New GE LED Module Simplifies Lighting, Makes Luminaires Upgradeable and Serviceable

General lighting with energy efficient long-lasting LEDs in directional applications such as recessed downlights, tracks, pendants and sconces becomes as easy as changing a standard light bulb early next year. A new technology “twist” from GE Consumer & Industrial—a small puck-shaped LED module that gives lighting designers and end-users the ability to easily upgrade LED lighting as technology advances—addresses the inflexibility of integrated... 

LED*Waves’ PAR30 14-Watt, PAR20 8-Watt and MR-16 5-Watt LEDs Recognized by Illuminating Engineering Society

LED*Waves, a world-leading manufacturer of high-end LED lights, announced the company’s PAR30 14-Watt, PAR20 8-Watt and MR-16 5-Watt LED lights have been recognized by Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) as unique and significant advancements to the art of science and lighting We are very pleased to have LED*Waves’ LED bulbs recognized by IES, and to be included in their respected Progress Report,” said Joel Slavis, President... 

Project FROG, Makers of Smart Building Systems, Closes Series B Funding with RockPort Capital Partners

San Francisco-based Project FROG®, a smart building start-up, announced today that it has closed an $8M Series B financing led by RockPort Capital Partners. The financing will enable the company to accelerate the product development and sales of its cutting edge, high performance building products and systems. “RockPort has a very impressive track record and we are excited to have them join the FROG team,” said founder and CEO Mark Miller. “Their... 

Geo-Seal(TM) Vapor Intrusion Management Technology Recognized at Top European Environmental Technology Event

Ewire — Geo-Seal(TM), a highly effective gas vapor intrusion management technology developed by the Land Science Technologies (LST) division of Regenesis (San Clemente, CA), was named a finalist in the 2008 Environment and Energy Awards competition at Sustainabilitylive! in Birmingham, England, the U.K.’s largest and longest-running exhibition and networking event for the energy and renewables industries. The Environment and Energy Awards... 

Eternal Hybrid Water Heating System

Frustrated with both tank and tankless systems, the maker of Eternal, along with six engineers, began a seven year project that led to great advancements in water heating technology. Eternal is engineered to out-perform all other water heaters on the market.

CEMEX USA Announces Nationwide Ready-Mix Concrete Price Increase

CEMEX Inc., the nation’s largest cement and ready-mix company, announced today that due to escalating fuel prices the company will raise concrete prices $25 per cubic yard nationwide effective October 1, 2008. “Mounting fuel prices have created the need for a ready-mix price increase,” said Gilberto Perez, President of CEMEX USA. “We have put forth this new, transparent pricing structure that will allow our customers to count on a firm price...