- 13 April 2006 -

OptiLED broadens distribution via EECOL Electric of Canada

OptiLED, the global manufacturer of innovative LED lighting systems,
announced a partnership with EECOL Electric, a member of the
Independent Electrical Distributors Limited Partnership of Canada,
further expanding OptiLED's global reach into western Canada.
This distribution deal will allow OptiLED to increase its global
customer base, which has been spreading steadily throughout North and
South America. Through the partnership with EECOL, four OptiLED LED
lighting products - Designer, Designer Dimmable, Commercial and
Festival - will be sold in lighting distribution centers throughout
western Canada, including British Columbia, Calgary, Edmonton and
other regions.

"OptiLED's unique, state-of-the-art approach of using LEDs as a point
source lighting system is a strong point of differentiation that EECOL
Electric is pleased to be aligned with," said David Weicker, general
manager of EECOL Electric's lighting division. "Also, this partnership
allows us to provide a range of very flexible OptiLED lighting options
to our customers."

"OptiLED's partnership with EECOL Electric is an example of the
growing demand for lighting solutions that are a more economical,
flexible and versatile option," said OptiLED Vice President Bruce
Pelton. "Lighting professionals across western Canada will now have
more opportunity to realize these benefits in their lighting choices."
OptiLED's Commercial lamp models offer a unique LED spotlighting
experience. The lamps are equipped with a standard 4 degree spherical
diffuser that allows a high intensity spot from substantial distances.
In addition, the company offers eight other distribution patterns
including a very narrow 2-Degree pattern, steadily wider 10,16,25,50
and 80 degree spherical distributions, a 10X60 degree oval and a 2X70
degree lens that produces a crisp line. This is not possible with
conventional flood lamps. These models work from any primary voltage
source in the world. They come in various size bases and are as simple
to replace as a common light bulb.

Designer lamp models perform the same function as the Commercial
models but are a retrofit for a standard Halogen MR16 lighting
fixture. These lamps are ideal for applications that require intense
colors and very low heat generation. Designer lamps can operate from
any voltage supply from 6V to 24V AC or DC. This allows them to be
installed in virtually any current Halogen MR16 socket. For new
installations, ten or more Designer lamps can be powered from one
standard halogen supply. The Designer comes in nine different beam
distribution options.

The Designer Dimmable model is a true MR16 form-factor that operates
normally at 12-18V AC or DC and then can smoothly dim down to a candle
glow. The Designer Dimmable also comes in 9 different beam
distribution options.

Festival lamp models are designed for installations where decorative
lighting by conventional means is problematic. These lights are long
lasting and can replace 60-Watt painted bulbs with better effect. They
provide better contrast and do not bleed light. The lamp's optic is
designed to glow during the day by utilizing the UV light content of
sunlight, allowing the bulb's color to shine through bright daylight.
In addition, Festival lamps feature built in universal line voltage
and basing options for use anywhere in the world.

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