the addition of several Labsphere systems

The two companies say they will cooperate on the development of a broad range of new LED, display and light metrology products.Also, selected Orb Optronix instruments for LED testing will be manufactured at Labsphere’s New Hampshire facility.Orb Optronix will expand its LED measurement services laboratory with the addition of several Labsphere systems.Additionally, the companies will share their sales channels. Orb Optronix’s LED characterization systems and software will be sold through Labsphere’s worldwide sales organization while Labsphere products will be available through Orb Optronix’s distribution network in the US.

Orb Optronix President Dave Jenkins commented, “We’ve developed strong product design relationships with a number of high profile companies through our Engineering Services Group and LED Measurement Laboratory. Now that we are ready to release hardware and software targeted at the LED test and measurement markets, we’ve partnered with the premier led high bay light organization and look forward to a long and fulfilling distribution and product development relationship with Labsphere.Dave Jenkins and his partners and associates at Orb Optronix have built a world-class product development organization in an incredibly short time,” adds Labsphere President Kevin Chittim.We believe the partnership between Orb and Labsphere will offer our customers incredible benefits in terms of innovation, customer service and value. In addition, Orb’s Washington location will allow us to provide expanded measurement services capability in the Western United States.

At present, Ontario is in need of jobs and economic development opportunities, as the traditional manufacturing economy is in a downturn. And the Province needs to generate significant and meaningful jobs. “Green-collar” jobs will grow Ontario’s economy in a greener and more sustainable direction. The Green Energy and Economy Act are set to fulfill this need.On June 2, a celebration took place for this momentous event at Toronto’s flagship Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of downtown Toronto, where over 400 guests attended to celebrate Minister Smitherman’s “shining” moment, with the room full of LED lighting supplied.CRS had replaced over 100 halogen MR-16s with their new LED MR-16. One of only a few SSL products actually manufactured in Canada and more relevant to this occasion, in the Province of Ontario, this is truly representative of the development of a green economy in Ontario.