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1. Halogen
Bulbs - Global Strategic Business Report - Halogen bulbs,
considered to be the efficient version of energy-inefficient traditional
incandescent bulbs witnessed impressive growth over the last decade, driven
primarily by the replacement opportunities offered as a result of phasing out
of incandescents. Halogen bulbs that offered similar light quality as
incandescent bulbs were purchased extensively as replacements for incandescents
during the 2010-2012 period, negating the CFL and LED dominance predictions.
However, the share of halogen bulbs in the global lighting market is expected
to shrink over the next few years. The report profiles 84 companies including
many key and niche players. For more
information click on: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/publication/mebkjst/halogen_bulbs_global_strategic_business_rep
2.
DOE’s
Keeping Manufacturing in
the United States - The U.S. solid-state lighting (SSL) industry sits on the cusp of
major technology advances that will revolutionize the industry and greatly
accelerate energy efficiency here and around the world. In 2007, lighting
manufacturers employed almost 60,000 people nationwide and shipped products
valued at $13.5 billion. Solid-state lighting is an exciting new technology
that has tremendous economic upsides for the lighting industry. However, as in
the semi-conductor and information technology sectors before, U.S. solid-state
lighting companies are faced with economic factors that have led to the
globalization of those industries, including lost jobs, a dispersal of the
technology infrastructure largely built in this country, and ultimately a U.S.
trade deficit. Reversing the trend toward outsourcing is the responsibility of
the lighting industry and government working together to establish the
foundation for a strong U.S.-based industry. The United States government and
industry must act quickly to bolster the advances that have already been made
through the growth of small business in this field. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/ssl_whitepaper_july2010.pdf
