEED-rated facility in San Antonio. The companys fixtures are regularly recognized for distinction. Installations of Lucifer Lighting may be found in diverse venues ranging from Polo Ralph Lauren and Gucci to Goldman Sachs and Yankee Stadium, and from Windsor Castle to the White House and private residences around the world.

For more information, please visit our website http://www.luciferlighting.com.