Invertec News
Bruce Trust Test Invertec LED Lighting
The Bruce Trust is a registered charity which provides purpose-built, wide-beam canal boats on the Kennet and Avon Canal from two bases, for hire for self catering holidays by disabled, disadvantaged or elderly people and their carers. After many years of faithful service from Invertec Fluorescent light fittings on their boats, Mike Lang , one of the Trust's volunteers, agreed with Invertec to put some of their LED light fittings on long term test in advance of launching their new Kurve LED light fitting. These LED fittings have now completed over 1000 hours of problem free operation.
Mike commented on the new LED lights saying “Our hirers have noticed the difference with these new LED lights, they provide a nice bright white light which makes the cabin look airy and clean, and compared to standard fluorescent provide better illumination. The current consumption is lower than standard fluorescent fittings and much lower than standard light bulbs and halogen bulbs, which therefore reduces battery drain when the engine is not running. With an predicted life of over 50,000 hours, we also expect that we will not need to replace anything for quite some time, unlike halogen or fluorescent tubes, which will also reduce our costs over time. We are very happy with the LED lights which we have been testing and will now look to replace all our light fittings with Invertec LED technology.”
Invertec MD David Paulson commented “We had an ideal opportunity get some real world testing on our new LED technology before launching it in our new Kurve light. We have supplied over 250 buses in the UK with this technology, but wanted to make sure that it worked as well in boats as it does in buses. We thank Mike and the Bruce Trust for this opportunity and are happy that they are pleased with the results.”
Invertec Launches New Spot Lamp
Invertec have launched a new LED spot light, flush fitting with a low profile, requiring only 15mm of space from the face of the panel it is fitted to, this high power LED spot lamp compliments our HAL LED down light range. A Plastic injection moulded housing, allowing for a lower cost alternative. Supplied with removable retention springs and integral retention, this light can be fitted to panels from 1 to 15mm thick. For more details on our DLF14LED Click here
Invertec Wins Large CL10R order
Invertec have won a large order for CL10R via our German Partners to supply more than 1000 parcel delivery vehicles for a German Parcel delivery service. Requiring high light levels and reliability The CL10R was specified, and hooked up to a motion sensor to act as a switch. The lights come on instantaneously when the driver enters the load area and switch themselves off after 3 minutes when it detects no further motion. For more details on our CL10R Click here
NEW! High Power LED Worklight
Invertec Launch their new High Power LED Work and scene light. 12 high power LED's provide excellent illumination for work situations and emergency scene lighting, from 10-30v and only 18 watts this high power LED lamp can be powered from the vehicle or boat electrical system or from an independent power supply.
Invertec exhibit at IAA 2010
Invertec will be exhibiting at the IAA international Commercial vehicle fair at Hannover, starting 23rd September until 30th September, Invertec will be displaying our latest LED lighting products and Interior panel systems. Come and visit us at this years IAA and see what new products are available
Invertec exhibit at InnoTrans 2010
Invertec will be exhibiting at Innotrans 2010 in Berlin. Starting on 21st September 2010 until 24th September 2010, Innotrans is the exhibition for all Rail manufacturers and suppliers.
Come and visit us on stand 165 in Hall 3.1
EU Directive spells end for Halo-phosphour Tubes
In a drive to reduce Carbon Emissions on a pan European level, The European Commission has put into effect new directives to phase out energy inefficient lamps.
These directives cover all lighting areas, including T8 Halophosphor lamps with effect on April 13th 2010.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 245/2009 with regards to Eco Design requirements for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast, for high intensity discharge lamps, and for ballasts and luminaries able to operate such lamps requires fluorescent lamps to meet specific performance criteria including lumens/Watt, lumen maintenance, power factor and colour rendering.
Based on the above requirements our current standard (15/18/30/36/58Watt) T8 Halophosphor tubes fail to meet the requirements.
This means that manufacture of this category of lamp will cease on 13 April 2010, and supply will diminish as any existing stocks are depleted. Full Story ...
Bus World 2009 Kortrijk
16/10/09-21/10/09
Invertec Exhibits at Busworld in Kortrijk
Once again Invertec have taken a stand at one of Europe’s biggest and best visited bus and coach shows Busworld in Kortrijk in Belgium. Displaying their Integra Ceiling Systems with a new design named Impression in addition to the Wave and Flight introduced at Eurobus in Birmingham’s NEC, the company is showing how the use of low energy solid state light sources such as LED, can be integrated into the ceiling design, instead of the ceiling having to be designed around the light source
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A New Strategic Partnership
Invertec and Frensch co-operate on new products
Leading light suppliers Invertec Ltd. of Fairford, England and Frensch GmbH of Duisburg, Germany are delighted to announce their partnership for the development and manufacture of lighting systems utilising the latest technology.
Each company has over 25 years’ experience of designing lights for a wide variety of transportation needs, with particular expertise in bus & rail, marine and specialist commercial vehicle applications.
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Euro Bus Expo 2008
04/11/08
Invertec exhibit at the Eurobus Expo 08
Invertec revealed their Integra vehicle ceiling systems at the 2008 Eurobus Expo in Birmingham. Designed to provoke new thinking about lighting and interiors, the 3 new ceiling designs were developed to show how LED lighting can be integrated into the interior design, such that lighting effects as well as illumination could be achieved. Using only LED light sources and lightweight panels, the Integra systems were well received among bus operators looking for something different to identify their business corporate identity, and provide passengers with a pleasant and interesting environment.
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