Toshiba Corporation Makes Equity Investment in Bridgelux-

Livermore, Calif. and TOKYO, JAPAN  May 10, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and promoter of LED lighting technologies and solutions, and Toshiba Corporation, a world-leading semiconductor manufacturer, today announced that Bridgelux and Toshiba have achieved the industry’s top class 8” GaN on Silicon LED chip emitting 614mW, <3.1V@350mA with 1.1mm square chip, just months after they have engaged in a joint collaborative agreement this year. Bridgelux and Toshiba will further accelerate their development efforts for LED chips, which have seen increasing demand for LCD panels and lightening systems world wide.

Toshiba has also made an equity investment in Bridgelux with the intent to jointly pursue an innovative technology in the Solid State Lighting (SSL) space. This investment will further advance both companies’ efforts in the SSL industry, with the view to boost Bridgelux’s GaN-on-Silicon LED chip technology development efforts based on Toshiba’s advanced silicon process and manufacturing technology development efforts.

“Toshiba and Bridgelux have already been engaged in the development of the technology, and the equity investment brings both companies one step closer to a more strategic relationship and achieving our shared goal of driving down the cost of Solid State solutions for the general lighting market,” said Bill Watkins, Bridgelux Chief Executive Officer.

“We are pleased to achieve the best-reported 8” GaN-on-Silicon LED performance through our joint development activities with Bridgelux. We will continue to pursue more advanced development targeting commercialization of the technology ” said Makoto Hideshima, Executive Vice President of Semiconductor and Storage Products Company, Corporate Vice President of Toshiba.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity.  Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid-state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light-emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems.  Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid-state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications.  With more than 600 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid-state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry.  For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$77 billion). Visit Toshiba’s web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

Livermore, Calif., april 10, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, announced today the Rich Power Group (RPG), a subsidiary of WPG Holdings Ltd., has become a primary distributor for Bridgelux in Asia.  RPG will carry the full line of Bridgelux LED products including Bridgelux LED chips and Bridgelux LED packaged products consisting of array and emitter products like the new Micro SM4. In addition, PRG will distribute Bridgelux approved infrastructure products such as drivers, optics and thermal management systems to aide Bridgelux customers with new lamp and luminaire development. RPG will join the group of current distribution partners and will support Bridgelux customers and its other regional distributors in China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and India.

“We are very pleased that RPG has become a major channel partner with Bridgelux in Asia. RGP will help provide the infrastructure and resources required to support our rapidly growing Asian customer base,” said Jim Miller, chief sales and marketing officer for Bridgelux. “The relationship with RPG further solidifies Bridgelux’s commitment to the Asia Pacific region, allowing not only for faster delivery of Bridgelux products to the market, but also the availability of regionally-based applications engineering support and testing services to assist customers with new product development.”

“Rich Power is positioned as a demand-creation partner providing a spectrum of value-added services,” said Richard Wu, chairman and chief executive officer of Rich Power Group.  “Teaming with Bridgelux in greater China and South Asia we believe RPG will help streamline product development, technical support and system-level integration for Bridgelux customers.”

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the$40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

About Rich Power Group

Rich Power Group established in 1995, joined WPG Holdings in 2005. Being a professional semiconductor and electronic component distributor, Rich Power specializes in PC, networking, communications, multimedia and consumer electronics applications. Positioned as a demand-creation partner, Rich Power provides a spectrum of value-added services to their customers, including product development, technical support and system-level hardware & software integration. Their distribution focuses in the Asia Pacific and greater China regions, covering China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Asia. Rich Power provides their partners resource-integrated solutions to facilitate sales & marketing, technical support and logistics operations. For more information, please visit www.rich-power.com.tw

Livermore, Calif., April 5, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced the introduction of the Bridgelux^® Cetero™ Spot Light Module (SLM) a compact high flux density light source delivering clean and consistent white light without pixilation and engineered to comply with the upcoming Zhaga spot light module specification. The Cetero SLM will offer light output ranging from 800 to 2300 lumens across multiple color temperatures all in one common form factor. Its mechanical compatibility with the upcoming Zhaga interface specifications will ensure interchangeability and a modular product platform that will expand luminaire design options for our customers.

Bridgelux is an active member of Zhaga, an industry-wide cooperation aimed at the development of standard specifications for the interfaces of LED light engines. With more than 180 members from the lighting industry, Zhaga is a global consortium aimed at ensuring interchangeability of LED light sources from different manufacturers. Adherence to this design specification allows for design flexibility and a future proof upgrade path for both OEM customers and end users, addressing market concerns regarding the rapid evolution of LED technology and delivering on the promise of sustainability.

“Bridgelux remains committed to providing customers with leading-edge LED technology in a package that simplifies their design efforts and reduces product development risks and costs,” said Jason Posselt, vice president for channel marketing at Bridgelux.  “We believe that working with Zhaga to help develop common standards will help pave the way for accelerated adoption of solid state lighting technology. The Cetero, with its simple bolt down installation and wire connection features, combines the high quality of light benefits delivered by Bridgelux LED arrays with a simple to install standardized interface to help speed time-to-market.”

The Cetero modules will be available in 2700, 3000, 3500 and 4000 color temperature options—all providing a minimum 80 CRI and 3 SDCM color consistency and leveraging the production proven Bridgelux ES product family.  Three lumen categories will be initially available, delivering operational lumens of 800, 1100, and 2000 lumens all in a common light emitting source area to enable compatibility with secondary optics. The Cetero SLM will be commercially available in late 2012.

To see the latest products from Bridgelux, visit the company’s booth at Light+Building in Frankfurt, Germany April 15-20, in Hall 4.2, stand J31.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity.  Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light-emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems.  Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications.  With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry.  For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

Bridgelux and the Bridgelux stylized logo design are registered trademarks, and Cetero is a trademark, of Bridgelux, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Livermore, Calif., April 2, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., bringing innovation to light by delivering high power, energy efficient and cost effective LED solutions, today announced the expansion of its highly successful Decor™ line of ultra-high color rendering index (CRI) LED arrays. Addressing growing demand in the shop and retail, architectural, hospitality and museum lighting markets for the energy efficiency and high quality light offered by LED technology, Bridgelux has expanded its successful Decor 97 CRI product series introduced in October 2011. The Decor series now offers increased efficiency as well as a broader range of light sources—from 500 to 5000 operational lumens in three color temperatures, 2700, 3000 and 3500K—to satisfy the increasing number of applications demanding very high light quality.  The Decor series expands lighting options available to the lighting designer, complimenting the standard minimum 80 and minimum 90 CRI products also available from Bridgelux.

With a CRI of 97 and a 3-step MacAdam Ellipse color control option, the Decor arrays enable lighting designers to accurately render a full palette of colors over a wide range of light levels to create stunning and sophisticated lighting effects. The Decor series has been spectrally engineered to virtually replicate the light quality of halogen and incandescent light sources.  These arrays deliver R9 and R15 values of 98, to both enhance reds and more accurately represent many skin tones, delivering clean and natural lighting.

“Bridgelux’s introduction of the higher lumen output Decor arrays will allow us to significantly expand our ARONDO LED luminaire line,” said David Rice, vice president BAERO North America, Inc. “Designed specifically for supermarket lighting, BAERO’s ARONDO LED fixtures currently offer 10 different light engine options with 3 of those options utilizing the high 97 CRI Decor arrays for premium presentation. Fixtures with the Decor option range from 1,936 to 3,304 lumens while also providing unmatched color. This has allowed BAERO to capture a greater share of applications in supermarket lighting, converting them from conventional lighting technologies to energy efficient solid state lighting. The quality and performance is excellent as is the support we have received from Bridgelux as we developed the ARONDO LED.”

The Decor arrays feature the same form factors as current Bridgelux array products, allowing a simple upgrade path for existing customers while minimizing design efforts.

To see the latest products from Bridgelux, visit the company’s booth at Light+Building in Frankfurt, Germany April 15-20, in Hall 4.2, stand J31.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity.  Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid-state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry.  For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

Bridgelux and the Bridgelux stylized logo design are registered trademarks, and Decor is a trademark, of Bridgelux, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Livermore, Calif., March 28, 2012 – Bridgelux, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced the commercial availability of the new Bridgelux^® Micro SM4™ surface mountable LED component that will decrease the cost and improve the performance of lighting in commercial buildings.

The Bridgelux Micro SM4, a multiple die emitter, dramatically reduces the component count, cost, complexity and size of diffuse or directional lamps, the popular ceiling fixtures seen in modern office buildings and retail establishments. The new product leverages design and manufacturing advances at Bridgelux and expands the company’s broad portfolio of solid-state lighting solutions.

The Micro SM4 is a light source, analogous to the heated gases or hot wires found in fluorescent bulbs and incandescent lights. The difference comes in energy consumption, longevity and control. The Micro SM4 light source consumes only 4.2 watts, but it emits as much light as a 20-40 watt incandescent or 20-35 watt halogen B10-style bulb and will last thousands of hours longer. The Micro SM4 component also delivers high flux density in a smaller footprint, giving designers, architects and lamp manufacturers greater freedom when it comes to creating and illuminating interior spaces.

“We’ve developed products with Bridgelux LED arrays over the last couple of years,” said Raimund Koehler, general manager at MeLiTec. “So we were very interested when Bridgelux told us about their new Micro SM4 light source. The smaller form factor delivering high quality light and excellent color over angle performance gave us the edge for our new directional lamp applications. The continuing innovation that we see from Bridgelux is driving LED light source technology in the directions MeLiTec needs to cost-effectively develop the next generation of high quality, energy efficient retrofit lamps required for market conversion to solid state lighting.”

The new smaller footprint, surface mountable emitter requires fewer components for applications typically using discrete LEDs. The 20-40 watt replacement market segment constitutes a $1 billion opportunity in the $100 billion market for lighting.

Using only 4.2 watts of power, the Bridgelux Micro SM4 component will deliver between 330 and 500 lumens in both warm white (2700K and 3000K) and cool white (5600K) color temperatures. Minimum 80 and 90 CRI options, with 3-step MacAdam Ellipse color selections, will be offered for warm white products. The new Micro SM4 light source features the latest technical advancements in epitaxial GaN layer growth, LED chip design and automated packaging technologies.

To see the latest products from Bridgelux, visit the company’s booth at Light+Building in Frankfurt, Germany April 15-20, in Hall 4.2, stand J31.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity.  Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry.  For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

Bridgelux and the Bridgelux stylized logo design are registered trademarks, and Micro SM4 is a trademark, of Bridgelux, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.