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Watt Stopper Controls Provide Convenience, Safety and Energy Savings in ADA Home

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When interior designer Katy Mellon, Allied Member ASID, undertook designing the complete remodel of a 1968 tract home in San Diego, California, she embarked on an eye-opening learning experience. The prime goal was to create a safe, efficient, attractive and accessible home for her son, Nathaniel Ladendorf. Ladendorf is disabled from a spinal cord injury and needs wheelchair access to all areas of his residence. Mellon also had to meet California Title 24 requirements, but did not want to compromise her design scheme in order to do so.

Lighting controls, including Watt Stopper/Legrand’s Miro controls and residential occupancy and vacancy sensors, played an important role in the successful completion of the project. Ladendorf moved into his home in December 2007 and Mellon says, “Every time I see Nathaniel come into his house and touch just one switch to light up his safe haven, I experience great peace of mind.”

Advance Repositions for Strength and Alignment

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Advance has announced the launch of an exciting repositioning campaign that will serve to both acknowledge its long-standing position and history as a leader in the ballast industry while firmly reflecting its affiliation to global technology leader and corporate parent Philips. As part of the initiative, Advance will officially become known as Philips Lighting Electronics North America (N.A.) and will adopt Philips Advance as its product brand on all existing electronic and magnetic fluorescent and HID ballasts.

Watt Stopper/Legrand Introduces Versatile Multi-Location Residential Vacancy Sensor

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Watt Stopper/Legrand has released a new multi-location vacancy sensor and compatible remote control switch to help families save energy conveniently and cost effectively in rooms with more than one switch location. The RH-250 residential wall switch sensor is more versatile than any other product on the market, allowing customized control options including automatic-on operation from selected locations.

Leviton Adds Increased Functionality to OSFHU High-Bay Occupancy Sensor

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Leviton’s OSFHU High-Bay Occupancy Sensor has been enhanced to provide real-time occupancy detection and light switching capabilities for a wider range of environments with the addition of three interchangeable lenses that are ideal for high-bay, low-bay, and aisle-way applications. Designed for high-mounted areas, the OSFHU self-contained sensor conveniently installs to industrial fluorescent luminaires or electrical junction boxes to automatically switch fixtures ON when occupancy is detected and OFF when the room is no longer occupied.

Lutron Introduces LED Dimming with New Hi-Lume™ LED Driver

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Indoor LED lighting, customer convenience, and energy efficiency can be greatly improved with the new Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Hi-lume™ LED driver: a high-performance, universal voltage driver that provides energy-efficient LED dimming from 100 percent to 1 percent of light output. The Hi-lume LED driver can integrate with a multitude of lighting control products.

Leviton Regains Unilateral Control of Family-Owned Business with $300 Million Stock Purchase

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Leviton has announced the purchase of a 29.1% minority interest in its stock that has been held by Thomas & Betts Corporation since 1994, for a cash tender of approximately $300 million. Leviton’s purchase of Thomas & Betts’ minority interest in its stock secures its long-term strategic objective of the restoration of total ownership of the company to the Leviton family and continuation of its policy to remain privately held and operated.