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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

NOVEMBER 2003
- Advance Introduces the NEW SmartMate® 2x57/70 Electronic Ballast
- Watt Stopper's CodeSmart™ Initiative Provides Resources
   for Lighting Control Code Compliance
- Watt Stopper Contributes to "Gold" LEED Award For California State Office Building

OCTOBER 2003
- Advance Introduces Exclusive New Mark 7™ 0-10V Multi-Wattage
   Dimming Ballast For Broad Range of CFL Applications
- Advance Products Recognized in IESNA’s 2003 Progress Report
- Lutron's New Grafik 7000™ Centralized Lighting ControlSystem
   Offers New Possibilities For Integrated Automation

SEPTEMBER 2003
- Advance Enhances SmartMate® Family of Ballasts for
   Compact Fluorescent Lamps With New 2 X 57/70 Watt Offering
- Advance Joins Rebuild America as a Business Partner
- Dimming and Control Technology From Universal Lighting Technologies
- Flexibility and Convenience from a Pre-assembled Lighting Control Panel
- Hunt Dimming Introduces Custom LCD Touchscreens for Use With
   Its Digital Dimming Systems
- Lightolier Introduces iGen Intelligent Generation Lighting
- Lutron's New Programmable Jack Allows Meeting and Conference Facilities
   to Offer Lighting Control in Reconfigurable Spaces
- New Lutron GRAFIK RP™ Preset Dimming System Ideal for Restaurants and Retail Spaces
- Pilipuf-Grist & Associates Joins Leviton's Lighting Controls Agent Network
- Universal Lighting Technologies Acquires Selected Assets of Former Energy Savings, Inc.
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces AccuStart® 5 and AccuStartR 8 Ballasts
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces theULTim8™ High-Efficiency Ballast Family
- Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces ULTim5™ Ballasts

AUGUST 2003
- Advance Announces Availability of New, Low-Profile T8 Mark 10™
   Powerline Dimming Ballast Models
- Advance Expands Mark 10™ Powerline Dimming Line with New Ballast
   for 18-Watt CFL Operation
- Advance Introduces New Mark 7™ 0-10V Dimming Ballast for 80 Watt T5/HO Lamps
- Advance Named "Supplier of the Year" by Grainger for Second Consecutive Year
- Lutron Electronics Announces New Specification Sales Team,
   Partnership with McDonald Associates for Chicago Area Market
- New Switching System from Lutron Streamlines Installation and Reduces Costs
- Watt Stopper Occupancy Sensors Contribute to "Zero Energy Home"

JULY 2003
- Advance Introduces Dynavision™ -- New Concept in Electronic Ballasts for HID Lamps
- Chisholm Middle School Chooses Watt Stopper Daylighting
   Controls for Energy Savings
- Lighting Control Quick Guide for Hotels Now Available

JUNE 2003
- Leviton Manufacturing Joins Crestron Electronics I²P Coalition of Industry Partners
- Lutron's Eco-10™ IR Fluorescent Dimming Ballast Wins
   Lightfair New Product Showcase Award
- Lutron Offers Comprehensive New Reference Binder for Lighting Professionals
- New Low-Profile Dual Technology Sensors Offer Increased
   Energy Efficiency and Ease of Use

MAY 2003
- Curved-Track Drapery Option Now Available at Lutron
- Lutron Introduces Sunlight Control At the Touch of a Button
- New Toile Fabric Option Now Available at Lutron
- The Watt Stopper, Marriott and Berkeley Lab Develop Sensor to Reduce
   Energy Costs in Hotels

APRIL 2003
- Advance Introduces New E-Star™ Electronics Ballast Family
   Specially for Residential Applications
- Lighting Control Best Practice Guide for Office Buildings
- New Advance "Quik-Start™" Ballasts Meet Demand for Shorter Lamp Ignition Time

MARCH 2003
- New AS-100 Automatic Switch Offers Dual Control Capabilities

FEBRUARY 2003
- HUNT Dimming Unveils Multi-Scene Digital Preset Dimming Controls
- ULTRAWATT Unveils the PowerGate™ Intelligent Lighting Management System (PDF)
- SYGMA Network Finds Maintenance Benefits with PowerGate™ (PDF)

JANUARY 2003
- New Advance Ballast Operates One or Two 35, 28, 21, and 14-Watt
   T5 Fluorescent Lamps
- New WN-100 Motion Sensor Nightlight Saves Energy
   and Provides Comfort in Hotel Guestrooms

DECEMBER 2002
- Advance SmartMate® ICF-2S42-M2 Ballast Now Rated to Operate 70-Watt
   Compact Fluorescent Lamp
- BZ Dual Voltage Power Pack Available from The Watt Stopper
- Leviton Introduces CD 250 DALI Dimming/Scene Controller
- Leviton’s DHC Toscana™ Deluxe Programmer Provides One-Point Access
   for Custom Whole-House Lighting Scenes
- Lightolier Introduces Compose™ PLC Firewall™
- Lightolier Introduces Compose™ Power Line Carrier Dimming System
- New Line of Decora Home Controls™ Switch Controllers Combine Elegance,
   Sophistication and Reliability
- The Watt Stopper Adds BACnet Integration Software to Their Lighting Control Panels

NOVEMBER 2002
- Leviton Introduces D3200 Series Architectural Lighting Control System
- Lightolier Introduces Astral™ Preset Whispurr Fan Control
- Lightolier Introduces Classic Touch™ Toggle Dimmers
- Lightolier Introduces Vega™ Universal Slide Dimmers
- Lithonia Publishes New Synergy LMS On-Line Brochure
- New Theatrical Lighting Control System for Intelligent Devices Facilitates Show Design
- ULTRAWATT Publishes New PowerGate Brochure (PDF)

OCTOBER 2002
- Lightolier Introduces Brilliance II™
- Lightolier Introduces PowerSpec HDF Ballast

SEPTEMBER 2002
- Advance Expands Mark X® Powerline Dimming Line with New Ballast for CFL Operation
- Advance Participates in Energy Star® Sponsored "Saratoga" Residential Display
- OSRAM SYLVANIA offers North America a new line in DALI digital lighting systems

AUGUST 2002
- The Watt Stopper Publishes The Lighting Control Best Practices Guide for Schools

JULY 2002
- The Watt Stopper Introduces HB High Bay Occupancy Sensors for High Mount Areas

JUNE 2002
- Advance Offers Mark VII® 0-10V Dimming Ballasts for Compact Fluorescent Lamps
- Tridonic Wins Lightfair New Product Showcase
   Best of Category/Systems Award and Judges Citation Award

MAY 2002
- Advance Introduces Matchbox™ Line of Miniaturized Electronic Ballasts
- Advance Introduces Xitanium™ LED Driver Line
- Advance Offers Mark VII® 0-10V Dimming Ballasts for T5/HO Lamps

APRIL 2002
- Lithonia Lighting introduces Digital Equinox
- Lithonia Lighting leads the way with BACnet integration
- New WS-200 Automatic Wall Switch from The Watt Stopper Simplifies Installation
- The Watt Stopper's New WA-200 Automatic Wall Switch
   Combines Energy Savings and Convenience

MARCH 2002
- Advance Introduces "F-Can" Ballasts for Pulse-Start Metal Halide
- Advance Introduces New 5-TAPTM HID Ballast Replacement Kits

FEBRUARY 2002
- Advance Introduces VAL-U-PAK PlusTM
- Advance SmartMateTM Ballast Available for 57-Watt CFL

JANUARY 2002
- OSRAM SYLVANIA Introduces a Family of Pulse Start Metal Halide Ballasts

DECEMBER 2001
- Leviton Introduces CenturaTM Fluorescent Dimming and Energy Management System

NOVEMBER 2001
- Advance Drives Dimming with New Specification Tools
- Advance Introduces New Mark X ^®Powerline Fluorescent Dimming Ballasts for T5/HO Lamps

OCTOBER 2001
- Advance Adds New Mark VII ^® 0-10V Ballast for 2-Lamp CFL Operation
- Advance Introduces New Mark VII ^® 0-10V Ballast for 4-Lamp Fluorescent Operation
- OSRAM SYLVANIA Introduces QUICKTRONIC® T8 IS-SC Universal Voltage Ballasts
- PCI Lighting Control Systems Releases Its Keeper Enterprise Software