April, 2013
SWITCH Unveils Next Generation LED A-Lamp at LIGHTFAIRSWITCH Lighting Earns ENERGY STAR Certification for SWITCH60, SWITCH75
SWITCH Announces Industry-Leading Warranty
100We and First 3-Way LED A-Lamp to begin shipping in May
SWITCH Lighting Partners with Canon Marketing Japan for Exclusive Partnership
March, 2013
SWITCH Lighting Appoints New CEOSWITCH Lighting Named Architectural SSL PIA Winner
December, 2012
SWITCH LED Light Bulbs Now Available Online At EarthLED.comNovember, 2012
World's Most Highly Anticipated LED Light Bulb Hits Retail Market This MonthSWITCH Lighting Wins Popular Science "Best of What's New" Award
SWITCH Lighting Named Architectural Products Product Innovation Award Winner
SWITCH Lighting Named 2013 CES Innovations Award Honoree
September, 2012
SWITCH Lighting Wins "Best of Boutique" Award at HD BoutiqueAugust, 2012
SWITCH CEO Reveals Best-Kept Secret in LED LightingMay, 2012
SWITCH Lighting Named American Technology Award FinalistSWITCH Lighting Brings Liquid-Cooled LED Replacement A-Lamps to the Hospitality Industry
SWITCH Lighting Announces Production of Full Line of LED A-Lamps
April, 2012
SWITCH Lighting is Named a 2012 Silver Edison Award WinnerSWITCH Adds to Executive Team
March, 2012
SWITCH Lighting Announces the SWITCH100 for Commercial Channel DistributionFebruary, 2012
SWITCH Lighting Named Edison Awards FinalistSWITCH Bulbs Brighten New York and Chicago Displays
January, 2012
Switch's LED Bulb to Light up CES StageDecember, 2011
Switch Bulbs Light Up New York ExhibitNovember, 2011
Chief Engineer at SWITCH Lighting™ Announces the Key to LED Bulb Performance at ConferenceSwitch Lighting Named as CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Award Honoree
Switch Lighting Wins 2011 Spark Design Award
September, 2011
Switch Lighting Appoints Tracy Bilbrough Chief Executive OfficerApril, 2011
The First 100 Watt-Equivalent LED Bulb Shines at 2011 LIGHTFAIRSwitch Lighting™ Announced as Finalist for TechAmerica Foundation's American Technology Awards
March, 2011
Switch Lighting Introduces Brightest LED Replacement BulbSWITCH Unveils Next Generation LED A-Lamp at LIGHTFAIR
SWITCH infinia™ available in 40 and 60 watt-equivalent models this summer for under $20
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 24, 2013 – SWITCH® Lighting, makers of the only family of liquid-cooled LED replacement A-Lamps, unveiled its latest breakthrough product, the SWITCH infinia, to a group of industry insiders at LIGHTFAIR yesterday. The SWITCH infinia is the company's newest LED A-Lamp, available in 40 and 60 watt-equivalent models, and will be released this summer at limited retail locations and commercial distribution with an average price to the end user of under $20.
"This is another example of technology innovation from SWITCH," said EC Sykes, CEO of SWITCH. "Our team is consistently recognized for developing cutting edge lighting products and now has developed the next generations of LED A-Lamps to serve the broader consumer and specialty commercial markets. Due to the LQD Cooling System, our unmatched thermal management technology, we’re able to offer our customers a more affordable alternative to the incandescent with no compromises to light quality."
The SWITCH infinia is designed to exactly replace the look and performance of traditional 40W and 60W incandescent A-Lamps, while saving up to 83% on energy costs. The SWITCH infinia will be available in warm and cool color temperatures (2700K and 5000K), will offer a full range of light distribution, and is covered by a 10 year residential and three year commercial warranty.
Like the rest of SWITCH's LED A-Lamps, the SWITCH infinia provides the same familiar glow of an incandescent A-Lamp, while using a fraction of the energy and lasting 25 times as long. The SWITCH infinia fits into standard light sockets, turns instantly on, and is dimmable. Unlike some LED replacement A-Lamps, it can be used in the same manner as any incandescent or compact fluorescent equivalent - in any orientation, any fixture, anywhere. The SWITCH infinia contains no hazardous chemicals, unlike the mercury found in CFLs.
The SWITCH infinia also uses the company's patented LQD Cooling System™ - - the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at cooling LEDs than typical air-cooled LED A-Lamps.
SWITCH's full family of LED A-Lamps will be on display at booth #213 at this year's LIGHTFAIR in Philadelphia from April 23 – 25.
About SWITCH Lighting™
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 innovative companies. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
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Media Contact:
Deanna Siste
Deanna.siste@grayling.com
415-442-4020
SWITCH Lighting Earns ENERGY STAR Certification for SWITCH60, SWITCH75
Utility rebates for award-winning LED bulbs now available nationwide
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 23, 2013 – SWITCH® Lighting, makers of the only liquid-cooled LED A- lamp, today announced their 60 and 75 watt-equivalents, the SWITCH60 and SWITCH75, have earned ENERGY STAR® certification. Customers who purchase the SWITCH60 and SWITCH75 will now be able to take advantage of the accompanying price rebates offered by utility companies in many markets across the country.
"Everyday home owners and commercial building customers alike recognize the ENERGY STAR brand as a statement of reliability, performance, and energy efficiency," said EC Sykes, Chief Executive Officer of SWITCH. "These products meet the ENERGY STAR certification Standard A-Lamp requirements required by utility companies for rebates. The products are omnidirectional and the first family of lamps in both clear and frosted versions. We're confident that our next generation of products will perform to the same standard."
Established in 1992, ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program which helps individuals and businesses save money and protect the climate through improved energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR certification is also one of the main requirements for products to qualify for utility rebates in LED lighting. There are currently over 100 utility companies in the U.S. supporting LED products with various levels of energy efficiency rebates.
SWITCH LED A-Lamps provide the same warm, familiar glow of an incandescent light bulb, while using up to 80% less energy and lasting 25 times as long. They fit into standard light sockets, are dimmable, and can be used in the same manner as any incandescent or compact fluorescent light bulb. Unlike many competitors, SWITCH bulbs can be used in any orientation, any fixture, and any location. SWITCH bulbs pose no environmental hazards and have no toxic ingredients (unlike the mercury found in CFLs).
SWITCH's family of LED A-Lamps use the company's patented LQD Cooling System™ - the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than typical air-cooled LED A-Lamps.
Rebates are widely available across the U.S., but prices vary depending on location. To learn more about the utility rebates available for SWITCH's ENERGY STAR certified bulbs, visit the interactive map on our website at http://switchlightingco.com/rebate.html.
About SWITCH Lighting™
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 innovative companies. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
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SWITCH Announces Industry-Leading Warranty
Lifetime warranty for residential use, 5 year warranty for commercial use
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 18, 2013 – SWITCH® Lighting, makers of the only family of liquid-cooled LED replacement A-Lamps, today announced the industry’s longest and most comprehensive warranty for the current LED A-Lamp product. The residential warranty is being extended to a lifetime warranty and the commercial warranty is being extended to a five year warranty for SWITCH's LED A-Lamps, including: SWITCH40, SWITCH60, SWITCH75, SWITCH100, and the newest product, the SWITCH3-Way.
"This is the lighting industry’s most extensive warranty for this category of LED lamps," said EC Sykes, CEO of SWITCH Lighting™. "The results of life testing conducted by independent tests labs highlight the great reliability, life, and quality of our A-Lamps, which is a result of our best in-class thermal management technology. This warranty demonstrates the confidence that we have in our family of LED A-Lamps to our residential and commercial customers."
SWITCH LED A-Lamps provide the same warm, familiar glow of an incandescent A-Lamp, while using up to 80% less energy and lasting 25 times as long. They fit into standard light sockets, are dimmable, and can be used in the same manner as any incandescent or compact fluorescent A-Lamp - in any orientation, any fixture anywhere. SWITCH A-Lamps pose no environmental hazards and have no toxic ingredients, unlike the mercury found in CFLs.
SWITCH's family of LED A-Lamps use the company's patented LQD Cooling System™ - the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than typical air-cooled LED A-Lamps.
SWITCH's full family of LED A-Lamps will be on display at booth #213 at this year's LIGHTFAIR in Philadelphia from April 23 – 25.
About SWITCH Lighting™
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 innovative companies. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
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Media Contact:
Trafton Kenney
Trafton.Kenney@grayling.com
415-442-4027
100We and First 3-Way LED A-Lamp to begin shipping in May
SWITCH to present products at LIGHTFAIR International
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16, 2013 – SWITCH® Lighting, makers of true LED replacement A-Lamps, today announced that their 100 watt and 3-way equivalents, the SWITCH100 and the first-of-a-kind SWITCH3-Way, will begin shipping in early May, following LIGHTFAIR® International. Both products will be on display along with the rest of SWITCH's award-winning product line at LIGHTFAIR in the Philadelphia Convention Center from April 23 – 25.
"We are thrilled to be back at LIGHTFAIR and to announce the expansion and availability of new LED lighting solutions to our customers," said EC Sykes, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. "With commercial and retail sales of all our current products well underway, SWITCH has evolved immensely as a company over the past year. I am proud of the team, and the innovative products that we are bringing to the market."
SWITCH holds a number of broad patents on the SWITCH3-Way and is the first LED A-Lamp that works in three-way lighting fixtures. For the first time in LED lighting, users can select different levels of lighting - low, medium, and high (300, 800, 1,100 lumens and in 30/60/75 watt-equivalents) - for different applications at the flip of a switch on a table or floor lamp. The three power settings give users control over the amount of light, ambiance, and energy used, with no changes in the warm color temperature.
The SWITCH100 will be among the first 100 watt-equivalent LED A-lamps available to commercial and consumer customers when it ships in May. It’s designed on a small A-21 form factor. With its 4000K color temperature and 1600 lumen output, the SWITCH100 provides the same level of performance as the now obsolete 100W incandescent A-Lamps, at a fraction of the energy consumption at 20 Watts.
SWITCH LED A-Lamps provide the same warm, familiar glow of an incandescent A-Lamp, while using up to 80% less energy and lasting 25 times as long. They fit into standard light sockets, are dimmable, and can be used in the same manner as any incandescent or compact fluorescent A-Lamp - in any orientation, any fixture, anywhere. SWITCH A-Lamps solve the challenge of providing energy efficient lighting solutions with no environmental hazards or no toxic ingredients.
SWITCH's family of LED A-Lamps use the company's patented LQD Cooling System™ - the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than typical air-cooled LED A-Lamps.
Visit SWITCH at booth #213 at LIGHTFAIR at the Philadelphia Convention Center to learn more.
About SWITCH Lighting™
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 innovative companies. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
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Media Contact:
Trafton Kenney
Trafton.Kenney@grayling.com
415-442-4027
SWITCH Lighting Partners with Canon Marketing Japan for Exclusive Partnership
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4, 2013 – SWITCH® Lighting, makers of the only family of liquid-cooled LED light bulbs, announced today a partnership agreement with Canon Marketing Japan that enables Canon to be the lead import, distribution and sales partner to SWITCH in Japan. The partnership provides a powerful combination of SWITCH’s industry-leading LED light bulbs, technology, and supply chain capabilities alongside Canon Marketing Japan’s unparalleled brand and reach in the region.
"Japan is currently the largest LED market in the world and we are proud to work with Canon Marketing Japan to bring our products to market there,” said Bill Lenihan, Executive Vice President, International. "Japanese consumers and businesses are very energy conscious, quality-oriented, and technology-focused, which is a great fit with our product line. This relationship further validates our unique product and technology."
SWITCH’s LED bulbs are designed to provide the same warm glow of an incandescent while using approximately 80% less energy for a lifespan of 25,000 hours. SWITCH’s bulbs can also be used in any orientation anywhere; including upside down, enclosed fixtures, and outdoors.
In addition to the Canon name and reputation, the partnership brings valuable resources to SWITCH’s expansion into Japan; including access to Canon’s expansive sales force, deep partner and distributor network and country-wide logistics capability. SWITCH plans to begin shipping bulbs to Canon Marketing Japan in April of this year.
SWITCH is the only company with the LQD Cooling System™, the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than typical air-cooled LED lamps.
SWITCH currently sells into both the retail and commercial channels in North America. For locations, pricing, and sales information, visit: http://www.switchlightingco.com/where-to-buy.html.
About SWITCH Lighting™
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 innovative companies. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
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SWITCH Lighting Appoints New CEO
EC Sykes will replace Tracy Bilbrough
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 29, 2013 – SWITCH® Lighting, makers of the only liquid-cooled LED replacement A-lamps in true 40W, 60W, and 75W equivalents, announced the appointment of EC Sykes as its CEO. Sykes is a seasoned technology executive with decades of experience transitioning startups and larger enterprise companies to their next phase of growth. Sykes replaces Tracy Bilbrough, who was instrumental in bringing SWITCH's unique LED A-lamps to market.
Most recently, Sykes served as Group President of Industrial and Emerging Industries at Flextronics, a 30-billion-dollar Fortune 500 company focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services including its leading position in Clean Technology. He has extensive global experience in aggressive organic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and turnarounds for technology companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500.
"SWITCH has an opportunity to change the lighting solutions for the world in a way that no other company is able," Sykes says. "We put a lot of effort into creating a technology that is differentiated in the marketplace. We deliver the best quality, reliability and performance of light because of our unique thermal management technology."
SWITCH recently added "Best of Innovations" Award to its list of accolades at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year. The SWITCH100, a 100W-equivalent LED A-lamp, was also named a semifinalist in the 2013 Edison Awards.
"I am committed to building on the legacy of great work and raising the awareness our award-winning product," Sykes says. "We appreciate the progress the team has made creating a first class product and look to build on it further. I feel strongly we are positioned to be the industry leader."
Sykes is a graduate of North Carolina State University and currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the Engineering and Computer Department. He held board positions at a regional hospital and is an active supporter of a number of charitable organizations.
SWITCH generated significant consumer and commercial demand by being the first manufacturer to announce a full line of LED A-lamps that serve as true replacements for conventional A-19 incandescents and CFLs. SWITCH A-lamps have the best thermal management in the industry due to their unique cooling technology, the LQD Cooling System™, which produces a warm, incandescent-quality light while consuming a fraction of the energy.
Because of LQD Cooling System, SWITCH will be the first company to release a 3-Way LED lamp. The bulb is the first and only 300/800/1100 lumen LED bulb for use in three-way lighting fixtures.
About SWITCH Lighting™
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
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SWITCH Lighting Named Architectural SSL PIA Winner
SWITCH's 100 watt-equivalent recognized with prestigious Product Innovation Award
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20, 2013 – SWITCH® Lighting, makers of the only liquid-cooled LED replacement A-lamps, today announced their 100 watt-equivalent, the SWITCH100, is a winner in the retrofit sources category in the 2013 Product Innovation Awards (PIA) by Architectural SSL Magazine.
"It's an honor to win this award because architectural lighting has always been very important to our designers and engineers," said Vice President of Marketing and National Accounts at SWITCH Lighting Gary Rosenfield. "The fact that our lamps can be used in any orientation and in any type of fixture distinguishes us from the competition. While architects and lighting design professionals have always appreciated the sleek industrial design and functionality of SWITCH, we feel this Product Innovation Award further validates our technology and position in the marketplace."
With the phase-out of the 100W incandescent lamp already in effect in the United States, the SWITCH100 will be one of the first 100 watt-equivalent LED A-lamps to hit the market. It is designed to provide the same warm glow of a 100W while using approximately 80% less energy for a lifespan of 25,000 hours. The SWITCH100's 1600 lumen output and radial flux is equal to any incandescent, and with full dimmability and the ability to work in any fixture anywhere—even upside down and outdoors—makes it a true no-compromise replacement for the obsolete 100W bulb.
Judged by design and product specialists in the architectural market and the staff of Architectural SSL, the Product Innovation Awards recognizes the most innovative LED and solid-state fixtures and luminaires in the lighting industry across 37 different categories. All finalists and winners will be included in a special awards issue published by Architectural SSL magazine in March 2013.
SWITCH's family of LED A-lamps use the company's patented LQD Cooling System™ – the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than typical air-cooled LED lamps.
About SWITCH Lighting™
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 innovative companies. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
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SWITCH LED Light Bulbs Now Available Online At EarthLED.com
EarthLED now offering the highly-anticipated SWITCH LED bulb for easy ordering online
GOLDEN, Co. & SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec 14, 2012 – Just in time for the holiday gift season, EarthLED is proud to announce that it has partnered with SWITCH Lighting™, the maker of the first true LED replacement for the incandescent light bulb, to offer its SWITCH LED light bulbs at the EarthLED Store website.
The SWITCH60, a 60 watt-equivalent A-type LED bulb, along with the SWITCH75, a 75 watt-equivalent is currently available for purchase in both clear and frosted versions. The SWITCH40 and SWITCH100, 40 watt-equivalent and 100 watt-equivalent LED bulbs, will be available in early 2013.
"EarthLED offers one of the largest selections of LED lighting in the market, and we are thrilled to announce them as one of our first internet retail partners," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH. "SWITCH bulbs are ideal for consumers looking to outfit their home with beautiful, energy-saving bulbs; but they also have wide uses in the commercial markets as well - whether it's a restaurant, hotel, or apartment building. We're pleased to bring our products to all types of EarthLED customers."
SWITCH LED bulbs provide the same warm, familiar glow of an incandescent light bulb while using up to 80% less energy. They fit into standard light sockets, are dimmable, and can be used in the same manner as any incandescent or compact fluorescent light bulb - in any orientation, any fixture and any location. SWITCH bulbs pose no environmental hazards and have no toxic ingredients (unlike the mercury found in CFLs). The company's proprietary LQD Cooling System™ offers the best thermal management in the industry, using an innovative blend of proprietary technologies - a coolant made of liquid-silicone and a patented, highly reliable, and efficient driver - and overall electronic design.
SWITCH's bulbs also last up to 25 times longer than an incandescent light bulb - up to 25,000 hours - and the SWITCH60, for example, saves consumers approximately $130 on an energy bill over the light bulb's lifetime.
SWITCH has been widely praised for their sleek industrial design and has even been featured as a work of art in several art galleries. In addition, SWITCH has earned two prestigious awards; including a 2013 Consumer Electronics Show "Best Of" Innovations, and a silver rating in the 2012 Edison Awards in the Smart Systems category.
"We've been following SWITCH since they went public with their technology with great interest. The SWITCH product really represents a leap both in technology and overall aesthetic for LED light bulbs," said Mark Costigliola, Managing Director of Advanced Lumonics, parent company of EarthLED. "Our primary focus is to always bring to our customers the best LED lighting at the best price, so SWITCH bulbs are perfectly suited to this purpose," said Costigliola.
"We aim to make it easy for both consumers and businesses alike to purchase SWITCH LED light bulbs and we are more than excited to work with SWITCH to launch their future product additions such as 100 watt equivalents and 3-Way LED Bulbs," said Costigliola.
About EarthLED:
EarthLED, a new member of the Inc. 500 is headquartered in beautiful Golden, Colorado. Established in 2007, EarthLED, provides lighting products to both consumers and commercial customers alike. During the past 5 years companies such as Unilever, Ford Motor Company, IBM, Microsoft and BP have solved their lighting challenges and saved money by converting to LED lighting provided by EarthLED. EarthLED continues to redefine the LED buying experience online via its Store.EarthLED.com site by offering the best LED lighting from the best brands at the best price. For the latest information about EarthLED, please visit The EarthLED Store at http://store.EarthLED.com. Follow EarthLED on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/earthled or like them on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/earthled.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
Media Contacts:
Trafton Kenney for SWITCH
Trafton.Kenney@graylingcp.com
415-442-4027
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World's Most Highly Anticipated LED Light Bulb Hits Retail Market This Month
SWITCH Lighting™ Chooses Batteries Plus® as Retail Partner for Award-Winning LED Light Bulb
November 11, 2012, Hartland, WI/San Jose, CA – In a move that marks a major milestone in the nation's transition to energy-efficient lighting, SWITCH Lighting™, the maker of the first true LED replacement for the incandescent light bulb, announced today that its award-winning, highly-anticipated LED light bulbs are now available at over 350 participating Batteries Plus stores nationwide.
The SWITCH60, a 60 watt-equivalent A-type LED bulb, is currently available for purchase while the SWITCH40 and SWITCH75, 40 watt-equivalent and 75 watt-equivalent LED bulbs, will be available at participating Batteries Plus stores beginning in November.
SWITCH Lighting executives say they chose Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery and light bulb franchise, as a national retail partner for mainstream market distribution because of its highly-trained store owners and staff who can best educate customers on all aspects of the light bulb.
"We're thrilled to announce Batteries Plus as a national retail partner," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. "SWITCH has worked hard to bring our bulbs to market and we know that Batteries Plus is the perfect showcase for our family of products. Franchise owners and employees are given extensive training on light bulbs and LED technology, so we know their retail and business customers will be in good hands."
SWITCH LED bulbs provide the same warm, familiar glow of an incandescent light bulb with the same light output while using up to 80% less energy. They fit into standard light sockets, are dimmable, and can be used in the same manner as any incandescent or compact fluorescent light bulb -- in any orientation, any fixture and any location. SWITCH bulbs pose no environmental hazards and have no toxic ingredients (unlike the mercury found in CFLs). The company's proprietary LQD Cooling System™ offers the best thermal management in the industry, using an innovative blend of proprietary technologies - a coolant made of liquid-silicone and a patented, highly reliable, and efficient driver -- and overall electronic design.
SWITCH's bulbs last up to 25 times longer than an incandescent light bulb -- up to 25,000 hours -- and the SWITCH60, for example, saves consumers approximately $130 on an energy bill over the light bulb's lifetime depending on usage.
They've been widely praised for their sleek industrial design and have even been featured as a work of art in several art galleries. In addition, the SWITCH75 was a Consumer Electronics Show 2012 Innovations Honoree, was named by TIME Magazine as one of the 50 Best Inventions of 2011 and also received a silver rating in the prestigious Edison 2012 Awards.
"We pride ourselves on selling products that are on the forefront of technology and those that can help our customers save money -- SWITCH LED light bulbs will definitely help us accomplish both of these goals," said Russ Reynolds, Batteries Plus CEO. "Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are considered the best energy-saving lighting option, and SWITCH LED light bulbs are an exact replacement for old incandescent light bulbs. There's no compromise -- consumers can use them in any orientation -- fully enclosed and even recessed -- anywhere, to provide light indoors and outdoors. SWITCH LED light bulbs are also compatible with most standard dimmers," said Reynolds.
"As federal legislation mandating better energy-saving light bulbs continues to take effect -- gradually phasing out most incandescent light bulbs in the marketplace by 2014 -- consumers and businesses will be seeking an equivalent replacement light bulb. We're proud to offer our retail and business customers the best LED light bulb on the market," said Reynolds.
Batteries Plus, a longtime leader in the $30.7 billion U.S. battery replacement market (Source: Freedonia Research Study), added light bulbs to its offerings in 2010 and began providing expert lighting training to its store owners and staff when it became apparent that federal mandates would create huge demand for energy-efficient lighting. With access to more than 40,000 types of batteries, light bulbs and accessories, Batteries Plus has the widest selection of battery and light bulb products available and offers unmatched service to consumers, businesses, and government entities at the national and local levels. With its highly trained staff and its growing concentration of franchises around the country, the chain has been well-positioned to take the lead in light bulb sales and education as it has done for batteries over the past three decades.
About Batteries Plus
Batteries Plus is the nation's first, largest and fastest-growing battery and light bulb franchise with over 525 locations in 46 states and Puerto Rico. Batteries Plus is owned by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm. Roark's current franchise portfolio includes companies such as: Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Seattle's Best Coffee International, McAlister's Deli, FASTSIGNS, Massage Envy, Arby's, Primrose Schools, Wingstop, Pet Valu and Auntie Anne's. With access to more than 40,000 types of batteries, light bulbs and related accessories, Batteries Plus has the widest selection of battery and light bulb products available and offers unmatched service to consumers, businesses, and government entities at the national and local levels. Batteries Plus stores are equipped to design, assemble, rebuild and test custom battery packs. Batteries Plus continues its reign as the undisputed leader in the expanding $30.7 billion U.S. battery replacement market and in the rapidly growing U.S. light bulb replacement market estimated to be at $17 billion*. To learn more about our exciting franchise opportunities, please visit www.batteriesplus.com/franchising. *Freedonia Research Study
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
Media Contacts:
For Batteries Plus: Aaron Gessner, Fishman PR, (847) 945-1300 x232, agessner@fishmanpr.com
For SWITCH Lighting: Deanna Siste, Grayling Connecting Point (415) 442-4020, deanna.siste@graylingcp.com
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SWITCH Lighting Wins Popular Science "Best of What's New" Award
Liquid-cooled SWITCH75 recognized as best-in-class LED bulb in home category
November 14, 2012, San Jose, CA – SWITCH Lighting™, the only company with a full family of LED replacements for the incandescent bulb, announced today that it won the Popular Science "Best of What's New" award for its 75 watt equivalent LED bulb, the SWITCH75.
"For 25 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise and amaze us -- those that make a positive impact on our world today and challenge our view of what's possible in the future," said Jacob Ward, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. "The 'Best of What's New' Award is the magazine's top honor, and the 100 winners -- chosen from among thousands of entrants -- each a revolution in its field."
"It's an honor to be recognized by Popular Science for our technological innovation," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. "With its incandescent quality of light and energy savings, we think the SWITCH75 is a true breakthrough for homes and businesses across the country. We're glad that the editors of Popular Science agree."
Like all of SWITCH's full family of LED bulbs, the SWITCH 3-Way uses the company's patented LQD Cooling System™ -- the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than air-cooled bulbs.
For this year's award, the editors of Popular Science reviewed thousands of entries before selecting the 100 top products. Each winner is considered a breakthrough product which represents a major technological innovation in one of 11 categories: Automotive; Aviation & Space; Computing; Engineering; Gadgets; Green Tech; Home Entertainment; Security; Home Tech; Health; and Recreation. The "Best of What's New" winners are included in the December issue of Popular Science.
For more information on the SWITCH LED bulbs, please visit the website: www.switchlightingco.com.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
About Popular Science:
Founded in 1872, Popular Science is the world's largest science and technology magazine; with a circulation of 1.3 million and 6.8 monthly readers. Each month, Popular Science reports on the intersection of science and everyday life, with an eye toward what's new and why it matters. Popular Science is published by Bonnier Active Media, a subsidiary of Bonnier Corporation.
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SWITCH Lighting Named Architectural Products Product Innovation Award Winner
SWITCH40, SWITCH60, and SWITCH75 recognized in lighting category
November 13, 2012, New York, NY – SWITCH Lighting™, the first company to offer a true LED replacement A lamp to the incandescent with no compromises, announced today that it has been named an Architectural Products Product Innovation Award winner in the lighting category for its family of LED lamps: the SWITCH40, SWITCH60, and SWITCH75. The PIAs honor advancements in materials, systems, products, and product applications across the non-residential design sector.
"Architectural lighting is a core focus for SWITCH," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. "The attractive design of our A lamps and the fact that they work anywhere -- including recessed and fully enclosed fixtures -- has made our products a popular choice for architects, lighting designers, and specifiers concerned with both looks and light performance. We're particularly proud of today's recognition by Architectural Products, as it further confirms our product's acceptance in the channel."
Judged by 50 design and product specialists in the architectural market, the Architectural Products PIA recognizes outstanding product applications and products within the built environment. The PIA is one of the largest, most diverse programs in its field and recognizes products across 16 categories, including furnishing, landscape, surface, and more.
SWITCH's 40, 60, and 75 watt-equivalents (SWITCH40, SWITCH60, and SWITCH75) use the company's patented LQD Cooling System™ -- the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than typical air-cooled LED lamps.
The SWITCH LED A- lamps are currently available at select commercial distributors across the country. Visit the website or contact customer service for more details.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
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SWITCH Lighting Named 2013 CES Innovations Award Honoree
SWITCH 3-Way recognized as "Best of Innovations" in Eco-Design and Sustainable Technologies category
November 12, 2012, New York, NY – SWITCH Lighting™, the only company with a full family of LED replacements for the incandescent bulb, announced today that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards honoree. The SWITCH 3-Way is a "Best of Innovations" honoree in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technologies product category. The SWITCH 3-Way is the first and only 25/50/75 watt-equivalent LED bulb for use in three way lighting fixtures. The actual Watts input will be 3.3/9/18.5 and the lumen output 200/600/1100 respectively.
The Innovation Awards honorees were officially announced today at the 2013 International CES Press Preview, a sneak peek which gives journalists a look at the hottest technology products of the year months before the official CES show in Las Vegas in January. Products entered in the CES Innovation awards are judged by a panel of independent industrial designers, engineers, and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 29 product categories.
"We're thrilled to be back as a CES Innovations Award Honoree," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. "We were recognized last year for the SWITCH75 so we're proud to return with the latest addition to our full family of LED bulbs, the SWITCH 3-Way. This is the first LED A-Lamp that works in three way lighting fixtures to produce three levels of light in a low-medium-high configuration -- it's a great achievement in our industry."
The SWITCH 3-Way was designed to provide the same warm, familiar glow of an incandescent, while using approximately 80% less energy and offering the convenience of a three-way bulb. The three power settings) give users control over light intensity, ambiance, and energy use in each fixture, with no changes in color temperature. For the first time, users can select different levels of lighting (low, medium, and high) for different moods at the flip of a switch on an LED lamp.
Like all of SWITCH's full family of LED bulbs, the SWITCH 3-Way uses the company's patented LQD Cooling System™ -- the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company's overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than air-cooled bulbs.About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Trafton Kenney
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Trafton.Kenney@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4027
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SWITCH Lighting Wins "Best of Boutique" Award at HD Boutique
SWITCH60, powered by LQD Cooling System, takes home top award at HD Boutique event in Miami
September 11, 2012, Miami, FL, Booth #1213 – SWITCH Lighting™, the first company to launch a family of liquid-cooled LED light bulbs with true incandescent-quality light, today announced that its 60 watt-equivalent bulb, the SWITCH60, was selected as a "Best of Boutique" winner at HD Boutique. HD Boutique is an event sponsored by Hospitality Design magazine that brings together the most influential design professionals and hospitality owners in the industry. SWITCH will be exhibiting at booth #1213 from September 11-12th.
The SWITCH60 was one of five products chosen from the submissions received across all industries at the show, including textiles, furniture, and lighting. SWITCH’s award will be on display at their booth and the SWITCH60 will also be featured in the October issue of Hospitality Design, as well as on the magazine’s website.
SWITCH bulbs have been in beta-testing at several high-end hotels in the US since last November, including the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The feedback so far has been very positive.
"The hospitality industry is one of our largest market opportunities, so it’s very rewarding to have the SWITCH60 named as one of the best products at this event by industry experts," said Gary Rosenfield, Executive Vice President for Marketing and National Accounts. "We know our hospitality customers recognize that the award winners are the best in their class for performance, quality, and aesthetic appeal."
The SWITCH60 provides the same warm, familiar glow of an incandescent bulb, while using 80% less energy and lasting up to 25,000 hours. Like all of SWITCH’s products, the bulb uses SWITCH’s LQD Cooling System™ - the most innovative and effective thermal management system on the market today. The LQD Cooling System is a blend of the company’s overall electronic design and proprietary technologies: a coolant made of liquid silicone, and a patented, highly efficient and reliable electronic driver. SWITCH is up to 40% more effective at diffusing heat and cooling LEDs than air-cooled bulbs.
SWITCH is the only company to offer a full family of LED bulbs, including 40, 60, 75, and 100 watt-equivalents. All bulbs fit into standard light sockets and can be used in the same manner as any incandescent or compact fluorescent light bulb—in any orientation, any fixture, and any location. They are expected to retail between $40 - $60 dollars. SWITCH has been named a Consumer Electronics Show 2012 Innovations Honoree and one of Time Magazine’s 50 Best Inventions of 2011.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Deanna.Siste@graylingcp.com
t. 512.913.0025
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SWITCH CEO Reveals Best-Kept Secret in LED Lighting
Tracy Bilbrough Unveils LQD Cooling System at LED Show
Las Vegas, NV – August 1, 2012 – Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting™, the first company to offer a full family of LED replacements to the incandescent A-Lamp, today revealed for the first time key details behind the company's core technology to a group of industry insiders during a speech at the LED Show. Bilbrough also introduced SWITCH's new LQD Cooling System™.
"We're proud to reveal the patented technology behind the LQD Cooling System," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH. "We have brought our liquid silicone coolant and patented driver together under one technology to deliver the best thermal management solution on the market. We can't think of a better place to show exactly how it works than here at the LED Show," said Bilbrough.
SWITCH's advanced LQD Cooling System incorporates the company's two proprietary components – a unique coolant made of liquid silicone and a highly efficient and reliable driver – under one technology. Liquid silicone is commonly used across many industries for its superior thermal management qualities. It is an ingredient in certain food and cosmetic products, and is also used for cooling large machinery and power plant equipment. A completely safe, food-grade product, liquid silicone is electrically non-conductive, non-toxic, non-staining, and does not degrade LEDs.
The system works in sync to cool the LEDs and internal electrical components, using the bulb's entire surface to disperse heat. As a result, SWITCH LED A-Lamps offer the best in-class thermal management in the lighting industry, with up to 40% better performance than air-cooled LED lamps. SWITCH's superior thermal performance means SWITCH lamps can be used in any fixture, even fully enclosed or recessed, and in any orientation without compromising light output or life.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Deanna.Siste@graylingcp.com
t. 512.913.0025
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SWITCH Lighting Named American Technology Award Finalist
TechAmerica Foundation Recognizes SWITCH100 in "Best Of" Awards for Clean Tech/Green Tech
SAN JOSE, CA – June 5, 2012 – SWITCH Lighting™, the first company to offer a full family of LED A-lamps to replace the incandescent light bulb, has been named a finalist in the Clean Tech/Green Tech category for the 2012 American Technology Awards. The TechAmerica Foundation, the sponsor of the event, has recognized the SWITCH100 alongside other leading products and services for the technology industry. The winners will be announced at the Technology and Government gala dinner in Washington, D.C. June 13, 2012.
The SWITCH100 is an A-series 100 watt-equivalent LED lamp that is unique in its use of a patented liquid cooling system. It is a true replacement to the 100W incandescent bulb; meaning the light quality, distribution, and functionality matches that of a typical light bulb. All of SWITCH's lamps can be used in any fixture, even recessed or fully enclosed, in any orientation, and anywhere. They are also dimmable, turn on instantly, and contain no mercury.
"The SWITCH100 is one of the latest additions to our full family of LED lamps so we're thrilled it's already being recognized as a best-in-class product," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH. "With the 100 watt incandescent bulb being phased out of distribution, SWITCH will offer the first no compromise LED alternative on the market. Our SWITCH75 was a finalist last year, so it's an honor to be nominated for a second year in a row."
The American Technology Awards, also known as the "Termans" in honor of Frederick Emmons Terman, the widely credited father of Silicon Valley, are awarded on the basis of a thorough evaluation by industry experts and technology leaders.
"The caliber of this year's nominees was incredible. Our judges had their work cut out for them," said Jennifer Kerber, President of the TechAmerica Foundation. "We congratulate SWITCH for their outstanding work and thank them for their contribution to the growth and innovation of our vibrant tech industry."
SWITCH's other LED 120V lamps include: SWITCH40, SWITCH60, SWITCH75, and the SWITCH3-way, the first-ever 3-way LED lamp. SWITCH also recently announced the technology for the first liquid-cooled 220/240V LED lamp for other parts of the world.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
About TechAmerica Foundation:
TechAmerica Foundation educates industry executives, policy makers and opinion leaders on the promise of technological innovation to advance prosperity, security and the general welfare. Launched in 1981, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan affiliate of TechAmerica, which is the leading voice and resource for the U.S. technology industry. The Foundation disseminates award-winning industry, policy and market research covering topics such as U.S. competitiveness in a global economy, innovation in government, and other areas of national interest. It also organizes conferences and seminars to explore pertinent issues with government and industry representatives and to share the Foundation's findings. Learn more about TechAmerica Foundation at www.techamericafoundation.org.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Deanna.Siste@graylingcp.com
t. 512.913.0025
Stephanie Craig
TechAmerica Foundation
Stephanie.craig@techamerciafoundation.org
t. 202.682.4443
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SWITCH Lighting Brings Liquid-Cooled LED Replacement
A-Lamps to the Hospitality Industry
LAS VEGAS, NV – May 15, 2012 – SWITCH Lighting™, the first company to offer a full range of true LED replacements to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), is receiving great feedback from hotels and restaurants about their highly-anticipated LED A-lamps. SWITCH is offering liquid-cooled LED A-lamps that can be used in any fixture, any orientation, anywhere—indoors and out. The full line includes 40, 60, 75, and 100 watt-equivalents, with the latest addition of the first-ever 3-Way LED lamp. Named SWITCH3-Way, it’s a 25/50/75 watt-equivalent LED replacement A-Lamp. The full line is on display for the hospitality industry this week at HD Expo in Las Vegas.
The first SWITCH lamps were shipped to several hotel beta-sites in the United States last November, and are receiving positive feedback on their light quality—which matches the warm, room filling glow, and dimmability of an incandescent, with no drawbacks like the warm-up time and hazardous ingredients associated with CFLs.
“The Board feedback has been outstanding.” says Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch’s Chief Engineer. “The quality of light is probably having the biggest impact—there is absolutely no discernible difference between your LED lamps and a standard incandescent of similar lumens.”
SWITCH LED A-lamps work in the hospitality industry particularly well because they are beautifully designed and look as good off as they do on. This means they can be used in any style of fixture—open or enclosed. The lamps are also UL rated for fully enclosed fixtures and damp use, making them appropriate for use in any location. The lamps last 25,000 hours and use 80% less energy than a standard incandescent lamp which could save hospitality properties thousands in energy and maintenance replacement costs.
“We understand the challenges many properties face with lighting,” said SWITCH CEO, Tracy Bilbrough. “That’s why we chose to test our lamps first in several top hotels in the United States. From the feedback we’ve received, they’ve exceeded expectations in terms of performance and payback period. We feel SWITCH offers the best A-lamp solution for the hospitality industry and are proud to be showing off our solution at HD Expo.”
In addition to the SWITCH3-Way, SWITCH is also introducing technology for a 220/240V driver. This will expand the full line of LED A-Lamps beyond U.S. borders to the international market. The 220/240V driver lamps are expected to be released in late 2012.
The SWITCH40, SWITCH60, SWITCH75 are shipping to limited commercial outlets next month; while the SWITCH100 and the SWITCH3-Way are shipping in August. SWITCH will be announcing the locations of those commercial distributors by July. These initial lamps will likely be priced between $40-60 from distribution, depending on the model.
SWITCH’s LED lamps will be on display at booth #6552 at the HD Expo in Las Vegas from May 15-17. SWITCH is also a recent winner of a Silver Edison Award in the category of Energy and Sustainability.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and advised by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™ Deanna.Siste@graylingcp.com
t. 512.913.0025
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SWITCH Lighting Announces Production of Full Line of LED A-Lamps
SWITCH Lighting™ Shows Off Full Family of Liquid-Cooled LED Lamps, New Technology at LIGHTFAIR
May 8, 2012 — LAS VEGAS, NV: SWITCH Lighting™, the first company to offer a true LED replacement to the incandescent with no compromises, is announcing the availability of its highly-anticipated family of LED A-lamps. They are the only liquid-cooled LED A-lamps that can be used in any fixture, any orientation, and anywhere - indoors and out. After first introducing their innovative technology last year, SWITCH's LED lamps are now in production and will be on display at LIGHTFAIR.
In addition to their 40, 60, 75, and 100 watt-equivalent lamps, SWITCH will be unveiling the never-before-seen SWITCH3-Way, a 25/50/75 watt-equivalent LED incandescent replacement A-Lamp for use in three way fixtures. SWITCH is also introducing technology for a 220/240V driver to expand their full family of LED A-Lamps beyond U.S. borders to the international market. The 220/240V driver lamps are expected to be released in late 2012.
"We're excited to be back at LIGHTFAIR this year showing our family of LED lamps," said SWITCH CEO, Tracy Bilbrough. "It's been exactly a year since we gave the industry its first look at our unique technology which creates a true, no compromise replacement to the incandescent A-lamp. We're returning this year to announce that production of our lamps is underway."
In addition to the 40, 60, and 75 watt-equivalent lamps in warm white 2700K, the SWITCH100 will also be on display after its launch for commercial channels was announced during the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference in March 2012. The SWITCH100 is the first true 100 watt-equivalent A-lamp with a 1600 lumen output and radial flux equal to any incandescent available to the market. With a color temperature of 4000K, it is ideally suited for functional areas which require bright, white light.
The first SWITCH lamps were shipped to several hotel beta-sites in the U.S. last November, and are receiving positive feedback. SWITCH's 40, 60, 75, and 100 watt-equivalent lamps will be available in the U.S. through commercial channels and limited commercial retail distribution this summer. SWITCH will be announcing the locations of commercial distributors within two months. These initial lamps will likely be priced between $40-60 from distribution, depending on the model.
SWITCH's LED lamps will be on display at booth #4748 at LIGHTFAIR in Las Vegas from May 9-11. SWITCH will also be an exhibitor at HD Expo in Las Vegas the following week in booth #6552. SWITCH is a recent winner of a Silver Edison Award in the "Smart System" category of Energy and Sustainability.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Deanna.Siste@graylingcp.com
t. 512.913.0025
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SWITCH Lighting is named a 2012 Silver Edison Award Winner
SWITCH75 Wins at NYC Ceremony for "Smart Systems" Category in Energy & Sustainability
April 27, 2012 — CHICAGO, IL: SWITCH Lighting™, the first company to launch a complete family of 40W to 100W equivalent LED light bulbs with real incandescent quality light, has announced that its SWITCH75 bulb was selected as a silver winner in the Smart Systems category at The Edison Awards. At the sold-out April 26th event in NYC, Tracy Bilbrough joined hundreds of senior executives from some of the world's most recognized companies to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of all of the 2012 Edison Award winners.
The SWITCH75 is the first true LED replacement for the incandescent light bulb that makes no compromise for energy-efficient, affordable lighting. The SWITCH75's unique driver and advanced liquid cooling system enables the same full glow as an incandescent bulb while using 80% less energy. It fits into standard light sockets and can be used in the same manner as any incandescent or compact fluorescent light bulb -- in any orientation, any fixture, and any location. And with it's stunning design, it looks as good off as it does on.
"This Edison silver award is especially meaningful to us because it's named after the inventor of the light bulb that we're building upon," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH. "It took us a few years of trial and error -- the Edisonian approach -- to develop the product we have today, so this award seems especially fitting. Edison wrote the first chapter of the light bulb, and we're writing the next one."
"As the pace of innovation quickens and the 'race to next' becomes ever more competitive, it's increasingly important to take a moment out of our hectic lives to recognize excellence in innovation and greatness in the teams of innovators who make our future. We are honored to present SWITCH Lighting with an Edison Award as one of the leading innovators of today and tomorrow," says Thomas Stat, 2012 Edison Awards Steering Committee Chairman.
The ballot of nominees for the Edison Awards™ was judged by a panel of more than 3,000 leading business executives including past award winners, members of the Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG), academics and leaders in the fields of product development, design, engineering, science and medical.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About the Edison Awards:
The Edison Awards represent the spirit of innovation personified by Thomas Edison, inspiring America's drive to remain in the forefront of creativity and ingenuity in the global economy. Sponsors of the 2012 Edison Awards include: Nielsen, USA TODAY, Discovery Communications, SCIENCE, CSRware, applepeak and ViridiSTOR. For more information about the Edison Awards and a full list of winners, visit www.edisonawards.com.
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SWITCH Adds to Executive Team
SWITCH Lighting™ Announces Key Executive Hires as Company Builds Momentum
April 3, 2012 — SAN JOSE, CA: SWITCH Lighting™, the first company to launch a full family of LED bulbs that replaces their 40W to 100W A lamp equivalents with true incandescent quality light, today announces the hiring of five new executive team members, as the LED bulb manufacturer transitions to a commercialization phase in 2012. With the highly-anticipated bulbs nearing production, SWITCH is announcing the following appointments:
- Daniel Macsherry, Chief Financial Officer
- Gary Rosenfield, Executive Vice President of Marketing & National Accounts
- Bill Lenihan, Executive Vice President of Business Development
- David Becker, National Sales Director, Retail & Hospitality
- Sam Stark, Regional Sales Director, Commercial & Industrial
Brett Sharenow, former CFO and CSO, will transition to a new role as Chief Product Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. All appointments are effective immediately.
"There are very few times in life when one can be a part of a project that changes history. Replacing the Edison bulb – a technology that has been around for over a century – is one of those times," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH. "Now that SWITCH is beginning to release our first bulbs, our company needs additional resources and leadership, and we have been fortunate to add some world class individuals to the team.
SWITCH's latest announcement caps off an impressive last few months for the company. The SWITCH75, the only LED light bulb that makes no compromise on light quality, life, or how and where the bulb can be used, has garnered plenty of attention in the industry. Just months after being named a Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Honoree for the SWITCH75, SWITCH was included as an Edison Award Finalist alongside Fortune500 companies like IBM and Ford. Most recently, the SWITCH100, the first ever 100 watt-equivalent A lamp with 1600 lumen output and a radial flux equal to an incandescent, was launched for sale in commercial channels of distribution.
SWITCH's full family of LED bulbs, along with some additional new products, will be on display at LIGHTFAIR in Las Vegas from May 9th – 11th.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting transformative companies primarily focused on energy innovation and efficiency. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Trafton Kenney
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Trafton.kenney@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4027
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SWITCH Lighting Announces the SWITCH100 for Commercial Channel Distribution
SWITCH Lighting™ introduces the first true 100 watt-equivalent LED replacement lamp using neutral white LEDs from tier one component producers like Cree
March 13, 2012—Baltimore, MD: SWITCH Lighting™ today announced the launch of the SWITCH100, an A series 100 watt-equivalent LED replacement lamp for select commercial channels. The SWITCH100 is the first true 100 watt-equivalent A lamp with 1600 lumen output and a radial flux as good as an incandescent available to the market. SWITCH Lighting was the first to announce a full family of wattage equivalents in LED replacement lamps that can be used in any fixture, any orientation, and anywhere—indoors and out.
The announcement comes at the start of the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference in Baltimore, where SWITCH Lighting is providing demonstrations of the SWITCH100 to facilities professionals from around the country. In addition to the SWITCH100, the company is also showcasing their other LED A lamps, including the SWITCH40, SWITCH60 and SWITCH75.
"We are very excited about starting to sell the SWITCH100 in the commercial channel," said SWITCH CEO Tracy Bilbrough. "There is a huge demand for a 100 watt-equivalent incandescent replacements, and SWITCH Lighting is ready to meet that need. We see the facility management end market as a terrific opportunity because of the significant energy and maintenance savings SWITCH bulbs provide."
SWITCH's LED A-series lamps are the only to use a liquid cooling technology. This unique cooling system is 40% more effective at cooling LEDs than other lamps, allowing the LEDs they use from Cree, among other top suppliers, to handle higher input power and be used in any lamp orientation or any fixture—even recessed or fully enclosed—while maintaining over 25,000 hours of full lumen output.
SWITCH100 is both innovative and groundbreaking in its technology and design. It is a true incandescent and CFL lamp replacement, with light quality and functionality that matches an incandescent bulb. Key features of the SWITCH100 include:
- Lifespan of at least 25,000 hours
- Uses 80% less energy than an incandescent bulb
- Uses 20 Watts of input power, and produces 1600 lumens
- Color temperature of 4100K, making it an ideal lamp for areas which require bright white light
- Can be used in any fixture, recessed or fully enclosed
- Can be used in any orientation, with no compromise to driver function or lumen output
- It is dimmable and turns on instantly
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
deanna.siste@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4020
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SWITCH Lighting Named Edison Awards Finalist
SWITCH Lighting™ Will Be Recognized at Edison Awards Gala on April 26 in New York
February 29, 2012 — SAN JOSE, CA: SWITCH Lighting™ has been named as an Award Finalist by the internationally-renowned 2012 Edison Awards™. SWITCH75 by SWITCH Lighting is a Finalist in the "Smart Systems" category, one of fifteen categories honored by the Edison Awards. The distinguished awards symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Alva Edison, inspiring America's drive to remain in the forefront of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy.
"More than any year, this year's slate of Finalists demonstrate the enormous value of teamwork, experimentation, consumer focus and market awareness," said Tom Stat, Chairman of the Edison Awards' Steering Committee. It's exciting to see companies like SWITCH Lighting continuing Thomas Edison's legacy of challenging conventional thinking."
"We are very excited to have our bulb recognized by the Edison Awards," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. "SWITCH is dedicated to delivering world class products of value that will provide customers with the best possible quality of light."
The ballot of nominees for the Edison Awards is judged by more than 3,000 senior business executives and academics from across the nation whose votes acknowledge the Finalists' success in meeting the award criteria of Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact. The Panel includes members of the powerful Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG), which has been partnered with the Edison Awards since 2009. Winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be announced April 26, 2012 at the Edison Awards Annual Gala, held in the historic ballroom of New York's famed Capitale.
The members of the Edison Awards Steering Committee are senior executives with diverse marketing, scientific, and business backgrounds who monitor the development and successful launch of innovative products each year. The Committee is responsible for bestowing the annual Edison Achievement Awards and serves as a guidepost in developing the list of nominees that is presented to the Edison Award judges.
The 2012 Edison Awards are sponsored by Nielsen, Discovery Communications, Science Channel, USA Today, CSRware, and applepeak. For more information about the Edison Awards and a list of past winners, visit www.edisonawards.com.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting the transformative companies of the 21st century in the CleanTech, Healthcare and Information Technology sectors. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and London, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning CleanTech leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Tesla Motors, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
deanna.siste@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4020
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SWITCH Bulbs Brighten New York and Chicago Displays
SWITCH Lighting™ featured at Pratt Gallery and Chicago Architecture Foundation Exhibitions
February 13, 2012 — SAN JOSE, CA: SWITCH Lighting™, the first company offering a beautifully designed LED bulb with true incandescent quality light, will have their SWITCH60 bulb displayed at two distinct exhibitions starting this month. On February 10th, the SWITCH60 can be viewed at the Pratt Gallery's "Bright Future: New Designs in Glass" exhibition. Starting on February 17th, the SWITCH60 will also be on display at the Chicago Architecture Foundation's "Loop Value: The HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Shop" exhibition.
"Our unique cooling technology allows us to create form factors in design that are much better looking than any alternative" said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. "We believe we have an LED bulb that stands out as a work of art as well as a world class functional product, and the Pratt Gallery and the Chicago Architecture Foundation have given us the perfect opportunity to show off its brilliant design and liquid cooling technology."
The SWITCH60 is the only LED light bulb that makes no compromise on light quality or in how the bulb can be used. SWITCH is the first manufacturer to announce a family of LED bulbs with 40, 60, 75 and 100 watt-equivalents that turn on instantly, last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, and still provide that same warm glow that people are used to in a conventional bulb. They can also be used in any orientation - just like an incandescent light bulb.
The SWITCH60 will be on display at the Pratt Gallery from February 10th to May 5th. The "Bright Future" exhibit features innovative designs in tableware, sculpture, and lighting that demonstrate new possibilities within the world of glass.
Starting on February 17th, the SWITCH60 will be exhibited at the Chicago Architecture Foundation's "Loop Value" exhibition. The display focuses on how people use energy, and how buying decisions dictate the environments we inhabit.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting the transformative companies of the 21st century in the CleanTech, Healthcare and Information Technology sectors. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and London, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning CleanTech leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Tesla Motors, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Avery Vaught
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Avery.Vaught@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4033
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SWITCH'S LED BULB TO LIGHT UP CES STAGE
SWITCH Lighting™ featured as a CES Innovations Honoree Presenter
January 9, 2011 — SAN JOSE, CA: SWITCH Lighting™, the first company offering an LED bulb that’s beautifully designed and has a unique cooling solution, will present its SWITCH75 LED light bulb at the CES Innovations Stage Presentation on Tuesday, January 10 at 11am in the Venetian Ballroom A-D, Innovations Showcase Stage.
The SWITCH75 is the only LED light bulb that makes no compromise on light quality or in how the bulb can be used. SWITCH is the first manufacturer to announce a family of LED bulbs with 40, 60, 75 and 100 watt-equivalents. SWITCH bulbs last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs while still providing that same warm glow. They also turn on instantly and can be used in any orientation – just like the conventional incandescent light bulb. SWITCH was also recently featured as one of TIME’s 50 Best Inventions of 2011, as well as on the cover of WIRED Magazine’s September issue.
“We are really excited to present our bulb as a CES Honoree,” said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. “We believe we have an LED bulb that is going to change the world, and CES is the perfect forum to show off its brilliant design and liquid cooling technology.”
The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. SWITCH was named a CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree in November, 2011. The SWITCH75 LED bulb will be displayed in the Innovations Winner’s Showcase at the 2012 International CES, which runs January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit http://www.switchlightingco.com/. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting the transformative companies of the 21st century in the CleanTech, Healthcare and Information Technology sectors. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and London, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning CleanTech leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Tesla Motors, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Avery Vaught
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Avery.Vaught@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4033
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SWITCH BULBS LIGHT UP NEW YORK EXHIBIT
SWITCH LED Bulbs on Display for the First Time at Gizmodo Gallery
December 2, 2011 — SAN JOSE, CA: SWITCH Lighting™, the first LED company with a true replacement to the incandescent light bulb, will be displaying their bulbs for the first time at the Gizmodo Gallery exhibit in New York City. Beautifully designed with a unique cooling solution, SWITCH bulbs make no compromise in light quality or how the bulb can be used. SWITCH bulbs turn on instantly and can be used in any orientation - just like the conventional incandescent light bulb. SWITCH was also named a CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree this year, was featured as one of TIME's 50 Best Inventions of 2011 and appeared on the cover of WIRED Magazine's September issue.
“SWITCH is proud to be part of the Gizmodo Gallery exhibit,” said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. “We are excited to join the ranks of the other new and innovative technologies featured this year.”
The Gizmodo Gallery brings the best of Gizmodo — a technology weblog that features consumer electronics — to life as a pop-up gallery celebrating the most innovative and interesting technology. The exhibit will run from December 5th-11th from 11am-5pm every day. It is located at the White Box Gallery, 329 Broome Street, in New York's SoHo district. For more information and a link to the live feed, please go to: http://gizmodo.com/gizmodogallery.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses, replacing ordinary incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with extremely long lasting, reliable, energy-efficient solutions. The company's high-performance products are designed to contribute to human and planetary health with their efficiencies and reclaimable components. Using their unique cooling technology, SWITCH Lighting is the first to announce a full line of A19 incandescent replacement bulbs to the residential, commercial, and hospitality markets. Follow on lamps will include reflectors (PAR, BR and R), globes and candles, among other styles. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners — the leading global investor in energy innovation — and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightingco.com. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
Media Contact:
Avery Vaught
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Avery.Vaught@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4033
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CHIEF ENGINEER AT SWITCH LIGHTING™ ANNOUNCES THE KEY TO LED BULB PERFORMANCE AT CONFERENCE
David Horn focuses on SWITCH's self-cooling solution during LEDs Conference
November 1, 2011 — SAN JOSE, CA: David Horn, CTO of SWITCH Lighting™, the first company with a true replacement to the incandescent light bulb, presented at LEDs 2011 Conference in San Diego on October 26th. His talk, “Improving LED Performance in High Lumen “A” Lamps,” focused on ways to improve upon the problems with LED bulbs currently on the market, such as issues with color, light distribution, orientation variance and temperature.
LEDs 2011: Bringing Light to Life was held at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa from October 24-26, 2011 in San Diego, California. The conference covered the latest technology, applications and end uses, lighting design and luminaires, as well as market expectations and analysis of the LED and lighting sectors. This year, hundreds of lighting professionals gathered at the conference, which boasted a sold-out exhibition hall with presentations from some of the industry's top lighting companies, including Acuity, Cree, OSRAM, and Philips.
“This is a great opportunity for SWITCH to show our thought leadership as bulb designers,” said David Horn, Chief Technology Officer of SWITCH Lighting. “SWITCH has recognized thermal cooling as the limiter for LED bulb performance and has focused on adapting technology to create an LED bulb that looks attractive and achieves superior brightness and color quality. Since our thermal solution efficiently cools the LEDs, we can overcome several shortcomings of the LED bulbs currently available. Right now, we are the only ones with this technology.”
SWITCH has designed the only LED bulb with a self-cooling environment inside and a gorgeous industrial design outside and was the first manufacturer to announce a family of LED bulbs with 40, 60, 75 and 100 watt-equivalents. With its stunning design and energy-saving benefits, the bulbs have generated significant consumer and commercial demand. SWITCH bulbs turn on instantly, they can be used in any orientation, and deliver a warm, natural light – just like conventional light bulbs – but they last 20 times longer.
SWITCH bulbs are also inspired by Cradle to Cradle™ principles. All parts and components can be reused, recycled, or reclaimed so there is very little chance any part will end up in landfill.
David Horn joined SWITCH as CTO in 2009, bringing a diverse knowledge base and skill set in strategic business planning, execution of complex multi-disciplined projects and constructive team leadership. With 30 years of experience in high technology operations development and management, Horn has led all SWITCH activities from product research and development, to operations including management planning and preparations for R&D, testing, validation, contract manufacturing and ultimate product commercialization for the advanced LED lamp solution.
Prior to SWITCH, Horn held technology development and executive management positions at JDSU, Big Bear Networks, Harmonic Lightwave, SDL and XMR. He holds a MS in Applied Sciences from UC Davis/Lawrence Livermore Labs and a BS in Physics from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses, replacing ordinary incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with extremely long lasting, reliable, energy-efficient solutions. The company’s high-performance products are designed to contribute to human and planetary health with their efficiencies and reclaimable components. Using their unique cooling technology, SWITCH Lighting is the first to announce a full line of A19 incandescent replacement bulbs to the residential, commercial, and hospitality markets. Follow on lamps will include reflectors (PAR, BR and R), globes and candles, among other styles. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners — the leading global investor in energy innovation — and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightbulbs.com. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting the transformative companies of the 21st century in the CleanTech, Healthcare and Information Technology sectors. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and London, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning CleanTech leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Tesla Motors, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
David Horn, CTO, SWITCH LightingMedia Contact:
Avery Vaught
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Avery.Vaught@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4033
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SWITCH LIGHTING™ NAMED AS CES INNOVATIONS 2012 DESIGN AND ENGINEERING AWARD HONOREE
November 10, 2011 — NEW YORK CITY, NY: SWITCH LightingTM, the only LED company offering a replacement to the incandescent light bulb that gives consumers everything they want in a light bulb, announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its SWITCH75 LED light bulb. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 32 product categories.
Beautifully designed with a unique cooling solution, the SWITCH75 is the only LED light bulb that makes no compromise on light quality or in how the bulb can be used. SWITCH is the first manufacturer to announce a family of LED bulbs with 40, 60, 75 and 100 watt-equivalents. SWITCH bulbs last 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, turn on instantly, and can be used in any orientation - just like the conventional incandescent light bulb.
"We are extremely pleased to receive this recognition from CES," said Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. "We believe we have a best-in-class product that not only looks beautiful, but also performs brilliantly, thanks to our liquid-cooling technology."
The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. The Best of Innovations honor is awarded to the products with the highest judges' scores and will be featured in the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase at the 2012 International CES.
The SWITCH75 LED bulb will be displayed at the 2012 International CES, which runs January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Honorees will also be displayed at CES Unveiled: the Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 8 in the Venetian Ballroom of the Venetian.
The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:
- Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
- Aesthetic and design qualities
- The product's intended use/function and user value
- Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive
- How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace
Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.
Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses, replacing ordinary incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with extremely long lasting, reliable, energy-efficient solutions. The company’s high-performance products are designed to contribute to human and planetary health with their efficiencies and reclaimable components. Using their unique cooling technology, SWITCH Lighting is the first to announce a full line of A19 incandescent replacement bulbs to the residential, commercial, and hospitality markets. Follow on lamps will include reflectors (PAR, BR and R), globes and candles, among other styles. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners — the leading global investor in energy innovation — and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightbulbs.com. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting the transformative companies of the 21st century century in the CleanTech, Healthcare and Information Technology sectors. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and London, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning CleanTech leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serioius Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Tesla Motors, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
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Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
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SWITCH LIGHTING™ WINS 2011 SPARK DESIGN AWARD
Award recognizes innovative, elegant and efficient design solutions
November 1, 2011 — SAN JOSE, CA: SWITCH Lighting™, the first LED company with a true replacement to the incandescent light bulb, is honored to receive the Spark: Pro Design Bronze Award™ for the SWITCH75, its 75 watt-equivalent LED bulb. SWITCH has designed the only LED bulb with a selfcooling environment inside and a gorgeous industrial design outside. Powered by an intelligent driver and equipped with the technologically advanced cooling system, SWITCH bulbs deliver warm incandescentquality light.
“We feel we have the most beautiful LED bulb on the inside and out,” says Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting. “We are very pleased to receive this kind of recognition from the Spark Awards.”
The Spark Design Awards™ celebrates designers of all levels and skill-sets, from professionals to students. Awards are judged by an independent panel of design experts and presented to the best and brightest ideas in a wide range of disciplines and categories. Spark’s mission is to initiate positive designled change, by highlighting the power and value of great design.
SWITCH is the first manufacturer to announce a family of LED bulbs with 40, 60, 75 and 100 wattequivalents. With its stunning design and energy-saving benefits, the bulbs have generated significant consumer and commercial demand. SWITCH bulbs last 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, turn on instantly, and can be used in any orientation – just like the conventional incandescent light bulb.
“We are setting new standards for design, light quality, and efficiency, and we take pride in being innovative,” says David Horn, Chief Technology Officer of SWITCH Lighting. “Every part of the light bulb works in sync to evenly disperse light, so we think this digital technology is remarkable.”
SWITCH bulbs are inspired by Cradle to Cradle™ principles. All parts and components can be reused, recycled, or reclaimed so there is very little chance any part will end up in landfill.
With this honor, SWITCH Lighting joins the ranks of Nike, Microsoft, Target and HTC, among others—all past or current Spark Design Awards™ winners.
About SWITCH Lighting:
SWITCH Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses, replacing ordinary incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with extremely long lasting, reliable, energy-efficient solutions. The company’s highperformance products are designed to contribute to human and planetary health with their efficiencies and reclaimable components. Using their unique cooling technology, SWITCH Lighting is the first to announce a full line of A19 incandescent replacement bulbs to the residential, commercial, and hospitality markets. Follow on lamps will include reflectors (PAR, BR and R), globes and candles, among other styles. SWITCH Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners — the leading global investor in energy innovation — and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about SWITCH Lighting and SWITCH products, please visit www.switchlightbulbs.com. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/switchlightbulb or like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/switchlightbulbs.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting the transformative companies of the 21st century in the CleanTech, Healthcare and Information Technology sectors. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and London, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning CleanTech leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, SWITCH Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Tesla Motors, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Avery Vaught
Grayling Connecting Point for SWITCH Lighting™
Avery.Vaught@graylingcp.com
t. 415.442.4033
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SWITCH LIGHTING™ APPOINTS TRACY BILBROUGH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Lighting industry veteran joins innovative Silicon Valley LED start-up as it readies breakthrough products for market
September 19, 2011 – San Jose, CA: Switch Lighting, the first company with a complete line of LED alternatives to traditional incandescent light bulbs, announced the appointment of Thomas “Tracy” Bilbrough as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Bilbrough is a lighting and consumer-products veteran with over 30 years executive management experience. He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Generation Brands, a top supplier to the lighting industry in North America.
Bilbrough was also President and Chief Executive Officer of Illinois-based Juno Lighting, a NASDAQ-listed manufacturer and marketer of commercial and residential lighting fixtures, and held senior management positions at Thomas & Betts Corporation and Black & Decker.
“LED replacement bulbs are positioned to revolutionize the global lighting industry,” said Bilbrough, “and Switch is pioneering bulbs that set new standards for design, light quality, and efficiency. Itʼs a very exciting time to be joining the company.”
Switch has generated significant consumer and commercial demand by being the first manufacturer to announce a family of bulbs—with 40, 60, 75 and 100-watt equivalent LED light bulbs—that serve as drop-in replacements for conventional A19 incandescent bulbs. Switch bulbs utilize a unique cooling technology to produce warm, incandescent quality light, yet consume a fraction of the energy used by incandescent bulbs. They are also the first LED bulbs to be image conscious with an aesthetically pleasing design.
“With the addition of Tracy Bilbrough as CEO, Switch is uniquely positioned in the world-wide lighting market,” said Alan Salzman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of VantagePoint Capital Partners, Switch’s principal shareholder. “Not only does Switch have unique, cutting-edge LED technology, but the addition of Tracy completes a management team that has world-class expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and distribution.”
Bilbrough holds an MBA from the University of Baltimore and a Bachelors degree in economics from Loyola University Maryland.
About Switch Lighting:
Switch Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses, replacing ordinary incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with extremely long lasting, reliable, energy-efficient solutions. The company’s high-performance products are designed to contribute to human and planetary health with their efficiencies and reclaimable components. Using their unique cooling technology, Switch Lighting is the first to announce a full line of A19 incandescent replacement bulbs to the residential, commercial, and hospitality markets. Follow on lamps will include reflectors (PAR, BR and R), globes and candles, among other styles. Switch Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners — the leading global investor in energy innovation — and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about Switch Lighting and Switch products, please visit www.switchlightbulbs.com.
About VantagePoint Capital Partners:
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global leader in financing and supporting the transformative companies of the 21st century in the CleanTech, Healthcare and Information Technology sectors. With a best-in-class investment team of business and scientific experts, a broad network of corporate Strategic Partners, accomplished Senior Advisors, and more than $4 billion in committed capital, the Firm has the resources and talent to build important, industry-leading companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and London, VantagePoint has active investments in over 70 companies, including award-winning CleanTech leaders BrightSource Energy, Liquid Robotics, Genomatica, MiaSolé, Switch Lighting, Serious Energy, Bridgelux, Solazyme, Tesla Motors, Trilliant, Tendril and Better Place. For more information, visit www.vpcp.com.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste, Account & Broadcast Strategy Manager
Grayling Connecting Point for Switch Lighting
Deanna.Siste@graylingcp.com
415-442-4020
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THE FIRST 100 WATT-EQUIVALENT LED BULB SHINES AT 2011 LIGHTFAIR
Switch Lighting unveils the first true 100 watt equivalent A19 LED replacement bulb to replace incandescent bulbs.
May 17, 2011 – San Jose, CA: Switch Lighting, the only company with the closest alternative to incandescent-quality light, announced the first ever 100 watt-equivalent LED bulb. The bulb is being unveiled at the 2011 LIGHTFAIR International Trade Show in Philadelphia during May 17 – 19th. Using their “City of Light”™ technology, the bulb creates a self-cooling environment inside, allowing maximum brightness with fewer LEDs. This is the brightest LED replacement bulb available and Switch is the only company with this innovative technology.
“Nobody in the LED space can produce this incandescent-quality light. The brightest LED you can see on the shelf is a 60 watt-equivalent. We announced our 75 watt-equivalent last month, now we’re announcing the 100 watt equivalent,” said Boris Lipkin, CEO of Switch Lighting.
Switch will conduct live demonstrations of their 100W LED replacement bulb at their booth on the LIGHTFAIR trade show floor. They will also show their 75W and 60W equivalent bulbs. All of their bulbs offer incandescent quality light, are dimmable, and can be used in any direction.
“We will be showing a 100 watt equivalent A19 lamp that produces 1700 lumens in neutral white—the same beautiful white color as halogen track lighting.” said Brett Sharenow, Switch Lighting’s Chief Strategy Officer. “We will offer a warm white version of the 100W equivalent bulb in mid- to late-2012.” added Sharenow.
The Switch bulb designs are inspired by the Cradle to Cradle™ principles. All parts and components can be reused, recycled, or reclaimed so there is very little chance any part will end up in landfill. Bill McDonough, co-author of Cradle to Cradle explains, “When the bulbs are returned, they could become part of a bicycle, or could be returned to the biosphere to become fertilizer.”
“With our unique self-cooling technology, we offer the most affordable, energy-efficient light bulb on the market that is nearly identical to the regular incandescent bulbs we’ve come to love.” says Brett Sharenow, Switch’s Chief Strategy Officer.
Switch introduced its unique technology on April 19th with the company launch announcement. Switch Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners, the leading global investor in energy innovation
About Switch Lighting:
Switch Lighting is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses, replacing ordinary incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with extremely long lasting, reliable, energy-efficient solutions. The company’s high-performance products are designed to contribute to human and planetary health with their efficiencies and reclaimable components. Using their City of Light™ self-cooling technology, Switch Lighting is the first to introduce a true 100W equivalent, neutral white A19 incandescent replacement bulb to the residential, commercial, and hospitality markets. They will also offer other standard A19 LED lamps in 40We (450 lumens), 60We (800 lumens) and 75We (1100 lumens) versions in warm white and neutral white. Follow on lamps will include reflectors (PAR, BR and R), globes and candles, among other styles. Switch Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners — the leading global investor in energy innovation — and supported by Cradle to Cradle® writer and sustainability expert Bill McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about Switch Lighting and Switch products, please visit www.switchlightbulbs.com.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste, Account & Broadcast Strategy Manager
Grayling Connecting Point
t. 415.442.4020 m. 512.913.0025
deanna.siste@graylingcp.com
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SWITCH LIGHTING™ ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST FOR TECHAMERICA FOUNDATION'S AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
San Jose, CA – Switch Lighting announced today that its’ Switch75 LED replacement light bulb has been selected as a finalist in the Technology Manufacturing Category for TechAmerica Foundation’s American Technology Awards, “The Termans”, which bestows the only national “Best Of” awards that recognize all technology products and services across the technology industry. Nominations for The American Technology Awards, “The Termans”, were vetted by industry experts and TechAmerica Foundation leadership. These awards were named after Frederick Terman, who is widely credited as being the father of Silicon Valley.
“We are delighted to be named as a finalist for the American Technology Awards. We’ve developed an affordable LED light bulb that provides warm, incandescent quality light while saving significantly on energy use, which we believe is definitely an advance in LED replacement bulb technology.” says Boris Lipkin, CEO of Switch Lighting. “This year we saw a number of nominations from many companies new to the competition” said Dallas Advisory Partners Founder, and TechAmerica Foundation Chairman, David Sanders. “We congratulate all of this year’s finalists, and look forward to celebrating their achievements with them at the Technology and Government Dinner.”
Nominations for The Termans are vetted by industry experts and TechAmerica Foundation leadership. Individual Terman Awards will be presented for products and services in a variety of categories including consumer electronics, clean tech, health/medical technologies, software, semiconductors/electronic components, technology manufacturing, and telecommunications.
The winners will be presented on June 15 at TechAmerica Foundation’s ninth annual Technology and Government Dinner, which has been a premier Washington, DC networking event bringing hundreds of industry, congressional and government leaders together at one venue to celebrate the partnership between industry and government. For more information, please visit http://www.techamericafoundation.org/technology-government.
About TechAmerica Foundation
TechAmerica Foundation educates executives, policymakers, opinion leaders on the size, scope, outlook, and impact of the technology industry and on policies that enable and promote technological innovations to advance prosperity, security, and the general welfare. Launched in 1981, the Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit affiliate of TechAmerica, which is the leading voice and resource for the U.S. technology industry. The Foundation disseminates award-winning industry, policy, and market research covering topics such as U.S. competitiveness in a global economy, innovation in government, and other areas of national interest. It also organizes conferences and seminars to explore pertinent issues with government and industry representatives and to share the Foundation’s findings. Learn more about TechAmerica Foundation at www.techamericafoundation.org.
About Switch Lighting
Switch Lighting is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses, replacing ordinary incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with extremely long-lasting, reliable, energy efficient solutions. The company's high performance products are designed to contribute to human and planetary health with their revolutionary efficiency and reclaimable components. Using its City of Light™ self-cooling technology, Switch Lighting is the first to introduce a true 75W equivalent, warm-white A19 incandescent replacement bulb to the residential and hospitality markets. They will also offer other standard A19 LED lamps in 40 and 60W equivalent in warm and neutral white, with other lamp forms to follow. Switch Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners—the leading global investor in energy innovation— and supported by Cradle to Cradle co-author and sustainability expert William McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about Switch Lighting and Switch products, please visit www.switchlightbulbs.com.
Media Contact:
Linda Elmer
t. 650.249.6800
linda.elmer@switchlightbulbs.com
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SWITCH LIGHTING™ INTRODUCES BRIGHTEST LED REPLACEMENT BULB
New company's self-cooling technology offers the best and brightest warm incandescent-quality light
April 19, 2011 – San Jose, CA: Switch Lighting, the only company with the closest alternative to incandescent-quality light, announced today a brand new technology that produces the brightest warm light LED replacement bulb available. Using their “City of Light”™ technology, the bulb creates a self-cooling environment inside, allowing maximum brightness with fewer LEDs. With this technology, Switch Lighting is bringing to market the first true 75 watt equivalent warm white LED replacement bulb at an affordable price.
“The LED lighting market is being redefined—people want sustainable, energy-efficient light sources without a compromise in incandescent light quality or design,” says Boris Lipkin, CEO of Switch Lighting. “Switch bulbs can be used just like a regular bulb—in all directions, in almost every light fixture and with most any dimmer,” added Mr. Lipkin.
Switch is designing their LED bulbs to meet Cradle to Cradle® principles—continuously and cost-effectively recovering all materials from the used light bulbs and safely biodegrading or recycling them. “Components won’t necessarily be repurposed into another light bulb, but could be siphoned into the broader industrial cycle,” says William McDonough, who developed the Cradle to Cradle protocol with German chemist Michael Braungart. “The unique design of Switch bulbs signals the company’s intention to offer brilliant lighting as a service for humanity,” added McDonough.
Because of the unique cooling system, Switch light bulbs can be used in any orientation with no compromise to their 20,000 hour life (10-15 years). Based on a 75 watt-equivalent bulb used in a home for 5 hours a day, Switch has calculated energy savings of up to $140.00 per bulb over its lifetime. The Switch LED bulbs use 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs and unlike compact fluorescents, they do not contain mercury. The purchase price payback in energy cost savings is realized in about one year.
“With our unique self-cooling technology, we make the brightest warm white LED light bulb available. We offer the most affordable, energy-efficient light bulb on the market that is nearly identical to the regular incandescent bulbs we’ve come to love.” says Brett Sharenow, Switch’s Chief Strategy Officer.
With increased energy costs and governmental calls for energy saving measures, people are increasingly looking for solutions, but don’t want to give up aesthetics, including the instant-on and warm light of their regular bulbs. Switch’s “City of Light” offers the same look, feel and quality of light as an incandescent.
Switch Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners, the leading global investor in energy innovation. Alan Salzman, CEO of VantagePoint Capital Partners says, "LEDs are about to revolutionize lighting and create an important new category of high-performing, clean lighting solutions. We are proud to be part of the significant contribution Switch is making into how energy is converted into light."
About Switch Lighting:
Switch Lighting™ is dedicated to innovative design and technologies that create cost-effective LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses, replacing ordinary incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with extremely long-lasting, reliable, energy efficient solutions. The company’s high performance products are designed to contribute to human and planetary health with their revolutionary efficiency and reclaimable components. Using its City of Light™ self-cooling technology, Switch Lighting is the first to introduce a true 75W equivalent, warm-white A19 incandescent replacement bulb to the residential and hospitality markets. They will also offer other standard A19 LED lamps in 40 and 60W equivalent in warm and neutral white, with other lamp forms to follow. Switch Lighting is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners—the leading global investor in energy innovation— and endorsed by Cradle to Cradle co-author and sustainability expert William McDonough. The company is privately held (incorporated as Switch Bulb Company, Inc.) and headquartered in San Jose, California. For the latest information about Switch Lighting and Switch products, please visit www.switchlightbulbs.com.
Media Contact:
Deanna Siste, Account & Broadcast Strategy Manager
Grayling Connecting Point
t. 415.442.4020 m. 512.913.0025
deanna.siste@graylingcp.com
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