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NEW BRIDGELUX MICRO SM4 LED COMPONENT TO ADDRESS THE $1 BILLION 20-40 WATT REPLACEMENT LAMP MARKET

Livermore, Calif., October 18, 2011 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced an expansion of its broad portfolio of solid-state light sources to address the requirements of the $1 billion 20-40W lamp replacement market with the introduction of the Bridgelux Micro SM4. Leveraging Bridgelux’s award-winning array technology into a surface mountable LED component, the Micro SM4 delivers high flux density in a smaller footprint, making it ideal for applications where discrete LEDs are preferred.

The Bridgelux Micro SM4 dramatically reduces the component count, cost, complexity and size of the lighting system, enabling a cost-effective, high performance LED solution for diffuse and directional lighting, such as 20-40 watt incandescent, 20-35 watt halogen, B10-style (candelabra), and low wattage compact fluorescent lamp replacements.

Using only 4.6 watts of power, the Bridgelux Micro SM4 will deliver between 330 and 520 lumens in both warm white (2700K and 3000K) and cool white (5600K) color temperatures. Minimum 80 and 90 CRI options, with 3-step MacAdams Elipse color selections, will be offered for warm white products. Production shipments of the Micro SM4 will be available in the first quarter of 2012.

“The Bridgelux Micro SM4 delivers comparable efficacy and performance to some of our smaller form factor arrays in the size of a miniaturized discrete component,” said Jason Posselt, vice president of marketing at Bridgelux. “The ability to use high volume surface mount assembly methods will open up new design integration options and help our customers to improve both cost-to-market and time-to-market.”

The new Micro SM4 features the latest technical advancements in epitaxial GaN layer growth, LED chip design and packaging technologies. These products are configured to align with industry standard drive currents to simplify the electronic driver selection process for new lamp and luminaire product development, and are offered in both 6V and 12V design configurations to enable driver design flexibility. As with all Bridgelux light sources, the Micro SM4 is offered with a five year warranty.

To see the latest products from Bridgelux, visit the company’s booth 1B-D22 at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, October 27-30.

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 550 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 RAISES AN ADDITIONAL $15 MILLION OF FINANCING TO FURTHER ACCELERATE GaN-ON-SILICON DEVELOPMENT

Livermore, Calif., October 24, 2011 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced that it has closed an additional $15 million in financing raised specifically to further accelerate research, development, and scaling of the company’s leading position in GaN-on-Silicon LED chip technologies, targeted for commercialization in 2013.

The financing round, which was oversubscribed, was quickly filled out by existing financial and strategic investors in response to company reports indicating additional capital could further accelerate Bridgelux’sGaN-on-Silicon program. Included in the round areVantagePoint Capital Partners, DCM, El Dorado Ventures, Novus Energy Partners, IFA, Chrysalix, Harris & Harris Group, Craton Equity Partners, Jebsen Asset Management, and Passport Capital among others.

“By continuing to drive down the cost of solid state solutions for general lighting, Bridgelux is helping to expand the market for these solutions, which we expect to grow from $3 billion in 2011 to more than $25 billion in 2015, generating strong growth for our company and our investors,” said Bill Watkins, Bridgelux’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are very pleased with the progress of our GaN-on-Silicon program. This additional capital will further accelerate our breakthrough development efforts in producing commercial grade LEDs on silicon while we continue to deliver the industry’s leading GaN-on-Sapphire array solutions.”

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 500 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.

New Customers, Technology Innovations, Additional Funding All Add to Company’s Strengths And Ability to Seize Market Opportunities

LIVERMORE, CALIF., December 20, 2011 – Bridgelux, a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, reported today that market conditions and its recent achievements ideally position it for additional growth and leadership in 2012. The company’s revenue grew an extraordinary 792% from FY 2006 to 2010, and Bridgelux expects to see an additional 100% year over year growth by the end of 2011. During the past year, the company raised $76M in additional funding, added several noteworthy customers, introduced innovative products and technology and received numerous industry awards.

The LED luminaire market is poised for dramatic expansion, with analysts predicting growth of 40% (CAGR) through 2015.[1] Recognizing its potential, prominent financial and strategic investors cast their vote of confidence in the market overall, and Bridgelux in particular by investing a total of $76M in the company this past year.

“We’re seeing significant increases in adoption and demand for LED lighting in many sectors and regions. In fact, we’ve experienced a 300% unit volume growth in LED array sales in the past year alone, dramatically increasing our market share while also delivering well over 100M high power LED chips to enable new and innovative product designs,” said Bill Watkins, Bridgelux’s Chief Executive Officer. “Going forward, Bridgelux is extremely well positioned to meet rising demand: we’re well funded, have some of the industry’s most innovative technologies and product designs, and have established strong strategic partnerships.”

Bridgelux Growth in the Regions, Retail and Hospitality Sectors

Retail and hospitality are among the most promising near term sectors for the LED lighting market, with growth (CAGR) from 2010 to 2015 predicted to be 59% for retail and 54% for hospitality[2]. Geographically speaking, Europe in particular has great market potential, with analysts predicting 101% (CAGR) growth from 2009 to 2015[3].

[2]IMSresearch, The World Market for Lamps & Luminaires in General & Exterior Lighting, July 8^th, 2011

[3]IMSresearch, The World Market for Lamps & Luminaires in General & Exterior Lighting, July 8^th, 2011

Bridgelux recently expanded its customer base in all of these sectors, adding to both its hospitality and retail customer base with installations at The Sheraton Hotel at D-Cube City in Seoul, Intersport Austria inKlagenfurt, the Dior fragrance booth at the “Galeries Lafayette” in Paris, Coop Adriatica stores in Italy, and over 40 Manor department store locations throughout Europe with several more installations scheduled for the first quarter of 2012.

Technology Breakthrough, Awards

A large part of Bridgelux’s success can be attributed to its technology innovations. In August of this year, the company extended its lead in the performance and manufacturability of GaN LEDs on silicon substrate when it shattered its previous industry record for highest Lumen per Watt values for Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si).

Bridgelux’s technology innovationshave all been recognized by prestigious industry organizations, as has its market potential and impact, strong management and growth. This past year alone, the company was named to the Global Cleantech 100 and the Forbe’s list of America’s Most Promising Companies; was ranked number 135 on Deloittte’s 2011 Technology Fast 500 list; and was chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the GoingGreen Global 200 winners.

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 550 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

Amerlux and Bridgelux Enable New Street Lighting Solutions

Livermore, Calif., February 8, 2012 –Tulsa, Oklahoma, known for most of the 20^th Century as the Oil Capital of the World, is now leading the way with new energy efficient alternatives. Thanks to a highly successful collaboration between the City of Tulsa, U.S.-based luminaire manufacturer, Amerlux, and U.S.-based lightsource manufacturer, Bridgelux, modern, energy-efficient LED lighting are part of the restoration of Tulsa’s historic Brady district. About 200 Amerlux outdoor luminaires based on Bridgelux LED arrays are planned to illuminate the walkways around the new Driller Stadium and park. Sixty-four were installed in 2011 with the remaining street lights slated for installation this year. The new LED lighting is anticipated, in the long, run to save the City of Tulsa thousands of dollars in reduced energy and maintenance costs, compared to the conventional High Intensity Discharge (HID) streetlights used in other areas of the city.

“The collaboration between the City and its lighting manufacturer and supplier delivered a flexible, energy- and cost-efficient solution that significantly improved the quality and longevity of Tulsa’s outdoor lighting,” said Paul Strizek, planning and contracts manager for the City of Tulsa. “Together we delivered on the City’s commitment to reduce our energy use, increase sustainability and offer our citizens a better quality of light.”

Featuring industry-leading Bridgelux ES LED arrays, the Amerlux D142 and D154 Series decorative downlight allows for a variety of optical configurations, enabling the systems to be optimized for a customer’s unique needs such as application requirements and light output. This helps to ensure that light levels and light quality meet the application requirements for a particular environment. Moreover, the Amerlux D142 and D154 downlights deliver large lumen packages of up to 7600 and 5000 lumens respectively, making it an ideal replacement for HID luminaires.

LED street lighting is an optimal solution for municipalities across the country, delivering immediate savings from lower energy costs and reduced maintenance costs. Further, high quality LED lighting increases the visibility and visual attraction of storefronts, restaurants and other hospitality and commercial environments, as demonstrated in the white paper published by LED Roadway Lighting¹.

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 Amerlux LLC

Amerlux speaks the language of light for design and construction professionals around the world by manufacturing a broad array of optically superior, energy efficient lighting solutions for the retail, supermarket, hospitality, commercial and outdoor lighting markets. Amerlux products and services include track lighting, recessed downlighting and multiples, pendants, linear fluorescents, and custom lighting systems, as well as support for energy reduction plans that can be used as a guide to state, city and local utility rebate programs for maximum energy savings and utility incentives. The company’s domestic and international clients receive the support of Amerlux’s highly trained specification sales force, as well as expert service from initial design to on-time delivery made possible by strategically located manufacturing, warehousing and shipping locations.

Livermore, Calif., February 13, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced that Kaistar Lighting (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.has agreed to invest$25 million in the company. Bridgelux will use the equity investmentto further accelerate research, development, and production of LED chip and packaging technology for general illumination applications.

“The market for solid state lighting is expected to grow from $3 billion in 2011 to more than $25 billion in 2015,” said Bill Watkins, Bridgelux’s Chief Executive Officer. “This investment marks the beginning of our cooperation with Kaistar to lead the transition to solid state lighting. Kaistar’s cost-competitive manufacturing capabilities combined with Bridgelux’s high performance packaging solutions will continue to drive down the cost of solid state technology for general lighting, helping to more rapidly expand the market for LED.”

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.

Bridgelux LED Arrays used to Deliver High Quality Light that Helps Preserve Park’s Night Sky

SAN LEANDRO, CALIF., February 27, 2012 – Borden Lighting, a developer and manufacturer of finely designed and sustainable lighting solutions, today announced that the Presidio of San Francisco has installed modern LED walkway lighting to enhance the beauty, safety and energy efficiency of the national park. Using Bridgelux LED arrays, Borden Lighting designed a unique indirect post top walkway luminaire. Given the success of this project, additional installations are planned. The Presidio is recognized for its scenic vistas and vibrant history.

The Borden luminaire was developed to conform to “Dark Sky” lighting design concepts that effectively illuminate the pathway while preventing glare and light pollution. The original lighting design plan called for the use of Metal Halide (MH) luminaires, not for LED-based lighting. Borden decided to use the 1200 lumen ES LED arrays from Bridgelux, not only for their greater energy efficiency, but also because the arrays offered much higher quality of light and long life in a small source size.

Presidio Walkway Lighting Day

Presidio Walkway Lighting Night

“We used a warm 3000K white light to create a soft, welcoming appearance,” said David Malman, project lighting designer from Architectural Lighting Design. “I believe the combination of the dark sky luminaire design and the LED technology resulted in a beautiful addition to the landscape lighting while preserving the natural night time setting appropriate for a national park.”

About Borden Lighting

Borden Lighting was created to serve the design community with lighting fixtures that exhibit the three most important issues in lighting today: fine design, true sustainability and superior value.Based in the San Francisco Bay area, Borden Lighting offers a complete line of decorative surface mounted fixtures for ceiling, pendant, interior and exterior wall applications. The company focuses upon architectural based designs that are tasteful, clean and elegant in their simplicity to meet the demands of today’s discerning lighting specifiers and purchasers. For additional company information, please visit www.bordenlighting.com.

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

Partnerships designed to save tax dollars and increase safety by installing innovative, efficient lighting

LIVERMORE, Calif., March 1, 2012 –Chevron Energy Solutions and Bridgelux have created a unique alliance to promote innovative advancements in LED lighting technologies, enabling cities to significantly reduce utility bills and maintenance costs.

Under the program, Chevron Energy Solutions, the energy services division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., will upgrade streetlights with LED technology, often at no upfront cost to cities. The LED streetlights require 50 percent less power and far less maintenance than ordinary streetlights, allowing cities the opportunity to finance the installation with the savings. Additionally, these LED streetlights offer a better quality of light that improves visibility and increases safety and security. In many cases, taxpayers should not be impacted except by the dramatic improvement in the lighting of their communities.

Livermore and Dublin, two Northern California cities in Alameda County, well known for their leadership in innovation, are participating in the demonstration of this unique LED technology and have upgraded several of their streetlights with the Bridgelux technology.

“The pilot installation has been received with great excitement. We are proud to be a part of a significant advancement in lighting innovation,” said John Marchand, mayor of Livermore. “We take great pride in seeing our investment in local clean technology companies produce potential fiscal benefits for cities around the world.”

Streetlights typically account for 10 to 40 percent of a municipality’s energy costs. According to the Clinton Global Climate Initiative, the energy used by street lights amounts to the third largest use of power by local governments today. Many cities in America could see reductions up to 40 percent or as much as $17 million in yearly energy costs, simply by converting their existing conventional streetlights to the Bridgelux LED.

“All cities are facing a similar fiscal dilemma: they need to upgrade their infrastructure, but lack the capital to move forward,” said Jim Davis, President of Chevron Energy Solutions. “Through this new initiative, we can help cities modernize their infrastructure by financing projects through energy savings. These LED streetlights are making a dramatic difference, but they are just the start of what we can do to help cities save on their energy costs.”

“Our community is excited about the evaluation we are doing with Chevron Energy Solutions and Bridgelux,” said Tim Sbranti, mayor of Dublin. “All of us in city government look forward to the energy savings and improved street level visibility. We think this could be a successful financing model for many of our infrastructural improvement projects.”

The heart of the streetlight is an LED lighting module designed to be installed or upgraded quickly and easily into the existing streetlight head. Designed by Bridgelux, a leading innovator in solid state lighting technologies and solutions, the module contains the light source and other components most subject to rapid evolution. As the technology advances in energy efficiency and capabilities, it is anticipated that modules could be simply swapped out without having to replace a city’s physical infrastructure.

The module also allows cities the potential of upgrading streetlights in the future to incorporate sensing and networking capabilities, giving city managers tools to control their lights and monitor traffic or remote locations, something impossible with conventional streetlights.

“LED lighting is the biggest advance in lighting since Thomas Edison showed off his bulb in 1879,” said Bill Watkins, CEO of Bridgelux. “But LEDs and solid-state lighting represent more than just a technical advance. They will usher in new business models and capabilities for running our homes, businesses and cities. Lights are going to become more than just something you screw into a socket.”

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, Calif., 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 Chevron Energy Solutions

Chevron Energy Solutions develops and builds sustainable energy projects that increase energy efficiency and renewable power, reduce energy costs, and ensure reliable, high-quality energy for government, education and business facilities. Chevron Energy Solutions is one of the largest installers of solar power in the U.S. education market and has developed hundreds of projects that improve energy efficiency and provide renewable power for education, government and business facilities. Its parent, Chevron Corporation, is investing across the energy spectrum to develop energy sources for future generations by expanding the capabilities of alternative and renewable energy technologies. Chevron has spent approximately $4.4 billion on renewable energy and efficiency since 2002, and expects to spend $2.2 billion in this area between 2011 and 2013. For more information: www.chevronenergy.com.

Contacts:

Brian Fisher, Bridgelux: 925-583-8563;

Ken Pimental, Chevron Energy Solutions: 415-733-4673.

Bridgelux LED Arrays Used To Deliver Advanced Lightingfor Grand Hotel Reylhof

Wevelgem, BELGIUM,March7, 2012 – Delta Light, a market leader and trendsetter in architectural lighting today announcedthe use of advanced LED lighting technology for the most recent renovation of the Sandton Group’s Grand Hotel Reylhof is in the heart of the city of Gent. Delta Light together with the hotel architects and lighting designers developed a lighting concept combining their vision of tomorrow’s hotel design while remaining true to the original Louis XIVarchitecture and atmosphere. Use of Delta Light’s innovative luminaires delivering high quality light using the Bridgelux LED light sources was key to the lighting design. Delta Light chose Bridgelux LED arraysfor their very high color rendering (CRI), excellent color consistency and energy efficiency. LED lighting also strengthens the hotel’s bottom line by eliminating infrared(IR) and ultraviolet(UV) radiation in the light beam preventing bleaching of the hotel textiles and wallpaper and also reducing demands on room air conditioning.

“We made energy efficient lighting a priority in our corporate vision. Lighting is a major contributor to our energy use. All new construction or renovation projects require the seamless marriage of energy efficiency with Sandton’s high lighting quality standards,” said DucoHeijbroek, General Manager of the hotel. “Working with, Delta Light, we developed a lighting design concept integrating the latest in hospitality interior design insights along with the latest in energy efficient LED light source technology from Bridgelux. Today’s Hotel Reylhof provides an inviting, warm haven in the bustling historical Gent city center.”

The hotel was originally built in 1724 in the Louis XIV style and was last renovated in 1964. This renovation included 158 rooms and suites creating the desired cozy home away from home atmosphere and a pleasant ambient light level in the hallways. About 380 Delta Light luminaires (REO 3033 S1 W.) were installed in the hotel during this renovation using 3000K warm white light at 80 CRI. The hotel estimates that they will save 75% in cost savings from energy in both lighting and reduced air conditioning costsplus greatly reduced lighting maintenance costs.

About Delta Light

Incorporated in 1987 by business manager and designer Paul Ameloot, today Delta Light® has developed to become the market leader and trendsetter in architectural lighting. Presenting innovative lighting designs, the company is recognized throughout the world for its subtle blend of ambiance, functionality, and design. Delta Light® currently employs 200 staff at its head office in Wevelgem, and distributes its products in 110 countries.From the very beginning Delta Light® developed with the focus on design and technology. Just a quick glance at the range shows that innovation is the central impulse behind the company. Based on a passion for lighting and design, through extensive trend and market research, and thanks to its in-depth knowledge of product development, over the years the Belgian Delta Light® design team has succeeded in creating an array of timeless, stylish and often revolutionary designs.For additional company information, please visit www.deltalight.com

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

Livermore, Calif., March 19, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, announced today that their awarding-winning RS LED arrays have been selected by world-renown HELLA Lighting for the company’s first down light designed specifically for the commercial and retail lighting markets. The HELLA down light is an innovative, very low profile luminaire using a proprietary optical design enabled by Bridgelux LED array technology. According to HELLA, the luminaire will deliver an effective lumen output of 2600 lumens in 4000K neutral white. The new down light is designed to replace the traditional CFL and Metal-Halide lighting systems while consuming only 43 Watts of power.

“HELLA is leveraging its deep experience and expertise in automotive LED lighting to expand their interior lighting portfolio,” said Oliver Thurau, head of sales for HELLA Interieur Lighting. “Bridgelux products deliver the industry leading technology and quality that reflect the HELLA brand. In addition to enabling our distinctive low profile design, the Bridgelux arrays offer the lumen output we require with the high quality of light and color uniformity demanded by the very selective retail and commercial lighting markets. Further, Bridgelux offers a broad range of arrays providing multiple lumen outputs and color temperatures all using the same form factor. This reduces the cost and risk associated with the future expansion of this product line.”

Most down lights, using either conventional lamp technology or most LED light sources, require an elongated reflector to reduce glare. HELLA’s down light uses an innovative optic eliminating glare in a shallow form factor. This optic is enabled by the flat Bridgelux array architecture combining a directed beam with a high flux density source. This low profile design gives lighting designers and contractors greater flexibility to install down lights where ceiling heights are limited. In March, the down light will also be available in 3000K warm white. The new HELLA down light is now commercially available.

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 Arrays Increasing Energy Efficiency And Visibility In Outdoor Lighting Module

Livermore, Calif., March 26, 2012 – Bridgelux, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, announced today that its awarding-winning RS LED arrays have been selected by ZON LED as the LED-based light source for their billboard lighting retrofit solution permitting easy upgrades for the most common billboard lighting fixtures in North America. ZON LED’s proprietary retrofit technology directly benefits outdoor advertising customers by delivering much higher energy efficiency together with higher quantity and quality of light. The LED-based lighting technology produces higher quality 5000K light with higher color rendering making the sign graphics vividly standout with bright, realistic colors, appearing more desirable to the human eye. ZON LED is now retrofitting 6000 metal halide (MH) lighting systems for one of the largest outdoor advertisers in North America, with plans to retrofit another 4000 over the next 3 months with installations in Canada and the United States.

“ZON LED was pleased to work with Bridgelux to engineer a custom lighting retrofit system which resulted in dramatic improvements in illumination, increased light uniformity and color quality throughout the panel,” said Arnold Stoll of ZON LED. “Additionally, due to the use of the LED arrays, ZON’s Light Splitter™ technology and heat management features we achieved better beam control allowing us to tackle the persistent problem of light pollution. We believe that this LED retrofit solution will revolutionize lighting practices across the roadway sign industry.”

Current billboard lighting systems use 1 to 4, 400W lamp fixtures to provide sufficient billboard illumination. ZON LED developed a customized retrofit solution using Bridgelux RS LED arrays that accurately directs the light beam onto the billboard panel dramatically reducing the problem of light pollution caused by traditional MH lighting systems. A conventional billboard lighting system with 2 MH fixtures consumes about 4000 kW per year based on the 12 hour per day seven day per week operation. The ZON LED retrofit module by comparison, consumed only about 1200 kW per year for an annual savings of 72% in energy costs. In addition, the long life of LED-based lighting systems virtually eliminates the need of lighting maintenance.

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 ZON LED

ZON LED, LLC is a leader in high lumen, low power consumption LED lighting fixtures and retrofit modules for the replacement of fluorescent and metal halide fixtures saving from 50-70% of the energy consumed by conventional lighting technologies. Headquartered in Romeo, Michigan the company develops innovative lighting products in its own design and manufacturing center. ZON LED’s Michigan facility is home to the research and development, design, quality, and manufacturing activities associated with its proprietary LED and other advanced lighting technologies such as its line of ZONStorm™ parking garage, parking area and wall packs fixtures as well as ZON’s high bay and facility fixtures. The company maintains a staff of highly skilled mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, and reliability engineers working closely with industrial designers, lab technicians, and manufacturing personnel to accelerate the development and commercialization of relevant industry-leading LED solutions. ZON LED prides itself on utilizing North American manufactured products whenever possible in the design of its fixtures. For additional company information, please visit www.zonled.com