Last checked at 18 Jun 2009 07:00
Date: 18th June, 2009
DIALIGHT Plc
Major endorsement for white obstruction tower lighting
Applied LED lighting technology specialist Dialight Plc, today announced that it has received commitments from a major US Telecommunications Tower Operator to adopt its unique White LED Strobe Lighting. Valued at an estimated $12m over the next 24 months, initial shipments will start in the second half of 2009. The volumes of product expected from these agreements represent less than 5% of the installed base of towers that could be retrofitted with these Dialight products.
LED lighting products make a significant contribution to the fight against global warming by reducing the power consumption of lighting by up to 60% in some cases and the products last considerably longer than conventional light sources. It is for these reasons LED lighting is at the beginning of a steep growth curve.
Dialight CEO, Roy Burton, comments: "I am delighted to announce this significant commitment for our LED tower products, so soon after the introduction of this leading edge technology. This agreement highlights the level of momentum that is building in the switch from traditional lighting applications to LED and we anticipate a strong pipeline of further orders as other tower operators recognize the substantial benefits that LED lighting offers.
This is just one more example of the value creating and environmentally friendly products developed by our scientists and engineers for customers in demanding applications".
Contacts: Roy Burton - Group Chief Executive
Cathy Buckley - Finance Director
Dialight Plc
Tel: 01480 447490
Robert Speed/Kirsten Molyneux
Kreab Gavin Anderson
Tel: 020 75541400
Email: dialight@kreabgavinanderson.com
Notes to Editors
About Dialight PLC
Dialight plc (LSE: DIA.L) is leading the lighting revolution for industrial users across the world. Applying leading edge LED technology it produces retro-fittable lighting fixtures designed specifically for hazardous locations, obstruction lighting, traffic and rail signalling to vastly reduce maintenance, save energy, improve safety and ease disposal. Versions of these high specification luminaires are also produced for more general industrial and outdoor situations. The company is headquartered in the UK with operating locations in the UK, USA, Germany and Mexico. More information is available at www.dialight.com.
About the Application
The all LED Dialight Medium Intensity White Strobe and Red Beacon is designed for the lighting of radio towers, wind generators and other obstructions to aerial navigation, as specified by the FAA and FCC.
The Dual L864 / L865 uses LED technology for light output from both the Red Beacon and White Strobe. Unlike conventional Xenon flashtube technology, little or no maintenance is required during its lifetime.
Working voltages of less than 200VDC are significantly less than those of Xenon flashtube designs; therefore, this system represents an advance in safety. The Dialight Dual L864 / L865 LED beacon operates from a 110/230VAC 50/60 Hz supply. The power supply / control box can be located up to 550 ft away from the light engine, such as at the base of the tower.