EUROPEAN EQUITY OPENING NEWS INCLUDING: Volkswagen CEO says the company ...

US equities covered good ground into positive territory on Friday, risk appetite being fuelled by stronger than expected February NFP data, along with an upwardly revised January NFP figure, as well as in line and unchanged unemployment. However, when an official statement released late in the trading session from the ISDA confirming Greece had activated the CACs and was now officially in default, the major bourses gave back some of their gains, though all three closed in the green. Finally, the DJIA finished at 12926.18, up 0.14%; the NDX finished at 2646.85, up 0.37%; and the SPX finished at 1371.11, up 0.38%. (RANsquawk)  

Deco Lighting Warns U.S. Cities with ARRA funds for New ...

Deco lighting is to advise the mayors, city planners, engineers, energy managers, and public works directors of cities, towns and municipalities across the United States to carefully choose a legitimate interest, reputable manufacturer of new street lights, they intend to purchase with funds received from government programs to get ARRA United States.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PRURGENT lighting decoration, an American manufacturer of lighting function is to advise the mayors, city planners, engineers, energy managers, and public works directors of cities, towns and municipalities throughout the United States Unitedresearch and carefully choose a legitimate interest, reputable manufacturer of new streetlights, they plan to buy with the ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009) funds received from cities receiving funds usus ARRA can be fooled by lighting companies that use induction induction lamps manufactured in China and they generate reliable private label suppliers overseas, to claim the "Buy America" line and marketing of their streets with very low prices to capture projects funded by ARRA. Some U.S. cities have already made the wrong decision.After installation, many cases of component failures, misleading warranties and guarantees, non-compliance with Buy America "provisions, and patent infringement of induction technology have been reported and are under federal investigation. City officials in the United States are often unaware of these problems when the project bids are awarded and the company with the lowest price for new street lights is selected."There are a number of induction lighting companies that have a business on the street lighting market with components abroad they just put their label without legitimate manufacturing facilities, no genius, no test functions, and no proven track lighting fixtures induction into the U.S., "said Sam Sinai, vice president of the Deco lighting." It is common knowledge in the area of lighting in the United States who are these companies induction lighting are, how they mislead and market their products.Unfortunately, many city officials of the United States and their engineers do not know and should be informed. "Mr.Sinai has commented on the process of tendering ARRA lighting: "In this difficult economic environment, the bids from contractors are often using the lowest induction lamps prizes overall project installation. Contractors and city officials need to check the light company induction has chosen a road map of facilities in the United States with the proven technology of induction than 100,000 hours of life expectancy. Companies that use induction lamps brand, such as Sylvania.Some of these induction lighting for cities and municipalities who buy lamps or complete retrofit kits of these companies selling Chinese induction technology, the risks can be disastrous if something goes wrong. These companies and their component suppliers Chinese often go out of business, spare parts are not available, and they offer limited warranties may not cover parts and labor. Cities and municipalities may face the real risk of needing replacement street lighting complete after committing their funds to purchase streetlights ARRA low quality, cheap, unproven companies.design and are not interchangeable between different manufacturers. It's common sense that any induction of new street lights should be readily available lamps and generators replacement. Worthy of trust, brand induction lamps and generators are readily available from local distributors of electricity. Private label induction components of Chinese manufacturers may not be available when it is time for replacement. What happens if a city they are facing a critical loss of street lights, public safety and transportation, and possible prosecution if they can not get lights and generators for their induction of new streetlights?"Deco Lighting partners with Sylvania lamps for all their induction. Sylvania is a longtime supplier of proprietary technology for induction lamps and generators. With edge lighting design, lighting decoration Sylvania Municipal Partnership ensures that they get high quality, high performance lamps supported by reliable induction, customer service and long-term spare parts. Proven experience includes lighting Induction Lighting Deco in many municipalities, commercial and military installations throughout the U.S. U.S.And leadership in technology Sylvania induction for 10 years. Deco lighting lamps induction comply with the Buy America "provisions of the program of the ARRA and the DOE (U.S. Department of Energy) are listed by NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) as recommended ARRA compatible devices, and are backed by a 10-year warranty covering parts and labor. Deco Lighting is a division of enterprises Deco, a diversified company in business for over 50 years in the lighting industry.Deco Lighting is a leading manufacturer to change the world of lighting with the latest green technologies, energy saving lighting and controls, including many award-winning exclusive designs. Deco lighting products have proven themselves in the architecture, commercial, municipal, governmental and military installations across the United States and worldwide. Deco Lighting extensive product line includes architectural and commercial interior fluorescent, induction, HID, LED, solar, Dark Sky friendly outdoor lighting, exit and emergency accessories and lighting controls.OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH Munich, Germany, a leading manufacturer in the world, and a member of the International Siemens (SI) family of companies. OSRAM SYLVANIA has celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2001, and in collaboration with the parent - OSRAM GmbH of Germany - are light and the second largest materials company in the world, serving customers in over 140 countries.The company manufactures and markets a wide range of products, electronic and magnetic ballasts, materials and precision components for business, industry, consumers, the automotive industry, and the computer, the aerospace and other major industries worldwide. It employs approximately 11,350 people across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. OSRAM SYLVANIA is based in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Light Bulb Battle Pits Tea Party Against Manufacturers

1. If ideologues in the House get their way, we all miss out on a chance to save money and energy, no matter what kind of light bulbs we choose to buy. And we risk hurting the domestic lighting industry, which has invested millions of dollars in
2. would punish American companies and put American jobs at risk,” said Joseph Higbee, a spokesman for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, which represents General Electric Co., Osram Sylvania Inc., and other light bulb makers.
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