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Lighting a hotel or restaurant is a complicated business. Hotels, for example, need to have lighting 24/7 – in corridors and hallways, for example, or in reception. Yet the lighting must also be adaptable, capable of creating a wide range of moods to make the guest feel welcome, safe and...

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LED in Retail

Shopping today has become an experience. And lighting plays a vital role in creating that experience, whether in a small, trendy boutique or in a major department store. LED solutions are uniquely suited to retail outlets. It can provide a wide range of effects – from the strikingly dramatic to the intriguing and inviting – that contribute to the total shopping experience. It can hig...hlight a product, create drama and interest, but it can also reflect mood, helping create the perfect environment for the shopping experience. LED lighting systems are so adaptable, so flexible, that a single lighting system can conjure up an almost limitless number of effects, moods and ambiances. Thanks to the ultra-long life of LEDs and their high energy efficiency, cost-savings on energy can be very significant. And because the lighting does not need to be physically adapted at any time, disruption to customers is virtually eliminated. And with it, both an increase in sales and a major reduction in costs.

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Market LED Utilities has one very simple aim –to significantly reduce the energy costs for your business.

Market LED Utilities specialises in energy management, sustainability and multisite, outsourced services. Market LED Utilities is a business energy...

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LED in retail

Shopping today has become an experience. And lighting plays a vital role in creating that experience, whether in a small, trendy boutique or in a major department store. LED solutions are uniquely suited to retail outlets. It can provide a wide range of effects – from the strikingly dramatic to the intriguing and inviting – that contribute to the total shopping experience. It can hig...hlight a product, create drama and interest, but it can also reflect mood, helping create the perfect environment for the shopping experience. LED lighting systems are so adaptable, so flexible, that a single lighting system can conjure up an almost limitless number of effects, moods and ambiances. Thanks to the ultra-long life of LEDs and their high energy efficiency, cost-savings on energy can be very significant. And because the lighting does not need to be physically adapted at any time, disruption to customers is virtually eliminated. And with it, both an increase in sales and a major reduction in costs.

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LED in hotels

Lighting a hotel or restaurant is a complicated business. Hotels, for example, need to have lighting 24/7 – in corridors and hallways, for example, or in reception. Yet the lighting must also be adaptable, capable of creating a wide range of moods to make the guest feel welcome, safe and comfortable. LED solutions can make guests feel comfortable, at home. And do it while offering enormous savings in maintenance and energy-costs. LED solutions can create an ever-changing palette of moods, each tailor-made for a specific moment, a specific use. And equally importantly for users is the low maintenance such systems required thus greatly reducing running costs

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Philips further expands its LED portfolio with a selection of new products and range extensions including both luminaries and lamps designed for the professional market. Amongst the new solutions for summer 2012 are an open protocol controls system, the first of the new CoreLine range, designed specially for the trade channel, and solutions for retail and hospitality environments.

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The easiest, quickest and most innovative lighting survey - ANYWHERE! A big claim – but it’s true

Our simple, online lighting survey is not only unique – but it’s the perfect tool for busy businesses who want to cut their lighting electricity costs by 85%!

Most businesses have no idea how much lighting contributes to their costs because everything else they use is included in their electricity bill as well. In some sectors, lighting could account for as much as 40 or 50 percent - so it’s a significant drain on business finances. Switching existing, conventional lighting to Philips LEDs will not only dramatically cut electricity bills – it will also save on maintenance costs and time as well, since the new ones last for around ten years instead of ten months! Our online survey - the only one of its kind - lets businesses keep control of the whole process from start to finish. And there’s no need to wait, the survey can start right away - no surveyors and no sales people – it’s as easy as 1 -2 -3!

1 Visit www.marketled.co.uk and click on the FREE SURVEY button.

2 Enter existing lighting details by following the simple, onscreen instructions.

3 Wait for your comprehensive lighting report which will include accurate details of; • Electricity costs for existing lighting. • How much would be saved by switching to Philips LEDs. • Existing energy use in kiloWatt hours (kWh). • How much energy could be saved by switching. • Maintenance - how much replacement lighting costs now. • How many years this cost would DISAPPEAR for. • Environmental impact – how much carbon would be saved.

This great online tool up and running and with the help of Entrepreneurial Spark, businesses all over the UK will be using it to save cash, energy and carbon.

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Award winning Market LED

Market LED is one of two winners that have been selected by the Falkirk Herald to be given a helping hand to turn their fledgling business into a success story. Market LED has been named as one of the winners of the Local Business Accelerators’ Award Scheme. Over the next three months, Market LED will receive free advertising in The Falkirk Herald, as well as mentoring from members of the local business community: Johnston (Falkirk) Ltd Advertising Director Charlotte Taylor, Scott Henderson of Xtreme Karting and Michell McKernon from Falkirk for Business and Falkirk Herald business editor Jill Buchanan. Eight businesses were short listed and made presentations to the judges who had a tough task selecting the final two. Charlotte Talylor said: “We looked at key areas of the business: expansion, employment, growth, mentoring and advertising. After a lot of deliberating we decided on Market LED and Hummingbird, who we believe will benefit most from LBA and look forward to working with them in the coming months.” Market LED provide energy efficient lighting that will help local and national businesses make huge saving on their electricity and lighting costs. This week Prime Minister David Cameron highlighted the role of the local newspaper industry supporting British business. He said: “Congratulations all the winners of the Local Business Accelerators scheme. It’s brilliant that so many promising young companies, from such a wide range of sectors, are benefiting from this excellent initiative. Entrepreneurship, creativity and ambition are essential for our economic recovery and through local Business Accelerators, newspapers such as The Falkirk Herald are supporting some great new British business to grow, and helping them to boos their local economy. I wish the newspapers, businesses and mentors every success over the coming months.” Later in the year, one business will be crowned the overall Local Business Accelerators winner and receive mentoring from the campaign’s national ambassador Deborah Meaden, of Dragon’s Den. Backed by high profile figures including the Prime Minister and CBI’s John Cridland, the campaign has see the local newspaper industry come together to deliver a shot in the arm for British business. Local Business Accelerators have also received the support of Stephen Welton, Business Growth Fund Chief Executive who said the initiative was providing a “powerful boost” to young businesses. John Foley, Market LED said, “We are delighted to have been selected as winners in the regional finals of Local Business Accelerators. I am looking forward to working with the mentors and learning from their business experience and growing Market LED into the preferred lighting supplier for many UK businesses.”

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Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a breakfast in conjunction with Power NI and Market LED, the topic being “How to save money on your energy bill”. A large number of local businesses and guests were in attendance.

Alison Moore from Chamber welcomed everyone. She said “This is the latest in our very successful series of business breakfasts. I would like to thank Power NI and Market LED for being here today. Energy prices are a major overhead for all businesses and any information on how to reduce costs is very welcome”.

   Alan Egner, Power NI’s Business Sales and Marketing Manager commented: “This breakfast offers Power NI a great opportunity to meet and interact with businesses in the area.   We supply electricity to around 30,000 local small businesses and as energy prices have risen recently and with winter looming, we are keen to offer Ballymena Chamber of Commerce members free expert advice on how to cut costs and save money.”

Power NI were joined by Eddie Mulgrew from leading local lighting supplier Market LED, who added: “In the global lighting industry– and in the LED market in particular – Market LED can help businesses significantly reduce energy costs and to improve their carbon footprint, and we were delighted to have had the opportunity to present alongside Power NI at the business breakfast.”

Power NI offers small and medium sized businesses the opportunity to gain grant assistance for the installation of energy saving LED lighting. LEDs use much less energy than traditional lighting and you can now get an LED replacement for almost any kind of lamp.  Many local businesses have already benefitted with new projects underway and there is still funding available for 2011/2012.

To find out more about how Power NI can help your business, visit their website:  www.powerni.co.uk

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We wish you a Merry Christmas and a 'bright' New Year!

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Philips has called for a worldwide switch to LED lighting at the UN Climate Change Conference

Tipping point reached in the development of LED lighting to combat climate change, save energy and improve people’s lives Durban, South Africa: Philips has called for a worldwide switch to LED lighting at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban. The company is stating that a tipping point has been reached in the development of LED lighting that can now be used for general high-quality lighting in almost all applications. A switch to LED lighting will help combat climate change, save energy and improve people’s lives through increased well-being, safety and productivity where they live and work. At today’s Climate World Summit, a high-level side event convening representatives from the public and private sector, Harry Verhaar, Senior Director for energy and climate change at Philips Lighting, challenged the world’s governments and businesses to make a rapid switch to highly energy-efficient LED lighting.    “LED lighting offers both dramatic savings in energy use and maintenance costs, while at the same time enhancing the feeling of safety, security and comfort of people on streets and public spaces, in buildings and at home, “ said Verhaar. “ In fact, thanks to the latest solar and battery developments, our LED lighting solutions can provide excellent, reliable and cost-effective lighting solutions for the 1.6 billion people around the world which currently live without electricity. “ Also speaking at the World Climate Summit, Philips Africa CEO, JJ van Dongen, stressed the benefits of LED lighting for African countries. “South Africa has been very proactive in recognizing that investing in energy-efficient and sustainable lighting solutions will reduce consumption and lower public and private costs, while increasing the quality of life. Philips is committed to help African countries invest in a sustainable future by delivering the most innovative and energy-efficient lighting technology. A shift to LED lighting solutions will allow Africa to make a technology leap in the same way as mobile phones are doing right now, and offers Africa and indeed the world very significant benefits”, he said.

Currently, lighting accounts for 19% of global electricity production, according to the IEA (International Energy Agency). Around two thirds of current lighting is based on older, energy wasting technologies developed before 1970. A full switch to the latest energy-efficient LED lighting combined with smart control and management systems could provide very significant energy savings of up to 80% in many applications. Worldwide the switch to LED lighting could save energy consumption for lighting by 40%. This equates to approximately 130 billion euro’s per year in running costs and 670 million tons of avoided carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent output of about 640 medium sized power plants. In most cases it is a simple switch to make. Over two third of the benefit could be achieved in the commercial and industrial world.

Further information

For further information, please contact:

Nick Kelso  Communication Officer Senior Communications Manager Philips Lighting Africa. Telephone: +31 6 100 39 296 E-mail: Nick.Kelso@philips.com

Caroline Keulemans Director External Communications Philips Lighting, Corporate Communications Tel: +31 6 51 06 69 49 Email: caroline.keulemans@philips.com

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs over 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.3 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Energy Saving Workshop

Wednesday 14th September 2011

Corr’s Corner Hotel

Come along to the Energy Saving Workshop and meet Market Ireland, who will show you how Market LED can save you up to 85% on your electricity lighting costs.

Energy costs are becoming a larger part of our overheads with a likelihood of this increasing in the future. The Federation has gathered some of the leading experts in this area for a free workshop looking at how to understand the market, get the best prices and reduce consumption. The possible savings are massive - £30,000 savings per year are not uncommon.

Wednesday 14th September 2011 Corr's Corner Hotel, Newtownabbey 9.30 am to 12.00 noon

9.30 - 10.00 Registration & Brunch. Followed by introduction & welcome from NIHF.

10.00 -10.20 Sourcing energy, getting the best deal and understanding your electricity bill. Bill Beers, Beers Engineering

10.20 - 10.40 What we offer the Hospitality Customer. Power NI (Formerly NIE Energy)

10.40 - 11.00 Financing your Energy Efficiency Project; The Carbon Trust Interest Free Loan Scheme. Donagh Morehead, Carbon Trust

11.00 - 11.20 Practical Energy Savings in the Hotel Property. Suzanne Bowman, Jurys Inn Belfast

11.20 - 11.40 LED Lighting and Energy Saving. Eddie Mulgrew, Market LED Catherine Lambe, Philips Lighting

11.40 -12.00 Reducing usage and looking to the future. Q&A session with Bill Beers and tour of new lighting installations at Corr's Corner Hotel.

This is a FREE Member only event. Click HERE to book.

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Market LED Website Update

We are working on the all new Market LED website.  Look out for the new features such as online survey, case studies, testimonials and video's.

Log onto www.marketled.co.uk.