CORPORATE NEWS
Demystifying the DLC certification
March 2017
A new acronym has made an appearance in the lighting industry and it's the DLC certification. It has led many lighting designers, distributors and specifiers to inaccurately assume that it is a mandatory requirement for the purchase or sale of LED lighting. Indeed, many of our own products are DLC certified, which is short for [...]
Revealing STANDARD’s showroom redesign
March 2017
STANDARD is proud to present its new Montreal head office showroom redesign. Come and admire our products in this cosy atmosphere.
The advent of the light bulb – Let there be light!
February 2017
The invention of the light bulb has left its mark on the evolution of the world and it has changed our way of life. Read on to learn more about the history of the light bulb.
Partnership with Axis Sales and Marketing sales agency
February 2017
Effective since January 2017, it is with great pleasure that STANDARD announces its partnership with Axis Sales and Marketing sales agency.
Eliminate Electromagnetic Interferences (EMIs)
January 2017
Eliminate electromagnetic interferences (EMIs) with the new ICES-005 norm LED and controls are becoming more and more popular in the lighting industry. They are providing a lot of benefits such as longer life expectancy, higher performance and controls. However, they generally require more electronics, which are mostly active / switching electronics components. With the growing [...]
7 types of visual tasks and lighting requirements
January 2017
The degree of luminosity required in a room depends on the tasks that will be carried out in that space. Read on to discover the 7 degrees of lux based on the lighting required to accomplish all types of visual tasks.