Introduction

Several key global trends are changing the way people use light, and what they want lighting solutions to be able to deliver for them and the environment. 

Around the world, people are increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change and rising energy costs. In many countries a substantial body of ‘green’ legislation is in place or imminent – much of which has a direct impact on the lighting industry. For example, 2009 saw the start of the phase-out of incandescent lamps within the European Union. We will continue to play a significant role in encouraging and enabling the switch to energy-efficient lighting and helping combat climate change. 

Another key development is the trend toward custom solutions. Increasingly aware of the possibilities beyond standard solutions, consumers, businesses and national and municipal authorities demand highly adaptable lighting solutions which they can use to customize their indoor and outdoor environments as and when they desire. Flexible and dynamic, our LED solutions allow a much higher degree of customization and provide significantly greater possibilities for ambience creation than solutions based on conventional technologies.