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VS Optoelectronic - Partner of the European GreenLight-Programme

The GreenLight-Programme is used to improve the power efficiency of the illumination of private and public organizations and companies. The participants commit themselves to modernize illumination whereever energy savings justify the investment and integrate efficient, easily available illumination systems into new buildings.

The target of this programme is to reduce energy consumption of outdoor lighting and internal illumination of commercial and public companies within Europe. This is an essential contribution to achieve the aim of the European community for lowering the CO2-emissions.

For detailled information on the GreenLight-Programme please refer to www.eu-greenlight.org

Turkey in the Focus of VS: Interlight Fair 2008 in Istanbul

For the second time, Vossloh-Schwabe participated in the Interlight fair in Instanbul from October 9. to 12., 2008. With 89 exhibitors and 7623 visitors from 37 countries, the Interlight was a successful show in the region and an excellent presentation platform for our wide product range.

This year, our LED solutions took centre stage. The discussions with numerous professional visitors showed that the trend away from purely decorative LED applications to professional LED indoor lighting continues.

We receive positive customer feedback regarding Vossloh-Schwabe’s product catalogue in national language. The comprehensive technical documentation fullfiled all customer requirements.

In the future, VS will focus even more on customised product solutions with special attention to the Turkish market. Parallely, our VS seminars will help to set new quality standards in the component range.

Declaration to customers on Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

The Panasonic Electric Works Vossloh-Schwabe Group is aware of the REACH regulation and all the duties which arise from this new legislation. For this reason we have established a REACH project group, which always updates the legislative requirements, started the necessary internal investigations and the communication with our suppliers.

It is Panasonic Electric Works Vossloh- Schwabe Group strong intention that our product line will not suffer from the REACH regulation and we will be able to continue business with our customers without any limitation. This includes all implicated duties in the communication down the supply-chain.

The products which you receive from us are only non-chemical products (articles), which do not release substances or preparations under normal considerations.

European Directive 2002/95/EG - RoHS

Hereby we announce that all VS-products fully comply with the directive regarding the following materials:

• Lead
• Mercury
• Cadmium
• Chrome VI
• PBB
• PBDE
• DecaBDE

This applies to all product groups and manufacturing processes.

Fair Participation at the INTERLIGHT in Moscow

14th International Trade Fair for Lighting, Light Technology & Intelligent Building Technology will take place from 9. to 12. Dezember 2008 in Moskau.

Since 1995, INTERLIGHT MOSCOW has become the most important market place for the business success of international companies in Eastern Europe.

The VS fair team is always a competent partner and will inform you about VS News of the complete product range and demonstrate how VS can assist future lighting endeavours.

Visit us at the EXPOCENTER, Hall 7.3, booth B8.

VS opens Design Opportunities – New Sample Box for Low Wattage HID Lamps

As always these new products have been designed in strict accordance with IEC/ANSI standards, and to meet all of the relevant safety and performance criteria.

These new MICRO ballast and lampholder systems will help contribute in the development of smaller & more efficient luminaires, without compromise on the important issues of thermal performance, stability, and safety.

Based on similar platforms, the new MICRO ballasts are available for the major lighting markets of :

Europe (220-240 Volt)

NAFTA (120-277 Volt)

Japan (100-200 Volt).

A quality solution offering opportunities for brand new design possibilities, all backed up by our standard 3-year VS warranty for peace of mind.

Vossloh-Schwabe at the Honkong International Lighting Fair

Vossloh-Schwabe will again represented at the largest international lighting trade fair in Asia.
This event attracts the lighting industry professionals to show innovations, state-of-art technologies and future-pointing designs.

Visit us fom 27th to 30th October at the Hongkong International Lighting Fair at the Hongkong Convention und Exhibition Center.

New interactive Product Guide

With our new interactive product guide you have the opportunity to comfortabely browse through the expansive line of VS components.
It enables You to search through the products by lighting category such as HID and flourescent or take the novel approach of viewing by lighting application or reference numbers.

You will find the new interactive product guide under the category "Products".

Vossloh-Schwabe and Universal Lighting

We are pleased to announce the merger of Universal Lighting Technologies with Vossloh-Schwabe in ASIA.

With the aim to constantly enhance the benefits and services to our customers, Panasonic Electric Works, Co.,Ltd. (PEW, former Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. till September 30th , 2008) took the decision to merge the two Panasonic Lighting Component Operations in th Asia with effect September 30 , 2008 to one stronger company under the VS brand.

This product synergy offer together with our high motivational drive, rich experience and good technical know how of the unity of ULT and VS personnel makes Vossloh-Schwabe in Asia a very attractive one-stop-shop.

As VS works to consolidate the operations in Asia, our customers will continue to liaise with the existing VS or ULT members, whom they are familiar and has worked with for years.

The combined team of VS and ULT will be in a strategic position to offer the complete range of
imported products as well as localised innovative components including:

• Electronic gears for fluorescent, HID and halogen lamps
• Magnetic gears for fluorescent, HID and halogen lamps
• Ignitors
• Capacitors
• Lampholders and accessories
• LED modules and devices

Successful fair participation for Vossloh-Schwabe in China

For the fourth time, VS participated in the biggest lighting fair in Asia.

The Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2008, took place from June, 8. to 11.2008.

With over 30,000 visitors, the Guangzhou fair established a new record. 20% of the professionals came from abroad (South East Asia, America, Europe and Australia).

More than 1,250 attendees from 25 countries exhibited in 4 fair halls.

Our fair team of 13 employees welcomed more than 400 visitors at our 54 m² booth.

The new booth design drew the attention of visitors to VS’s new products.

Vossloh-Schwabe at the Light + Building 2008 in Frankfurt

The Light & Building fair 2008 in Frankfurt ended after setting a sensational trade fair record.
Around 2,173 exhibitors welcomed altogether 165,000 visitors (2006: 135,000).
At the request of the exhibitors Light + Building was extended to six days this year to allow for more time for valuable customer discussions.

At the usual location, Vossloh-Schwabe presented on 352 qm a complete, newly designed booth and communicated strong impressions. The presentations continuously attracted the attention of 1,000 interested customers.

Our international fair team was always a competent partner and informed the visitors about the latest VS developments and technologies and demonstrated how VS can assist future lighting endeavours.

Among innovations of the extensive range of products such as lampholders, capacitors, magnetic and electronic ballasts and HID systems right up to LED systems for the first time the worldwide presence was showcased with the Panasonic brand and exhibit.

The new touch screen system grabbed lots of attention, providing lighting professionals with the opportunity to browse the expansive line of VS components.

It enabled them to search through the products by lighting category such as HID and fluorescent or to take the novel approach of viewing by lighting application or reference numbers.

Overall the show was a great success with high volume traffic of attendees eager to see what new innovative products Vossloh-Schwabe had to show.

Welcome to Light + Building 2008

Once again the lighting industry´s largest and most comprehensive show, LIGHT + BUILDING, is back in Frankfurt and will open its doors from April 6th to 11th, 2008.

Vossloh-Schwabe cordially invites you to visit us at our usual location, hall 4.0, stand B 60 where we will showcase:

- High-performance LED systems

- New generations of lampholders for the global market

- Modified magnetic operating devices that satisfy the provisions of international energy-saving directives

- Intelligent solutions involving electronic operating devices with DALI/PUSH interface

- Independent control gear units for HID lamps in innovative designs for complex installations and

  high operation security

- State-of-the-art product displays utilizing interactive touch screens to search for VS products by application

We look forward to your visit and the opportunity to discuss how VS can assist you in your future lighting endeavours.

Visit us at the Middle East Electricity from 10. - 13. February 2008 in Dubai

Middle East Electricity in Dubai has developed into the most important exhibition of its kind in the world for industry professionals from the power generation, lighting, water, gas and new & renewable energy industries. More than 850 exhibitors from over 55 countries and over 35,000 industry professionals from 95 countries attend in this fair.

Visit us from 10.02. - 13.02.2008 in Dubai International Exhibition Centre (As a member of the “GERMAN PAVILLON”) at Hall 1, Booth No. 1C20.

Interlight Moscow 2007 – Moscow in a new light

“Light is of elementary importance for humanity”, said Wolfgang Dik, ambassador of the German embassy in Moscow. This is also noticeable in the Russian economy. The continuous boom in the lighting branch will continue in the future, together with the high building activity in the largest state of the world.

No residential houses, factories or offices can be constructed without lighting.

In spite of the revitalization of Russian production, the increasing demand in the Russian Federation cannot meet the requirements without relying on.

To fully realize the huge market potential, Vossloh-Schwabe exhibited at the 13^th international trade fair for lighting, lighting technology and intelligent building technology from November 27. to 30., 2007 in Moscow.

All VS components were shown on current sample boards in Russian language on the 36qm stand. The fair attendance was a co-operation of VS and our authorized distributor Terna Lighting.

Spirits were high and the extremely positive atmosphere led so many new orders being issued to VS.

Vossloh-Schwabe at the Hongkong Lightfair

From October 28 to 31, 2007, the largest international lighting trade fair in Asia was held at the Hongkong Convention and Exhibition Center.
Lighting industry professionals from all over the world attended the show.
1,344 exhibitors from 31 different countries have participated in the fair that had a total of 43,758 visitors.

The newly designed, larger Vossloh-Schwabe booth was located in hall 1, the most important hall for global companies.
This new booth communicated strong impressions, and the presentations continuously attracted the attention of many visitors.
More than 1,200 interested clients informed themselves about new products in the LED, lampholder, magnetic and electronic ballast, energy saving and quality control fields.

VS Participation in International Lighting Fairs 2007

Middle East Electricity	Dubai (U.A.E.)	10.02. – 13.02.2008
Fokus Beruf	Waiblingen (D)	08.03. – 09.03.2008
Light & Building	Frankfurt (D)	06.04. – 11.04.2008
Azubi-Tage	Stuttgart (D)	18.04. – 19.04.2008
Lightfair	Las Vegas (USA)	28.05. – 30.05.2008
Guangzhou Light Fair	China (CN)	08.06. – 11.06.2008
Hong Kong Light Fair	China (CN)	28.10. – 31.10.2008
Interlight	Moskow (RUS)	02.12. – 05.12.2008

Participation VS Optoelectronic

Electronica

Munich (D)

11.11. – 14.11.2008

VS light's up the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa

In 2010 South Africa will host the Fifa Soccer World Cup, the first time the premier sporting event will be held on the African continent. Five existing stadiums will be used, and another five are to be built, in time for the world´s biggest sporting event. One of these five will be the Rand stadium in Johannesburg. It will offer space for 30,000 visitors. The stadion lighting powered by VS lighting components (2000 Watt ballasts and capacitors).

Vossloh-Schwabe Optoelectronic participate at the VISION 2007 in Stuttgart

The VISION is the market place for the machine vision industry and the no. 1 event in the sector. This is confirmed by the visitor and exhibitor numbers, which continue to rise year after year. Each third visitor makes the journey to the trade fair from abroad. A total of 40 nations are represented at VISION.

This Year Vossloh-Schwabe Optoelectronic participate the first-time at the VISION and will show new trends and developments regarding the LED technology.

Visit us from 6. - 8. November 2007 in Stuttgart.

Construmat 2007 - A great success for Vossloh-Schwabe

The Construmat fair was held in Barcelona from the 14^th to the 19^th of May 2007 and has demonstrated, once more, to be the greatest Building trade fair in Spain and a good reference within the European Market.
Over 4.500 companies from 50 different countries all over the world have participated in 2.450 stands and have received a total of 286.000 visitors, 8% more than in 2005.

Vossloh Schwabe was represented with a modern, 48 square-metre stand and had the opportunity to exhibit its extensive range of products as lampholders, capacitors, magnetic and electronic ballasts and HID systems right up to LED systems.  
At this fair VS has registered 440 visitors, mainly specialists in architecture, design and engineering who learnt about the fascinating new light technology. Furthermore, our own customers have had the chance to meet personally all the VSE Staff and get more information about all the process that is involved in their orders.

This consolidates Construmat as the greatest reference event for professionals within the construction business due to the extensive surface of the trade and the wide amount of exhibitors and visitors therefore it becomes the perfect platform for the most innovative tendencies of the sector. For all these Construmat 2007 was a great success for Vossloh Schwabe.

Vossloh-Schwabe exhibits at Lightfair 2007 in New York

Vossloh-Schwabe unveiled their new 6 x 12 m booth with interactive touch screen kiosks to several hundred architects, designers, end users and OEMS that visited them in NYC.

Once inside the booth these attendees were introduced to the many new products in the field of lampholders and ballasts available for their HID, FL and CFL markets, as well as LED technology.

With two 2,40 m high walls displaying physical samples of their new products and new interactive touch screen displays to showcase the complete product lines, their guests were impressed with the variety of high quality UL components available for US market.

The touch screen displays grabbed lots of attention, giving lighting professionals the opportunity to browse the expansive line of VS components.
Here they were able to search through the products by lighting category such as HID and Fluorescent or to take the novel approach of viewing by lighting application.

Overall the show was a great success with high volume traffic of attendees eager to see what new innovative products Vossloh-Schwabe had to offer.

Vossloh-Schwabe at the Middle East Electricity in Dubai

The Middle East Electricity 2007 showed an increase in visitor numbers by 41%.
850 exhibitors from 53 different countries were present at this fair in Dubai.
More than 200 lighting manufacturers, traders and contractors from all Middle Eastern countries visited Vossloh-Schwabe´s booth.

INTERLIGHT 2006 - Festival of light

352 exhibitors from 18 countries attended the Interlight in Moscow from December 6 to 9, 2006.

The INTERLIGHT has been the business platform for lighting, installation and energy-saving technology in Eastern Europe.

Vossloh-Schwabe has been presented innovations and state-of-the-art technologies of the complete product range from lampholders, capacitors, magnetic and electronic ballasts and HID systems right up to LED systems.

Many visitors from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other CIS countries made the Interlight fair a success for Vossloh-Schwabe.

electronica 2006 - A complete success!

During the four days on which it was held, electronica 2006 – the world’s leading trade show for electronic components, systems and applications – set new records. From 14 through 17 November 2006 approximately 78,000 electronics professionals visited the fair.

Although for VS Optoelectronic the fair was a complete success. We were very pleased to see that numerous specialists took advantage of the opportunity to inform themselves first-hand about our new products and solutions.

Along with product presentation our modern stand was also a platform for communication for our industrial sector - with intensive discussions and exchanges of opinions on new trends and developments. This confirms to us that VS Optoelectronic is fulfilling its role as a leader of technology. 

VS “State of the Art” – Compact Fluorescent Components

Efficient and energy saving CFL lamps are well established in the global lighting market and show further growth in the commercial and architectural segment.
Lighting specifiers and designers use CFL technology to solve all kinds of lighting challenges.

To contribute to the increasing trend of energy-saving and environmental-friendly lighting, VS is launching a new range of high-performance, competitive lampholders and electronic ballasts for all kinds of CFL lamps.

This new range of VS CFL components ensures good performance regarding to light output and warranty with all available lamps fulfilling current IEC standards, i.e. Philips, Osram, Sylvania, SLI, General Electric, etc.

Our new sample box will provide you with a glance of various design and fixation possibilities for lampholders and a few exemplary models of our multi-wattage operating devices.

Vossloh-Schwabe as leading lighting component supplier guarantees the function of this flexible component system for 3 years in general and based on VS warranty conditions for 5 years after registration of the project/luminaire, subject to fulfillment of IEC conditions in your luminaires/installation.

Our Multiwattage-Technology and the vast range of lampholders provides solutions for all possible luminaire designs.

Talk with us about the future, talk with us about the new VS CFL component system.

VS Participation in International Lighting Fairs 2007

Middle East Electricity	Dubai (U.A.E.)	11.02. – 14.02.2007
Lightfair	New York (USA)	08.05. – 10.05.2007
Construmat	Barcelona (E)	14.05. – 19.05.2007
Guangzhou Light Fair	China (CN)	08.06. – 11.06.2007
Hong Kong Light Fair	China (CN)	28.10. – 31.10.2007
Interlight	Moskau (RUS)	27.11. – 30.11.2007

Participation VS Optoelectronic

Overwhelming Reactions at the Guangzhou Lighting Fair in China!

From 8 to 11 June 2006, Vossloh-Schwabe presented itself at the Guangzhou Lighting Fair in China and impressed visitors from all over the world with the latest VS developments and technologies from the fields of lampholders, capacitors, magnetic and electronic operating devices and HID systems.

Vossloh-Schwabe’s new LED systems and ALF, VS’ automated wiring system, also attracted much attention.

Both the visitors and exhibitors of this important event for the Asian market were overwhelmed by the reactions before and after the fair.

Vossloh-Schwabe at the Lightfair in Las Vegas

The Lightfair in Las Vegas, which was held from 28 May to 1 June this year, is the most important fair for commercial lighting products in North America. The fair regularly provides manufacturers and suppliers with an opportunity to present their innovations, ideas and technologies all around the topic of lighting. This year, the fair mainly revolved around the latest energy saving options, lengthening the service life of lamps and increasing light output.

Vossloh-Schwabe made a superb impression thanks to its extensive product range, customer-friendly system solutions and the high degree of quality consciousness throughout the company.

Vossloh-Schwabe at the Light & Building 2006 in Frankfurt

The Light & Building fair 2006 in Frankfurt ended with a double-digit increase in percentage of registered visitors.
Around 2,100 exhibitors welcomed altogether 134,489 visitors (2004: 116,000 visitors).
Compared to the event two years ago, this is an increase by 16 percent.

This sensational trend was mirrored at Vossloh-Schwabe´s booth as well.
More than 2,000 interested customers informed themselves about VS innovations in the fields of electronic and magnetic operating devices, lampholders and HID systems.
Particulary interest was expressed towards product developments of LED technology and DALI components.

Just in time of Light & Building, VS presented their new VS general catalogue (Edition 2006/2007) as well as a new Dali brochure.

Positive result was the signing of new contracts in the range of the automation system ALF and the new VS electronic ballast series.

New VS Catalogue 2006/2007 „Lighting Component Systems“

Vossloh-Schwabe’s new general catalogue will be published in time for the light + building 2006.

At 511 pages, this catalogue is the largest overview of available components and technical directory in the

lighting industry.

This issue especially focuses on up-dating the technical part of our catalogue, giving you a complete overview of technical terms, diagrams, explanation and information.

Of course, our new catalogue also containing a great number of new products, designs and updates, reflecting the high level of innovation in our industry.

Vossloh-Schwabe at the MIDDLE EAST ELECTRICITY 2006 in Dubai

From 5th to 8th of February 2006 Vossloh-Schwabe participated at the Middle East Electricity in Dubai. Vossloh-Schwabe has been presented innovations and state-of-the-art technologies of the complete product range from lampholders, capacitors, magnetic and electronic ballasts and HID systems right up to LED systems.

Vossloh-Schwabe was represented at the Domotechnica fair in Cologne

Vossloh-Schwabe presented at the Domotechnica fair in Cologne the diversity of  high-quality product range which belong in a modern kitchen.

Among others, we presented:
• new lampholders for ovens, fridges and extractor fans,
• new lampholders for T5 fluorescent lamps and
• new LED system solutions.

Backed by the global know-how of our company in the field of lighting technology, a product range has grown that is geared to satisfying the high demands of our international customers.

Sample Box with Edison and Halogen Lampholders

A sample box containing E14 and E27 lampholders as well as a CD-ROM with 2D and 3D product sketches has been put together for interested customers on the Asian market.

Sample Box with Lampholders for Fluorescent Lamps (US Market)

A sample box developed by VS especially for the US market not only contains the current range of T5 and T8 lampholders for fluorescent lamps, but also includes a CD-ROM with 2D and 3D product sketches as well as a poster with an overview of all VS lampholders.

HID System Sample Box

VS’s entire HID system – consisting of magnetic ballasts, ignitors, a selection of lampholders and a CD-ROM with 2D and 3D product sketches – just as a brochure explaining the technology behind discharge lamps have been put together to form an exclusive sample box for customers and potential customers.

VS Italy certified according to ISO 14000

Due to the high quality of products and services as well as responsible handling with existing recources has become VS to a successful supplier of components for the lighting industry.

Permanent reviews and certifications guarantees a high international standard.
VS Italy has been certified according to ISO 14000 in September 2004 and complied the international standards for eco-management systems.

VS Report: Vossloh-Schwabe operates a fair and clear pricing policy

Changes on the raw material market have necessitated price increases for magnetic ballasts

As a result of trenchant changes in the global economy and the uncertain mood affecting raw material markets, the international lighting sector is facing new challenges. Vossloh- Schwabe´s fair and clear pricing policy has always set the company apart from the competition with regard to its customer relationships. Prices have been consistently stable, accountable and of a long-term nature, all of which are factors our global customers appreciate.

You can view the whole article on our VS Report site

U.S. Catalogue

Vossloh-Schwabe publishes an extensive catalogue presenting components for lighting technology specifically for the U.S. market.

T5 System Sample Box

A large-format sample box comprising electronic ballasts and numerous lampholders is designed to introduce VS customers to the company’s entire T5 system. The sample box also contains a CD-ROM with 2D and 3D product sketches as well as a product catalogue.

The New Catalogue - Components for Household Appliances

In recent months we have considerably extended our product suite and continually improved our existing range.
Our new catalogue “Components for Household Appliances” is designed to give you a first idea of our new products:

• new lampholders for ovens, fridges and extractor fans
• new lampholders for T5 fluorescent lamps
• new ultra-thin electronic ballasts
• new LED system solutions

The new ALF File: Information, Documentation, Presentation, News

Here it finally is: the brand-new ALF File, with a wealth of printed information and two CDs containing an impressive presentation plus important component approvals.
Meet the new ALF Smart and see how both systems – ALF Compact and ALF Smart – can automate your production.
The automation of production processes ranges among the key factors of a profitable business for any manufacturer.
Vossloh-Schwabe was the first manufacturer to develop systems for automated luminaire wiring including the associated test systems. During the past 10 years, this innovation has become successfully established on the market.
Satisfied customers that employ up to eight systems at a time as well as numerous component manufacturers who have added IDC-compatible components to their product range provide practical proof of Vossloh-Schwabe’s ALF systems having become a firm part of modern luminaire production.
ALF Compact and ALF Smart were developed to meet your requirements, optimise your production and increase your profit margin.