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GRE Alpha to Exhibit in 2019 LED+Light Asia Singapore

Next-generation LED dimmers and drivers making their debut

Hong Kong,  October 02, 2019 GRE Alpha, a prominent global LED power supply provider, is bringing new lighting control solutions to the only show in Singapore exclusively dedicated to the LED and OLED industry. This year, LED+Light Asia takes place Oct. 1-3, 2019. GRE Alpha will be welcoming guests and demonstrating products at booth A08 at the Marina Sands Expo & Convention Center.

GRE Alpha has been at the forefront of LED driver and dimmer innovation and development since the day they opened their doors. In this event, GRE will showcase their latest lighting control solutions and LED drivers for the Asian market. They are particularly proud to be among the few to focus on supporting innovative lighting solutions for Japan.

"Our modular approach is unique, said GRE Alpha's Executive Director, Richard Fong. Our primary aim has always been to create products that can be integrated into existing systems simply and efficiently. We are looking forward to sharing these new modular products and, most importantly, providing a memorable interactive experience for our valued customers and LED lighting professionals who are just getting to know us."

With the world of LED lighting changing at warp speed, GRE Alpha's featured new products represent top-of-the-line innovation in LED lighting components?iterally the power behind the light. They include the following enhancements to two popular products that have revolutionized the LED driver industry

SLD-DIM-XG4 has added extra channels to the XG model for more control. Using the latest in Bluetooth Mesh, these dimming modules enable hassle-free lighting control with no compromise in performance. While the XG model is less expensive and great for adjusting warm to cool, the new XG4 model has added channels for more control. Uses for the XG4 dimmer include:

• Architectural lighting
• Theme parks
• Stage lighting
• Street lighting
• Color controls for decorating

EnOcean ENO-DIM-CC is a new version of GRE's groundbreaking dimming module that allows for smooth, flicker-free dimming lighting fixtures using any of EnOcean's certified energy harvesting wireless switches. While the original version is constant voltage, the ENO-DIM-CC is constant current, which fills a critical need when constant power supplies work best, like working with high-powered LEDs. It is energy challenges like this that are propelling GRE Alpha to help move its clients into the next chapter of LED lighting. Uses for ENO-DIM and ENO-DIM-CC include:

• Architectural lighting
• Effect and contour lighting
• Office general illumination
• Signage and strip lighting
• Swimming pools/fountain lighting

Come visit the GRE Alpha team at LED+Light Asia. They will be more than happy to demonstrate GRE's innovative new products and forge new alliances with other forward thinkers of the LED lighting industry. Visit https://www.ledlightasia.com/ for complete information. Admission is free. You can register on-site with a business card.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. Their superior performance products are the power behind LED lighting. GRE's modular approach allows their dimming modules and drivers to be used either in conjunction with existing systems or with new setups.

For more information on GRE Alpha products and services or to speak with a service representative and set up a one-on-one appointment with a technical expert, visit https://grealpha.com/contact/.

GRE Alpha Customers will Remain Unaffected by China Tariffs

The trade war with China rages on, with no sign of letup. Much of what is now manufactured in China now faces a 25% tariff, and more product lines will be hit on September 1st. This week showed a tactical escalation, the U.S. will raise duties on $250 billion in Chinese goods to 30% and increase tariffs on another $300 billion in products to 15% from 10%.

The Changing Patterns of the World’s Supply Chains

The two countries have not been able to reach consensus on a trade deal, and because of the resulting U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, nations the world over have begun to shift their manufacturing supply chains out of China. This realignment is described in a New York Times article entitled One Trump Victory: Companies Rethink China. The process is called decoupling, and it “is is a major goal of those who believe the world has grown far too dependent on China as a manufacturing giant.”

Manufacturing supply chains worldwide are changing – permanently. None of this will have any ill effect on GRE Alpha customers, because our company has had the foresight to establish manufacturing in multiple facilities including Vietnam.

Vietnam: A Strategic Solution to the U.S./China Trade War

The exodus has already begun, and is described in the starkly titled New York Times article Your Next iPhone Might Be Made in Vietnam. Thank the Trade War. While others may be struggling to find ready-to-use factories and warehouses GRE Alpha already has that covered.

When the Consumer Technology Association (CES) spoke to Richard Fong, GRE Alpha’s Manufacturing executive director, it was noted that, “Vietnam is a very natural and advantageous location for us to increase our manufacturing capabilities.” Because of our affiliation with GRE Manufacturing, our LED drivers bound for the U.S. are shipped directly from Vietnam, avoiding the excessive tariffs. Within those factory walls GRE Alpha is producing some of the world's most advanced and reliable LED lighting components, including the SLD-DIM-XG4, our four channel Bluetooth dimming module.

GRE Alpha is no newcomer to Vietnam. We established our first Vietnam factory in 2013. Our factory located in the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) about 40 minutes away from Ho Chi Minh City. It offers more than 300,000 square feet of ISO 9002, ISO 13485 and ISO 14000-certified manufacturing space.

And we’re not alone! Our factory is situated alongside 700+ manufacturing companies from around the world, with established transportation, logistics and supply-chain infrastructure.

Source: GRE Manufacturing

Manufacturing electronics in Vietnam has advantages aside from the avoidance of the China tariffs. The median age in Vietnam is only about 30, giving manufacturers the advantage of a youthful, vibrant and flexible workforce. The well-educated population has the same solid East-Asian work ethic, and wages are competitive.

The response of our U.S. customers to our Vietnam facility has been overwhelmingly positive. Buying LED drivers made in Vietnam is a sure-fire way to beat the U.S., - Chinese trade war.

Customers will continue to benefit from the full line of our LED driver and power supply lines without paying the 25% China tariff. We strongly advise our customers to place their orders as early as possible so that they can get their products by the end of the year avoid disappointment.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacturing of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. With over two decades of power conversion expertise and a commitment towards innovation, GRE Alpha engages with industry pioneers to deliver highly efficient, installation-ready, and agency-approved LED power conversion products for a wide variety of industry applications.

For more information about the products featured here or any other GRE Alpha products or services, please visit the contact page. Our support team is always happy to help.

It's Not a Matter of When Anymore...

GRE Alpha's EnOcean LED Dimming Module (ENO-DIM) Is Self-Powered, Wireless, and Maintenance-Free

Now available from GRE Alpha and select distributing partners worldwide

Lighting Control for Intelligent Buildings

When GRE Alpha's advanced LED dimming module and driver technology paired up with EnOcean's patented energy harvesting wireless technology, the result changed the face of smart building lighting design. Powered by exploiting the energy generated at the push of a button, the ENO-DIM dimming module allows for smooth, flicker-free dimming of lighting fixtures.This article lays out the ways ENO-DIM is pushing wireless LED lighting control to the future loT level while providing significant savings in time, money and energy.

Highly Flexible and Easy to Install

When ENO-DIM made its debut in 2018, jaws were dropping at how easy it was to install. ENO-DIM was the first dimming module of its kind and, to this moment, remains unmatched in intelligent building lighting applications. Brilliantly constructed to work with all EnOcean certified self-powered wireless switches, any constant voltage LED lighting system can be extended and seamlessly retrofitted to EnOcean wireless technology. The ENO-DIM module operates at a maximum 5 amperes (amp) capacity and can support up to 30 EnOcean wireless energy harvesting devices.

Perfect for new building automation projects, ENO-DIM works just as easily as a straightforward upgrade to existing LED lighting systems. The ENO-DIM module hooks up to any constant voltage LED driver, including an existing DC power distribution panel or at any point in an existing lighting circuit. The wireless energy switches are very robust and installation retrofit does not require extra wiring. Plus, there are no batteries to replace or hazardous waste disposal. With installation virtually effortless, reduced labor and component costs, the savings generated by ENO-DIM over time will be significant.

Proprietary Frequencies for Various Parts of the World

While most smart lighting systems utilize the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) radio band, GRE's ENO-DIM module uses EnOcean's proprietary frequencies for communication. Those bands enable noise-free, near-instantaneous feedback without interference, and a wide range of up to 30 meters within buildings. This is a dramatic contrast to less reliable RF wireless technologies such as BLE and Zigbee.

The ENO-DIM module currently supports multiple frequencies that will insure its reliability in different geographic areas. GRE Alpha is the only member of the EnOcean alliance to focus on lighting for the Japanese market. Additional frequencies for new products and territories are in the works.

Infinite Possibilities in Smart Building Design

Wireless, self-powered control devices are the most flexible solution to achieve the full data potential of intelligent LED lighting control in new builds and retrofits. Customers are extremely impressed with how this reflects in the sheer versatility of the ENO-DIM module. With the powerful combination of GRE Alpha's modular LED power supplies and EnOcean' s self-powered sensors and switches, lighting designers can now create sustainable intelligent building, home automation and architectural lighting control systems that are energy-efficient, easy to install and maintenance-free.

Current applications include:

• Building and architectural lighting
• Effect and contour lighting
• General commercial illumination
• Warehouse signage
• Strip lighting

No Other Dimmer Compares

EnOcean energy harvesting technology and switches have dramatically simplified lighting system installations and commissioning and dramatically reduced wiring requirements.That is a huge win for lighting industry experts. With so many valuable benefits, GRE Alpha Electronics is hoping to drive the rapid adoption of existing and new lighting projects to EnOcean controlled lighting. To that end, the ENO-DIM dimming module represents the first in a series of EnOcean products that will allow seamless upgrades of existing lighting systems.

Summing up the advantages of the ENO-DIM module:

• Self-powered
• 100% Battery-Free
• Wireless
• Simple to install or retrofit
• Spring-loaded terminal for problem-free installation
• Works with any EnOcean-enabled wireless dimmer
• Switches can be mounted anywhere
• Wide range DC input
• Spring-loaded terminal for easy installation
• Flicker-free dimming
• Reduced energy consumption
• Three regional power supply versions
• Up to 97% efficiency

Where we go from here

Not long ago, concepts like energy harvesting would have been perceived as wildly imaginative. Now we've gone from a simple illumination element to the ENO-DIM dimming module as a core communication device. Lighting leads the way as one of the pioneer industries in the Internet of Thing (IoT). As we become more connected as a society, increasingly connected lighting systems will continue to get more attention and have more applications. With companies like GRE Alpha Electronics and EnOcean at the forefront of smart building management, it's clear that future possibilities are limitless.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. With over two decades of power conversion expertise and a commitment towards innovation, we engage with industry pioneers to deliver highly efficient, installation-ready, and agency-approved LED power conversion products for a wide variety of industry applications. Our success is centered on three core values—innovation, service and partnership.

If you'd like to know more about the ENO-DIM dimming module or other types of leading edge LED power solutions, please visit GRE Alpha's enquiry page and one of our product experts will quickly get back to you.

HONG KONG – GRE Alpha, a leading LED power supply manufacturer, will be among the top tier presenters at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition from June 9-12 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. Asia’s most comprehensive lighting and LED event, GILE 2019 is set to break attendance records. Last year, the show recorded more than 2,600 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions and more than 165,000 visitors from 129 countries and regions. The show focuses on lighting applications, LED technologies, equipment and components.

With this year's theme, "Envisage the Next Move" in mind, Richard Fong and the GRE Alpha team will take a deep dive into the use of communication protocols in smart lighting systems.

(Image: Messe Frankfurt)

On June 10 lighting Industry professionals will find the GRE Alpha team discussing smart lighting solutions with Amazon Echo and Zigbee dimming modules at 4:00 p.m. Sessions will take place opposite to Hall 4.1, along Pearl Promenade, Area A.

Introduction of GRE Zigbee dimming module

GRE Alpha's Zigbee dimming module is a 240-watt constant voltage dimming device that operates based on IEEE 802.15.4 and the Zigbee 3.0 standard. Offering best-in-class interoperability between major lighting eco-systems (AMAZON Echo) and provides device to device vs cloud-to-cloud connectivity without the reliance on external gateway or connection to the internet.

Simple and easy to install, this compact device also supports connecting directly to a Zigbee Green Power switch for battery-less dimming enabling seamless upgrade to Zigbee smart lighting networks.

• Based on international standards IEEE 802.15.4 and Zigbee 3.0.
• Can be directly controlled by battery-less Zigbee Green Power switches.
• Can be controlled in multiple ways, seamlessly and concurrently.
• When combined with ubisys G1, lights can be controlled using smartphone apps, HomeKit, or Amazon Alexa, or based on schedules etc.
• Lights can be grouped and either controlled individually or as a group.
• Prepared for Bluetooth Low-Energy for simple applications.
• Over-the-air firmware upgrade capable - ubisys G1 or any other Zigbee OTA server can deploy new firmware with enhancements and bug-fixes.
  
  

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. Unlike many in the LED industry, GRE Alpha focuses on a modular approach. Their products can be used either in conjunction with existing systems or with new setups. With more than two decades of power conversion expertise and a commitment toward innovation, GRE Alpha engages with industry pioneers to deliver highly efficient, installation-ready and agency-approved LED power conversion products for a wide variety of industry applications. www.grealpha.com