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JUNE 2009

Lighting Controls Association Offers New Online Course on LED Lighting Control

Philips Lighting Electronics Introduces Optanium® Fixed Output Ballasts for 28W T5 Fluorescent Lamp Applications

Lutron's New Occupancy/Vacancy Sensor Sets Higher Performance Standard

Leviton's Introduces NAFTA-Compliant Line of Commercial Occupancy Sensors

Square D® Powerlink® G3 Intelligent Lighting Control System Better Manages Commercial Building Operating Costs Through Demand Response

New Watt Stopper Emergency Relay Panel Provides Fail-Safe Lighting Operation

Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces Three New Online Education Courses

Encelium Technologies Partners with British Columbia-Based SLS Lighting

New EZ-MAX™ Plus from Leviton Offers Turnkey Solution for Integrated Lighting Control in Commercial Facilities

Energy Expert for The New York Times Project Reveals That Lutron's Quantum™ Total Light Management is Saving $30,000 Per year Per Floor

Watt Stopper/Legrand Helps GreenHome Use 50% Less Energy Than Most Homes

Leviton Introduces New Production Line Tester for Linear Fluorescent Fixtures

MAY 2009

Lighting Controls Association Offers New Online Course on Personal Lighting Control

Bi-level Dimming Just a Quick Step Away with OSRAM SYLVANIA's QUICKSTEP® Dimming Ballast

Hubbell Building Automation, Inc. Expands HBA WASP™ Fluorescent High Bay Sensor Product Line

Watt Stopper Announces Digital Lighting Management, a Distributed Lighting Control System Offering Greater ROI

Lutron's Latest Light and Shade Control Product with Wireless Capability: GRAFIK Eye® QS Wireless

Philips Lighting Electronics Awards 2009 "Beyond Illumination" Scholarships Through IALD

$50 Billion in Energy Savings Possible with Encelium Technology

Leviton's Wireless Sensor Named Among Top 100 Products by Buildings Magazine

Lutron Shares Its Product Compatibility Testing Results by Launching LED Website

Hubbell Building Automation, Inc. Expands Its LX Networked Lighting Control System to Include The LXBC Breaker Control Panel Product Line

New Watt Stopper IP65 Rated High Bay Occupancy Sensor Offers Effective Lighting Control for Wet Location Applications

In Memoriam: Lutron's Paul H. Trively

Eddie Johnson Joins Encelium Technologies as VP of Sales

APRIL 2009

Watt Stopper Announces First 0-10V Wallbox Controller with Wireless RF Capability and Occupancy Sensor Input

Lighting Control Panel Manufactured by PLC-Multipoint, Powered by Panasonic

Lutron Services Company Can Modernize Your Facility’s Lighting Control System

Philips Lighting Electronics Expands Ballast Offering Through NEMA Premium® Ballast Program

Tony Marano Named President and CEO of Encelium Technologies

McGlone Appointed to Head Up Marketing for Leviton’s C&I Business

MARCH 2009

Lighting Controls Association Supports New California Lighting Controls Training and Certification Program

Lighting Controls Association Welcomes PLC-Multipoint as New Member

Hubbell Building Automation Introduces New Luxstat Day/Night

A Simple Way to Go Green: New Wireless Occupancy Sensor from Lutron

Sensor Switch Adds Scene Controller to nLight Control System

Lightronics Unveils New SR Series - SR-516 Architectural Controller

New Square D® Commercial Grade Wall Switch Occupancy Sensors

ASHRAE 2009 a Solid Success for Delta Controls

Universal Lighting Technologies Invites You to “Traverse the Universe” (Win a Dream Vacation)

Sensor Switch Introduces the Refrigerator Aisle Sensor Kit

Leviton Appoints Villalobos Technical Support Engineer for Central American Lighting Energy Management Business

Recession-Proof Human Capital Strategy Earns Leviton Recognition from SHRM

Universal Lighting Technologies Adds Staff, Opens Office in Montreal

Lightronics Announces Hiring of Chris Pease and Dennis Degen

Hubbell Building Automation Introduces New Low-Voltage Wall Switches

Going Green in Mexico: Universal Lighting Technologies Celebrates “Clean Industry” Certification

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009

Lighting Controls Association Celebrates a Decade of Lighting Industry Controls Education

Lighting Controls Association Welcomes Hubbell Building Automation, Inc. as New Member

Lighting Controls Association Joins Consortium to Advise the Department of Energy on High-Performance Green Building Issues

Leviton Partners with EnOcean on Wireless Lighting Control Solution for Commercial Energy Management

Philips Introduces Simple-to-Use LuxSense™ Daylighting Control

Teaching Schools to Save Money: Universal Lighting Technologies Offers Five Ballast Families to Reduce Energy Costs in the Classroom

Watt Stopper/Legrand's Automatically Calibrating Daylighting Controller Optimizes Performance for Increased Savings

SensorSwitch Named to Tech Top 40

Encelium Technologies Announces Expansion

Delta Controls Receives 2009 Best Practices Award from Frost & Sullivan

Encelium Technologies Wins the North American Green Lighting Controls Market, 2008 Emerging Company of the Year Award

Square D® Powerlink® Lighting Control Panelboards With BACnet® Make Integration With Building Automation Systems Easy

Lutron Electronics Announces Lighting Control System Access Via Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® Touch Devices

Unique Wide-angle Occupancy Sensor from Watt Stopper/Legrand Facilitates Energy Savings in Retail Display and Aisleway Applications

Leviton Appoints Domokos Western Regional Sales Manager for Lighting Management Systems

Lights! Shades! Action! New System from Lutron Electronics Offers Streamlined Solution
for Any Room

Watt Stopper Controls Enhance Elegant Gulf Coast Condominium Tower

DECEMBER 2008

HUNT Dimming Launches Simplicity® LED Controller

The New York Times Company's New Headquarters Makes Headlines with 70% Energy Savings Using Lutron Electronics' Advanced Lighting Controls

New Watt Stopper/Legrand Power Packs Feature Higher Output and an Unprecedented Choice of Field-Selectable Manual-ON Lighting Control

Lutron Electronics Tames Big Energy-User in Commercial Buildings with Expanded Quantum™ Total Light Management

Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces ULTim8® Programmed Start Ballasts

Handy Watt Stopper/Legrand Guide Helps Readers Understand Energy-Saving Opportunities Available by Using Residential Lighting Controls

Switzer to Lead Development of Eco-Friendly Distributed Lighting Management Systems for Leviton

Universal Lighting Technologies Contest Winner Drives Away with Harley-Davidson

NOVEMBER 2008

Lighting Controls Association Offers New Online Course on Time Sweep Controls

Lutron’s Flagship Lighting Control System Inducted into the CEDIA Product Hall of Fame

Philips Introduces Revolutionary New ActiLume™ Lighting Control System

Design Firm Sets Green Example for Clients with Watt Stopper Lighting Controls

Leviton Cuts Ribbon on State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in Tennessee

OCTOBER 2008

Gary Meshberg Elected President of the Lighting Controls Association

Advance Repositions for Strength and Alignment

Lutron Introduces LED Dimming with the new Hi-lume™ LED Driver

Leviton Expands Architectural Lighting Controls Systems Offering with New Multi-Zone D4000® Line

Watt Stopper/Legrand New Best Practice Guide Focuses on Energy Saving Strategies for Controlling Lighting in Warehouse Buildings

Leviton Recognized for Its eCommerce Edge

Watt Stopper Controls Provide Convenience, Safety and Energy Savings in ADA Home

SEPTEMBER 2008

Leviton Adds Functionality to OSFHU High-Bay Occupancy Sensor

Square D® Clipsal® Mark II Touch Screen Designed for Versatility in Residential, Commercial Applications

Delta Controls a Key Provider of Building Automation Systems for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics

Watt Stopper/Legrand Introduces Versatile Multi-Location Residential Vacancy Sensor

Vizia RF+™ Wireless Lighting Controls Add Touch Screen Solutions

Lightolier® Controls and Entertainment Technology Fill Key Sales Positions

Allied Manufactures of Motorized Products Announces Lutron® Electronics
Co., Inc. As New Founding Member

Leviton, Exception Innovation and Russound Team up for Z-Wave® Technology Integration

Watt Stopper/Legrand GreenFair Generates Enthusiasm Among Attendees Discovering Environmentally Friendly Products and Services

JULY/AUGUST 2008

Lutron Electronics Expands Sivoia QED® Technology within Residential Market

Leviton's New Dual-Relay Multi-Technology Occupancy Sensors Offer Accurate “Install and Forget” Performance

Leviton Introduces Vizia RF +™ for Today's Smart Homes

Leviton Regains Unilateral Control of Family-Owned Business with $300 Million Stock Purchase

Mattei Appointed Vice President and General Manager of Leviton’s Commercial and Industrial Business

New Brochure Showcases Leviton's Full Line of Electrical Products and Solutions for the Hospitality Industry

JUNE 2008

NEMA Announces Industry Initiative to Stimulate Energy-Saving Lighting Upgrades

New Square D® Wall-Mounted Occupancy Sensors Provide Customized Solution to Drive Energy Efficiency, Code Compliance

Delta Controls Receives BACnet Certification at Light+Building 2008

Leviton Introduces Vizia+™ for Today's Stylish Interiors

Watt Stopper/Legrand Retools Occupancy Sensor Manufacturing for RoHS Compliance

Advance Awards 2008 “Beyond Illumination” Scholarships Through IALD

Lutron Electronics Announces Call for Entries for its Excellence Awards Competition

Delta Controls Supports Landmark Facility at the University of Western Ontario

Lutron Electronics Unveils New HomeWorks® Products

Square D® Clipsal® Saturn™ Keypad with Dynamic Labeling Technology Receives Mark of Excellence Award

Schneider Electric Square D Clipsal Professional Dimmers Centralize Residential Lighting Control

MAY 2008

Universal Lighting Technologies Helps Ganahl Lumber Company Slashes Utility Bills with DCL®

Advance Recognized as Outstanding Supplier by Grainger

Advance Introduces New Additions to ROVR™ Family of DALI-Compliant Digital Addressable Ballasts

Watt Stopper/Legrand’s Unique Plug Load Controls Save Energy and Can Contribute to LEED Credits

APRIL 2008

SensorSwitch's nLIGHT® Cost-Effectively Integrates Occupancy-based, Daylight-based, Time-based and Manual Lighting Control

Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces DCL® Technology and DEMANDflex™ Ballasts

Square D® Powerlink® Lighting Control Panelboards With BACnet Protocol Make Integration with Building Automation Systems Easy

NEMA Publishes LC 1-2007 Test Procedure for Compatibility of Hearing Aids and Ultrasonic Lighting Control Devices

OSRAM SYLVANIA Wins 2008 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award

Watt Stopper/Legrand's Dimming Photosensor Uses Groundbreaking Technology to Save Energy and Ensure Convenient Commissioning and Operation

Square D® Commercial-Grade Occupancy Sensors Provide Substantial Energy Savings for Commercial Buildings

Watt Stopper/Legrand Puts Daylight-Responsive Dimming Control in the Light Fixture for Accurate Sensing and Ease of Installation

Universal Lighting Technologies Joins NEMA Premium® Ballast Program

Leviton Recognized for Caliber of Employee Wellness Program by Leading Healthcare Services Company

JANUARY - MARCH 2008

Lighting Controls Association Adds EE204: Hi-Bay Lighting Upgrades to Education Express Program

Advance Products Join New NEMA Premium® Ballast Program

Win a Harley-Davidson from Universal Lighting Technologies

Leviton Announces Agreement to Acquire ControlThink

Watt Stopper/Legrand's Combination Dimmer/Vacancy Sensor Gives Homeowners More Energy-Saving Lighting Control Options

Schneider Electric/Square D® Business Leaders Return to Gulf Region and Join Habitat for Humanity in Rebuilding Effort

Nashville Nonprofit Health Clinic Saves Energy, Reduces Costs with Square D® Wall Switch Occupancy Sensors

Watt Stopper/Legrand's Commercial Occupancy Sensors Break New Ground with Sleek Modern Design

Square D® Clipsal® Pascal Automation Controller Installs Easily, Facilitates Enhanced Home, Commercial Lighting Control Systems

Leviton Promotes Weigand to National Sales Manager For Energy Management Products

Advance Introduces New e-Vision® Ballasts with Unique Power Source for Self Heating Thermal Protectors for 70W and 100W Metal Halide Lamps

Watt Stopper/Legrand Controls Facilitate Lighting System Maintenance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

DECEMBER 2007

Sensor Switch Joins Lighting Controls Association

Philips to Acquire Genlyte in All-Cash Transaction for $95.50 (US) Per Share

Lutron Electronics Launches Breakthrough Quantum™ Whole-Building Light and Energy Management Solution

Watt Stopper/Legrand Announces New Green Initiative Designed to Conserve Resources and Protect the Environment

Lutron Electronics Lets the Numbers Tell the Story: Dimming the Lights Means Big Energy Savings for Home and Offices

NOVEMBER 2007

Lightronics Joins Lighting Controls Association

Universal Lighting Technologies Enters Acquisition Agreement

Purdue University Cuts Costs Dramatically with Universal's AddressPro Dimming System

Leviton's VP Mark Fogel Named Business Leader of the Year by SHRM

Lutron Electronics Offers Next Generation of Shading Technology for Daylight Control

Leviton and Digital Delivery Group Enter Strategic Alliance to Distribute Vizia RF™ to the Custom Integration Channel

Schneider Electric’s Building Automation Business Unit Joins Clinton Climate Initiative

Watt Stopper Lighting Control Panel Upgrade Provides Dramatic Improvement at Lander University

Schneider Electric Named Primary Supplier of Electrical Products for the New American Home® 2008

Watt Stopper/Legrand's LED Nightlight Vacancy Sensors Improve Comfort and Ensure Energy Savings

Square D® Clipsal® Lighting Control Products Key Cog in Award-Winning Elementary School Retrofit Project

OCTOBER 2007

Leviton Mourns Passing of CEO and Chairman Harold Leviton
Leviton Succession Plan Preserves Family Lineage
OSRAM SYLVANIA Kicks Off 2007 Energy Star Change a Light, Change the World Bus Tour
Watt Stopper/Legrand CodeSmart Tool Simplifies Energy Code Compliant Lighting Control Design
Advance Introduces New Optanium® High Efficiency Electronic Ballast With
Step-Dim Feature for the Operation of Two 28W T5 Fluorescent Lamps
Universal Lighting Technologies Names Erik Rybak Canadian Director of Sales
Schneider Electric Provides Virginia Tech University with Equipment Necessary for Advanced Research
Watt Stopper/Legrand Room Controller Facilitates Sophisticated Lighting Control Making Green More Achievable
Career Opportunity: Power Electronics Engineer (Lighting Controls), OSRAM SYLVANIA
Career Opportunity: Business Development Manager, Lighting Controls, OSRAM SYLVANIA
Leviton Launches Website Serving as Virtual Showroom for Acenti® Products
OSRAM SYLVANIA and Trinity College Help Class of 2011 Start on a Green Note

SEPTEMBER 2007

New York Power Authority Demonstrates Energy-Saving Lighting Technology with Universal's AddressPro Digital Dimming
Watt Stopper/Legrand Helps Wal-Mart Achieve Environmental Goals
Complete Architectural DMX Control with LyteMode® DMX from Lightolier® Controls
Advance Launches AmbiStar® Line of Electronic Ballasts for the Residential and Hospitality Sectors
Watt Stopper/Legrand Launches Easy-to-Use e-Book Catalog
Universal Lighting Introduces New Ballastar® Ballasts for F14T5 Lamps
Industry Veteran Mike Connell of Genlyte Controls Retires

JULY 2007

- Square D Clipsal Ethernet Network Interface Unit Facilitates Remote Access to a Commercial Building's Lighting Control Network
- Advance Introduces New Mark 10® Powerline Electronic Dimming Ballast with Multiple-Voltage Technology for T5HO and Long Twin Tube Applications
- Lutron Electronics Announces Industry's Highest Performance Fluorescent Dimming Ballast, Setting New Standards for Efficiency
- Watt Stopper/Legrand Time Switches Designed for Residential Use Provide New Easy-to-Use Control Option
- Plaia Named Vice President/General Manager of Leviton Commercial/Industrial Business
- Lutron Receives Several Top Honors from ADEX Awards
- Leviton Donates Energy-Efficient Lighting Controls to Ronald McDonald House
- Advance Launches AmbiStar™ Line of Electronic Ballasts for Residential and Hospitality Sectors

JUNE 2007

- SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC® POWERSENSE™ T5 Dimming Ballast Provides Energy-Efficient System Solution
- Advance Enhances Family of Optanium® High Efficiency Electronic Ballasts With New Step-Dim Ballast for the Operation of Two 28 Watt T5 Fluorescent Lamp
- Case Study: Watt Stopper/Legrand Helps NRG Systems Realize Big Energy Savings
- Case Study: Leviton Provides Advanced Lighting System to Morongo Casino Resort and Spa
- Leviton and Prudential Lighting Unite to Provide Superior Service to Southern California
- Schneider Electric Helps Habitat for Humanity Build Home in Harrisburg
- Advance Awards 2007 “Beyond Illumination” Scholarships Through IALD

MAY 2007

- Lighting Controls Association Adds EE202: Lighting & LEED-NC v.2.2 to Its Education Express Program
- Watt Stopper/Legrand’s New Card Key Switches Achieve Energy Savings and Guest Satisfaction for Hospitality
- Lutron Electronics Introduces the First Truly Convertible Manual Shade
- Lithonia Announces SIMPLY5™ Lighting Intelligence: An Innovative Departure in Lighting Controls
- New Watt Stopper/Legrand Online Best Practice Guide Provides Tips and Tools for Specifying Office Lighting Controls
- Universal Lighting Technologies Announces the Latest Ballastar® Innovation for T8 Lamps
- Schneider Electric Releases New Square D® Clipsal® Decorator Keypads and Wall Plates
- Power Base from Leviton Offers Easy Solution for Lighting Energy Management in Installation Environments with Limited Access to Wiring
- Watt Stopper/Legrand introduces New Family of Multi-technology Wall Switch Occupancy Sensors
- Watt Stopper/Legrand Premieres Easy-to-adjust LS-101 Daylighting Controller
- Watt Stopper/Legrand Presents Graduate Fellowship to University of California for Advanced Lighting Controls Studies
- Leviton's LEO™ Ellipsoidal Fixture Combines Exceptional Functionality and Versatility
- Watt Stopper/Legrand Wins Flex Your Power Award for Vacancy Sensors

APRIL 2007

- Record Number of Advance Products Recognized by 2006 IES Progress Report
- Miro® Key Fob Scene Controller from Watt Stopper/Legrand Provides a New Solution for Remote Lighting Control
- Square D® Launches Daylight-Saving Time Solutions Website to Assist in Lighting Control System Upgrades
- Square D® Clipsal® Products Key Part of Energy Retrofit Project at Las Vegas Area Elementary School

MARCH 2007

- Watt Stopper/Legrand's Accredited Education Series Focuses on Energy-Saving Lighting Controls and Codes and Standards
- Square D® Clipsal® DLT Keypads Can Provide Convenient, Code-Compliant Control
- New Leviton Decora® Wall Switch Sensors Feature Occupancy and Vacancy Sensing with Convenient Nightlight Capabilities
- Advance Introduces New Mark 10® Powerline Electronic Dimming Ballast With Multiple-Voltage Technology For T5HO and Long Twin Tube Applications
- Lutron Electronics Launches New Security Lighting Control Package for its AuroRa® System
- Square D® Clipsal® Monochrome Touchscreen Designed for Versatility in Commercial Applications
- Leviton’s Expands miniZ™ Offering with Dual Room MiniZ™ System
- Lithonia Appoints John Bagwell, Promotes Rick Westrick
- Lightolier® Controls and Entertainment Technology Add New Personnel
- Entertainment Technology Releases Software Version 3.3 for Its Marquee Lighting Control Consoles

FEBRUARY 2007

- Lighting Controls Association Welcomes Delta Controls to Membership
- Lightolier® Controls Introduces IntelliSight™ Occupancy Sensor
- Square D® Clipsal® DALI Gateway Controls DALI Ballasts from Building's Lighting Control Network
- Lutron EcoSystem™ Lighting Solution Provides Personal Control with PC
- Lightolier® Controls Introduces OPTIO ™ High Performance Dimming Cabinet
- Square D®/Clipsal® Monochrome Touch Screen Designed for Versatility in Residential Applications
- Universal Lighting Technologies Adds T12HO to Basic-12™ Electronic Ballast Family
- Leviton Introduces Economical Solution for DMX Lighting Control Environments
- Leviton Launches Lighting Control Console Offering for Total Show Control Targeted Towards Professional Lighting Designer Needs
- Universal Lighting Technologies Names Dan Cheetham VP of OEM & International Sales
- Lightolier® Controls and Entertainment Technology Name New National Sales Manager

JANUARY 2007

- Congress Extends Commercial Buildings Deduction to December 31, 2008
- Lighting Controls Association's Education Express Scores High Marks from Students
- Taxpayers Save $1,000,000 per Year with Universal Ballasts
- Lightolier® Controls Introduces ControlsXpress™ Lighting Design Software
- OSRAM SYLVANIA and the Lighting Research Center Demo New Load Shedding Lighting Technology
- Watt Stopper/Legrand's High-Bay Occupancy Sensors Feature Modular Design for Flexibility and Convenience
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces Ballastar® T5 Light Level Switching
- Universal Lighting Technologies Announces ATV Winner

DECEMBER 2006

- Universal Lighting Technologies Expands Basic-12™ Electronic Ballast Family
- Advance Introduces Powerful New e-Vision® Mini 20-Watt Electronic HID Ballast for Metal Halide Lamps
- Watt Stopper/Legrand’s New Vacancy/Occupancy Sensors Bring Affordable, Green Lighting Control to Every Home
- Lighting Controls Association Announces 2006-2007 List of Free Education Express Courses on Lighting Controls
- Watt Stopper/Legrand's New 2000W Dimmer Makes Home Lighting Control Easy and Convenient
- Advance Expands e-Vision® Family of Electronic HID Ballasts with Compact New Model for 150-Watt Metal Halide Lamps
- Universal Lighting Technologies Offers The “ULTim8” 3-Lamp High Light Output Solution
- Watt Stopper/Legrand's User-Friendly Home Lighting Control Now Available in Decorator Style

NOVEMBER 2006

Advance University Accredited by NAILD
New Leviton Multi-Technology Occupancy Sensor Wall Switch Offers Highly-Accurate "Install and Forget" Performance
New Square D® Commercial Occupancy Sensors Provide Multiple Options for Energy Savings and Code Compliance
New Watt Stopper/Legrand Lighting Control Device Brings Energy Savings to Emergency Lighting
Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces 875-Watt Pulse Start Metal Halide Ballast
Lutron Electronics Introduces Three New Lines of Commercial Occupancy Sensors
Advance Introduces Compact New Xitanium Low Power LED Drivers for Broad Range of General Lighting Applications
Watt Stopper/Legrand Partners with Sustainable Silicon Valley
Advance Adds New Course to Popular Advance University Interactive Ballast Training Site

OCTOBER 2006

Watt Stopper/Legrand Announces HN Fixture Mount Nightlight Controller
Lightolier Controls is Founding Member of the Home Lighting Controls Alliance
Square D Raises $1 Million for Katrina Recovery
Leviton Expands miniZ™ Offering with Dual Room miniZ™ System
New Online System Offers Easy Way for Leviton Customers to Order Products, Obtain Service

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

Lighting Controls Association Adds "EE201: Daylight Harvesting Control" to Its Popular Education Express Program
Advance Offers Exclusive New "Ballast Checker" Tool to Support Lighting Audits and Upgrades
Leviton’s Vizia™ Collection of Dimmers and Fan Speed Controls Offers Elegant, Digital Design Adds Sophisticated “Touch of Class” to Any Residential and Commercial Interior
Advance Introduces Power New e-Vision® Electronic HID Ballast for Two 39W Metal Halide Lamps
Rexel Names Leviton Vendor of the Year
Newest Home Networking and Lighting Control Products from Leviton Add Enhanced Lifestyle Benefits for Detroit's Eagle Point Residents
Advance Introduces Power New e-Vision® Square and TrakStick™ Electronic Ballasts for 39W and 70W Metal Halide Lamps
Leviton’s Vizia Collection Named among Electronic House Magazine’s Top Products of The Year

JUNE/JULY 2006

New Webinar Series Expands Watt Stopper/Legrand's Education Offerings
Lutron Electronics Announces Availability of a New Low-Profile T5 HE Dimming Ballast for EcoSystem Solution
Genlyte Group Announces Acquisition of Strand Theatrical Lighting Business
Universal Lighting's e-Learning Center Approved for LEU Credit by NCQLP
Advance's Line of Smart Mate® Electronic Ballasts with Quik-Start™ Now Available in Flexible New Versions
Watt Stopper/Legrand Adds New Tools to CodeSmart Code Compliance Initiative
Universal Lighting Introduces Two-Lamp High Lumen ULTim8® Ballast
Leviton Announces $100,000 Commitment to NAED Annual Campaign
Lightolier® Controls Offers Online AutoCAD® Blocks
LRC Announces Lutron Scholarship Award Recipient
Lutron's Sivoia QED™ Offers increased Roller Shade Coupling Capability

MAY 2006
- NEMA Launches New Website to Support Energy-Efficient Lighting Tax Deduction
- Lighting Controls Association Publishes "Education Express"—Free Online Education Series About Lighting Controls
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces Ballastar T5 Light Level Switching
- Leviton's New Multi-Technology Occupancy Sensor Wall Switch Offers Highly-Accurate "Install and Forget" Performance
- Watt Stopper/Legrand Launches New CAD Resource Center
- Lutron Electronics Wins “Best of the Best” Marketing Awards
- Leviton's New High Bay Occupancy Sensor Installs to Fluorescent Fixtures for Turnkey Lighting Control Solution
- Advance Enhances Centium Electronic Ballasts for 2-Lamp T5/HO Applications
- Purdue University Cuts Costs Dramatically with Universal's AddressPro Dimming System
- Watt Stopper/Legrand Publishes New Product Selection Guide for 2006
- Better Homes and Gardens Adds Leviton’s Acenti® Collection to Kitchen Renovation Project
- Watt Stopper/Legrand Unveils Heavy Duty Relay
- Acenti® Earns Award for Merchandising Excellence from POPAI

APRIL 2006
- Leviton Celebrates 100 Years in Business
- Universal Lighting Technologies Expands Online Education Program with HID Section
- Prescolite Offers Lutron Ballasts in Architektur CFL Downlights
- Advance Recognized as Outstanding Supplier by Grainger
- Genlyte Controls Sales Team Continues to Grow
- Lutron Electronics Launches Website for New Line of Occupancy Sensors
- Leviton and Monster® Cable Ride the Z-Wave
- Leviton's New D4DMX Combines DMX and Microplex Protocols: Adds Conveniences and Cost Efficiency
- Leviton's New "Build on the Possibilities" Program Helps Builders Sell Lifestyle Benefits of Leviton's Residential Products to Consumers
- Leviton Introduces Industry's Largest Collection of Wiring Devices and Lighting Controls in Light Almond Color

MARCH 2006
- Genlyte Controls Seeking Architectural Regional Sales Managers
- Universal Lighting Technologies Updates e-Learning Center with HID Course
- Lutron Electronics Announces Spring Training Classes for Distributors, Installers, Wholesalers and Residential Systems Providers
- Advance and Royal Philips Electronics Introduce Revolutionary New LED Modules
- Universal Lighting Technologies Expands Basic-12™ Electronic Ballast Family
- Schneider Electric Announces Launch of Square D® Clipsal® Residential Lighting Control Line
- Advance Introduces Powerful New e-Vision® Mini 39W Electronic HID Ballast for Metal Halide Lamps

FEBRUARY 2006
- Acenti® Collection Wins Prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Award From
Chicago Museum of Architecture
- Lutron Electronics' Maestro™ Infrared Remote Control Dimmer Selected as 2006 Innovation Award Winner by Consumer Electronics Association
- Experience Fingertip Control with Watt Stopper/Legrand's Miro Touchscreen
- Universal Lighting Technologies Offers 750W Pulse-Start Metal Halide Multi-5® Ballasts
- Advance University Accredited by AEE
- Watt Stopper/Legrand's New Expanded Education Program for 2006 Includes Online Video
- Lutron Electronics Launches National Energy Saving Sweepstakes
- Leviton Lighting Management Systems Appoints Welch Technical Sales Specialist for Southern California Region

DECEMBER 2005/JANUARY 2006
- The Fairmont Press Publishes New Book: Advanced Lighting Controls
- Genlyte Controls Seeking Architectural Regional Sales Managers
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces High Efficiency AccuStart5 T5 Ballasts
- Universal Lighting Technologies Launches E-Learning Center For Contractors
- SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC POWERSENSE T8 Dimming Ballast Provides Energy-Efficient System Solution
- Ray Whitton Returns to Vari-Lite
- Advance Introduces Revolutionary New LISOD Ignitor Shut-Off Device for CWA, High Reactance and Reactor Ballasts
- Advance's Dundon Elected Chairman, NEMA Lighting CEO Board of Directors
- Leviton’s Vizia ™ System Integrates Z-Wave Technology
- Lutron Electronics Announces Appointment of Sales VP
- Advance Introduces Full Line of Optanium® 2.0 High-Efficiency Electronic Ballasts
- Lutron Electronics Announces Winners of National Lighting Showroom Sweepstakes
- Watt Stopper/Legrand: Native BACnet Option Offers Lighting Integrator Automation
- Watt Stopper/Legrand: Automation Appliance Offers Web-Based Lighting Control
- Watt Stopper/Legrand's Miro Scene Interface Expands Network Communication
- A Retrofit Dimming Solution: The Philadelphia Marriott and the Lytemode Architectural Lighting Control System
- Leviton Ranks Top Among Builders Five Years Running
- NEMA-led Coalition Launches Website to Promote New Energy Tax Incentive
- Advance Launches New Website Addressing EPAct 2005 Opportunities

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2005
- Vacancy Sensors Save Energy and Comply with California’s 2005 Title 24
- Rob Stredde Joins Lightolier® Controls Sales Team
- Advance University Curriculum Approved by NCQLP
- HUNT Dimming Recognized by Contractor in Forsyth Park Mansion Project (PDF)
- Silverman Appointed Training Manager for Leviton Integrated Networks and Controls and Residential Lighting Control Products
- Advance Expands Family of signPRO® LED Sign Drivers To Include New 100-Watt 24-vdc Model Featuring IntelliVolt® Multiple-Voltage Technology
- Universal Lighting Introduces Basic-12™ Electronic Ballasts for T12 Lamps
- Lutron Electronics Receives 2005 Innovation Award
- Leviton’s miniZ™ Offers Versatile, Cost-Effective, Code-Compliant Approach to Daylight Harvesting
- Lutron Electronics Announces Nationwide Launch of Direct Response Television Commercials
- Advance Recognized as Premier Allied Partner by Rebuild America
- IESNA Recognizes Record Number of Advance Products in 2005 Progress Report

SEPTEMBER 2005
- Lutron Electronics Announces Training Classes for Distributors and Installers
- Universal Lighting Technologies Offers the "ULTim8" HRV Solution
- Lutron Electronics Recognized for Innovation by IESNA
- Fairfax County Public Schools Retrofit Generates "Energy Savings for Kids"
- Lighting Control Is Now Mobile with The LYTEmode™ Wireless Control Unit
- Leviton Apoints Weigand Product Manager for Lighting Management Systems
- Harold Leviton Names Donald Hendler President; Stephen Sokolow Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
- New Leviton Brochure Illustrates How Decora® Products Enhance Today's Homes; Show Installers How to Upsell "High Margin" Wiring Devices
- Leviton Introduces New Assortment of LED Night Lights
- Leviton Introduces New "Metro" and Decorative Fabric Night Lights
- Leviton's Acenti® Collection Wins Building Products MVP Award
- Leviton's Acenti® Dimmer Selected by Electronic House as 2005 Top Product of the Year
- LEO™ Ellipsoidal Fixture from Leviton Combines Exceptional Functionality and Versatility

JULY/AUGUST 2005
- The Watt Stopper Announces Miro Five and Six Gang Cover Plates
- Lightolier Controls' LYTEmode™ Acknowledged in IESNA Progress Report
- HUNT Dimming Selected as "Product of the Year" Finalist
- Universal Lighting Technologies Expands Fluorescent Applications with Micro-sized Technology
- Advance Expands Popular Family of e-Vision® Electronic HID Ballasts with 150W Dimming Model for Metal Halide Lamps
- Lutron Electronics Introduces Three New Lines of Commercial Occupancy Sensors
- Universal Lighting Technologies Launches New Sales and Marketing Campaign
- Advance Recognized as Premier Allied Partner by Rebuild America
- Genlyte's Entertainment Technology Unveils Stage West

JUNE 2005
- Universal Lighting Technologies Offers High-Lumen CFL Systems as an Efficient Downlighting and High Bay Lighting Alternative
- Lightolier® Controls Announces LyteScene™ Touch Screen Master Station
- The Watt Stopper's New Fixture-Installed Occupancy Sensors Add Control Convenience
- Lutron Electronics Announces Appointment of Area Sales VP for Atlantic Area
- Universal Lighting Technologies Offers a Full Line of ULTim5™ T5HO Instant Start Ballast Technology

MAY 2005
- Advance Enhances Family of Centium® Instant Start Electronic Ballasts With IntelliVolt®
- New Advance Website Receives "Tower Award" from Business Marketing Association
- Advance Recognized as Outstanding Supplier by Grainger
- Universal Lighting Technologies Offers Full Range of Dimming Solutions
- Watt Stopper Publishes Lighting Controls Binder
- EcoSystem™ Fluorescent Dimming Ballast from Lutron Electronics Wins New Product Showcase Award at Lightfair International
- Lutron's Sivoia QED Roller 64™ Shade System Wins New Product Showcase Award at Lightfair International
- Universal Lighting Technologies Launches "E-Tensity" Electronic HID Ballast
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces Ballastar T5 Light Level Switching

APRIL 2005
- Advance Establishes "Beyond Illumination" Scholarships Through IALD
- Leviton to Celebrate Centennial Anniversary
- Industry Professionals Receive Watt Stopper Education
- New Watt Stopper Low-profile 360° Occupancy Sensors Boost Energy Efficiency with Advanced Technology
- Lutron LCP128™ All-in-One Switching and Dimming Panel from Lutron Electronics is the Ideal Lighting Control Solution for Restaurants and Retail Stores
- SYLVANIA Presents the QUICKTRONIC POWERSENSE T8 Dimming Ballast
- Leviton's Designer Styled Commercial Sensors Offer "Install and Forget" Energy Saving Solution
- Watt Stopper/Legrand's Lighting Integrator Offers Modular, Scalable Control
- Lutron Electronics Announces Launch of GRAFIK Eye® Designer 6.5 Software
- GRAFIK 7000™ Centralized Lighting Control System from Lutron Electronics Offers New Possibilities for Integrated Automation
- Leviton's EZ-MAX™ Relays Afford the Power of Z-Max™ in Compact, Easy-to-Use Package
- New Decora® Residential Manual-On Occupancy Sensor from Leviton Serves as Wall Switch with Automatic Shut-Off
- Lutron's Qoto™ and Faedra™ Dimmers and Switches Provide New Alternative to Toggle Switches
- Leviton’s Acenti™ Collection Offers All-New Design Platform for Residential Wiring Devices
- Watt Stopper's Miro® Redefines Residential Wiring Devices and Lighting Controls
- Switching System from Lutron Electronics Streamlines Installation and Reduces Costs

MARCH 2005
- HUNT Dimming Adds Demand Response Capabilities to Its Digital Dimming Systems
- Advance Introduces Exclusive New Line of High-Efficiency Optanium™ Instant Start Electronic Ballasts with IntelliVolt®
- EcoSystem™ Fluorescent Solutions from Lutron Electronics Redefine Fluorescent Lighting Control
- New Maestro IR™ Remote Control Dimmer from Lutron Electronics Instantly Transforms the Look of Any Room
- Lutron Electronics Introduces Dimmable Receptacle
- Lutron Electronics Adds Five Hues to Its Stylish Satin Colors™ Collection of Dimmers, Wallplates, and Accessories

FEBRUARY 2005
- Advance Celebrates 60th Anniversary

JANUARY 2005
- Home of the Future is Now
- Advance Launches New Website
- HUNT Dimming Enhances Daylighting Functionality in its Custom LCD Touchscreens
- Advance Expands Popular Line of Centium® T5/HO Electronic Ballasts with New 347/480V, 4-Lamp Model Featuring Intellivolt-Hi™ Technology

DECEMBER 2004
- Advance Expands Popular e-Vision® Family of Electronic HID Ballasts With Size-Reduced Models For 70W and 100W Lamp Applications
- Philips Electronics North America and Advance Receive Funding From DOE to Support Solid-State Lighting Development
- Leviton and MechoShade Announce Integrated Lighting Control Solutions for Commercial Facilities
- Square D/Schneider Electric Pledges up to $1 Million to NAED Foundation
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces DaliPro
- Lightolier Controls Expands Sales Force
- Tridonic Unveils DALI TOUCHPANEL
- RadioRA® Home Dimming System from Lutron Electronics Wins Award
- Advance Offers SmartMate® Electronic Ballast for 42W CFL Lamp Applications in New 90°C Maximum Case Temperature Option
- Advance Recognized as “Silver Beacon” Sponsor by ESFI
- ULTRAWATT Announces New Product Line

NOVEMBER 2004
- Advance Expands Line of SmartMate® Electronic Ballasts With Quik-Start™ Feature To Support Broad Range of Commercial and Residential Applications
- Survey: Custom Home Builders Prefer Lutron Lighting Controls
- Lutron Electronics Chosen to Lead Panel Discussion at 2005 International Builders’ Show
- Vice President at Lutron Electronics to Speak at American Institute of Architects Continental Europe Conference

OCTOBER 2004
- HUNT Dimming Provides Scalability In Its Digital Dimming Systems
- Lutron Electronics Captures Award for New SOLos™ System Interface
- Leviton's Z-MAX™ Lighting Control Relay Systems Comply with Latest State Energy Control Mandates; Offer Extended Service Life
- Advance Transformer Company Receives Affiliated Distributors’ “Best Exclusive Program” Award For 2003-2004
- Lutron Daylighting Expert to Speak at ACEEE’s Inaugural “Emerging Technologies in Energy Efficiency Summit”
- Advance Introduces Exclusive e-Vision® Electronic Metal Halide Ballast for Revolutionary New 20W Mini MasterColor® Lamp

SEPTEMBER 2004
- Leviton Wins ACE and ACE.al Awards
- Leviton's New Slide Rule Simplifies Selection of Leviton Box-Mounted Dimmers
- Leviton Appoints Beyert North Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Lighting Control Division
- Advance Expands Popular “Advance University” Interactive Ballast Training Site
- SQUARE D Aids Homeowners and Businesses Affected By Hurricanes
- Advance Introduces New Square Plug-In Ignitor Assemblies for Magnetic HID Fixtures
- Leviton Wins Award for Outstanding Advertising from Ad-Q
- Watt Stopper Lighting Controls Produce Savings and Convenience for Panera Bread Franchisee

AUGUST 2004
- The Watt Stopper's ezDALI Uses DALI Protocol to Provide Digital Dimming and
Scene Controls
- Lutron Electronics Announces International Launch of GRAFIK Eye® Designer 5.5
- Lutron Electronics Announces Sponsorship of ‘Meet This Old House’ Tour
- Lutron Electronics Announces Sponsorship of Energy-Efficient Home
- Lutron Electronics Named Home Builders’ Most Offered Brand for Whole-Home Lighting Controls
- Lutron Electronics Named ''Best of the Best'' in Annual Marketing Competition
- Lutron Electronics Introduces the Nova T*® 277V Wallbox Dimmer
- Lutron Electronics Announces Three Updates to Its Sivoia QED™ Shading System Product Line
- Lutron's Market Builder Program Designed to Help Distributors Create and Capitalize on the Growing Demand for Lighting Controls
- Advance Introduces New Mark 7™ 0-10V Electronic Dimming Ballast Option For Retail, Warehouse, and Commercial Markets
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces Multi-5™ Uni-Pak™ Product Literature

JULY 2004
- Advance Introduces New signPRO™ Damp Location-Rated Drivers for Luxeon™ LED Light Sources
- Advance Enhances Family of Mark 5™ Electronic Ballasts
- Leviton Offers Day and Night/Night and Day Brochure

JUNE 2004
- Advance Recognized as Outstanding Supplier by Grainger
- Universal Lighting Technologies Unveils New Triad® High Efficiency High Output Electronic Ballast
- Advance Enhances Popular Family of Matchbox® Miniaturized Electronic Ballasts
- OSRAM SYLVANIA Introduces the QUICKTRONIC T8 High Efficiency System
- OSRAM SYLVANIA Adds QUICKTRONIC DALI to Its Family of Controllable Fluorescent Lighting Systems
- The Watt Stopper's Photosensor Offers Advanced Daylighting Control and Hassle-free Set-up
- Advance Honored in TED Magazine's 2004 "Best of the Best" Marketing Competition
- Advance Enhances Family of Centium® Instant Start Micro 1.0 Electronic Ballasts
- Advance Introduces New Centium® Electronic Ballast for 4-Lamp T5/HO Applications
- Lightolier Controls Raises Level of Fluorescent Control with New PowerSpec HDF Dimming Ballast

MAY 2004
- New Dual Relay Power Pack Offers Both Switching and Dimming Control of
Lighting Loads
- GreenSense Program Provides Resources for Attaining Sustainability Through Lighting Controls

APRIL 2004
- Advance Enhances Mark 10™ Powerline Dimming Ballast Line
With New Models For 1 and 2-Lamp Long Twin Tube Applications
- Advance Introduces F-Can Ballasts With Xtenza® Wide-Range
Ignitor Feature for Low Wattage Metal Halide Applications
- New Lighting Controls Offer Reliable Bi-level Switching of Outdoor HID Fixtures
- The Watt Stopper Earns Premier Status in the Rebuild America Program

MARCH 2004
- Advance Enhances "Powered by Advance" Program
- Digital Time Switch Automatically Turns Lighting Off After Preset Time
- The Watt Stopper and Green Suites International Join
   Forces to Promote Energy Saving Nightlight Sensor

FEBRUARY 2004
- Advance Introduces Exclusive e-Vision® Ballast For 100W Mini whiteSON System
- California Lighting Sales Joins Leviton’s Network of Lighting Control Agents
- Leviton Enhances Line of Decora® Snap-On Wallplates
- Leviton Expands DHC Offering with Wireless Control Components
- Leviton Lighting Control Display Wins Gold-Level Design of the Times Award
- Motion Sensor Nightlights Save on More Than Just Energy Costs at DoubleTree Hotel

JANUARY 2004
- Advance Enhances Line of Mark 7™0-10V Electronic Dimming Ballasts
   For T8 Fluorescent Lamps
- Advance Introduces New ROVR™ DALI-Compliant Digital Addressable Ballasts
- Bak Pak™ is the New Cool Tool for Dimming
- The Watt Stopper's WA-300 Dual Relay Automatic Wall Switch Offers
   Code Compliant Bi-level Control