Metro Hall Food Court Glass Block Wall

By Barry Burton, Burton Lighting Network

Metro Hall is a corporate centre in busy downtown Toronto. The food court is on the lower level and is part of the PATH system which is Toronto's underground walkway linking 27 kilometres of shopping, services and entertainment. It is a high traffic area in a very busy part of town.

The glass block wall is an architectural feature that provides an interesting background for patrons of the food court. The wall comes alive through the use of colour changing LEDs, all synchronized using DMX programming. The 12 columns behind the wall are each illuminated by 3 - 1 meter lengths of LED Minitube. The columns were mounted approximately 3 feet behind the glass block wall and are in groups of 3 that are 2 feet apart. Each grouping of 3 columns (9 LED Minitubes) has one SRC-181 controller and power supply. All 4 groupings are tied together with a single SRC-174 DMX control board. The results are a stunning eye-catching wall of colour.

For further details on LED Minitubes please contact your Magic Lite sales representative.

New Face at Magic Lite!

Magic Lite is pleased to welcome Denise Lee to our team. Denise has joined Magic Lite in the position of Financial Controller. In her position, Denise is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the financial operations of the company. Denise has her C.G.A. designation and several years of managerial accounting experience. In addition, Denise will take on a leading role in analyzing current systems and help create and implement new systems that will improve the day to day operation of the company. Denise Lee can be reached at 905-825-9592 ext. 24 or denise@magiclite.com.

Spirit of Canada Update

A Lot has happened since our last SOC update.

Albeit with a great deal of technical difficulties, Derek Hatfield has successfully completed the "B to B" race from Salvador de Bahia Brazil to Port L Foret France which is a mandatory race to qualify for the Vendee Globe round the world solo race later this fall. The race began November 29th with 15 sailors bidding to be the first to put the over 4200 miles behind them in first place. Conditions during the race ranged from drab and boring, to pounding seas which unfortunately took their toll on Spirit Of Canada. Rigging problems from rough seas slowed Derek's progress considerably. He also encountered several accidental jibes due to a faulty autopilot system. However, he did successfully cross the finish line on December 20th after more than 3 weeks at sea.

Since the B to B race, Spirit Of Canada has exhibited in 3 Canadian boat shows (Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver) in their never ending challenge of raising money to safely compete in the upcoming Vendee Globe. A major milestone was achieved with the 5000th individual sponsorship name being placed on the hull. Spirit Of Canada raises a great deal of its funding by donations from individuals who for a small donation receive a signed souvenir and have their name added to the others who will sail around the world "in spirit" with Derek this coming fall.

Derek and partner Patianne are now in France preparing to bring Spirit Of Canada back to Lake Ontario where they will fulfill sponsor sailing commitments and continue to ready the boat for the gruelling Vendee Globe. Magic Lite looks forward to our sail with Derek this summer on Lake Ontario! For more information on SOC and the Vendee Globe go to www.spiritofcanada.net

Great New LED products from Tokistar

Magic Lite's sales for the new range of Tokistar LED decorative lighting products are soaring and it's no wonder why. Tokistar continues to introduce innovative products that are second to none in quality, versatility and performance.

The new KINETIC TOKILEDS are a perfect example of Tokistar's innovative approach to decorative lighting. Kinetic TokiLeds include a microchip in each bulb to create self-actuated flashing or cross-fading effects. Each LED operates independently for a totally random appearance. Kinetic TokiLeds do not require a controller, adding to the system's cost efficiency and reliability. They may also be mixed with static LEDs on the same string.

Magic Lite now has ample quantities of the new Lightstring and Tapelight brochures from Tokistar. Contact us directly or your nearest sales agent to receive your copies and learn more about these great LED products.

New Crescent LED Catalogues Now Available

Magic Lite is pleased to introduce our new line of LED products from Crescent Lighting in the UK. Crescent is a well known European manufacturer and a Luxeon®®® approved Luminaire manufacturer with innovative products and they focused on developing LED products, with particular emphasis on thermal performance.

A huge range of products including Linear systems, Spotlights, Downlights, Pavers, a Track system and a Decorative range are available. All use the latest Luxeon®®® LEDs with applications indoors or out. There are a lot of new items in each range and the new comprehensive 64 page catalogue contains installation examples, full product details including technical and wiring specifications. Contact your Magic Lite sales representative to get your free copy of the new Crescent LED Lighting catalogue.

New Museum Alliance

Magic Lite is pleased to announce the newly formed Museum Alliance between Magic Lite Ltd., Energy Focus Inc. (formerly Fiberstars Inc.) and Band Inc.

Headed up by Magic Lite Ltd., the new Museum Alliance will focus on fiber optic and LED solutions designed specifically for Museum showcase and artifact lighting. The combined experience of the partner firms in museum lighting is unsurpassed and will be a powerful resource for Museum Directors, Conservators, and their associates.

Magic Lite has been involved in many prestigious museum projects with our CARO system such as The Jewish Heritage Museum - New York City, Canadian Museum Of Civilization, The Dead Sea Scrolls and many, many more.

Band Inc. founder Jeff Versakos has been designing and installing Fiber Optic and LED lighting systems in museums around the world for 20 years. Jeff has personally lit numerous rare documents including The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence.

Fiberstars have provided Fiber Optic lighting systems to museums around the world with products such as Lightly Expressed, and EFO systems. Installations include the Appleton Museum of Art which involved over 100 EFO systems, and countless others around the world.

The new alliance will allow the three companies to combine expertise and product offerings to provide unsurpassed levels of service and lighting solutions to museums throughout North America and the rest of the world.

New Pricing

Magic Lite has recently released a new Price List. Pricing on several product lines have reduced providing substantial savings for our customers. The new list also includes new and exciting products.

Please contact your Magic Lite Sales Representative for details.