WAC Lighting supports - TREECYCLE at MulchFest!

On Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9, the New York City Parks Department will host the annual MulchFest from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day at locations citywide. Bring your holiday tree to one of 70 designated parks to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the city or your own garden!

This year, we hope to encourage thousands of New York households to help the environment and the community by bringing their trees to our nearest collection site—there will be 30 chipping sites and 40 drop-off sites throughout the five boroughs.

Remember to remove all lights and decorations before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site. You will have the opportunity to take home your mulch at designated chipping sites.

Please spread the word! As a friend of Parks, we need your help to let your friends and family know about MulchFest! We hope you will share this email with your friends and colleagues.

For more information about MulchFest, or to find the nearest MulchFest site in your borough, visit http://www.nyc.gov/parks/mulchfest.

If you have any questions or would like to get more involved, call (212) 360-1368.

Treecycle and help NYC grow!

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WAC Lighting YU Pendant "Built To Glow"

An interesting article featured WAC Lighting QUICK CONNECT™ Pendant- YU in Lighting Universe blog
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Handcrafted in a Seattle glass studio, the Yu pendant by WAC is a truly unique work of art. During the glass-blowing process, photoluminescent pigments are incorporated into the molten glass to produce a shade that looks beautiful when lit, and glows softly when the lights are turned off.

After mere minutes of charging, the glass glows softly in the dark, in a rich blue-green color for up to 6 hours.

On Sunday October 24th, WAC Lighting president - Shelley Wang will be the Grand Marshall for the Gift of Life - Kids for Kids 5k Walk

On Sunday October 24th, WAC Lighting president - Shelley Wang will be the Grand Marshall for the Gift of Life - Kids for Kids 5k Walk held in Morgan Park Glen Cove, NY from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Executive Producer Skeery Jones from Z100 will also be there giving out prizes and awards. The event is not a race, but designed to be both challenging and enjoyable for all. The Gift of Life began as a project of the Manhasset Rotary Club on Long Island, New York back in 1975. Back then Robbie Donno proposed to his club that they bring a 5-year old Ugandan girl to the United States for open heart surgery. This surgery was not available in Uganda and without it she would perish. That single act of kindness thirty-three years ago has grown into a worldwide movement that now embodies itself in fifty programs throughout the world. These programs have treated children from 64 countries and six continents. In October of 2008, GOL programs throughout the world celebrated the milestone of saving their 10,000th child .

This accomplishment was made possible by the efforts of countless Rotarians, volunteers, and healthcare professionals who over the past three decades have sacrificed their time for the common goal of saving a child in need.

The H Foundation Raised Over $575,000 at the 10th Annual GOOMBAY BASH Last Month at Chicago's Navy Pier

CHICAGO– The H Foundation, a non-profit LaGrange, Illinois-based organization dedicated to raising funds for Cancer Research, has raised over $575,000 for Cancer Research, with all proceeds benefitting the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. The funds were raised primarily during last month's GOOMBAY BASH at Chicago's Navy Pier. Over 1,200 people attended, over 100 people volunteered, and over 1,000 people donated money to this cause.

According to John Rot, co-owner of Horton's Home Lighting and Chairman of The H Foundation. “Our tenth year party broke an all-time fundraising record. Thank you to the thousands of you who supported our cause and donated to the Goombay Bash. It was a memorable evening, with extremely remarkable results."

Helping to spearhead the fundraiser was a lighting/ceiling fan manufacturer consortium comprised of Bulbrite, Fanimation, Hinkley Lighting, Murray Feiss, Schonbek and WAC Lighting. These companies have well-exceeded their goal of $50,000 to support The H Foundation and cutting edge Cancer Research.

The annual Goombay Bash, what has become one of Chicago's largest charity fundraisers, and the industry is stepping up to the challenge of supporting the foundation at a higher level than ever before. Launched in 2000 by Hortons Home Lighting, a leading lighting distributor with locations in LaGrange, Chicago and Orland Park, IL, after two employees were diagnosed with cancer a month apart, the Goombay Bash fundraiser for cancer research has evolved into a beloved industry force.

WAC LIGHTING Donates Fluorescent Lamps to the USS HORNET Aircraft Carrier Museum

To support the United States Navy and salute a national historic monument, WAC Lighting has donated fluorescent lamps to the USS HORNET Aircraft Carrier Museum in Alameda, California. WAC Lighting is a cutting edge "Responsible" manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting for the home or business environment.

WAC Lighting has donated a variety of energy efficient T5 fluorescent lamps that can be used for the restoration, activation and repair efforts of the USS HORNET Aircraft Carrier. The T5 lamps offer a long life of 7500 hours and a strong light output.
The USS HORNET Aircraft Carrier is a national treasure, having participated in two of the greatest events of the 20th century -- World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission.

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WAC Website Updates

WAC Finish Option - In order to provide better service to our customers, we added a web page featuring a variety of handsome finishes. Click here for details



WAC Lighting LED Products - We added a new web page to show all of our LED products. Check out now

WAC LIGHTING Relaunches Website with Facelift and Expanded Functionality

To introduce additional information about the firm's task and decorative line and capabilities to distributors, specifiers and consumers, WAC lighting has relaunched its website with a new facelift and expanded functionality

"We have redesigned our website to become more interactive for customers," explains General Manager/Vice President James McMahan. "In addition to the new look, we have enhanced the site with new features and easy to use options. We are constantly upgrading the site and welcome feedback from customers."

The home page has been upgraded with new bold graphics and a contemporary look. http://www.waclighting.com/USA/
The firm's Responsible Lighting pages have been refreshed with new copy and images. http://www.waclighting.com/USA/information/?infcategoryid=28&infarticleid=323

All catalogs have been transformed from standard pdf files to easy to use page-turning flipbook files. http://www.waclighting.com/USA/information/e-catalog/

To make the site more interactive, WAC has developed a New Video Page that features demonstrations on the latest LED and Organic LED products, as well as other designs. http://www.waclighting.com/USA/information/videos/

To help consumers locate lighting distributors throughout the US and Canada, a retail locator has been created. http://www.waclighting.com/USA/locator/

WAC LIGHTING Introduces LEDme™ Quick Connect™ Glass Pendants featuring LED Socket Sets

Using state of the art LEDme™ Quick Connect Socket Sets, WAC Lighting has introduced LED versions of its popular 500 Series of Quick Connect Glass Pendants.

Utilizing the socket sets, Quick Connect™ pendants can be mounted to WAC Lighting's SOLORAIL™ (single circuit low voltage monorail system), DUORAIL™ (two circuit low voltage rail system), or surface mounted with a canopy. The pendants can be dimmed with an Electronic Low Voltage dimmer from 100% to 15% or better. The socket sets are constructed of aluminum with an acrylic diffuser and finished in Brushed Nickel, Chrome or Dark Bronze.

WAC Lighting Appoints Thomas Wang to International Sales Manager

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK - WAC Lighting has announced the appointment of Thomas Wang to International Sales Manager. WAC Lighting, a leading manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, develops Responsible Lighting products for a brighter tomorrow.

Mr. Wang, who is the brother of President Shelley Wang and son of co-founders Tony and Tai Wang, will be based in WAC Lighting's International Offices in Shanghai, China. He will be responsible for residential and commercial sales, working with sales agencies, distributors, designers and specifers throughout Asia, Europe and the global arena.

During the past two years, Mr. Wang has worked in WAC Lighting's International Sales department, primarily in the company's family-owned manufacturing campus and offices in Guangdong, China. He has also held many positions, including accountant and sales assistant, at WAC Lighting's Headquarters in Garden City, New York while attending college.

Mr. Wang graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a B.S. Degree.

Lighting Consortium Supports H Foundation for Cancer Research

With the 10th annual Goombay Bash Fundraiser less than two months away, several leading manufacturers-- including Bulbrite, Fanimation, Hinkley Lighting, Murray Feiss, Schonbek and WAC Lighting-- have teamed up to create a consortium to recruit support for The H Foundation, a non-profit LaGrange, Illinois-based organization dedicated to raising funds for Cancer Research. Together, the consortium has set a lighting industry goal to raise at lease $50,000 to support The H Foundation and cutting edge Cancer Research.

WAC Lighting president Shelley Wang will be Master of Ceremonies for a Gift of Life walk in October 2010.

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WAC Lighting Opens Shanghai and Beijing Offices; Appoints Zengkai Dai to Head-Up Asian Sales and Marketing

To expand its sales and marketing efforts in Asia and other markets abroad, WAC Lighting CEO/Co-Founder Tony Wang has announced the Grand Opening of its new offices in Shanghai, China. The China sales and marketing program will be headed-up by Zengkai Dai, President of WAC Lighting (Shanghai) Company Ltd. Shelley Wang, Mr. Wang's daughter, will continue to serve as President of WAC Lighting Worldwide Operations headquartered in New York.

WAC Lighting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. is based at No. 14, Lane 299, Bi Sheng Road, Zhang Jiang, Pu Dong District, Shanghai, China 201204. The telephone is 86.21.33933558 and the fax is 86.21.33621598. This office will house WAC Lighting (Shanghai) Company's Asian sales, marketing, R&D, and purchasing departments.

The company also has opened a sales office in Beijing, China. WAC Lighting's Beijing Office is located at A27D Oriental Kenzo Building, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China 100027. The telephone is 86.10.58196008 and the fax number is 86.10.58196028.
Zengkai Dai will be in charge of WAC Lighting's sales and marketing outside of the US. Previously, Mr. Dai served as Director of Marketing for WAC Lighting US. Before joining WAC, he held several positions for Lutron Electronics Co., including Asia Operations Manager and China Sales/Market Development Leader.

Happy Independence Day from WAC Lighting

WAC Lighting would like to wish you and your family a very happy and safe Independence Day!

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2010 June Dallas Trade Mart

During the Summer Lighting Market in Dallas, WAC Lighting will introduce SOL, an Organic LED chandelier for the luxury market, to lighting showrooms and other distributors. SOL features ORBEOS OLED LED panels, the world's most revolutionary nanotechnology light source available today, from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.

About WAC Lighting

About WAC Lighting
WAC Lighting is a cutting edge manufacturer and designer resource for Responsible Lighting, which features innovative track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting solutions for the residential, hospitality, retail and commercial markets. The firm has developed a stellar reputation for high quality decorative and task lighting lines backed by an extraordinary level of service, an unprecedented shipping record, and a Five Year Product Warranty.

While businesses have been scrambling to portray themselves as “green," WAC Lighting was founded 26 years ago on the basis of family values, which include ecological awareness and giving back to the community. The company's brand standard, “Responsible Lighting,” captures WAC’s holistic approach to business, encompassing its commitment to energy-efficient lighting, eco-friendly manufacturing processes and respect for employees.

To reflect Green energy saving strategies, social progress and community involvement, WAC practices Responsible manufacturing, extensive research/development, energy saving technology, and altruism. The firm employs stringent sourcing, water recycling, lead-free and zero-landfill capabilities in our wholly owned, Clean ISO 9001-certified manufacturing campus with inhouse UL testing labs.

Today WAC offers a broad range of products: stunning art glass pendants; Low/Line Voltage Track Systems; Line and Low Voltage Recessed Downlights; Line/Low-Voltage Single and Two-Circuit Monorail Systems; the Award-winning INVISILED®, LED tape systems for indoor and outdoor applications; Wall Sconces; Mono and Multipoint fixtures; Counter Balance Adjustables; SMART Transformers; and other specialty lighting items.

WAC Lighting Worldwide Headquarters is located in Garden City, New York, with a showroom in the Dallas Trade Mart and a west coast distribution center outside of Los Angeles. The company also retains offices in Beijing and Shanghai, with a state of the art factory in Guangdong, China.