WE-EF LEUCHTEN General Catalogue Asia Paci c Edition Pro le

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1 WE-EF LEUCHTEN General Catalogue Asia Paci c Edition Pro le

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3 For several decades now, WE-EF has been a trusted manufacturer of high-performance exterior luminaires, combining state-of-the-art lamp and control technology with advanced optical systems and sound mechanical engineering. In our rapidly changing industry, tungsten halogen and 'old generation' discharge lamps have meanwhile been superseded by modern light sources such as ceramic metal halide and LEDs both of which can be found in luminaires featured in this catalogue offering distinct advantages in their respective fields of application. 1

4 The synergy of competence and innovation Light-emitting diodes have now been available as a new source of light for about a decade. LED technology offers a broad range of benefits, the most significant being that it offers massive potential for energy savings. Additional opportunities for protecting the climate and environment result from other properties such as, for example, a long service life, excellent control potential, and small size and flexibility. These strengths have made LEDs a popular replacement for conventional lighting technologies. Their technologybased advantages are ideal for exterior lighting applications. WE-EF is numbered among the pioneers of LED applications and, with its extensive knowledge and experience has brought technological developments to market maturity that have resulted in particularly efficient lighting solutions. Inventions such as the OLC One LED Concept or RFC Reflection Free Contour technologies demonstrate the level of innovation at WE-EF. The desire to always be one step ahead of the state-of-theart combined with a reliable sense for current technological trends and quality of design has resulted in great strides being made to the benefit of both users of luminaires and the environment. 2

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6 Designed to endure Design and Engineering The most important element in the design process is the development of luminaires that encompass timeless design; in other words, design that best reflects their enduring qualities. In addition, state-of-the-art engineering brings with it the highest standards with regard to environmentally-friendly materials and processes, i.e., high IP ratings, excellent thermal management and innovative optical systems. The development of high-end, efficient reflectors and lenses is one of the core competencies of WE-EF. This means compliance with international lighting and safety norms, while meeting the criteria of such organisations as the Dark Sky Society. Continual investment in research and development is the basic condition for meeting these requirements. WE-EF innovations, such as IOS Innovative Optical Systems, CTA Cool Touch Adaptor, ASC Anti Slip Coating and OLC One LED Concept, are just some examples of the company s continuing investment in technology. 4

7 The most signi cant WE-EF contribution to protecting the environment is the creation of products that are engineered to endure, essentially minimising the need to replace or recycle them for many years. Production 'Made by WE-EF' is more than just an expression; the high quality level of in-house production processes includes: n Tooling for HPDC and injection moulding n Aluminium high-pressure die-casting n CNC machining n Powdercoating n Pole manufacturing n Assembly Through continual investment in tooling and production processes, and ongoing training programmes for WE-EF employees, the highest standards of quality are achieved. In exterior lighting, the corrosion-resistance qualities of a product are crucial to their reliability and longevity. Durable and reliable corrosion protection can only be achieved when product development and production processes are considered together. Years of research, development and practical testing as well as experience in some of the most extreme climates on Earth have resulted in WE-EF s unique 5CE corrosion protection system. This system encompasses five critical elements: n Substrate n Conversion coating n Powdercoating n PCS hardware (polymer coated stainless steel) n Process control Application Real and sustainable cost and energy savings can only be achieved through professional project planning, including the application of the latest optical systems and light sources. In streetlighting applications, for example, this means minimising the number of luminaires required by optimising the efficiency of the optical system, while at the same time limiting glare in line with international standards. In short, reduced installation and maintenance costs, less CO 2 and improved quality of light. Recycling More than 90 per cent of a WE-EF luminaire can be recycled. The main component, a marine-grade aluminium substrate, is refined from recycled aluminium. This recycled aluminium is also an 'energy storer'. Only five per cent of the original energy needed to process bauxite into aluminium is required for recycling. In other words, 95 per cent of the original energy input is also recycled. 5

8 Worldwide performance With its in-depth understanding of regional practices and environmental standards, WE-EF provides architects, lighting designers and project consultants with comprehensive support for architectural and urban lighting projects. Established more than 60 years ago in Germany, the WE-EF Group now comprises eight companies worldwide each fully supported by an extensive network of regional distributors and agents. WE-EF group worldwide WE-EF LEUCHTEN Germany WE-EF LIGHTING United Kingdom WE-EF LUMIERE France WE-EF HELVETICA Switzerland WE-EF LIGHTING United States of America WE-EF LIGHTING Thailand WE-EF LIGHTING Australia 6

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10 There are three key players in any lighting project: the lighting designer who uses creativity and technical knowledge to conceive lighting solutions, the luminaire manufacturer who produces the tools needed by the lighting designer, and the object to be illuminated. 8

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12 WE-EF LEUCHTEN GmbH & Co. KG Toepinger Strasse Bispingen Germany Tel Fax info.asiapaci c@we-ef.com Acknowledgements: Front cover. Gardens by the Bay. Singapore (SG). Photography by Toshio Kaneko.