2019 Trade Show Calendar
A.L.P. will be participating in many major lighting industry events in the coming months.
Be sure to stop by to discuss your requirements and applications with our expert team!
IES Annual Conference
August 8-10, 2019
Omni Louisville Hotel
Louisville, KY
IES Street and Area Lighting Conference
September 22-25, 2019
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
San Diego, CA
Horticultural Lighting Conference
October 31, 2019
Denver, CO
Strategies in Light
February 11-13, 2020
San Diego, CA
Lightfair International
May 3-7, 2020
Las Vegas, NV
Light + Build
March 8-13, 2020
Frankfurt am Main
Press Release: A.L.P.’s Recruit™ LED Fixture Kit Highlighted in Eneref Report on Sustainable Circular Economy
Niles, IL, (September 5, 2018) – The Recruit™ wall mount security fixture kit from A.L.P.’s LexaLite® brand, was recognized as a more sustainable approach to lighting systems in a new report by Eneref Institute (www.eneref.org). The report was part of Eneref’s campaign to increase the recyclability of LED luminaires. Eneref Institute is a research and advocacy organization for sustainable development with an initiative to inspire solutions that promise an earth-friendly economy through socially responsible sustainable development.
The Recruit LED wall mount security fixture kit is an attractive, contemporary looking system with a thermally conductive polymer housing. The 8”x 8” footprint can accommodate customer supplied LED arrays, several driver options, and a photocell, putting it in the “small” size class.
As part of Eneref’s campaign to inspire solutions that promise an earth-friendly economy, Eneref Institute’s report examined opportunities to replace aluminum component parts in LED luminaires with polycarbonate, with the overarching goal of reducing the environmental footprint of the lighting industry. According to the Eneref report, thermoplastic heat sinks have environmental advantages over aluminum because the energy needed to recycle thermoplastics is one-fourth that of aluminum.
The report goes on to explain that, compared to the same volume of aluminum, polycarbonate requires less energy to ship, because it is less dense and therefore weighs less, as exemplified by the lightweight Recruit.
“It’s not surprising that an innovative industry leader, like A.L.P., would be an early adopter of polycarbonate heat sinks,” explained Seth Warren Rose, Founding Director of Eneref Institute. “Done responsibly, drilling for petrochemical hydrocarbons—the raw material of plastics—can be less destructive to the environment than mining for aluminum,” Rose explains.
According to the Eneref report, optimizing the design by consolidating components of the same material streamlines both the manufacturing and recycling of luminaires. With fewer components made from fewer materials, the purchasing, shipping, and warehousing processes are simplified. Polycarbonate, a thermoplastic, can be economically recycled into secondary, post-industry applications.
DOWNLOAD ENEREF REPORT: http://eneref.org/report-details/employing-polycarbonate-components-to-design-sustainable-luminaires/
A.L.P. is an international leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of lighting components and components for other technical industries. We offer the industry’s most comprehensive line of products for OEMs and the aftermarket. For proprietary projects, our unique “360° Solutions” suite of custom services enables us to collaborate with customers at every stage of a product’s life cycle. Our core commitment is to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.
Upcoming Event Schedule
A.L.P. will be participating in many major lighting industry events in the coming months.
Be sure to discuss your requirements and applications with our expert team!
IES Street and Area Lighting Conference
September 30-October 3, 2018
Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FL
Horticulture Lighting Conference USA
October 9-10, 2018
Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, OR
Strategies in Light
February 27-March 1, 2019
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
Expo Lighting America
March 5-7, 2019
Citibanamex Center, Mexico City, Mexico
LIGHTFAIR International
May 21 – 23, 2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
A.L.P. Adds New Edgelit Panel Equipment
A.L.P. Lighting Components, manufacturer of LED lighting components and fixture kits, has added to its industry-leading capacity to produce molded edgelit lighting panels. Taking advantage of Rambus closing its Brecksville, OH facility, A.L.P. purchased a 1,650-ton press, molds and other equipment to be installed in its Charlevoix, MI plant. A.L.P.’s LexaLite® brand has been at the forefront of edgelit technology for more than three decades, with preeminent production resources, expertise, and mold inventory. A.L.P. is currently the only North American manufacturer capable of injection molding both 1’x4’ and 2’x2’ edgelit panels.
By using standard molds with custom inserts, A.L.P. can quickly and inexpensively manufacture prototypes and low-volume production runs. Standard sizes include 48” x 12”, 24” x 12”, 24” x 8” and 24” x 24”. For large production orders, A.L.P.’s expert tooling and engineering teams can develop high volume tooling based on customers’ specifications for size, light source, light output pattern, thickness, and aesthetics. A.L.P. also has in-house CAD modeling and photometry testing resources.
Edgelit panels have gained increasing popularity for maximizing and retrofitting in-ceiling lighting. Flat edgelit panels are very thin, offering the versatility of mounting on a variety of surfaces including walls and ceilings, as well as providing the option of cable suspension. They are often considered “shadowless” because they produce broad, even light.
“We work closely with customers to meet all requirements for performance, cost, and speed to market,” states Tom Barnes, Vice President and Business Unit Manager for A.L.P. LexaLite. “By further investing in edgelit molding technology, A.L.P. can respond even more quickly to the needs of a rapidly changing lighting marketplace,” Barnes concludes.
Bill Brown Appears on the Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast
Hear the industry’s elder statesman discuss lighting’s past, present and future.
WHAT: Bill Brown has operated his eponymous lighting component sales agency since 1955. In this interview, he traces his roots back to his entrepreneurial upbringing, the beginnings of his lighting sales career, and reviews the myriad changes he has observed in lighting over the decades. Sit back and listen to Bill’s storied history, hear opinions on everything from customer service to international competition, and learn where he thinks the industry is heading. Whether you are a lighting veteran, or just starting out, you can’t help but benefit hearing from someone who has literally seen it all in modern lighting.
WHEN/WHERE: The Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast is the official podcast of the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD). The podcasts were developed as a forum for people in the lighting industry to get together and discuss the multitude of topics and issues relevant to our dynamic field.
Get A Grip On Lighting Podcasts are hosted by Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich, who have over 30 years of combined experience in the lighting industry. Michael is an entrepreneur and inventor. He’s a subject matter expert in commercial and industrial lighting supply, lighting retrofits, and finding recycling streams for hard-to-recycle waste. Greg Ehrich, LC is the former President of NAILD and owner of a progressive lighting distributorship.
HOW: Click here to be redirected to the Get A Grip On Lighting website. There, you’ll be able to listen to Bill Brown’s interview, along with podcasts with numerous other distinguished lighting leaders. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a second of this valuable broadcast!
Check Out the Latest Technology!
A.L.P. will be exhibiting at many major lighting trade shows in the coming months.
Stop by to discuss your unique applications with our expert team!
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Strategies in Light February 13-15, 2018 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA |
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Expo Lighting America (ELA) Mexico City, Mex February 28 – March 1, 2018 |
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Light + Building March 18-23, 2018 Messe Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany |
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Lightfair International May 8-10, 2018 McCormick Place Chicago, IL |