LEDSynergy news achive for December 2008.

LED sign to boost trade

A US LED sign producer is hoping a newly-erected billboard will become a landmark in the area.Jeff Prechter, manager of Graci Hart Electric, recently designed the LED screen which is located in New Orleans.The manager worked in partnership with Faux Pas Prints which had commissioned the sign to advertise products it sells such as t-shirts.
Wednesday, 31st December 2008 - full story

Emergency alerts displayed on LED signs

A US company has won contracts which see emergency messages displayed on LED screens.ViaRadio, from Florida, has joined forces with cities in the state to provide equipment which alerts the public to possible dangers such as hurricanes.Sean Crane, vice president at the company, explained that schools and fire services could also benefit from the innovative technology which can prepare them if natural disasters occur.
Wednesday, 31st December 2008 - full story

Mobile phone photos to appear on LED screen

New Year's Eve party-goers in Times Square will be able to send photos to LED screens on the night.An LED screen located in the famous square will display photos of revellers which can be sent via mobile phones.The idea for the interactive LED board was put forward by Pixel Fire Productions and is expected to be a hit with party-goers.
Tuesday, 30th December 2008 - full story

City to install LED light fountain

A West Midlands city is set to install a fountain featuring LED lights in the New Year.The centre of Wolverhampton is currently being transformed and will have a £300,000 fountain as its showpiece.LED lights installed in the construction will colour the water a variety of hues and is expected to be a hit with visitors.
Tuesday, 30th December 2008 - full story

Coca-Cola LED sign going green

An iconic New York LED sign is set to become more environmentally-friendly.The Coca-Cola LED billboard will be powered by alternative sources of energy when midnight strikes at Times Square on New Year's Eve.Instead of traditional sources of energy, the innovative board is to run on wind power which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 376 tonnes per year.
Tuesday, 30th December 2008 - full story

Green light for Tampa's LED project

A new LED light system has been installed on a building in Florida.The SunTrust Financial Centre in Downtown Tampa has been fitted with LED bulbs as part of a plan to improve energy efficiency.Replacing 15 traditional fluorescent bulbs, it is hoped the LED system will prove a more reliable way to light the building.
Monday, 29th December 2008 - full story

Charity uses LED-based screens for campaign

A charity is raising awareness of a muscle-wasting disease with LED-based screens.
Wednesday, 24th December 2008 - full story

18-miles of LED lights installed

A US botanical garden has recently unveiled its spectacular LED light display.
Tuesday, 23rd December 2008 - full story

LED lights comparable to an "animated movie"

An LED light adorned Ferris wheel in the US has been compared to an animated movie.
Tuesday, 23rd December 2008 - full story

40,000 streetlamps converted to LED lighting

A US city will have all of its traditional bulbs replaced with LED lights, according to new proposals.
Tuesday, 23rd December 2008 - full story

Green bus gets LED boards

LED screens are expected to be installed on the newest models of London's iconic red buses.
Monday, 22nd December 2008 - full story

Alcatraz boat features LED lighting

Tourists can now travel to a US tourist attraction on a boat installed with LED lights.
Monday, 22nd December 2008 - full story

City glows with millions of LED lights

City Officials hope LED lights in the Korean capital will brighten the mood of its residents as the credit crisis continues.
Monday, 22nd December 2008 - full story

Milton Keynes stadium gets long-awaited LED scoreboard

A football stadium in Buckinghamshire has finally unveiled its new LED scoreboard.
Friday, 19th December 2008 - full story

Video game beamed from giant LED screen

Residents of a Canadian city can currently play video games on a giant LED screen.
Friday, 19th December 2008 - full story

LED sign powered by commuters

Commuters in a Japanese train station are helping to power LED boards.
Friday, 19th December 2008 - full story

LED screens to provide travel information

A Canadian city is installing LED screens in its bus shelters to keep travellers up-dated with transport information.
Thursday, 18th December 2008 - full story

Stadium gets LED boards

A major ballpark in the US is being refurbished with four LED boards.
Thursday, 18th December 2008 - full story

Cider press lit up with LED lights

A Devon tourist attraction has converted its Christmas displays to LED lights in a bid to become greener.
Thursday, 18th December 2008 - full story

Medical centre installs desk top LED boards

A major US hospital is installing LED screens which will display a variety of information for staff and visitors.
Wednesday, 17th December 2008 - full story

Swedish Airport unveils LED screens

The refurbishment of a Swedish airport has seen the installation of LED screens.
Wednesday, 17th December 2008 - full story

LED light adorned tree takes up three floors

A Christmas tree decorated with thousands of LED lights appears to take up three storeys of a family home in Dorset.
Tuesday, 16th December 2008 - full story

LED screen 'films' its viewers

The numbers of people looking at an LED screen in Japan is to be measured by an information technology company.
Tuesday, 16th December 2008 - full story

20 buses to get LED screens

Thousands of bus passengers in East Anglia will soon be able to watch adverts on LED screens.
Monday, 15th December 2008 - full story

LED boards installed in supermarket

Tesco stores in Ireland will soon be installing LED boards.
Monday, 15th December 2008 - full story

World Cup venue to install LED screens

Spectators to World Cup football matches in South Africa will be able to watch the drama unfold on LED screens.
Friday, 12th December 2008 - full story

LED boards displayed in football centres

Sports centres across the UK will soon be displaying LED screens in reception areas.
Friday, 12th December 2008 - full story

Ship decorated with 7,000 LED lights

A cruise ship has been installed with solar-powered LED lights to reduce its carbon footprint.
Thursday, 11th December 2008 - full story

University to install LED boards

A US university will soon see LED screens installed in its stadium as part of a ten-year contract.
Thursday, 11th December 2008 - full story

LED screens to display football spectators' avatars

LED screens are being used to provide pre-match entertainment at a German football stadium.
Wednesday, 10th December 2008 - full story

LED board promotes Earth Hour

The largest LED board in Australia is encouraging citizens to get involved in an international energy campaign.
Wednesday, 10th December 2008 - full story

Roadside LED screens installed in London

Motorists are being targeted with the launch of roadside LED screens.
Tuesday, 9th December 2008 - full story

'Plug in and play' LED-based screens launched

Lloyds Pharmacy has announced that it will soon install screens incorporating LED technology.
Tuesday, 9th December 2008 - full story

90,000 LED lights installed in one street

A Somerset street has been lit up with the glow of 90,000 LED lights.
Tuesday, 9th December 2008 - full story

New stadium installed with LED boards

The construction of a new multipurpose venue featuring LED boards has started in a US city.
Monday, 8th December 2008 - full story

'Green' hotel incorporating LED lights opens

A hotel that is believed to be one of the greenest in the UK has opened today in Staffordshire.
Monday, 8th December 2008 - full story

Technology for LED streetlights is "advanced"

Council officials from Scotland have proposed replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lights to fight rising costs.
Monday, 8th December 2008 - full story

Canadian city converts to LED lighting

Canada's capital city has hits its target to convert all of its festive lights to LED bulbs.
Friday, 5th December 2008 - full story

Italy's largest LED screen unveiled

The largest LED screen in Italy has been installed in Milan.
Friday, 5th December 2008 - full story

LED light 'island' created

A US island has been entirely converted to LED lighting.
Thursday, 4th December 2008 - full story

LED lights could help cash-strapped Britons

LED lights should be installed in British homes to help reduce energy bills, industry experts report.
Thursday, 4th December 2008 - full story

Ship's 'retreat' gets LED screens

A recent refurbishment of a selection of cruise ships has seen the addition of LED screens.
Wednesday, 3rd December 2008 - full story

LED screens offer messages of hope to Mumbai residents

LED screens have been displaying messages of hope following the devastating attacks in Mumbai.
Wednesday, 3rd December 2008 - full story

Crime group uses LED boards for information

LED boards are being used to find wanted criminals in the US.
Wednesday, 3rd December 2008 - full story

Potatoes star in LED display

A US potato group has expressed its delight at the vegetable's appearance on LED screens.
Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 - full story

'Largest' LED screen in the Middle East to be unveiled

The Middle East will see its biggest LED screen unveiled soon.
Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 - full story

LED boards recommended for restaurants

Restaurants are increasingly likely to use LED boards, according to industry experts.
Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 - full story

Football club gets LED scoreboard

An Essex football club has recently unveiled its new LED scoreboard.
Monday, 1st December 2008 - full story

LED light candles launched

Candles illuminated with LED lights are safer alternatives to those formed from wax, industry experts report.
Monday, 1st December 2008 - full story

London Mayor proposes LED lights

London may soon have LED lights installed to help the city become greener.
Monday, 1st December 2008 - full story