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New Hazardous Location Luminaires Built for Extreme Environments by LEDvance

William Attardi on April 1, 2026

Choose LEDVANCE and cut energy use up to 90 % while slashing SKU counts with field‑selectable wattage, CCT and optics. Every fixture is backed by rigorous testing, North‑American service teams and more than a century of lighting expertise. Certified LEDVANCE hazardous location LED luminaires are engineered to deliver uncompromised safety, durability, and performance where failure isn’t an option. When you can’t compromise safety or performance, LEDVANCE hazardous location fixtures deliver dependable illumination backed by industry-leading engineering and approvals and an affordable price point. LEDVANCE Hazardous Location Lighting

New Vapor Tight Extruded Luminaires from LEDvance

William Attardi on March 11, 2026

These CCT and wattage selectable luminaires are tough enough for almost any wet or dusty location. Featuring a one-piece body, end-to-end wiring, and 0-10V dimming down to 10% for extra energy savings, they install in minutes. LEDVANCE Dual Selectable Extruded Vapor Tight combines modern scale design with ease of installation featuring end to end wiring and full mounting channel. Available in 3 sizes, 3 CCT, and up to 13,750 lumens, its perfect for outdoor canopies, tunnels, stairwells, and a variety of other wet or dusty applications. Every fixture is backed by rigorous testing, North‑American service teams and more than a century of lighting expertise. Contact LEDVANCE – Vapor Tight Extruded

LEDVANCE Emergency Lighting

William Attardi on January 18, 2026

LEDVANCE has expanded its emergency lighting portfolio with a new solution designed to combine dependable performance with practical installation features. The Emergency Twin Spot luminaire is designed for applications where high visibility and directional emergency lighting are required. Suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor environments, its IP65-rated housing offers protection against dust and moisture, making it appropriate for areas such as warehouses, car parks, plant rooms, and external escape routes. Two adjustable spotlights allow installers to direct light precisely where it is needed, helping to improve coverage along defined escape paths. The luminaire is equipped with a LiFePO4 battery, providing a minimum of three hours emergency operation, and is supplied with mounting accessories to help streamline installation on site. LEDVANCE

LEDVANCE Showcases Bremen’s Weserstadion with New Lighting Design and Iconic Floodlight Towers

William Attardi on October 21, 2025

The floodlights at Bremen Germany’s Weserstadion are shining in a whole new light: LEDVANCE has equipped the iconic stadium on the Osterdeich with a cutting-edge LED  The new installation meets the highest UEFA standards and creates a spectacular atmosphere for players, fans, and TV audiences alike.  A total of 264 FL Arena Quattro luminaires were installed – 140 on the towers and 124 beneath the roof. Each tower was also fitted with ten green FL Arena singlebeam spotlights to create striking visual accents. To comply with the UEFA Elite Class A requirements, additional fixtures had to be mounted on load-bearing structures. The surrounding lighting was also renewed and now shines in warm white light without dazzling the residents in the neighborhood. The new system doesn’t just impress with outstanding light quality; it is also highly energy efficient. LEDVANCE showcases Bremen’s Weserstadion with new lighting design and iconic floodlight towers – now more energy efficient than ever | LEDVANCE

The Statue of Liberty was made with copper but due to oxidation, it turned green.

When the “Lady in the Harbor” first arrived in New York in 1886, she didn’t look like the mint-green icon we know today. In fact, for the first twenty years of her life, she stood as a towering, metallic beacon of reddish-gold. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the statue was a gift from France to America. To build her, Bartholdi chose copper for three practical reasons:

  • Malleability:It could be hammered into elaborate, thin sheets.
  • Weight:Copper is lighter than stone or bronze, making it easier to ship 350 individual pieces across the Atlantic.
  • Durability:It was strong enough to survive a 27-day ocean voyage and the harsh winds of the harbor.

When she was unveiled on October 28, 1886, her skin—made of 300 copper sheets roughly the thickness of two pennies—shone with a bright, metallic brown luster. The transformation from “penny-colored” to “patina-green” wasn’t planned. Bartholdi actually expected the statue to age into a deeper, darker red. However, the unique environment of New York Harbor—a mix of salt air, moisture, and industrial pollution—triggered a process called oxidation.

The Timeline of Change:

  1. 1886–1900:The bright copper dulled into a dark, muddy brown.
  2. 1903:The first hints of a light green crust, or “patina,” began to appear.
  3. 1906:The color change was so controversial that Congress nearly stepped in. They appropriated $62,000 to paint the statue back to its original color, but the public protested, calling the idea “sacrilege.”
  4. 1910–1920:The statue was a patchy mix of brown and green until 1920, when the oxidation was complete, leaving her entirely teal.

While we now view the green color as iconic, it actually serves a vital structural purpose. The layer of verdigris (the green patina) acts as a protective shield. It seals the copper underneath, preventing the metal from further corrosion and weathering.  By the time the color fully changed, a new generation of immigrants had arrived in America seeing a green statue.