EnTrans International, LLC is a leading producer of energy and transportation equipment, with a wide family of established brands under its umbrella and 13 manufacturing locations across the globe. One of these facilities is a 400,000-square-foot…
A business’s signage is an integral part of its marketing and brand identity. Whether you are beckoning customers to visit a store for the first time, rebranding your company as part of a renewed marketing effort, or maintaining a consistent…
Global warming is the biggest environmental challenge the world has ever faced. Caused by an increase in greenhouse gas emissions from industry and agriculture, global warming has brought about a rise in sea levels, changes in food production and…
Only in that they are all 4 feet long, otherwise there are many differences. It is difficult for the customer to judge the quality of the LED tubes being offered since they all often look the same,…
On the surface, most LED products look like a wise investment. Their packaging may tout good lumens per watt, solid life ratings, good color and a fair price, but these numbers do not tell the full story. LED fixtures can fail due to lumen…
Charles Zimmerman, recently retired V.P. of Design and Construction for the International Division of Walmart Stores, Inc., and Jerri Traflet, senior retail technology executive for Current, have traveled countless miles in their careers to see…
Industrial environments are searching for any edge that can help them reduce costs and improve productivity. And some manufacturers have found that advantage with LED lighting.
Breitner Marczewski, an Energy Engineer at General Motors,…
Industry 4.0 is here. Factories are getting smarter and increasingly turning to new technologies to improve how they conduct business. As manufacturers across the globe realize that smart factories are the future, they also recognize the need for…
A recent report by Navigant Research estimates the global Internet of Things (IoT) for the intelligent buildings market will grow from $6.3 billion in 2017 to more than $22 billion by 2026. The report goes on to note that falling…
Current, works with automakers and tier-one suppliers to improve energy efficiency in manufacturing and assembly centers, office spaces and other areas of the plant using LED lighting and controls solutions. This has given us special insight into…
LED was unproven to Eric Johnson when he was determined to make Brookshire Brothers’ supermarkets more energy efficient several years ago. Faced with cutting costs or falling behind the competition, the long-time Director of Store Planning &…
For some manufacturers, lighting can be an afterthought when evaluating energy reduction projects – but more and more are looking up to bring energy costs down in their plants and factories. It starts with considerable energy savings and…
Sometimes, flat is better. Those crevices, pockets and ridges in competitor outdoor luminaires can become the perfect places for dirt and grime to collect—potentially reducing overall LED light output and impairing the intended pattern of light…