Lightfair International Held in Las Vegas: A Few Observations
April 23, 2004 | Levent OZLER
Lightfair International definitely had a different flavor this year, with a number of large manufacturers conspicuously absent (there were few towering booths) and a large number of Asian and LED manufacturers present. In past years, we have seen "Repfair," "Ballastfair," etc. This year was pretty accurately nicknamed, "LEDfair" or, if you want to look at the effect of the LEDs, "Colorfair." There appears to be significant demand for small, colorful lighting, particulary color-changing.
Two of the three major lamp manufacturers that represent about 90% of North American lamp sales did not have a significant presence in the exhibit hall. Philips and OSRAM SYLVANIA had a small presence in the hall with 10x10 booths, and had planned not to exhibit at all. Philips Lighting and sister company Advance Transformer Co. did not exhibit in a big way, but had a major presence at the nearby Bellagio Hotel, where Philips debuted its new 20W ceramic metal halide (MasterColor) lamp at a party
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