the ground while offering adequate savings to justify the replacement of the conventional light sources

In addition, IRICO, dedicated in LCD monitor, PDP and organic EL display business, also kicks off its business in LED lighting. Initially, the company has invested 180 million yuan RMB to set up 21 automatic LED packing production lines which are engaged in manufacturing surface mount product. Among them, 60% of the new product is used for LCD backlight, and 20% used for lighting. The company expects to increase its LED packing capacity to 150000 per month in the next three years.

The Whanganui River is New Zealand’s third longest river and holds special significance in Māori culture. At the mouth of the river is Wanganui, an area renowned for culture, heritage, the Wanganui National Park and river adventures. The rich history of Wanganui is displayed throughout the city center in its beautifully conserved heritage buildings and tree-lined avenues. One of the few road bridges across the Whanganui River is the Wanganui City Bridge.

The Wanganui District Council embarked on a trial of different LED light sources as an alternative to conventional technology used for the Wanganui City Bridge. Besides improved illumination for this key roadway, the district council aimed to explore alternatives that would conserve precious energy resources.

With the aim of providing the same light levels on the ground while offering adequate savings to justify the replacement of the conventional light sources, Evolve NZ Ltd, an engineering firm in Sydney, provided the district council with a solution using GE’s 80W R150 LED lamps. The fittings have the backing of a local supplier in New Zealand and the support of GE Lighting.