Energy Star Label

As we all know, the Carbon Tax will take place in July, so now is the time to be smart and cut back on how much energy we are consuming.

If you are looking to buy new appliances for your home or business such as Microwaves, T.V’s, Ovens etc, look out for the Energy Star rating. This label indicates it is energy efficient; the more stars it has the more energy efficient that particular appliance is.

As well as keeping an eye out for the energy star rating, there are a few things you can do yourself to reduce energy consumption and save yourself endless amounts of money:

- Turn off all appliances at the switch when you are not using them, e.g. Computer, T.V and Gaming Consoles, as standby power uses excessive amount of energy and does not save you money and reduces the life of your appliances. Consider purchasing an Ecoswitch as they turn off all your standby power at the flick of a switch.

- When purchasing a new computer consider a laptop, as it uses around 60W of power, whereas a Desktop uses 300W.

- When it comes to bathing time choose to have a shower rather then a bath. 5 minute showers are sufficient, if you need to, buy a timer.

- Wash your dishes in a sink rather then using a dishwasher.

- Only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

- When washing clothes, only put a full load on.

- Turn off the lights once you leave the room.

- When you wake up in the morning, instead of turning the light on, open your curtains and let light into your room that way.

- Save energy by drying your clothes on the clothes line rather than using the dryer.

- If you can, switch from electric to gas hot water.

- Try and use a Microwave to cook your meal whenever possible, as it uses less than half the energy of an oven.

- Switch over to energy saving light globes, e.g Compact Fluorescent lamps such as Earthmates or LED lamps.

If you would like further information on some of ANL’s energy saving products please call 1300 300 301.

The Worlds Greatest Shave

On the 6^th of March, ANL Lighting held a BBQ for the Worlds Greatest Shave to help raise money for the Leukemia Foundation in finding a cure.

As some of you may already know, Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.  Someone very close to us is currently in remission from this disease and they were a main reason for our involvement in the shave for a cure.  This person has been such an inspiration to all of us at ANL, showing us that our lives should not be taken for granted and that we should live everyday full of joy and happiness.

First off, we started with a delicious BBQ of hamburgers, sausages, salads and my favourite part, the desserts! As everyone was munching into their food, Jemma went around the room collecting a gold coin donation; everyone was more then willing to put in a bit extra.

Eddy Jnr came up with a crazy, yet amazing idea of auctioning off the male staff members’ hair, as he believed we could raise even more money. The volunteers were, Eddy Jnr, Leigh, Eddy Snr, Trevor, Stephen, Phil, Robert, Dylan, Fred and John. As the auction was getting hotter and hotter, hands were going up in every direction of the room biding for the hair they wanted to shave off, “$50, $100, $150, $200 SOLD”! Leigh told all us girls that the highest bidder got to do what ever they wanted to his hair and that he would keep it like that for a week, Phil had to shave his hair and chest and Trevor shaved his head and beard.

Total money raised:

$1,880 – Hair Bidding

$500 was also donated on behalf of ANL Lighting.

$227 – Gold coin donation pot

$1,750 – Previous donations

All in all, it was one very successful day with everyone in the company donating to such a great cause, we were able raise over $4,300.

Earthmate lamp

The Australian Earthmate website is now available (www.earthmate.com.au), providing you with all there is to know about Earthmate Compact Fluorescent light globes and product selection.

Earthmates are an energy saving, eco-sensitive compact fluorescent lamp (CFLs),  which is designed to reduce electricity consumption, prevent greenhouse gases and fight global warming. They are long-lasting, economical and reliable lighting for homes and businesses.

Earthmates are available in several wattages to suit most households and businesses including a 7W, 1 1W, 15W, 20W and a 23W along with either a Bayonet cap base or Edison Screw base. The 7W lamps are available in the Small Bayonet cap base or a Small Edison Screw base which make them ideal for table lamps.

The most significant feature about this website is our stockist list; if you click on the Stockist tab, it lists all the local retail stores in your area that stock the Earthmate.

Due to high energy costs surrounding Australia, now is the time to start thinking about energy efficient and eco-friendly light globes, so why not start with the Earthmate!  Head on down and support your local retail outlet, they will provide you with all the information you need to start on your environmentally friendly journey.

If you would like to become an Earthmate Stockist or would like to nominate your local retailer please call ANL Lighting on 1300 300 301 and ask for Sarah Ryan.

To keep up to date with the latest Earthmate information please like our Earthmate Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Earthmate/149742251812252).

Ecoswitch

Now is the time to get your children involved in saving the environment, so why not start with the Ecoswitch.

The Ecoswitch is an Eco-Friendly device which turns off all standby power with the flick of a switch. By using this outstanding, energy saving product, you could have massive savings over $160 per year on your electricity bills.

As we all know, children love their electronics and sometimes forget to turn it off after they have finished using it and by the end of the month your electricity bill is out the window. Having an Ecoswitch next to your gaming consoles, computers, televisions and any other household appliances will reduce your bill significantly. There is a constant glowing green switch reminding you that you have not turned off your appliances properly.

By your children using the Ecoswitch, they achieve the satisfaction of knowing they are not only saving their family money, but they are assisting in saving the environment and are also reducing the amount of green house gases they produce.

If you would like to get your kids involved, then please visit the Ecoswitch website page (www.ecoswitch.com.au), click on the “where-to-buy” section and simply look for your local retailer. They will supply you with all the information you need to get started on your energy saving journey.

DIY Strip light Kit Warm White

Vibe’s DIY Strip light kits are perfect for anyone looking to add that extra flair to their home or business.

These easy to install strip light kits have a long life of 30,000 hours, low power consumption and are available in 1 metre or ½ a metre lengths in either Warm White or White colour temperature. Due to being IP65 rated, you are able to apply them to outdoor features!

The DIY LED Strip light Kit comes complete with either a 1 x 500mm (½ metre) or 2 x 500mm (1 metre strip), LED Driver, Flex & Plug and instructions on how to install the application.

The possibilities are endless when using this kit, they can be applied just about anywhere including:

- Cove Lighting
- Architectural lighting
- Canopies
- Corridors
- Windows
- Archways
- Backlight or edge lighting
- Signage
- DIY lights for home use Path and contour marking
- Decorative lights such as holiday events,shows and exhibitions
- Under shelf LightingBar Lighting

These multi-purpose strips can be cut at 100mm lengths, making them perfect for fitting into those nooks and crannies. Additional LED strips can be added to make each strip longer, also different cables are available as a separate purchase.

For further information, please call ANL Lighting on 1300 300 301

Vibe's Oyster light

Have you ever wanted a light, that is so versatile you could put it anywhere? Well you’re in luck, ANL Lighting is now introducing their new dimmable, multi-function Oyster  light fitting.

The Vibe Oyster light has a polycarbonate body and diffuser, making it durable and vandal resistant; it takes a Phillips 4000K T5 Circular lamp and is available in a 22W with  dimensions of Ø350 x 137mm or a 40W with dimensions of Ø430 x 140mm.

Vibe’s Oyster light fitting is very user friendly. When replacing the lamp all you need to do is switch off the light, let it cool down, release the clips, remove the lamp and  replace it with the new one, there’s no need to un-hinge the fitting from your wall or ceiling, it’s that simple and leaves you stress free.

This IP65 rated Oyster light fitting can be placed just about anywhere including:

- Hotels
- Offices
- Warehouses
- Commercial Buildings
- Under Eaves
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Entrances
- Hallways
- Staircases
- General Lighting
- Outdoors

As an added bonus, 3 different options are available to suit many different applications:

1. VBOY(xxW)T5 – Comes complete with Philips T5 circular lamp and Tridonic Atco or B.A.G. Electronic ballast. White round ceiling bulkhead, white base and white opal diffuser.

2. VBOY(xxW)T5-MS – Comes complete with Philips T5 circular lamp and Tridonic Atco or B.A.G. Electronic ballast. Also comes with Hytronik microwave sensor with 3 settings – detection area, hold time and daylight sensor. White round ceiling bulkhead, white base and white opal diffuser

3. VBOY(xxW)T5-MS-D – Comes complete with Philips T5 circular lamp and Hytronik Dimmable ballast. Also comes with Hytronik microwave sensor with 3 settings – detection area, hold time and daylight sensor. White round ceiling bulkhead, white base and white opal diffuser.

Each fitting comes with a 12month warranty.

Vibe's new 16W LED Downlight

Vibe is now introducing another high energy saving LED Downlight with a 3 year warranty!

This very reliable, constant current downlight, directly replaces the 75-100W Halogen and the 20W Metal Halide.

The Vibe LED Downlight has both a CE & a SAA Safety certificate and a guaranteed life span between 35,000 – 50,000 hours!

This architecturally designed downlight has a CRI of 80 and above assuring you the perfect colour rendition for all your products.

Due to its high light output and little energy consumption of only 16W, this LED downlight is perfect for many applications including:

- Residential areas
- Hotels
- Museums
- Exhibitions
- Retail Outlets
- Restaurants & Cafes
- Promotional Areas
- Supermarkets

As an added bonus, these white LED downlights are available in both a fixed and gimbal fitting with a colour temperature choice of either 3000K or 4000K.

The dimensions of this low energy rated product for the gimbal fitting is Ø98 x 90mm with a cutout of Ø80mm and Ø80 x 90mm with a cutout of Ø70mm for the fixed fitting.

Photometric data and IES files will be available to you on demand.

To find out more please call your Account Manager now on 1300 300 301.

ANL's Awards Nights photos

On the 22^nd of December 2011, ANL Lighting celebrated its 12th Annual Awards night at Leonda by the Yarra.

ANL holds an Awards night at the end of every year, not only to acknowledge a very successful financial year but to also recognize all the obstacles that we continue to overcome during the year as a company.

ANL also takes the time to acknowledge all the staff members who have reached certain milestones. Trophies are presented to those who have worked endlessly all year to achieve their goals. Kristy Adams, who joined us in June, was awarded the “Rookie of the Year” award, which acknowledges an overall improvement, in areas such as attendance, most improved new staff member, increase in overall sales, willingness to help others and all-in-all a team player.

ANL also awards one of the sales team with the “Sales Team of the Year” award; this award recognizes the most improved team overall for the year. Last year the Cougars team came out on top, but this year The A Team, also known as the Ladettes, stole the stage.

As well as an Awards night, we also like to celebrate our Christmas Breakup with a three course meal, band and a stage to dance on. The whole night was a huge success, all staff members had a memorable night, the food was exquisite and the band was very entertaining.

ANL Lighting is continually growing and moving forward to becoming a larger company, we would not be as successful as we are today if it was not for our faithful clients. ANL would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our customers and partners for your continuous support and patience throughout the year.  We wish you all the best for 2012 and we hope you also have a successful financial year. ANL Lighting looks forward to being your partner in light…for life.

ANL Lighting would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

With Christmas just around the corner, ANL advise all customers to contact their Account Manager now if you have not yet received your order or would like to make a last minute purchase, as you may not receive your goods till after the Christmas break.

Here are some fun events we have celebrated over the year 2011:

• Biggest Morning Tea event
• AFL Grand Final day
• Halloween
• The launch of the new Vibe by Design light fitting range
• Emma Peel being promoted to Sales Manager

But the fun has not ended yet:

• Staff Christmas lunches are happening around the clock
• ANL lighting’s Christmas Carols will be performed very soon

In 2012, Leigh Zito will be taking on the challenging role of becoming a Sales Manager and taking his place in Misha’s team is Michael Vidal, good luck Michael and we hope you enjoy working here at ANL.

ANL Lighting have some fantastic give-aways at the moment, so please ‘Like’ our Facebook page for some great discounts and special offers on various products that only applies to our Facebook fans.

ANL will be closed over the Christmas period from Midday 22^nd December 2011 to the 3^rd January 2012.

Once again ANL wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe trip on your holiday, we look forward to hearing from you in the new year.

The all new stylish 10W LED Downlight

ANL Lighting has recently imported in a stylish new 10W LED Downlight, which is now available to you!

The 10W LED Downlight directly replaces the 50W Halogen Downlight and is available in either a Silver or White fitting. Colour temperature options include Warm White (3000K) or Natural White (5000K).

As an energy efficient product with a massive life span of 50,000 hours, you will see a reduction in your electrical and maintenance costs!

With a beam angle of 150°, you can expect a wider light spread across any areas you wish to highlight. This light weight product of only 640g with dimensions of Ø116 x 62mm, make them ideal for:
• Supermarkets
• Hotels
• Showrooms
• Homes
• Factories
• Commercial Buildings
• Retail stores
• Meeting Rooms
• Museums
• Galleries
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Gaming centre’s

As an added bonus ANL Lighting has thrown in a 2 year warranty!
Call your Account Manager now for more information.