Article Archive
September 2008
We’re Introducing You to the Rest of the Family
It’s hard to believe the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) show is right around the corner. This year’s show, October 4-7 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, is slated to be the best yet with more new products, sessions, and manufacturers. The Ruud Lighting booth will feature several other divisions of the company.
LED Exit Signs Point the Way to Big Savings
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates more than 100 million exit signs are operating within facilities in the U.S. Most exit signs are illuminated 24 hours and the majority use incandescent lamps that consume close to $1 billion worth of energy annually. There is an alternative that significantly reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs.
August 2008
Exactly How Does Energy Savings Help the Earth?
The message these days is clear…conserve energy to reduce the impact on our environment. Whether reducing energy usage through efficient HVAC systems, recycling paper and other materials, or car pooling, what does it all mean and how can lighting make a difference?
The Time is Now to Save on Quality Products
Ruud Lighting is pleased to offer special promotions for architectural recessed fixtures and HN series linear fluorescent high bay fixtures.
June 2008
Achieve Visual Impact with Energy-Efficiency
Whether for increased security or to make a subtle visual impact, it’s easy to achieve beautiful results with easy-to-install, energy-efficient, low-voltage landscape lighting. Creating a design plan and selecting the proper fixtures are keys to taking advantage of the benefits of low-voltage landscape lighting while achieving beautiful results.
Recycling Your Lamps is One Easy Way to Help Our Environment
Each year in the U.S., more than 670 million lamps that contain mercury end up in landfills or worse, are incinerated. In a typical year, these discarded lamps can release approximately two to four tons of mercury into the environment. Recycling is a simple way to be environmentally responsible. Find out about hazardous waste collection and recycling programs in your area.
May 2008
Best Practices for Automotive Dealership Lighting
Before lighting is selected for an automotive dealership lot and surrounding areas, two main factors should be considered; attracting new customers for increased sales and complying with local regulations. Learn how to balance each for effective and efficient results.
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) vs. Fluorescent Lamps
More and more facilities are upgrading to fluorescent lamps from HID as they provide comparable levels of light compared to other types of lamps and require half the amount of energy to operate. We explain the three reasons facilities are making the switch from HID to fluorescent lamps.
April 2008
Probe-Start Ballast Restrictions – What You Need to Know
Selecting the right lamp for security applications can be challenging. Understanding what your customer wants to achieve by installing security lighting - safety, aesthetics or crime prevention - will ultimately help you decide which lamp and fixture is best for your project.
Bring High-Style and Durability to Your Next Recessed Lighting Project
New commercial construction requires durable, yet stylish, architectural grade lighting fixtures. With that in mind, we’ve introduced a brand new line of architectural grade recessed products that replaces our residential recessed series.
March 2008
Light pollution created by fixtures with poor light control or the overabundance of outdoor lighting is becoming a serious problem. With the combined efforts of International Dark Sky Association (IDA) and responsible lighting manufacturers, we can continue to preserve our night sky for future generations.
Selecting the right lamp for security applications can be challenging. Understanding what your customer wants to achieve by installing security lighting - safety, aesthetics or crime prevention - will ultimately help you decide which lamp and fixture is best for your project.
February 2008
Ruud Lighting’s direct-to-contractor model has been a success for more than 25-years. We’ve proved it’s the simplest and most efficient model, simplifying the lives of our customers every day. The direct-sell model not only caters to customer needs, it allows the manufacturer to become their partner.
Be a Hero...Save Your Customers From Their Energy Bills
Lighting consumes the highest amount of energy within a facility. The Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Program is working with utility companies to offer rebates for energy-efficient lighting upgrades. It’s the perfect time to offer customers new solutions. Energy-efficient upgrades combined with utility rebates add-up to big savings.
January 2008
HN Series Helps You Meet Fire Codes with Ease
When installing indoor light fixtures larger than 24 inches, you must follow strict codes enforced by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Because they are less than 24 inches, Ruud’s HN series eliminates the hassle of dealing with codes. But the smaller size isn’t the only reason to choose the HN Series. In this article you’ll see how Ruud’s fixtures offer flexible choices so you can create the ideal plan for your project.
Quality Ruud Products Help Contractor Win Bid
Zierden Manufacturing Company had a lighting problem. Enter Barry Dickinson of Roman Electric. Zierden asked Dickinson to illuminate Zierden’s machine shop. To win the bid, Dickinson knew he would need an excellent project plan that included energy-saving products. So he called his go-to company: Ruud Lighting. In this article you’ll see how Ruud can help you plan a project and win more bids.
December 2007
Save Energy for Customers. Win More Bids.
It’s tough to win a bid. Contractors often battle over the same job, but only one business emerges victorious. What can you do to gain an edge over competitors and win more projects for your business? This article explains how Ruud Lighting saves energy for your customers so you can win more jobs.
Ruud Lighting: Smart for the Environment; Good for Business
JohnsonDiversey is committed to using “green” materials. So they wanted a lighting solution that is smart for the environment and great for business. In this article, you’ll learn how Ruud Lighting helps your customers go green and save energy while increasing profits at the same time.
November 2007
The Foundation of Good Business: Customer Relations
For the past 25 years, Ruud Lighting has deeply valued the part you play in our business’ success. That is why customer relations is so important to us. We strive to bring something of value to every interaction we have with you. In order to earn your loyalty, we need to build our relationship on trust. This article will explain what we are doing to constantly prove our dependability.
Show and Tell–Accent Lighting
Outdoor accent lighting showcases a building’s unique architectural features. Rather than explain how accent lighting works, this article will show you a few impressive accent lighting examples and provide background information to help you generate ideas on how to successfully complete your own accent lighting project.
September 2007
Add Value to Your Business by Meeting Indoor LPD Standards
When you meet Lighting Power Density (LPD) standards, you’re not just fulfilling another code; you’re putting your company in a position to grow. This article will show you how simply meeting LPD standards can save your customers money and actually add value to your business.
How Maintenance Jobs Can Make Your Business Profitable
Electrical contractor Jeff Jones turned a routine maintenance task into an extremely profitable job. See how you can easily turn a common chore into a job that will grow your business.
July 2007
Selecting the Right Parking & Area Lighting Fixture to Build Your Business
Selecting the right fixture for parking and area lighting projects is vital to your business. This article helps you choose the right fixture to meet tough job demands and increase profitability. It includes essential tips on selecting parking and area lighting fixtures and submitting layout requests.
Contractor Makes "No-Brainer" Switch to AeroDome™
In his first experience with Ruud’s AeroDome™, Electrical Contractor Scott Cooper was impressed with the fixture. This article discusses how using AeroDome™ achieved the results Scott needed while being easy to install and maintain.
May 2007
Rules for Office Lighting Success
How do you satisfy customers and win more office lighting jobs?
You must know what your customer wants. This article reveals what your customers expect from office lighting projects. We’ll show you how to create the well-lit offices your customers desire. By fulfilling customer needs, you will set your business up for long-term growth and success.
Contractor Sees Direct Benefits of Indirect Lighting
Q: How do you know that a contractor truly believes in a light fixture?
A: The contractor installs the fixture in his own office.
Ken Berg, owner of Specialized Electric, was so impressed with the office lights he installed for his customers; he added the same fixtures to his own company’s office building.
March 2007
AeroDome Improves Safety, Simplifies Installation
A nationwide retail property management company set out to improve the safety of Fox River Mall with improved lighting. They turned to Ruud Lighting customer Town and Country Electric. The Fox River Mall’s existing parking lot fixtures didn’t produce the illumination the mall’s owner desired.
Read on to learn more about how the project went!
Cracking the Code: A Guide to a Hassle-free Experience of Submitting Lighting Plans
Is there anything more frustrating then submitting layout plans for review only to have them rejected because you haven't met local codes?
In a perfect world you submit your plans, have them approved and move on to completing the job. Read on to learn more about how our AE Department helps you meet the needs of you and your customers!
January 2007
Warehouse Lighting 101
You have a design build opportunity to light a warehouse interior and you need to select fixtures to illuminate the space.
What do you do?
Envisioning Success with a Ruud Lighting Layout
Any lighting project can be made easier to envision and successfully complete with knowledgeable assistance over the phone or an expertly assembled lighting layout.
Ruud Lighting can quickly provide either for your next project—free of charge—and it’s easy to get started.
E-luminations––Shining the Light on Project Solutions
Our online newsletter, E-luminations is created to bring you the latest information on Ruud Lighting’s products and services. You will see how our team of application engineers help you select the right fixtures for your next project. E-luminations will include feature articles on our Application Engineering services, upcoming events, and solutions to lighting challenges.