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READ | A significant aspect in health & safety, sadly neglected

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Emergency lighting and in particular, escape route lighting and markings are perhaps the most neglected aspect in adherence to regulatory requirements in buildings.  Research over the past two years on a national basis clearly illustrates the majority of installations falling short of complying to compulsory National Building Regulations. More worrying, is the lack or misunderstanding of the requirements of the Regulations. This being the case in both the private and public sectors. Many building owners seem to be under the impression...

LEARN | Solar Street Lighting

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How can driving visibility, traffic safety, and pedestrian security be improved whilst reducing the carbon footprint on the planet? This article introduces you to solar street lighting, indicating the importance of it, the main components of the system and the types of systems that can be implemented. A solar streetlight is an outdoor lighting fixture that uses the light energy given off by the sun to illuminate areas of darkness. It is a practical, simple, and cost-effective device that is used to create driving visibility, improve traffic safety, and enhance pedestrian security. What are the...

LEARN | Human Centric Lighting

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Did you know that lighting in the workplace could negatively influence your employee’s productivity, wellbeing, and mood? However, the implementation of human centric lighting in the workplace will assist in ensuring your employees are less agitated and more productive. This article introduces you to human centric lighting, explaining its effects on your employee’s health and gives an overview of what you should look at when installing a human centric lighting system in your workplace. What is Human Centric Lighting? Human centric lighti...

LEARN | Emergency Lighting- Part 1

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A lack of lighting in a building during an emergency could lead to sudden darkness and possible harm to the occupants, either through panic or physical danger… In the event of an emergency, does your building have the necessary light fittings and signs to allow your employees to safely evacuate? In this NEW series, we introduce you to emergency lighting. In the first instalment, we start by giving an overview of what emergency lighting is, and touch on the reasons for having this in your workplace. What is Emergency Lighting? It is lighting that is required for an emergency when the main powe...

LEARN | Emergency Lighting- Part 2

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Emergency lighting is a hugely important aspect of any building, yet for the most part, it is widely overlooked. Is your building compliant with regulations regarding emergency lighting? In PART 1 of this series, we introduced emergency lighting by giving an overview of what it comprises. We’re wrapping up our series on Emergency Lighting by discussing the different types of technologies that exist for emer...

LEARN | Understanding Retail Lighting - Part 3

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We’re wrapping up our series on retail lighting with an overview of the types of lighting that can be implemented in a store, and their effect on certain products. In case you missed it, be sure to catch up on the first two instalments of the series first. Part 1 – Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Part 2 – Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT)  Part 3 – T...

PRODUCT NEWS | MARS LEDRail 4-100 Energy Efficient Luminaire

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Looking for an energy-efficient luminaire for your retail store or office? Then look no further than the MARS LEDRail 4-100 Energy Efficient Luminaire: | Lightweight aluminum | Excellent thermal management (passive cooling) | Ideal for continuous strip lighting solutions | Commercial or Retail applications | Available in modular configurations and optics with a variety of accessories. Watch a quick video on this innovative product.  Learn...

LEARN | Understanding Retail Lighting - Part 2

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Lighting installations within a retail environment require so much more thought and preparation than what it is often afforded. Did you know that lighting can impact a salesman’s productivity, a products’ appearance and a shopper’s perception of the store and its products? In this NEW series, we give you a basic understanding of retail lighting, its importance and the many benefits of upgrading your lighting system… Part 1 – Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Part 2 – Correl...

LEARN | Understanding Retail Lighting - Part 1

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Is it essential that a retailer focus on implementing the right lights in the right areas? Will the installation of a dynamic lighting system lead to increased sales? In this NEW series, we give you a basic understanding of retail lighting, its importance and the many benefits of upgrading your lighting system… Part 1 – Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Part 2 – Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) and the effects on products, shoppers and employees Part 3 – The types of lighting in a retail store Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Too often, the implementation of the best retail lighting design and ...

PRODUCT NEWS | MARS Explosion Proof LED Luminaires

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  LED lighting has come to hazardous locations, and the MARS range of explosion proof LED luminaires is setting the industry standard for safety, performance and efficiency. MARS EX Bay XP LED Highbay - IP65 - Zones 21 & 22 - Withstand temperatures of up to 55°C - 5 year warranty DOWNLOAD the brochure WATCH the video   MARS EX Dustproof - IP66 - Zones 21 & 22 - Withstand temperatures of up to 65°C - 5 year warranty DOWNLOAD...