Finelite, the California based lighting-systems manufacturer, announced today a newly expanded product portfolio for their innovative High Performance Recessed (HPR) collection, including HPR-LED.

HPR-LED is the first complete family of affordable LED recessed luminaires available to customers delivering the superior performance and benefits they want from SSL lighting.

Highlights:

    * Award-winning: The entire HPR-LED collection was selected by the Illuminating Engineering Society for the annual 2011 Progress Report, a worldwide program recognizing the innovation and achievements in lighting.
    * Complete family: First complete family of affordable LED recessed luminaires - 2x4, 2x2, 1x4, 1x2, 1x1 and wall wash fixtures.
    * Longer life: Finelite’s LED light engine runs so cool that it will deliver over 90% initial light output at 100,000 hours of operation.
    * Illuminate, glare-free: The right diffuser coupled with proper LED distribution produces a high quality, glare-free experience.
    * Performance maximized: The uniquely designed optical chamber is finished with high-reflectance matte white paint and delivering maximum performance. HPR-LED (2x2) delivers 90 lumens per watt and consumes just 35 watts.
    * Maintenance that works: All components are 100% serviceable from below ceiling.
    * Dimming standard: 0-10v dimming is standard for every luminaire in the family.
    * Tested and tested again: Independently tested LM79 and LM80 Reports are available for all luminaires.
    * Style – multiplied: Available with two door designs and three center optic choices and is an ideal luminaire for the office, classroom, healthcare facility, or 24/7 environment.
    * The Finelite way: Orders available for immediate shipping in 10-days or less and a 5 year worry-free warranty on all components. The entire HPR collection, including HPR-LED complies with the Buy American Act of 2009.

About Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report

The IES Committee’s mission is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the Society. Acceptance in the Progress Report is based on an impartial judging process used by the committee to evaluate each submission on its uniqueness, innovation and significance to the lighting industry. There were 263 submittals in 2011; 151 were accepted into the report.

About Finelite

Finelite is in the business of better lighting. Finelite designs and builds innovative, high performance lighting systems for offices, educational and healthcare facilities. Products include ambient LED lighting, LED task lighting, high performance fluorescent general illumination light fixtures, and patented plug-and-play lighting systems. Finelite works with architects to make lighting work better for people and to reduce energy consumption. Finelite works with contractors and building owners to meet their schedules and budgets. By joining forces with the California Energy Commission and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Finelite has received national awards for its lighting research projects. Research findings, design support and education programs are available at no cost to end users, building owners, architects and contractors.