Asking the following question might appear trivial: Why is lighting essential to architecture? The answer may seem obvious. It is impossible to imagine a space without lighting! Ironically, lighting is often one of the last components factored into a project budget, far behind materials, plumbing or even equipment. Still, it is a crucial feature that [...]

Downlights are widely used in the lighting industry. Whether it’s a business, a residential setting or a new construction project, these luminaires provide general lighting with a discreet design while offering several options to meet the specific needs of each space. Thanks to LED technology, they are also an energy efficient lighting solution. Now, here [...]

Energy-efficient lighting solutions: What are they, exactly? Today, energy consumption in our societies comes in various forms. Since the Industrial Revolution, technological advancements have constantly increased daily energy consumption. Fortunately, more recent innovations have enabled us to reduce consumption of everyday products, such as lighting! With the advent of LED technology, lamps and fixtures have [...]

In response to COVID-19, Stanpro is developing products to improve safety in your living space as well as your work environment. In an effort to offer safe and secure environments to its community, Stanpro has examined the issue at hand and revised its array of products in order to offer its clients specially designed lighting [...]

Did you know that some types of lamps contain mercury? Such is the case of light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Unfortunately, when we discard these bulbs and tubes incorrectly, the impact on the environment can be significant. To reduce their harmful effects, responsible elimination and lamps recycling are of utmost importance. These actions also enable [...]

UL actively participates in national and international standards development. Their experts assess product safety at manufacturing facilities around the world throughout the life of a product. Let’s learn more about LED lamps and their UL certifications.

The electrical contractor sales market is evolving. Contractors are looking for operational effectiveness to work in new ways and they expect these representatives to bring expertise and solution-based information to the table to make the contractors’ job easier and more efficient.

Read definitions of the LM-79, LM-80 and TM-21 documents to further understand recommendations regarding the assessment of the maintenance of luminous flux of LED-based lighting

How do you pick the downlight that you need in your space? There are so many options out there! This guide explains in which circumstances one should opt for the LED gimbal downlight rather than the fixed LED downlight.

Test results of lumen maintenance (useful life of a light source) in conventional and LED light sources differ considerably. This is known as the Lumen Maintenance Gap.