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The Lumenpulse story Lumenpulse has completed thousands of successful projects in over 40 countries, with a varied portfolio of clients including leading fashion, retail and supermarket brands. 2008 AlphaLED founded UK-based Projection lighting establishes AlphaLED, a successful brand of LED downlights for commercial, retail, hospitality and museum applications. 2006 Lumenpulse founded in Montreal, Canada Lumenpulse opens Boston office Company leverages over 20 years of industry experience and knowledge to focus exclusively on LED technology and lighting solutions. 2010 Lumenpulse establishes...

AlphaLED recognized for quality Lumenpulse launches Lumenalpha AlphaLED wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise and Lux Award for Manufacturer of the Year. AlphaLED downlights and spotlights introduced to North American market under Lumenalpha name. 2014 Lumenpulse acquires AlphaLED Complementary product portfolios merged and upgraded.

Conventional solutions Metal halide and fluorescent The drawbacks: • Short-lived lamp life • Cost and disruption of relamping • Inconsistent color temperatures • Inconsistent outputs • Poor or no dimming

The benefits: • Unrivaled lifetime (L70 of 90,000 hours) • No relamping required • Color consistency within a 2-step MacAdam ellipse • Consistent output across project • Full digital dimming down to zero • Energy savings • 5-year warranty

Top Lighting Challenges Faced by Retailers Boosting Sales Saving Money Choosing the right lighting system can have a huge impact on the bottom line. Lumenpulse luminaires, for example, use less energy and last much longer than conventional light sources, resulting in lower operational costs and energy bills. Lumenpulse luminaires also maintain their brightness for longer, meaning fewer luminaires are required at installation to account for future loss of light. Going Green Retailers are now expected to uphold a level of corporate social responsibility, and the pressure is on to implement sustainable,...

Simplifying Control Leaving lights on after hours can be costly, both economically and environmentally. Lumenpulse solves this issue with luminaires that are compatible with multiple control systems, and provide digital dimming down to zero. When paired with sensors, lighting can be turned off when storage rooms are left vacant, or dimmed in response to the availability of daylight. Lighting Outdoors The durability and flexibility of LED luminaires offer a fantastic opportunity for façade lighting. The technology’s unrivaled lifetimes help reduce maintenance issues, while its high-performance...

HANDY HINT Create drama using tight beam spotlighting in your windows.

Retail Application Area Dynamic, colorchanging capabilities provide the flexibility to create eye-catching displays that can be re-programmed at the click of a button. Shop Window Window displays are the first thing your shoppers see, and you know what they say about first impressions… Adjustable track fixtures allow you to adapt your lighting to changing seasons and fashions. Great window displays are all about drawing attention to your merchandise. How do you do that? By creating drama! Light your display with a combination of carefully selected downlights and spotlights. Focused, narrow beams...

HANDY HINT Scalloped beams of light are an effective technique for creating drama and interest.

Retail Application Area Make your space appear bigger and brighter by wallwashing the perimeter with higher lighting levels than you use for the ambient lighting. Perimeters Lighting the perimeter might not be the first thing you think about when it comes to retail lighting, but it can have a huge impact on the look and feel of your space. Effective perimeter lighting can transform your space, making it feel bigger, brighter and more inviting – always a good thing when trying to entice shoppers. You can accomplish this by wallwashing the perimeter with enhanced lighting levels. Scalloped beams...

Retail Application Area Use wide-angled downlights to provide even, low level illumination. This will ensure the feature lighting can still punch through and have the desired effect. Sales Floor A well-lit sales floor needs to strike a balance, providing bright ambient lighting, but still allowing room for something special. When it comes to lighting your sales floor, the idea is to strike a balance. If you overdo things, you won’t have enough contrast when you’re looking to highlight merchandise on featured displays. This balance can be achieved a number of ways: using downlights with wide beam...

HANDY HINT For true color fidelity, highlight merchandise with the highest possible color rendering index (CRI).

Retail Application Area Shelving and Display When it comes to lighting shelving and displays, stay out of the shadows! Provide bright, uniform illumination to focus attention on the merchandise. When lighting merchandise, aim for uniformity, with light levels 5-7 times higher than that found in circulation areas! For effective shelving and display lighting, uniformity is king. You don’t want your shelving to be plagued by dark spots and shadowing. To avoid this horrible fate, use overlapping beams of light for even, uniformed illumination. Color fidelity is another important element to consider,...

HANDY HINT Increased lighting levels over the counter areas make them easier to locate within the store.

Retail Application Area Counter Areas Increase the light levels at counter areas to highlight the space and make life easier for your shoppers. A comfortable area for your staff will help reduce transaction errors. Generally counter areas are a call for action, such as to ‘pay here,’ so it makes perfect sense to increase the light levels over these areas so they are easier for the customers to locate. A well-lit counter area can also have a positive impact on staff, creating a comfortable environment and reducing the risk of transaction errors. lumenalpha downlight clear nano lumenalpha downlight...