Packaging is an important and dominant part of a product but some may misjudge its importance. Have you ever imagined the effects or consequences of insufficient packaging? There are many hidden overheads in your packaging that are subsidizing to the total expense of your product. And most importantly, have you taken into analysis the extra cost incurred from damaged product returns? It is reported by the Government of China that billions of dollars are lost every year in the industries due to insufficient and ineffective packaging. How can you evaluate if your product has a suitable packaging design and the best selection of packaging material to minimize the overall cost? How much product sales can be declined due to the incompetent packaging and quench your brand reputation? It is crucial that you identify the above factors and these are the major aspects that should influence what packaging substrate you use, whether or not you apply professional development points (PDP’s) to make product packaging more effective.   1. Test Multiple Designs   No matter how thoughtful and well designed a package is, it is very important to make sure that customers react to it. Take different packaging designs for your product and test them with a specific audience group. Find out what information your product packaging throw towards your intended customers and also confirm that it is in the line of what you are trying to convey. You love your product already so the truth is that the design appeals to you do not certainly mean it will grab customers in the same way. You should test repeatedly as it is possible.   2. Know Your Target Audience   Before designing a packaging, identify core audience whilst it is going to drive much of the packaging design for the product. By defining the market segment of the product, it will be much easier for you to drive perfect designs and choices for building brand reputation and gain referrals.   3. Know Your Competition   Let’s evoke, you only have 5 seconds to grab the shopper’s attention and deliver the advantage of your product over your competitor. In that very limited time, a shopper makes a quick decision about your product created on perception what is offered your packaging. Knowing your competitors in the market is a good chance for you to look closely at your market competition and learn what others are doing and why? Your competitive analysis must enlist all of your competitors in the market and also provide information about their packaging designs’ strength and weaknesses.   4. Insights Action and Emotion   The design of packaging should inspire someone to make a purchase in his/her first look. If your design is wonderful, the product packaging will invoke a desired emotions within customer such as excitement, passion, and desire or perhaps a hunger that keep that buyer coming back again and again. Elegant colors, images and texture will help to define the perception and emotions of packaging and if it is marketed correctly, it can induce a sense of self and a buying action in customer.   5. Originality and Creativity   One way of communicating an air of uniqueness and great quality on a product is to confirm that its packaging is surprising and full of creativeness. The use of high quality, ingenious packaging delivers discerning customers that a significant amount of time, effort and thought went into producing and realizing it: that the encased product is of highest quality more or less (assure the customers). Thanks to remarkable packaging, you can easily distinguish your product by pricing it slightly higher than your competitors in the market. Great packaging designers and brands understand that originality, memorability, and character are the essential fragments for them to elaborate their product packaging among thousands of products.   6. Don’t Compromise on Quality   Customers would love to know that this claim is genuine. However, unthinking customers’ decision can be sensible to ensure that whatever is presented on your product packaging is what will be found inside. Anything conflicting is certain to dissatisfy the customer and the consequences of bad quality will obviously ruin your brand image and sales volumes.   7. Keep Sustainability   Nowadays a lot of consumers are becoming environment-conscious and this also tends to reflect their decision of purchase. The use of eco-friendly packaging will effectively attract those customers who are a concern with environmental safety. Sustainable packaging minimizes waste, reduces overall cost and strengthen your relationships with internal and external customers. “Go green” or sustainable packaging will ensure that you have put together your environmental and social responsibilities, showing that you are working with communities to build a better world. ...read more

Torrance, Calif., July 7, 2011 — LEDtronics announces its new line of ETL-listed LED Tube Light Fixtures specifically designed for energy-efficient, environment-conscious and high-output T8 LED tube lights that help commercial, governmental and industrial facilities reduce their power consumption and maintenance costs as well as minimize their ecological footprint. The American-made series of LEDtronics T8 fixture replacements consists of overhead lighting systems that are ruggedly constructed, durable, cool-running and provide efficient light dispersion, producing better illumination at lower cost than those they replace: LEDWSE200-2-4LR is a 4-foot/2-tube ceiling or flush wall-mounted T8 LED light fixture with wraparound lens for parking structures and garages; the similar LEDWSE200-3-4LR holds 3 tubes; LEDGHL310-2-4LR is a 4-foot/2-tube recessed-ceiling or T-Bar T8 LED light fixture, while the similar LEDGHL320-4-4LR accommodates 4 lamps. All four come with 20-25% DR, high-impact, clear acrylic, prismatic lens secured by stainless-steel screws, and a heavy-duty, easily accessible safety switch that allows individual fixture power to be disconnected during re-lamping or maintenance. The ETL-listed LED T8 fixture housings are constructed from 22-gauge, cold-rolled steel with 18-gauge end plates with spot-welded seams and corners, have side KO’s for 1/2? conduit, T-hinge and spring-loaded latch. The door frames are fully neoprene gasketed and painted after fabrication with a baked white polyester finish. These premium-grade T8 fixtures for LED tube lights are ideal for parking structures and warehouses, as well as other locations that require above-average lighting in commercial and industrial facilities, offices, storage/warehouse areas, factory floors, schools, etc. Compared to old-technology fluorescent T8 or T12 lighting fixtures with their inefficient ballasts, new-technology LED T8 lamps use drastically fewer watts, produce almost no heat, which reduces HVAC costs, contain no mercury and have no glass to break. In addition, the optimized lumen output can improve worker productivity and, in some installations, fewer number of LED T8 lighting fixtures may provide the same lighting level as inefficient fluorescent fixtures. The new series of LEDtronics LED tube light fixtures for T8 LED lamps are available from LEDtronics and its distributors. Availability is stock to 4-8 weeks for larger requirements. Pricing for the LEDtronics LED T8 fixtures is $103 .00 to $162.00 each depending on the model number. LEDtronics LED T8 tube lights SOLD SEPARATELY. For additional information on incorporating LEDWSE200-2-4LR, LEDWSE200-3-4LR, LEDGHL310-2-4LR and LEDGHL320-4-4LR into your facility lighting plans or architectural designs, contact LEDtronics toll free at 1-800-579-4875 or telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, email atinfo@LEDtronics.comor mail at LEDtronics Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505. Visit our website atwww.LEDtronics.com. To browse the on-line product information for the whole series of T8 LED fixtures:http://www.ledtronics.com/products.aspx?page=3#2,-1 About LEDtronicsBased in Torrance, Calif., since 1983, LEDtronics has been a world leader in designing and manufacturing Solid State Lighting products. LEDtronics leads where others only follow when it comes to designing, manufacturing and packaging state-of-the-art LEDs to meet the world’s constantly changing lighting needs from LED industrial control panel mount lamps to solid-state LED Street Lights. ...read more

After five years of restoration, modernization and seismic retrofitting, the historic Rotunda building of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum in July 2010 reopened with a new face and a whole new set of lighting—decorative LED bulbs supplied by Torrance, California-based LEDtronics, Inc. Renovation of the 97-year-old Beaux Arts-inspired building was part of a multi-phase, $107-million project that included the modernization of the electrical system to support multimedia presentations and events, improve climate control and enhance exhibition lighting in an energy-efficient manner. Modernizing of the lighting system involved a retrofit from incandescent light fixtures with custom-manufactured LED systems without compromising the historical integrity of the original fixtures, notably in the Rotunda. LEDtronics provided 90 of 5-watt PAR38-180 Series bulbs and 160 of 1-watt DEC-G25F Series frosted bulbs through the distributor, American Electric Supply of Corona, California, to the contractor of record. The lamps were first installed in summer 2008. Both types of bulbs offer a color temperature of 3000 Kelvin. Most of the PAR38-180 bulbs were of a narrow beam configuration, and were positioned in a crisscrossing beam fashion around the perimeter of the 57-foot-high Rotunda dome—the centerpiece of the museum building. The rest were medium beam, and were installed in recessed fixtures as down lights around the building's upper walkway. Use of the 5-watt LED lamps represents a minimum savings of 4,000 watts when compared to the 50-to-60-watt incandescent PAR-style bulbs that might otherwise have been utilized. The DEC-G25F-style frosted globe lamps were used as accent lighting all around the inside perimeter of the Rotunda. The complete installed set of 1-watt LED bulbs only consumes about 160 watts, compared to the 2,240 watts that would otherwise be consumed had the architect designed in a similar set of standard 14-watt G25 incandescent bulbs. The LED bulbs were installed not only to reduce energy consumption and improve light quality but also to reduce maintenance costs. Incandescent bulbs would go out often and the poor accessibility made replacing them difficult. Based on the LED's 50,000-hour operational lifetime and the museum's weekly hours of operation, maintenance teams will need to replace the LEDtronics lights only about once every 15-plus years. There is another advantage to the LED switch: The dramatic reduction in lamp-generated heat. This provides major benefits both in terms of much less air-conditioning required to keep the older bulbs cool, and also because keeping the temperature in the rotunda down is important since heat can cause the lead in the skylight to soften. Originally dedicated when the Natural History Museum opened its doors in 1913, the Rotunda, crowned by the stained-glass skylight, is one of the museum's most elegant and popular spaces. The colonnaded hall has often been used as a filming location, while the museum's distinctive main building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is the largest in the western United States, and its collections include nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts and cover 4.5 billion years of history. The products used:PAR38-180 SeriesDEC-G25 Series ...read more

In 2002, right after 9/11, eight-year-old Veronica Granite from New Jersey began a petition drive to illuminate her hometown bridge with red, white and blue lights. She had recently seen tricolor lighting atop the Empire State Building during a visit to Liberty State Park and thought the Bayonne Bridge should be similarly decorated in patriotic lights. Her lobbying efforts inspired the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which maintains the Bayonne Bridge—the fourth longest steel arch bridge in the world. After seven years, the historic span that connects Bayonne, New Jersey, with Staten Island, New York, wore a necklace of red, white and blue LED lights custom designed by LEDtronics, Inc. of Torrance, California. Spanning the Kill Van Kull tidal strait and first opened in1931, the Bayonne Bridge was the longest in the world until 1978. Today it carries about 20,000 vehicles per day over its four lanes. "When we initially showed the bridge Maintenance Group the LEDtronics 180-degree fixture that is used on the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles Harbor, they liked the concept but needed the light to be 360 degrees and in red, white and blue," says Jeffrey Mizel of RF Industries East, the representatives involved with the project. "As they also wanted to use the existing fixtures, we were provided with samples from the bridge, and LEDtronics engineers set about designing a BSD-1928-OPB-004—a retrofit, mogul-base, 360-degree design," adds Jeffrey. It was a perfect solution. In 2009 the project was completed, and the 1,675 feet of the main arch span were illuminated with patriotic LED lighting using about 14 each of BSD-1928-OER-004 (red), BSD-1928-TPW-004 (white) and BSD-1928-OPB-004 (blue). The little girl, now a teenager, was inspired with what she saw. Other than the Bayonne and the Vincent Thomas bridges, the LEDtronics BSD-1928-001 series of lights are also installed on the South Capitol Street Bridge in Washington, D.C. Two other bridges in the area are under consideration to be retrofitted with LED lighting. The Bayonne Bridge was dramatically blown up in the Steven Spielberg-directed 2005 movie War of the Worlds, starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning. The products used: BSD-1928-OER-004 BSD-1928-TPW-004 BSD-1928-OPB-004 LEDtronics Representative involved with this application: RF Industries East LTD 100-58 Baker Court Island Park, NY 11558 phone: 516 889 8874 rfieast@optonline.net Photo Courtesy: Steven Mack ...read more

New website from LEDtronics,  LED.Net focuses on Architectural LED Lighting solutions and products. Check it out when you have a moment.     http://www.led.net ...read more

Bayonne Bridge, NJ, with LEDtronics BSD1928 series Red, White and Blue LED Jelly Jar Light*, 180° Right-Angle fixtures. Product web link;  http://www.ledtronics.com/products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=C244K1134 ...read more

Torrance, Calif., Jan. 5, 2010— LEDtronics, Inc., entering its 27 year of leadership in innovative LED lighting solutions, announces the newest members in its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient LED replacements for A19-style light bulbs for home and commercial use. The DEC-A19-5X1W DécorLED Series comes with softly diffused, precision domed lensing that directs light at a 95-degree beam, and is available in Warm White (3000 Kelvin) and Pure White (6000K). These A19-style LED bulbs offer long-term durability, low power consumption, environmental sustainability and money savings. They run on a flexible voltage range of 85-265 VAC requiring no special adapters, and replace 40W to 50W incandescent bulbs while consuming less than 7 watts of power. In addition, the series DEC-A19-5X1W DécorLED boasts an outstanding color quality of up to 85 CRI, a horizontal beam spread of around 130 degrees, powerful 416 (XPW) and 340 lumens (XIW) of brightness, easy drop-in installation in existing 26mm Edison or E27 European screw-in base sockets, and sturdy construction with UV-stabilized polycarbonate lens over five 1-watt, high-power Cree XR-E LEDs encapsulated around a unique grill-style, heat-sinking magnesium-alloy housing. Because LEDs have no filament, their solid-state design renders them impervious to shock, vibration, frequent switching and environmental extremes. With an average lifespan of more than 50,000 hours (5.7-plus years), white LED bulbs operate more than 20 times longer than the equivalent incandescent bulb, eliminating repeated relamping! Unlike compact fluorescents, LEDs contain no harmful mercury, and because they do emit negligible amounts of heat and no ultraviolet or infrared light, they protect what they are illuminating. The DEC-A19-5X1W Series features enhanced passive cooling that reduces junction temperatures, extending the life of the lamp. The fact that they run remarkably cool also means they greatly reduce the fire hazard normally associated with the use of incandescent lamps. These economical, elegant light bulbs offer a directional light that is perfect for use in recessed lighting, table/floor lamps, accent and decorative lighting, garage or workshop lights, down lights and ceiling cans, marquee signage and retail display. As a matter of fact, they are ideal for use anywhere you are currently using an incandescent A-19-style light bulb, including outdoor applications when contained in a sealed housing. Since LED lights are 300% more efficient than compact fluorescent lamps, these bulbs are perfect operating on an alternative or renewable energy resource such as solar or wind power, in cold or warm environments. These maintenance-free lamps come with a 3-year warranty period and CE safety assurance, and are RoHS certified—they adhere to strict European guidelines concerning the Reduction of Hazardous Substances such as lead and mercury. Since they produce no harmful ultraviolet or infrared radiation, they reduce light pollution, and are compatible with the international "Dark Skies" initiative. The LEDtronics 7-watt DécorLED bulbs — DEC-A19-5X1W-XIW-001W (Warm White) and DEC-A19-5X1W-XPW-001W (Pure White) — retail for $57.90 each. Availability is stock to 4-6 weeks for special requirements. For additional information on how to incorporate incandescent-replacement, energy-saving, LED light bulbs into your facility lighting plans or architectural designs, contact LEDtronics toll free at 1-800-579-4875, telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, email us at webmaster@ledtronics.com or postal mail at LEDtronics, Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505. For more details and technical data, visit the direct web link to the DEC-A19-5X1W DécorLED bulbs:http://www.ledtronics.com/products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=C697K930 About LEDtronicsFounded in 1983, LEDtronics leads where others only follow when it comes to designing, manufacturing and packaging state-of-the-art LEDs to meet the world's constantly changing lighting needs. Our inventive product line encompasses an array of direct incandescent lamp replacement Based LEDs, low-cost snap-in and relampable Panel Mount LED's, high intensity sunlight-visible Discrete LEDs, PCB LEDs circuit board status indicators, surface mount diodes SMT LEDs, full-spectrum rainbow RGB LEDs and Infra-Red (IR) LEDs. ...read more

Simply Charming is showcasing our latest additions to first communion and religious gifts and with this years prom fast approaching we are also featuring our latest styles for 2010 prom garters. First Communion and Confirmation Certificate and Wall Cross Confirmation and First Holy Communion are two very important holy sacraments in the catholic faith. These momentous events deserve the highest of praise and the glory of our memory. For a child or new-comer begins their path of faith with First Holy Communion and confirms their faith once again as an adult with confirmation.  These certificates and wall cross will aid in honoring and remembering these devotional acts. On the Confirmation cross and repeated in the certificate are written the seven gifts of the holy spirit: Wisdom, Knowledge, Counsel, Fortitude, Understanding, Piety, and Fear of the Lord. The Certificate also includes the Apostles's Creed and Prayer to the Holy Spirit. (C1340) The First Communion Certificate holds an original "My First Holy Communion" poem and three prayers; The Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, and Glory Be To The Father. (FC1341) These gifts are perfect for any person's special day and all day's thereafter. New Rosaries and Wedding Lazos Simply Charming has released their newest styles of Rosaries and Wedding Lazos with the Crystal Italian Aurora Borealis and the Italian Silver Filigree Bead Wedding Lazo and Rosary. The Rosary can be used for many special occasions like church events, Quinceanera's, and weddings. The Lazo is part of a tradition in where both the bride and the groom slip into separate loops of a single Lazo that is connected in the middle. The Lazo is meant to symbolize the unity of marriage. Both Rosary and Wedding Lazo come with a sterling silver cross and make wonderful gifts. (LCR-34 left, R32 right) 2010 Prom Garters! This year's prom is fast approaching and time is running out. Simply Charming has a number of adorable prom garters available with "Prom 2010" written with studs right on the ribbon. This extra touch will help to make a prom garter that much more special and memorable. Since Prom is a highly anticipated event that will be remembered for the rest of a young girls life, these young ladies will want as many memories as possible.(G-Prom-HP above, G-Prom-PP/Leo below) Simply Charming offers unique styles and color options. Choose from any of these combination of colors to match your taste: AQUA, APPLE GREEN, ROYAL BLUE, BLACK, CHOCOLATE BROWN, BURGUNDY, CORAL, CLEAN(pastel) GREEN, COPPER, EGGPLANT, EMERALD GREEN, FUSHIA, GOLD, HOT PINK, IVORY, JADE, KEY LIME, LAVENDER, LIGHT BLUE, LIME GREEN, LIGHT PINK, LIGHT YELLOW, NAVY BLUE, ORANGE, PURPLE, PEACH, POPPY, PRETTY PINK, RED, RED CORAL, RED PLUM, SILVER, SHERRY, SHOCKING PINK, SUNSHINE YELLOW, TEAL,TROPIC BLUE, TIFFANY BLUE, TURQUOISE, WHITE, WILD BERRY, SUNFLOWER YELLOW. (we also have polka-dot and animal print) Simply Charming Link Exchange Have an online business? Have a website? Carry Simply Charming products? Then contact us to have your link posted on Simply Charming's "Where to Buy" section and gain more internet exposure. Most of Simply Charming's products are made in the USA and are hand crafted with the most delicate of care. As soon as you witness the quality of Simply Charming's products you will know why such items would want to be kept.  Feel free to come to SimplyCharming.com to take a look at our latest items. Sincerely, Simply Charming Office 1.310.328.4182 Fax 1.310.328.4152 ...read more