GRE Alpha Sets New Visitor Record at Tokyo Lighting Fair 2019
March 26th 2019EnOcean Dimming Module for Lumileds Among Groundbreaking New Products Featured
Hong Kong, March 20, 2019 -- Between a successful collaboration with EnOcean, DALI test certification and an incredible array of groundbreaking new products, 2019 is already proving to be a banner year for GRE Alpha. Visitor turnout more than doubled from 2018 in their third year of participation in the NIKKEI MESSE Lighting Exhibition. Over a 4 day period, from March 5 to 8, the GRE Alpha team welcomed hundreds of guests while showcasing their latest LED Dimming Modules, LED Drivers and loT themed products with live interactive displays.
A Commitment to Service and Partnership
“On behalf of all of us at GRE Alpha, I would like to thank everyone who took the time to visit us at the Big Sight Exhibition Center,” said Executive Director, Richard Fong. “The unprecedented turnout gave us a valuable opportunity to showcase our latest products, and we are inspired by the rich exchange of ideas. The enthusiasm we experienced makes us all the more committed to continuing to provide world-class service and support, and to honor the GRE Alpha promise that our LED Drivers provide exceptional function, reliability and quality in a sustainable design.”
Exceeding Expectations in New Product Development
It was a point of pride for GRE Alpha that, for the second year at the Tokyo show, their products were also featured at the EnOcean Alliance booth. The affiliation with EnOcean allows GRE Alpha to share their LED expertise and collaborate with other EnOcean Alliance members to design the technologies of tomorrow.
Generating great interest was an EnOcean dimming module for Lumileds dim to warm LED’s. Other breakthrough products experienced by visitors included a series of LED Drivers designed for high temperature operation:
Featured products included:
- High-tech, 300 Watt E-Capless Power Supply with patented high temperature core
technology for operation in high temperatures (-40C to -80C). - Zigbee Dimming Module that works with multiple smart home protocols and devices,
such as Osram, Philips, IKEA, Amazon Echo and more. - 100 Watt CV TRIAC dimmable LED Driver XLAVP100.
- Constant Voltage LED Drivers 100 Watt and 150 Watt with patented easy install.
- Dimming Modules for Soraa, Philips and Citizen Dim-to-Warm/Turnable White
MR 16s AND C0Bs.
Upcoming Event:
GRE Alpha is excited to announce that they will be hosting a seminar at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition in China, June 9-12, 2019. The theme of the show is “THINKLIGHT: Envisage the Next Move,” which aims to encourage the lighting community to see changes as a means of progress and innovation. Visit the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition webpage for additional information. Visitors will be warmly welcomed.
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 more than 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.
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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/.
New Resources for Lighting Professionals + New Japanese Website
February 25th 2019New section adds value for web visitors while Japanese site addresses key market
GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. is starting 2019 strong, with new enhancements to its website, including a robust resources section and a new Japanese language site. These efforts come as GRE Alpha continues to expand its customer base and enter new markets as a leader in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories.
New Resources for GRE Alpha Customers & Prospects
GRE Alpha's new online resources section will have a variety of content and tools geared specifically to the needs of procurement managers, OEM manufacturers, professional lighting installers, and architects. Topics focus on
- Detailed white papers examine use cases and best practices in LED lighting design & installation
- Historical article library enables users to search for specific article content
- Product-specific application guides will provide a deeper level of integration guidance
- Powerful calculator will help users envision scenarios and estimate voltage drop, maximum wire runs and suitable wire gauges
- DALI testing guidelines explain the range of testing available to GRE Alpha customers
- Expanded FAQ section provides fast answers to core questions about GRE Alpha's products and services
"As we continue to expand globally, we're continually looking for new ways to connect with our customers and provide relevant, useful information that can help them be more successful. We have a massive amount of product experience in-house around LED lighting drivers and controls that can be beneficial to our customers. Creating open and transparent knowledge sharing is a priority for us in 2019," according to GRE Alpha CEO and Executive Director, Richard Fong
Plans are underway for additional content, including white papers focused ambient temperature versus case temperature to help customers better understand the LED drivers
that best meet their needs in harsh operating conditions.
Japanese language site supports increased presence in key market
GRE Alpha has been steadily growing its presence in the Japanese market since opening a Tokyo office in 2017. The Japanese site will feature the same content as the global GRE Alpha site, plus market-specific information, making it a useful resource for Japanese customers and prospects.
"The Japanese market is extremely important to GRE Alpha. We have seen great success there since 2017 and deploying a website in Japanese further demonstrates our commitment to our customers in the region. I hope our Japanese colleagues will use the site to learn more about our products, but also take advantage of the resources we offer to help them," says Fong.
Both the resources section and the Japanese website are live now. Customers are welcome to submit feedback and ideas for content they would find useful to sales@grealpha.com
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. Our 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 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.
GRE Alpha Launches Innovative LED Dimming Solutions in Hong Kong
December 19th 2018From smart LED dimmer modules to LED drivers with increased temperature capacity, GRE Alpha's new products on display at the 2018 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair captured the attention of attendees from more than 15 countries during October's four-day event.
An increased focus on IoT and lighting automation
This year's fair had increased focus on IoT technologies, focused on smart lighting applications, which GRE Alpha is focused on as a key growth area.
"The Lighting industry in gearing towards being part of the IoT web and I'd like to see GRE Alpha at the forefront enabler of IoT lighting, allowing seamless and quick upgrades to multiple smart lighting platforms with simple upgrades that do not require too much rewiring or re-installing entirely new lighting systems," according to Richard Fong, GRE Alpha CEO & Executive Director
GRE Alpha's product display included:
- The SLD-SMARTDIM Wireless Dimming Module, featuring compatibility with smart home protocols and devices including Osram, Philips, IKEA, and Amazon Echo
- GRE Alpha's BLE Dimming Module via GalaXi platform, along with Gateway and a smart Sensor for smart building management and operations
- A new LED driver series with patented high-temperature core technology, with an operating range of -40˚ to 80˚ Celsius, along with a 300-watt E-Capless power supply
- The new XLAVP100 100 Watt CV TRIAC dimmable LED driver
- Constant voltage 100- and 150-watt LED drivers with patented easy install
- New LED dimming accessories, including dimming modules for Soraa, Philips and Citizen Dim-to-Warm/Tunable White MR 16s
- DALI2, DMX, PWM, Switch Dim, 0-10V, Dim-to-Warm and Tunable White Dimming modules
Premier event with global focus
"The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair is really a fantastic platform to display and demonstrate our new products," said Fong. "We continue to see strong interest globally, with an increase in booth visitors from Asia, particularly Japan, which is a large and growing market for GRE Alpha."
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 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. https://grealpha.com/about-us/locations/
GRE Alpha Announces DALI Testing Accreditation
November 27th 2018Leader in LED driver manufacturing acquires DALI accreditation
HONG KONG - GRE Alpha Electronics, Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of LED power supplies and systems, is excited to announce that they have just become certified as a accredited DALI test lab, capable of providing complete DALI1 and DALI2 testing services for BUS power supplies, control gears and devices and one of the first in Asia to offer these services.
“We are excited to work with the DiiA and honored to be an accredited testing service for the DALI standard.” says Richard Fong, GRE Alpha’s Executive Director. “We are one of the first and only DALI accredited test houses in Asia offering full service DALI 1 and DALI 2 testing, which puts us in a unique position to offer value added services to our customers.”
By becoming a DiiA accredited test-house, GRE Alpha can offer testing services for DALI 1 and DALI 2 to their customers. Test sequences are established by DiiA’s Technical & Certification Work Group (T&C WG) and are supplied to DiiA members. Test sequences are required for each part of IEC 62386, the international DALI standard. GRE Alpha has state-of- the art DALI tester to run the IEC62386 normative test sequences distributed by the DIIA. By providing this service to their customer base they can assure that DALI protocol enabled driver products are certified by the standard. This aligns with GRE Alpha’s aim to provide their customers with reliable products on a flexible platform.
The DALI testing accreditation page details GRE Alpha’s testing capabilities and other DiiA related services. GRE Alpha carries several products such as the SLD-DIM DALI that provides intelligent dimming for home automation. The GLD-DIM is another of their dimming modules that utilizes the DALI protocol for seamless integration to LED dimming strips and linear lighting systems. Both products provide smooth and consistent dimming using the flexible and efficient DALI protocol.
About GRE Alpha
GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories that 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 with existing systems or with new setups.
With over two decades of power conversion expertise and a commitment to innovation, GRE Alpha engages with industry pioneers to deliver efficient, installation-ready and agency-approved LED power conversion products for a wide variety of industry applications.
You may go their website to get more information: https://grealpha.com/
New Products from GRE Alpha to be showcased at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair
October 22nd 2018IoT themed products for well-being as well as new LED Driver series and dimming accessories to be among products displayed by the LED expert this year
GRE Alpha’s lighting power solutions focus on expanding the capabilities of LED fixtures. From interconnectivity to advanced dimming technology, GRE Alpha will be showcasing a wide variety of products at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair:
- SLD-SMARTDIM Wireless Dimming Module – Works with multiple smart home protocols and devices such as Osram, Philips, IKEA, Amazon Echo and more.
- BLE Dimming Module –Uses the GalaXi platform along with Gateway and a smart Sensor for smart building management and operations.
- New LED driver series with hi-tech, 300-watt E-Capless power supply series with patented high-temperature core technology, along with a new 100 Watt CV TRIAC dimmable LED driver series and constant voltage LED drivers with patented easy install.
- New LED dimming accessories include dimming modules for Soraa, Philips and Citizen Dim-to-Warm/Tunable White MR 16s along with DALI2, DMX, PWM, Switch Dim, and Dim-to-Warm Tunable White Dimming modules.
“I am very excited about launching new products to allow for quick and seamless upgrades to smart and connected lighting that will enhance well-being and productivity.” cites GRE Alpha CEO Executive Director, Richard Fong. This year the LED driver industry leader hopes to move into the future with new driver technology for building interconnectivity. “The lighting industry is gearing towards being part of the IoT web and I’d like to see GRE Alpha at the forefront as an enabler of IoT lighting, allowing seamless and quick upgrades to multiple smart lighting platforms with simple upgrades that do not require too much rewiring or reinstalling entirely new lighting systems.”
Please visit www.hktdc.com for more information—or to register for— the biggest annual lighting event in Asia. For more information about GRE Alpha’s products or to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an expert, please visit our Enquiries page.
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 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.
www.grealpha.com