NEW YORK, June 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last month, the "World's Most Famous Office Building" and the world's lighting leader announced that they were partnering to transition the building's iconic tower lights to innovative LEDs. The two organizations are pushing the boundaries of LED technology to develop a state-of-the-art dynamic lighting system from Philips Color Kinetics that is unique to Empire State Building (ESB) and will allow the building's façade and mast to change lighting scenes in real-time. In addition to greater control and management of the lighting, the new system will deliver superior light levels, as well as allow the ESB to better highlight its architectural details.
Over the course of the coming weeks, the building's nearly 400 light fixtures will be replaced with over 1,200 state-of-the-art LED fixtures that have been uniquely designed for the building. This entire transition will occur while keeping the building lit every night. Overseeing this project is Mike Lay of Philips Color Kinetics, and throughout the entire process, Mike will provide weekly updates via his blog about the ESB transformation process. Complementing his updates will be ongoing video and photography of the building as the changes occur.
To view Mike Lay's blog as well as supporting video and photography go to
http://www.philipscolorkinetics.com/ESB
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Media Contact Information:
Silvie Casanova
Philips Lighting North America
Tel: 978-659-7567
Email: Silvie.Casanova@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE:PHG) (AEX:PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet (from base to antenna) above Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the "World's Most Famous Office Building." With new investments in infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper's robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America's favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects. The Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world's most beloved attractions and is the region's #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com, www.facebook.com/EmpireStateBuilding or @EmpireStateBldg.
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