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Habitat for Humanity Family Enters New Home

October 2016

STANDARD is deeply proud to have contributed to the happiness and well-being of this courageous and deserving family of Montreal.

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Light in Museums: 4 Reasons to Use LED Lights for Your Art Gallery

October 2016

Lighting museums and art galleries well is extremely important. Light helps draw attention to works of art while preventing damage to the work itself. Often, these two imperatives tend to conflict with one another: exposing artwork to a source of intense light can sometimes affect its quality. A happy medium is essential to allow optimal visual appreciation of the art and to ensure that its characteristics are not tainted. This is why LED luminaires are the ultimate solution to lighting problems in museums and art galleries.

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STANDARD supports future members of the industry

October 2016

Each year, in collaboration with EFC, STANDARD awards a $3,500 scholarship to a Canadian student who demonstrates academic excellence in promoting the Electrical industry. Congratulations to Kurtis Beaumont from BC for his hard work and his achievements!

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How to read lighting product labels

October 2016

Here are a few facts you should consider examining the chart on the luminaire or light bulb packaging when you buy replacement lighting systems.

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How to Save Money on Your Home Lighting Bill

September 2016

Upgrading your home’s lighting system is a simple and convenient way to help you significantly reduce your monthly household lighting expenditures. Read on to discover three easy steps to save money on your home lighting bill.

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How to enhance the true colours of store merchandise

September 2016

In the retail sales market, colour plays a critical role: it can make or break a sale. Where there’s a doubt, there’s no sale. Read on to learn how to enhance the true colours of your store’s merchandise.

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The various types and shapes of lighting technologies

August 2016

MR16, Incandescent, PAR30, Halogen, Fluorescent, CFL, LED… what does it all mean? There are so many options on the market. How do I know which one is the best for me? Read on to understand the basics of lighting technologies used today.

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LED street lighting – not too dark, not too bright, just right

August 2016

In this era of increasingly pressing economic restrictions, Canadian cities can reduce cost locally: by upgrading to LED street lighting. Read on to learn more.

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STANDARD Joins in Building a Better Life

July 2016

STANDARD invested time, donated lighting products and money to the Habitat for Humanity’s cause. A story that helped many Canadian families to emerge from the vicious circle of poverty.

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Cracking the IK code on luminaire protection

July 2016

The IK Code means to characterise the amount of impact a specific product can take. Read on to find out how we measure it and how it impacts your application type’s choice of impact protection on your lighting fixture.

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