Custom lighting system enhances the overall experience, meets requirements for broadcasts, and reduces maintenance efforts With a capacity of up to 18,000 spectators, the WiZink Center is one of the most important venues for cultural and sporting events in Madrid. It is also home to the basketball teams CB Estudiantes and Real Madrid Baloncesto. In order to continue meeting the requirements of the Basketball World Federation (FIBA) for hosting international competitions, the arena's lighting needed modernization to provide a court focused, NBA-style lighting solution that would enhance the experience of the players and the audience. Garching-based lighting expert LEDVANCE has developed a new lighting system with custom LED projectors that not only comply with all FIBA and EUROLEAGUE regulations but also significantly improve the lighting experience at sporting events while considerably reducing maintenance efforts.

From March 3 to 8, 2024 more than 2,000 exhibitors will be presenting their innovations in lighting and building technology at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main. Under the motto of “POWER THROUGH LIGHT”, world-leading lighting provider LEDVANCE will be showing its intelligent and efficient lighting and energy solutions at booth D10 in Hall 3.0 for anyone who wants to use the power of light – for a greener planet and a better life. LEDVANCE customers can discover the full potential of light not only in professional LED solutions for a wide range of applications or in the pioneering VIVARES light management systems – with a completely new photovoltaic range, the company is now expanding its services to include renewable energies. And LEDVANCE uses the EVERLOOP and NATURELOOP product lines geared toward an effective circular economy to position itself as a pioneer for sustainable, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly LED luminaires and lamps.

LEDVANCE, the renowned lighting expert based in Garching, proudly unveils its groundbreaking, emotional image film that embodies the essence of the brand: POWER THROUGH LIGHT. Departing from the conventional approach to lighting as a low-involvement category, LEDVANCE aims to highlight the significance of light to life, well-being, and the planet. The film, a testament to the company’s passion, narrates the story beyond their products, elucidating LEDVANCE’s profound mission to unleash the full potential of light to empower people in their daily lives.

New member for the Executive Board of LightingEurope and re-elected member at ZVEI Advisory Board Garching based lighting experts LEDVANCE continue to shape in the industry with their involvement in two leading industry associations. In September, Flavio Bertoli, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at LEDVANCE, has been elected to the LightingEurope Executive Board. And Dr. Ulrich Weiss, Global Head of Digitalization, has been re-elected to the Advisory Board of the ZVEI Section Lighting for another three years.

First wave of all-new lamps and luminaires with at least 40 percent recycled plastics to be available in stores and online as of Mid-November. With the launch of its new NATURELOOP product range, LEDVANCE presses ahead with its LEDVANCE LOOP concept of transforming the lighting industry into a greener one. The all-new lamps and luminaires are made of at least 40 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics based on the plastic content of the product. Also, less CO2 is released during production compared to previous products. The first luminaires from the range are damp proof models as they mostly consist of plastics and thus offer the biggest opportunity for replacement with PCR materials. The six new products will be available in stores and online from January 2024. Before that, customers will be able to select from 20 new lamp types, coming to stores and to the LEDVANCE online shop in Mid-November.

Increased ratings in all four subcategories compared to last year Garching-based lighting expert LEDVANCE has been awarded a silver medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance in 2023. To evaluate its sustainability efforts and achievements and make them visible to all stakeholders, LEDVANCE has been using EcoVadis sustainability ratings since 2018, which assess performances in the areas of “Environment”, “Labor & Human Rights”, “Ethics” and “Sustainable Procurement”. Due to the company’s increased efforts to implement a global and holistic approach to sustainability through additional measures (e. g. by joining and committing to additional sustainability initiatives like SBTi, implementing a global sustainability strategy and new policies in several areas of the company, as well as publishing its first global Sustainability report), LEDVANCE improved its score in total and in all four subcategories compared to the previous year. Overall, LEDVANCE achieved a score of 65 (PY 62) out of 100 in the final report for this year. As with last year, this corresponds to an EcoVadis silver medal.

Sustainable solution to a circular economy: LEDVANCE EVERLOOP features luminaires with replaceable light sources and drivers The lighting experts from LEDVANCE launch a new product series, EVERLOOP, featuring luminaires with conveniently replaceable LED light sources and drivers. Rather than disposing of luminaires in their entirety, the product lifecycle of EVERLOOP luminaires supports various individual changes of light sources and drivers as well as software upgrades and thus maximize their lifespan and reduce waste. EVERLOOP products are not only a sustainable choice but also a convenient one for installers. The first model of the series to be available is the LEDVANCE Linear IndiviLED Gen 2 in December 2023 as direct and indirect versions with On/Off or DALI options respectively.

Since October 1st, Dr. Markus Emmert is the Chief Financial Officer at the Garching-based lighting company LEDVANCE. He succeeds Jue Wang, who has taken over as Executive Senior Vice President. Markus Emmert’s new role follows many years of experience in the lighting industry, having worked at LEDVANCE since its foundation in 2016 and at OSRAM. He formerly held the position of Finance Director Europe. In his new role, Markus Emmert is now also a member of LEDVANCE’s Management Board and will report directly to the CEO, Qinghuan Sun.

March 2024 holds a highlight for the entire lighting industry: Light + Building in Frankfurt. This trade fair serves as a major international gathering to explore the latest lighting trends, and as always, lighting expert LEDVANCE will be in attendance. And it has some particularly exciting news to share: Under the motto "Power Through Light", not only the company but also its customers and partners will be entering a whole new era.