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The education of children requires a holistic approach to all of their needs. Teaching faculty are understandably worried there are not enough resources to keep students' minds stimulated. There are various personal issues which can complicate the da…

To look at how we can reduce energy consumption, we need to look at the energy source. There are other blogs where we can look at heating consumption or appliance energy reduction, but we're OEO and we know lights. Let's see how LED can save energy a…

Not many people will wonder why efficiency is important for industrial lighting. In any industry, efficiency means you can produce more rapidly and stay ahead of the competition. Being efficient is a desired outcome for any business. However, no…

In various industries, the careful balance of all working elements is understandably focused on production, processing or whatever commercial use for which the space is intended. This also includes safety, productivity and efficiency. Such a balance…

Indoor sports centers come in various sizes and can have a wide range of features. The purpose, however, is the same in all. They exist to help maintain fitness and generally improve our well-being. While these purposes are facilitated by treadmills,…

If you own an industrial space such as a warehouse or processing plant, overheads are a constant burden. They can be the deciding factor in whether you are able to keep operating. Reducing them is a perpetual mission which can be difficult in a world…

Whatever it is a plant manufactures, much thought goes into safe running of the machines and any mechanical element of the production line. Even soft plush toys being made in a factory use materials which can be hazardous in certain scenarios. Worker…

It is easy to think of warehouses simply as big rooms. But the industrial nature of warehouses means that storage can get complicated. What you store, how you store it and how you look for it seem like easy concepts from the outside, but can become c…

With so many different lighting options available on the market today, it can be hard to know which one is right for your business. What’s important to remember is not all lighting solutions are created equal. In fact, many warehouses, studios, facto…

Make Your Pathway a Little Brighter with OEO The key to brightening up your area is using a solution that’s proven to provide stronger, longer-lasting, more efficient light. LED Bollard lighting solutions satisfy all three—OEO offers high-qualit…

There are many considerations operators of chemical treatment plants need to make. Safety is not the least of them, but all the disparate elements need to come together for effective production and maintenance. While careful regulations and protocol…

Are You Using the Right Lights for Your Facility? Part of effectively managing your facility is making sure that the technology you’re using is up-to-date. If you’re currently using Metal Halide (high-intensity discharge) bulbs rather than LED b…

Making the change to LED lighting might take some consideration. Every new investment has its risks. For example, with lighting your bulbs and fixtures will not run out all at the same time, so there may be a certain concern about waste. Fortunately,…

If you have done your research, you will know all about the savings on both cost and efficiency LED lighting can save your business. With up to 80% energy savings per bulb, plug and play direct replacement bulbs and a much greater cost effectiveness…

One of the most important aspects of LED lighting is one we often don't consider. They are one of the most compact lighting sources available. High intensity discharge bulbs like the metal halide or high pressure sodium bulbs many industries still us…

In the past florescent tube lighting have been used for a wide range of purposes. Their long design allows light to pass through a relatively wide space, filling up areas longitudinally. You may find these lights used in homes and offices, but they h…

While previous eras may have been excused from their ignorance of the damage of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the same excuses can't be made for present generations. Sunscreen, shades and even beauty products are requisites in any sunny climate. Howeve…

As with all industries, lighting has gone through an evolution. Like any evolution, it is a progression and it is rare one element will be replaced directly with another.High intensity discharge bulbs (HIDs) have been a very important stage in this e…

There are business owners who have been put off in the past when it comes to upgrading to LED lighting. They may understand the basics of reduction in costs, greater energy efficiency and improved quality of lighting, but they are scared of initial i…

For some, trade shows are an exciting time to show off the innovations and achievements of the previous year. For others, it is a strained time need to bring their product back into consciousness and ensure their business is on the up and up. Regardl…

There are hazards in every industry. In food processing there are the often hidden considerations of bacteria and spoilage. In paper mills are powerful rollers which need to be controlled. However, there are few industries as obviously dangerous as f…

Parking garages are large indoor spaces which can vary in number of tiers, but all have similar requirements when it comes to lighting. These multi-storey spaces need to be compact, efficient, safe and, perhaps obviously, well-lit.High density discha…

Tennis courts are similar to other industrial size sporting arenas. They need enough space to house the full size court (maximum of 78' by 36' for full court double matches), they need enough room for spectators, other gymnasium equipment and basic p…

While this article makes the case for the benefits of LED lighting over high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, the truth is that they do compete. HIDs have many benefits over incandescent and florescent lights and have served many great purposes in va…

With their greater cost effectiveness, vastly improved energy efficiency and longer durations, you need to at least consider making the upgrade to LED lighting in your industry. Sometimes these are personal considerations for your business in terms o…

We already brought to you the benefits of LED lighting for food processing plants. However, once the food leaves the facility, it doesn't mean our considerations for hygiene, general safety and energy efficiency leave with it. Once the food is made,…

While even a family of four can actualize electricity savings through using LED-based systems, large-scale industries employing lighting systems with thousands of bulbs and hundreds of thousands of watts of power are the true winners when it comes to…

The benefits of LED lighting in terms of productivity for your workers doesn't simply mean staff work harder. Especially for industrial workspaces, pushing workers too hard is detrimental to the individual, the business and the industry as a whole.&n…

The term industrial space is one we often reserve for places inaccessible to the public. They are places you need special training, guidelines and clearance to even enter. Places such as steel mills, food processing plants or military aircraft hangar…

Indoor swimming pools require serious amounts of maintenance. Whether it is used as a community public pool, a specialized training pool for sports or even adapted pools for film and TV, they need to be kept in good order for many reasons. Despi…