Southern Indiana Company Hosts Governor Mitch Daniels, Indiana Economic Development Corp.

September 14, 2011 1 Comment

PRESS RELEASE:

Stray Light’s LEP™ Fixtures Bring Big Energy Savings to Diverse Customers

Scottsburg, IN — The remarkable growth of Stray Light Optical Technologies, Inc. brought Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors to the company’s headquarters today.

The IEDC has invested in the southern Indiana plasma lighting fixture company through its 21st Century Fund in order to accelerate job creation in the region.

Indiana Scottsburg Mitch Daniels Stray Light Hosts Governor Daniels and the IEDCGovernor Daniels and Stray Light CEO, Gerald Rea in the center

With its patented fixtures, Stray Light has commercialized Light Emitting Plasma™ (LEP), providing an energy efficient, cost effective, high intensity lighting alternative that has resulted in business with a range of high profile customers such as General Motors, Paramount Studios, Disney, Boeing, and NASA ,as well as the Indiana National Guard, Indiana Department of Transportation, and cities of Seattle, Indianapolis and Toronto.

At its public meeting, the IEDC board of directors, which is chaired by Daniels, received an update from Stray Light CEO Gerald Rea on the company’s recent sales and targeted growth sectors.

Rea’s update focused on the transportation, defense and grow industries. Lighting projects using the company’s Tesla roadway lights are underway with both the Indiana and Michigan Departments of Transportation.

“The various projects provide customers with sustained annual savings of 40% to 60% in maintenance and energy costs and an estimated 2-4 year return on investment.” said Rea

As the Department of Defense and other federal departments look to curb energy costs, Rea also sees great potential in the defense and diplomacy sector, among others. Stray Light is currently re-lamping all exterior lighting at two Indiana National Guard facilities: Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, where more than 750 roadway and hi-bay lights are being installed.

“This installation will serve as a prototype for military and other federal facilities world-wide,” Rea said.

Rea is also looking to the large Canadian grow lighting greenhouse market, where Stray Light LEP™ products would yield 1-2 additional crops per season. Stray Light is also negotiating with grow light distributors to provide the product across North America.

“Our future is bright and we appreciate the investment the IEDC and others made to help us realize these opportunities – so we can maintain our rapid growth and add more jobs” said Rea.
 

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Stray Light Hosts IEDC Board of Directors: Video from WDRB Fox41

September 14, 2011 Leave a Comment

During the IEDC Board of Directors meeting hosted by Stray Light, WDRB Fox 41 from Louisville, Kentucky took time to learn more about our company and LEP™ technology.

Click on the image below to watch the video report:

Stray Light Hosts Gov. Daniels and the IEDC
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Mitch Daniels and the I.E.D.C. to Visit Stray Light Headquarters

September 13, 2011 Leave a Comment

Mitch Daniels, Indiana Governor Economic Development Corporation Stray Light OpticalScotsburg, IN — The remarkable growth of Stray Light Optical Technologies, Inc. is bringing Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors to the company’s headquarters on Tuesday, September 13.

The IEDC has invested in the southern Indiana plasma lighting fixture company through its 21st Century Fund in order to accelerate job creation.

With its patented fixtures, Stray Light has commercialized Light Emitting Plasma™ (LEP), providing an energy efficient, cost effective, high intensity lighting alternative that has earned business with a range of high profile customers such as General Motors, Paramount Studios, Disney, Boeing, and NASA ,as well as the Indiana National Guard, Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and cities of Seattle, Indianapolis and Toronto.

At its public meeting, the IEDC board of directors, which is chaired by Daniels, will receive an update from Stray Light CEO, Gerald Rea, on the company’s recent sales and projected growth sectors.

Daniels and the board of directors are also expected to tour the company’s research and production facilities and greet company employees.

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Final Shuttle Launch at NASA

July 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

Stray Light High Illuminence High Output Tower Array Lighting NASA Shuttle Launch The Stray Light team is proud to have been a part of the STS 135 – the Final Shuttle Launch.  It was great to work with the NASA folks, who were fantastic hosts.  I (Robert) personally was excited to shake hands with an astronaut, who to me is pretty much the equivalent of a rock star.  And the launch itself was an impressive, “full body” experience. I felt the rumble of the huge rocket engines in my chest, and all the way down to my feet. The noise was deafening, and the flame so brilliant you could not even look at it without hurting your eyes, much like a welder’s arc. In fact, the best word I could use to describe the experience would be intense. It’s something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.

But just as intense was the pride I felt in actually being a part of the event. Stray Light teamed up with Sandia National Labs (Research and Project Oversight), Altergy (Fuel Cell), Multiquip (Mobile Tower), Luxim (LiFi Light Source), NASA (Hydrogen Fueling and Product Evaluation), and Boeing (Product Evaluation) to create the Mobile Hydrogen Fuel Cell Light Tower.

Stray Light Tower Array Fixtures were selected for use on the tower because of their reliable, high intensity, high color quality light. And the towers provided NASA team members and visitors the light they needed to safely navigate their way around the launch area.

Stray Light Tower Array Fixtures high energy efficiency is one of the things that made them the best choice for the venue, and because the fixtures and the LiFi plasma bulbs provide an extended run time, they also reduce maintenance time and costs.  And just as importantly, these solid state light sources are highly robust, which allow them to be moved over the roughest roads and use under the harshest worksite conditions.

We captured the launch on a hand-held video – check it out on our Facebook page.

 

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Reflections on LightFair International 2011

June 20, 2011 Leave a Comment

Light Emitting Plasma Fixtures LightFair International Exhibit Stray Light OpticalHaving recently returned from LightFair International 2011, we thought we’d take some time to reflect on a very positive experience. While much of our time was spent hosting a steady stream of visitors at our Stray Light display, we also took the time to walk the convention hall. LED lighting dominated as it has in years past, but the product lines showed limited evolution. However, there was one noticeable change from last year’s LightFair. For the first time, we weren’t the only ones showcasing Plasma technology. The growing presence of Plasma lighting fixtures at LightFair indicates something that we’ve been talking about for awhile is coming to pass – Plasma lighting technology is in position to become the “Next Big Thing” in our industry.

Stray Light’s goal has always been to create Plasma lighting fixtures that exceed our customers’ expectations. We were proud to showcase those fixtures at LightFair and product development is already well underway for our next generation of fixtures. If you weren’t able visit with us in Philadelphia, don’t wait until LightFair 2012. Be sure to visit our Products page where we feature our growing product line. And don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Our Technology Lights Up Scottsburg, Indiana

May 12, 2011 1 Comment

Stray Light Technology to Illuminate New City Street Lights

Move will cut energy use in half and save the city $70,000 per year

Stray Light Scottsburg Indiana Streetlights Roadway SCOTTSBURG, Indiana, August 30, 2010 — In Scottsburg, Indiana, a new generation of high-intensity lights is illuminating the city’s streets. They’re among the nation’s first street lights to feature Light Emitting Plasma™ (LEP) technology from LUXIM. As some US cities switch off their street lights to close budget gaps, Scottsburg is taking bold action to upgrade its municipal lighting with an energy-efficient alternative. The transition is helping to create up to 50 local “green” jobs. By the end of the project, more than 600 LEP-powered street lights will be deployed across the city in fixtures designed and manufactured locally by Scottsburg-based Stray Light Optical Technologies, Inc. The installation will cut energy use in half and save the city $70,000 per year.

The new street lights replace conventional High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps that have long been used for this high-output application. Scottsburg officials, led by Mayor William Graham, evaluated several replacement options, including LEDs. LEP was selected for its brighter output, exceptional color quality, greater energy savings and long life. Its compact form factor – the size of a tic-tac – means it can be flexibly deployed to deliver energy savings in multiple applications, while its 50,000-hour life is three times longer than HID lamps. Moreover, LEP can be dimmed to 20 percent—a feature that offers additional energy savings.

LUXIM CEO, Tony McGettigan, paid tribute to the project, saying, “This is a great example of local government and small business working together to reduce energy costs, create jobs and improve the local environment. It is energy efficiency working as it should: not restrictive but inventive; not closing down but building up. We are happy that LEP is part of the story, but the real story is one of revival where people are taking charge, stepping out and stepping up.”

Stray Light Optical Technology’s CEO, Gerald Rea, also commented, “When we looked for the best light source for this project, LEP was the standout. Beyond the usual benefits we expect, LUXIM’s product also offers integrated motion control and power line networking, which further reduces energy consumption. We’re keenly aware that this project represents a substantial investment by the city of Scottsburg. By partnering with LUXIM, we exceeded the rigorous specs and provided a compelling solution.”

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We’re Going to LIGHTFAIR International

May 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

Industry leaders in commercial lightingStray Light CEO, Gerald Rea, and other staff members will be attending LightFair International 2011 in Philadelphia, May 15th through 17th.  We’ll be in the Pennsylvania Convention Center along with other industry leaders to showcase our cutting-edge Light Emitting Plasma™ fixtures.

We’ll talk about new products, answer questions, and find out about your needs.  So drop by our booth and check out the Naga, our latest fixture, and visit with us for awhile.

We hope to see you there!

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Stray Light Unveils New Website

May 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

Stray Light has just launched a new website.  In fact you’re looking at it right now!

Our goal is to establish a web presence that’s as high-tech and efficient as our company, and we welcome your feedback on how we’re doing.  Take a look around, kick the tires and let us know if the site tells you everything you want to know about Stray Light.

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Light Emitting Plasma™ vs Induction

May 12, 2011 2 Comments

Comparing Light Emitting Plasma™ (or any other high-output commercial light source) to Induction will lead right away to Induction’s strong point: its lifetime. Under controlled conditions induction will outlast most commercial lighting technologies. The limiting factor is that induction technologies still have a reputation for failing to illuminate in cold weather, leaving these as an impractical solution in much of the U.S., European, and Asian outdoor lighting markets. Directionality of induction light sources is also very poor leading to fixture inefficiencies despite tolerable source efficiencies. Low lumen density results in fixtures the size of indoor fluorescent office “trougher” lights intend to replace 400W MH, which often eliminates these fixtures simply due to poor aesthetics and high wind loading factors. Plasma and Induction CRI and color temperatures are comparable for 01 fills, however Plasma 02 fills are still superior.

Click here to find out how the superior output and efficiency of LEP is implemented in applications like area lighting, roadway lighting, and industrial lighting.

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Light Emitting Plasma™ vs. PSMH

May 12, 2011 2 Comments

Light Emitting Plasma™ provides significantly better reliability and lifetime over Pulse Start Metal Halide (PSMH). Directionality of PSMH light is poor leading to poor fixture efficiencies despite decent source efficiencies. Plasma CRI and color temperatures are superior to PSMH. Metal halide’s advantage lies in the fact that it is the incumbent technology for high lumen white lighting. When fixture replacements are scheduled to be made, the case for replacing metal halides with Plasma technology is a slam dunk.  Frequently the energy and maintenance savings with Plasma over metal halides can be made for replacing incumbent technologies such as metal halides even before the incumbent technologies have reached their end of life. And while some new metal halide ballasts provide dimming capability, dimming with metal halides causes a decrease in expected lifetime, an unwelcome trade off. On the other hand, dimming with Plasma technology actually results in an extension beyond rated lifetime.

Click here to find out how the superior output and efficiency of LEP is implemented in applications like area lighting, roadway lighting, and industrial lighting.

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