November 12th, 2009 | Posted in New Product Announcements
The 281-MAX is Hoffman’s newest addition to the SYSPEND™ HMI product family. Suspending HMI enclosures and devices up to a maximum load of 281 lbs. in NEMA Type 12 environments, the 281-MAX is a modular platform consisting of aluminum tubes and die-cast aluminum components.
The 281-MAX is a direct replacement for Hoffman’s COMPACT® Series 4 System 50 and 60 pendant arm systems and is designed for compatibility with Hoffman’s CONCEPT® HMI and CC2000/CC3000/CC4000 enclosures
To learn more about the SYSPEND 281 MAX Suspension System please log-on to Sales Tools at www.hoffmanonline.com > Sales Communications and download the Sales Communication Letter and several other educational documents.
Source: Hoffman Enclosures

November 11th, 2009 | Posted in New Product Announcements
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., November 11, 2009 – Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), has introduced a new line of high performance T8 parabolic luminaires designed for both new construction applications and as a lighting upgrade solution for significantly reducing energy use in existing buildings. Ideal for any commercial, educational, healthcare and retail environment, the Metalux OpticaHP Parabolic Series high-efficiency two-lamp design can save over 40% of energy costs when compared to a standard three-lamp, 18-cell parabolic found in many of today’s buildings.
Metalux OpticaHP Parabolic Series includes 2′ x 4′ and 2′ x 2′ luminaires and two OpticaHP Retrofit Kits designed for installation into 2′ x 4′ or 2′ x 2′ parabolic fixtures that are 2”, 3”, 4” or 5” in depth. Available with 28W or 32W lamp options, the series’ precision engineering combines a highly reflective matte white finish with glare reducing faceted steel cross blades to create a soft, even distribution while delivering optimum light levels.
The highly efficient OpticaHP Series of specification grade parabolics has been designed to exceed today’s stringent energy-efficient standards.
For more information on the Metalux OpticaHP, email talktous@cooperindustries.com or visit www.cooperlighting.com.
Source: Cooper Lighting

August 14th, 2009 | Posted in Product News
Energy-efficient LED post top fixture offers uniform illumination without pixilationCooper Lighting has introduced an energy-saving outdoor fixture with a modular LED light engine designed to deliver illumination comparable to a 100W HID system while offering over 50% in energy savings. The light engine can also be purchased separately for retrofit applications of pre-existing Generation Series HID fixtures. Ideal for residential communities, office complexes, downtown streetscapes, roadways, outdoor retail applications, city parks and school campuses, the post top luminaire also features modular fixture design flexibility and maintenance ease.
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July 14th, 2009 | Posted in Product News
E-Mon Energy Software is designed to pinpoint energy consumption for tenant billing, cost allocation, load profiling, energy analysis and green building initiatives. The software interfaces with E-Mon D-Mon submeters, utility electric, water, gas BTU and steam meters to provide a complete metering system for your facility. Equipped with 100+ standard templates, E-Mon Energy can easily replicate any utility bill structure while also providing easy-to-ready graphical charts and load profiles of interval energy data.
Source: For a free software demonstration contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or visit www.emon.com
July 13th, 2009 | Posted in Product News
ENERGY-STAR® compact fluorescent downlights accept multiple lamp wattagesCooper Lighting has introduced the Halo Eco-Twist™ 5″ and 6″ aperture multi-wattage compact fluorescent (CFL) downlights. These next generation IC-rated and AIR-TITE™ housings utilize a new spiral twist compact fluorescent lamp and multi-wattage ballast system from Osram Sylvania allowing interchangeability of 16W, 21W or 28W lamps in a single housing. The Halo Eco-Twist downlights, offered in both new construction and remodel housings, accept the energy-saving, low profile, high color “Living Spaces” lamp by Osram Sylvania that features enhanced R9 red for excellent color (86 CRI) and high visual comfort.
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