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Innovative Products on Display Provide Welcome New Solutions for Users

Hong Kong, November 15, 2019 - India's LED Expo has become a source of inspiration with innovative products, technologies and trends for the world's LED industry. Both GRE Alpha and Citizen Electronics Co. have been on the forefront of LED technology in their respective fields. This year, the two LED experts are showcasing their latest innovations at LED Expo in Greater Noida, Delhi at booth D10, November 14, 15 and 16. LED Expo is becoming a stimulating force in India to phase out non-conventional DVL and CCFL lighting, and a leap forward into next generation for intelligent LED lighting. It's the perfect forum for GRE Alpha and Citizen to display their products and interact with customers.

"We looking forward to serving our customers in India by co-exhibiting with Citizen at the LED Expo in New Delhi," said GRE Executive Director, Richard Fong. "With GRE Alpha's focus on providing integrable modular LED accessories and Citizen's environmentally friendly COB LED technology, the partnership is a windfall in new product development."

Citizen's COBs with GRE Alpha's LED drivers and lighting control modules give users more control and flexibility in adopting various dimming systems, such as DALI, EnOcean and color tuning. Among the products in the spotlight at LED Expo:

GRE Alpha's SLD DimTW2 is a unique, efficient CV tunable white LED dimming module which accepts -10V/1-10V control signal and enables smooth, dynamic color temperature shifts of 2000K to 8000K. Depending on the application situation, this plug-and-play dimming module creates eye-catching, color temperature changing effects without color distortion. Because lighting can have a profound effect on our physical and mental health, tunable white lighting is a critical strategy.

GRE's EnOcean ENO-DIM Wireless Dimming Modules, now available in constant current as well as constant voltage, are poised to revolutionize smart building lighting design. These modules allow for smooth, flicker-free dimming of lighting switches using any of EnOcean's certified energy harvesting wireless switches. ENO-DIM applications include architectural lighting, effect and contour lighting, general commercial illumination, warehouses, signage, strip lighting and more.

The ability to meet energy challenges like these inspired the partnership between GRE Alpha and Citizen and is propelling these two forward-thinking companies to help move their clients into the next chapter of LED lighting. Come visit the GRE Alpha and Citizen teams at LED Expo in India. They are eager to welcome visitors and will be more than happy to demonstrate their innovative LED lighting solutions.

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 systems. 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/.

About Citizen Electronics Co.

Citizen Electronics Co. is a worldwide maker of COB LED technology. Citizen Electronics can trace their roots to 1970, the result of a merger between Citizen Watch Co. and Bulova Watch Company, Inc. They have since become known for their economically friendly COB LED technology, and have worldwide distribution. http://ce.citizen.co.jp/e/index.php

GRE Alpha, which specializes in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, recently formed a partnership with Setsuyo Astec Corporation a distributor of smart lighting solutions and LED drivers, to bring LED lighting technology to ASEAN countries.

The two companies recently collaborated at a joint LED Lighting seminar in Bangkok, Thailand where they showcased the latest in lighting control technology to an audience of over 100 lighting professionals including the top lighting design firms and universities in Thailand.

Caption: LED Lighting Seminar 2019—Bangkok, Thailand

LED power supplies for Japan and SE Asia

GRE Alpha, which has an office in Tokyo, is poised to leverage Setsuyo Astec Corporation's comprehensive exporting and logistical expertise operations in SE Asia. GRE Alpha's focus of operation in working with Japan-based Setsuyo, is in the distribution of smart lighting solutions and LED Drivers which they can now offer to ASEAN countries including India, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.

"Setsuyo Astec Corporation has a very professional team, with local representation in more than fourteen ASEAN countries," says Yoshihito Mori, Japan Country Manager for GRE Alpha. “With the addition of Setsuyo Astec Corporation as our distributor, we look forward to better servicing our customers in the ASEAN Countries, India, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea."

GRE Alpha recognized the need for a reliable mid-range supplier for better dimmers and power supplies that support LED applications. They offer two models of wireless LED dimming modules, SLD-DIM DALI and GLD-DIM, both within the EnOcean® brand name. GRE Alpha's partnership with Setsuyo Astec Corporation enables OEM suppliers and procurement managers to reliably purchase GRE dimmers and drivers as part of an integrated system.

“SE Asia is a growing market and is turning to smart lighting and connected lighting solutions like DALI for lighting projects," says Mori. "With our partnership, we will be able to better demonstrate the effectiveness of GRE Alpha's simple lighting module solutions for smart lighting systems."

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. https://grealpha.com/about-us/

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/.

The company's leadership in modular LED product development takes center stage at the event

HONG KONG - October 25, 2019 – GRE Alpha Electronics, a growing force in the design and manufacture of LED powering solutions, announced it will be presenting a series of new products at the 2019 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn edition), October 27-30. Hosting exhibitors across the lighting spectrum, the fair is the biggest of its kind in Asia and definitely the place to be this fall.

GRE Alpha will be showcasing their line of modular and dimmable LED drivers at Booth ICON-015 in the prominent Hall of Aurora. Visitors will not only be warmly welcomed, but provided with hands-on demonstrations of GRE's DMX Lighting Control Module, and DALI, BLE, Zigbee and EnOcean Dimming Modules.

According to Executive Director, Richard Fong, "This year we are focusing on meeting the growing demand for connected smart lighting solutions. We will be using our smart lighting control modules to simplify the process of integrating lighting systems with building management systems. That means our customers can look forward to another year of firsts, including our BLE 4 channel and our DMX CC module on display in Hong Kong for the very first time."

Working with leading partners in the lighting field has enabled GRE Alpha to make even greater strides in LED powering solutions. Specially featured at the GRE booth will be two cutting edge lighting control modules that have been enhanced in multiple ways to provide more performance flexibility and meet specialized customer needs:

SLD-DIM-XG4 (BLE LED Dimming Module): The XG4 is the newest in a series of dimming modules that are completely wireless and utilize the latest in Bluetooth mesh enabling hassle-free lighting control with superior performance. Working within DALI, Zigbee and EnOcean protocols, the XG series empower OEMS to choose between several vendors in order to mix and match solutions. The XG4 and XG4-UL add greater control for color tuning and color changing applications. Uses include:

• Theme parks
• Stage lighting
• Color controls for decorating
• Architectural lighting
• Effects & contour lighting

ENO-DIM-CC (EnOcean Wireless Constant Current LED Dimming Module): The ENO-DIM-CC is a new version of GRE'S innovative ENO-DIM dimming module. While the ENO-DIM 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. Both are available in three regional power supply versions: 902MHz in North America, 928MHz in Japan, and 868MHz in Europe and China. Applications include:

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

Also making its debut at the GRE Alpha booth will be the latest – constant current - configuration of their popular constant voltage SLD-DIM-DMX 4 LED dimming module. These dimming modules support high resolution RGBW color control and feature full integrations with DMX512-A (Digital Multiplex) protocol.

With customer service a top priority, GRE had the foresight to establish manufacturing facilities in multiple locations including Vietnam. Among other advantages, this location eliminates the trade war tariff for valued U.S. customers. Efforts like that, along with continued innovation in LED solutions will help ensure GRE Alpha remains at the forefront of LED powering.

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/.

October 15, 2019

A heavy visitor turnout combined with new LED lighting control solutions put GRE Alpha right at the center of the only show in Singapore exclusively dedicated to the LED and OLED industry. Over a 3-day period, from October 1-3, the GRE Alpha team welcomed a constant stream of visitors while showcasing their latest LED drivers and dimmers for the ASEAN market.

"On behalf of the GRE Alpha team, I would like to thank everyone who took the time to visit us at the Marina Bay Sands," said Executive Director, Richard Fong. "The LED + Light Asia show gave us the prized opportunity to show how our unique, modular approach is meeting the demand for smarter building solutions. Above all we valued the opportunity to interact with our guests and provide them with hands-on product demonstrations."

Executive Director, Richard Fong, explaining the many advantages of GRE Alpha's modular approach.

GRE Alpha's featured new products represented top-of-the-line innovation in LED lighting components. For LED+Light Asia 2019, GRE Alpha brought full assortment of products. Enhanced models of two of GRE Alpha's most popular products that have impacted the LED driver industry.

SLD-DIM-XG4has 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 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.

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

EnOcean's ENO-DIM wireless dimming modules were a definite hit with guests.

UPCOMING EVENT:

GRE Alpha is excited to announce that they will be featuring a series of exciting new products at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), 27-30 October 2019. Visitors will be warmly welcomed. 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/.

HONG KONG - October 11, 2019

GRE Alpha Electronics, Ltd., a leader in the design and manufacture of LED power supplies and systems, is excited to announce the expansion of their popular line of LED power supplies. Implementing a Bluetooth dimming solution has never been this easy. The SLD-DIM-XG4, the SLD-DIM-XG4-Ul and the original SLD-DIM-XG utilize the latest in Bluetooth mesh, featuring direct, peer-to-peer communication between nodes. Thus, ensuring instantaneous response to input from switches, sensors and mobile devices without the need for hubs or a central controller.

The XG line’s interoperability offers a distinct advantage. Unlike other controllers in the market, components in the XG series empower OEMs with the flexibility to choose between several vendors in order to mix and match various solutions based on features, form and pricing to meet an end customer's lighting control requirements. Users appreciate the ability to work within popular DALI, Zigbee and EnOcean protocols.

Image source: SLD-DIM-XG4 Datasheet

GRE Alpha’s dimming modules are part of the Xicato Controls ecosystem, allowing quick and seamless installation and commissioning of lighting systems using Xicato software applications. GRE Alpha’s new SLD-DIM-XG4 is a 400-watt constant voltage LED dimming module. While our original SLD-DIM-XG supports one channel, the new 400-watt SLD-DIM-XG4 supports four. The new unit will give additional flexibility when addressing the wireless design needs related to:

• Theme parks
• Stage lighting
• Color controls for decorating
• Architectural lighting
• Effects & contour lighting

The table below compares three popular wireless dimming modules.

The SLD-DIM-XGA is a high-quality LED controller that can source up to 100-watts output into each of four channels for a total of 400-watts. The SLD-DIM-XG can source up to 260-watts into one channel. These BLE dimming devices are completely wireless dimming modules based on the BLE (Bluetooth low energy) protocol. Aside from being able to source more power, the primary difference between the SLD-DIM-XG and the newer SLD-DIM-XG4 is that the XG4 has four channels rather than one. This allows artists, designers and architects to effect finer lighting control in any situation. The SLD-DIM-XG is great for color temperature control in a wireless environment and is a lower cost solution. This high-quality LED component your first choice for general commercial and residential use. The SLD-DIM-XG4-UL is what you need when the situation requires a UL listed LED controller.

The units are manufactured in multiple facilities. Buyers in the U.S. market can take advantage of tax advantages as GRE Manufacturing in Vietnam is producing the SLD-DIM-XG4, the newest four channel Bluetooth dimming module. Along with the SLD-DIM-XG, it is just one of GRE Alpha’s LED controllers that are now made in Vietnam for U.S. customers. 

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.