LEDs are one of the most exciting developments to occur in the lighting industry. Already, they offer color changing, highly compact size, zero mercury and easy dimming. LEDs are now starting to make inroads into niche architectural white-light applications such as cove and display lighting.

In late February and early March, NALMCO™ Headquarters sent out two invitations to members inviting them to take a survey describing their business. The survey generated 29 responses & a 59% response rate. The results can be used to create a profile of the statistically average NALMCO™ member.

LEDs appear to be all the rage, which is at least partially justified by unique advantages this light source can bring to some projects, one of which is long service life.

One of the most remarkable stories in the lighting industry is the ascendance of electronic ballasts. Back in 1986, electronic ballasts represented less than one percent of all domestic ballast shipments.