Accent lighting is an approach used to create an emotional tug in ways general lighting or static integrated lighting systems typically cannot achieve. If you are looking for an accent lighting solution that provides beam flexibility, superior “candlepower punch” and maximum light output at minimum watts per square foot to meet the latest ASHRAE codes, the following lighting solution is your best pick to meet your retail & hospitality project needs. Discover now how PHILIPS LIGHTOLIER Alcyon LED Vertical is taking LED accent lighting to the next level!

Philips revealed Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador at a press event in the city today. The market leader in LED lighting – Philips, is drawing attention to its LED lighting solutions by going for the brand’s first ever celebrity endorsement. The biggest ever marketing campaign by Philips Lighting will feature Ranbir, who will endorse Philips’ range of LED Lighting solutions, which are dynamic in both style and performance.

“I visited the Philips Lighting Application Center earlier in the year which helped me learn more about the application of LEDs and where they made sense” Steve Kendig, Facilities Manager

The combination of Philips’ innovation and Disney’s characters bring a new dimension to stories and play Royal Philips created a portfolio of innovative, inspiring and playful lighting products designed to bring the Disney magic to life for kids and families through lighting. Combining Philips’ expertise in lighting with Disney’s beloved characters can harness the power of light to make children’s bedrooms a more imaginative place for them to read, play and sleep. It represents the latest achievement in Philips’ journey to transform the home lighting experience and make it digital.

Spearing into the blue sky, Burj Khalifa – also called “the Dubai Tower” – has been regarded as one of the most remarkable building in human history. Burj Khalifa is a landmark among Middle East, where is mostly dominated by Islamic culture, and also an icon of how high technology can help to construct an “automatic” building. Across the Persian Gulf, there is a vivid comparison to Burj Khalifa –Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. The museum is a beautiful architecture that collects enormous number of Islamic artworks. Both of these two great building are lightened up by fixtures from Philips.

Public-private partnership between Illuminate the Arts, CalTrans & artist Leo Villareal turns bridge into The Bay Lights sculpture: 4.5 miles of LED supported by solar; spurs local economy In a shining example of public-private partnership, The Bay Lights, the new LED lighting system for the Bay Bridge that was developed by Philips Color Kinetics, has been gone to live since May. Fulfilling the brainchild of Ben Davis, chairman of Illuminate the Arts (ITA) and the vision of acclaimed artist Leo Villareal, the bridge will become a one-of-a-kind lighted sculpture for the next two years. Installed with the support of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the bridge is expected to be viewed by over 50 million people and bring nearly USD$ 100 million in revenue to the local San Francisco economy. The new LED lighting system uses 85 percent less energy than traditional lighting technologies, energy that will be offset by dedicated solar panels set up in Davis, CA by CleanPath.

Royal Philips Electronics have managed to light up Eden Park, New Zealand’s premier sports ground with energy efficient lighting. All over the world, Philips’ highly efficient lighting solutions have been turning stadia into iconic ‘theaters of dreams’ while delivering the best possible experience for people in and around the arena. Last year, Eden Park stadium underwent significant redevelopment to further enhance its big-match experience, and to cater for future stadium events and their differing requirements. Philips was asked to provide a floodlighting solution that would work for both rugby and cricket as each has different lighting needs. They was also asked by Eden Park Trust to present a high-impact way of illuminating the new south stand to enhance the stadium’s atmosphere and ambience.

The monumental facade and inner courtyard of Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam  is now lit by new, custom-designed LED lighting from Royal Philips Electronics. The outdoor lighting accentuates the characteristic features of the historic building. The premises where a luxury hotel locates in can be traced back to the 15th century, and in the past the building had served as Amsterdam's town hall and a monastery. Following the switch-over to Philips LED lighting for the indoor lighting inside the luxury hotel several years ago, the exterior part of The Grand is now also being illuminated by LED lighting. The purpose of lighting up the inner courtyard is to highlight the aesthetic features of this impressive building. The new LED outdoor lighting offers a seamless solution.

Recently, Philips Lighting donated 240 units of LED bulbs to the hope primary school in Zunyi, Guizhou, and the bulbs have been distributed to the students. As a part of Philips' public service activity "light the light of hope", the donation of newly listed versatile LED bulbs aims to improve the basis lighting conditions for families with children, save household electricity costs, and create a bright and healthy learning environment. Philips' donation activity of "light the light of hope" officially launched on May 18, 2013, according to stati...

According to "LED lighting Power Device Market Opportunity Report" IM Research recently released shows that the global LED lighting power market is expected to reach $ 10 billion by 2016, only the demand for power devices will reach ten billion U.S. dollars, the future development of the LED lighting market is optimistic. As the LED market is picking up, competition in the LED industry also becomes more intense. As "another local market", the Chinese market occupies increasing important position in the global strategy of Philips. It is re...

Rijksmuseum and Philips announce the world’s most advanced LED lighting design in a museum of fine art Philips illuminates renovated Rijksmuseum, including all artworks Royal Philips Electronics announces the illumination of the renovated Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and its entire art exhibition with its LED lighting. As one of the lead partners in the renovation, Philips has been working closely with the Rijksmuseum on the lighting design with a strong focus on the visitor experience and the conservation of the artworks. The renovated Rijksmuseum opens its doors on April 13, showcasing collections of the Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer, all illuminated with Philips LED lighting.

Enhance high value products such as fresh produce with high quality lighting Exact Effect, the new spotlight fitting for the grocery retail category from Philips, delivers excellent-quality light that helps improve the look of fresh food. It is available across a range of product specifications including track and surface-mounted options. Exact Effect is one of five key highlights in the new Philips UK Spring Collection 2013. Exact Effect features a highly efficient LED light engine and high-performance optics that bring out the detail of retailers produce by increasin...

Philips Lighting will be further realigning its North American business sales and operations around a solution-selling approach, giving partners and customers access to the full suite of Philips' industry-leading lighting products through a centralized organization that will accelerate their own ability to service customers.  Philips has recognized the changing trends in lighting and how they are affecting customers from the demographic and population shift to urban areas, the rise of energy costs, to the contribution of lighting to energy use in buildings. These changes a...

Philips Lighting plant in Bath has held a meeting on Wednesday, and told workers of the impending closure. It wasn't immediately clear when layoffs will begin, but the company told employees that the plant will close by the end of 2013, putting approximately 280 people out of work. Silvie Casanova, a Philips spokesperson, said the closure is the result of decreased demand for the lighting technology manufactured at the Bath plant. She said the lighting produced in Bath uses high-intensity discharge technology, which has fallen behind LED lighting technology. LED li...

Philips is providing energy-efficient light bulbs for sports clubs across New Zealand to help them improve their environmental footprint and save money for sports, as part of the LiteClub initiative. As a world leader in energy-efficient lighting, Philips is supporting LiteClub, which is part of Project Litefoot – a charitable trust championed by seven top sports people who are inspiring New Zealanders to be environmental champions.  Conrad Smith, Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell, Michael Campbell, Barbara Kendall, Daniel Kareopa and Brendon McCu...

Sources come from Philips Lighting spokeswoman Sylvie Casanova informs that there are about 40 workers will be laid off at the Philips Lighting plant in Bath,begining in mid- to late August. Demand has dropped sharply for those type of lights, which cast a yellowish light. White lights such as LED and ceramic metal halide are now in demand.The entire high-pressure sodium product line will soon be phased out at the Bath plant. As a result,the jobs are being cut from a section of the plant that produces high-pressure sodium products used in street lights. And most of th...

According to the deal, Valladolid-headquartered Indal , specializes in manufacturing primarily outdoor lighting products, will become part of the Professional Luminaries business of Netherlands-based Philips Lighting. Marc de Jong, general manager of Professional Luminaries at Philips Lighting, comments: 'Indal's capabilities in delivering lighting [products] make it a natural fit with Philips, further strengthening our ability to offer our customers integrated and high-value options for professional lighting.' Chief executive officer and chairman of the bo...

Currently, Philips Lighting has supported Philips Roadway’s1,200 Roadstar luminaires for street lightings in Weston of Florida. The new Roadstar luminaires come with a 10-year limited warranty and were funded, in part, by federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), which are awarded to local communities making strategic investments to meet the nation's long-term goals for energy independence and climate change leadership. The retrofit solution, which uses the South Florida city's existing lighting poles along city-owned public th...

Philips Lighting has launched Philips Fortimo LED Strip system, a new module and driver for OEMs to start tackling general lighting and explicit areas where fluorescent is central. The Philips Fortimo LED Strip system consists of LED pcb modules of 280mm (630Lm) convoyed by a programmable Xitanium 75w driver in T5 shaped linear housing, which is fully dimmable and compatible with DALI controls, such as the Philips ActiLume system....

Recently, Everlight has presented the "plant factory innovation conference" held in the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, from the Finance Office, Ministry of Science, the Ministry of Agriculture.

In line with its strategy of leveraging its capabilities into new product segments with growth potential, Elcoteq has successfully started serving customers in selected lighting segments. Philips Lighting, a leading provider of solutions and applications for both professional and consumer markets, has chosen Elcoteq for a global growth partner of its Solid-State Lighting business.