LIGHTING PRODUCTS

11 October 2018

Indonesian Retail Giant Focuses on Sourcing

19 September 2018

Ensuring a chain of giant home living and improvements outlets in one of the world’s most populous and fast-growing countries meets customer expectations is no easy task and Indonesia’s Ace Hardware – part of the Kawan Lama commercial and industrial supply group – has set up a sourcing company in Hong Kong specifically for the task. More

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Accessing the ASEAN Consumer Market: Houseware and Small Home Appliances (Executive Summary)

05 September 2018

Providing practical guidance for SMEs in the houseware and small home appliances industry, this report explores the potential of the ASEAN markets, focuses on Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore (a key regional hub). It evaluates the retail and distribution channels, while providing a guide to the market entry and marketing strategies. It also charts the e-commerce development and highlights other issues that overseas companies need to be aware of. More

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Halogen Lamps to Be Phased out As New EU Ecodesign Rules Enter into Force

05 September 2018

On 1 September 2018, the EU’s plan to phase out halogen lightbulbs entered into force. The new rules, which were adopted under the EU’s framework Ecodesign Directive, will see a gradual ban on new halogen lamps in favour of LED alternatives. More

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Houseware Industry in Hong Kong

15 August 2018

Hong Kong is a world-renowned sourcing centre for houseware products, including tableware, kitchenware, non-electric domestic cooking/heating appliances and sanitary ware made of a vast variety of materials. More

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Top Lighting Shows to Brighten World

13 August 2018

Now in its 20th year, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), combined with the concurrent HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, creates a world-leading lighting marketplace and attracts buyers from across the full spectrum of the industry. More

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Argentina Sets New Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Lamps

24 July 2018

Argentina has adopted effective from 1 July 2019 new minimum energy efficiency standards for halogen lamps with a tungsten filament as well as self-ballasted fluorescent lamps (both single and double capped) for general lighting purposes. More

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Mexico Proposes New Standards for Luminaires and Fire Extinguishers

06 July 2018

Mexico is proposing new mandatory standards for domestically-produced and imported luminaires for indoor and outdoor use (PROY-NOM-064-SCFI-2017) as well as fire extinguishers (PROY-NOM-154-SCFI-2017 and PROY-NOM-202-SCFI-2017). More

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Changes to Energy Test Procedures for Certain Lamp Fixtures Under Consideration

08 June 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a data collection process to consider whether to amend the current energy test procedures for metal halide lamp fixtures. More

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HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair Survey Spring 2018: Smart Moves in Upbeat Times

30 May 2018

The lighting industry is notably upbeat about the prospects for the coming year, according to a survey conducted during the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2018 (Spring Edition). Industry players were decidedly more optimistic than they were six months ago. Commercial lighting is expected to have the highest growth in sales in 2018, while smart lighting is considered to be the hottest new product over the longer term. More

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