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Roger Woolaver of Lamps Unlimited in McLean VA makes lamps from many unusual and unique bases. Each is perfectly shaded and truly one of a kind. There is only the one base, that’s it, says Roger.

Kenroy Home announced yesterday during a Webinar with Sales Representatives the Dallas Showroom has added a working demonstration lab and learning center created especially for Seriously Solar products.  Bob Pape, President, stated that this is not your lower end product sold currently in mass merchants.  We will put on the box what the unit will do.  Stating distance and beam spread will end the confusion and mystery what to expect when the light is in use.  A full line of multi-light kits and individual spot lights will be offered.

A display for retailers is available along with a “Get Started with Solar Promotion.”  Come to Kenroy Home Showroom in Dallas and go away with your free sample to take home and try it for yourself.  Sun Glasses will be supplied.

Ancient Provence Collection from Lavery recalls the French Country side.

City Square Collection from Lavery offers New Urban Stlyle at value prices.

Minka Aire introduces the WING.

George Kovacs and Metropolitan have large introductions to view.

New computer systems have been installed at Steven Saks Sales Company to enhance customer services and information technology.  Improvments to our web site, email blast systems, upgraded software packages, and hardward have all just been installed. The hardware installation, network systems, and security work was done by Patrick Nolan.

Karen and I attended sales training and reviewed new 2011 merchandise October 21 through 27, 2010 at Minka Group Headquarters in Corona, CA.  New Jnauary 2011 Minka Group programs, catalogs, policies, and merchandise specifics were discussed during the meetings.  A new showroom and meeting facilities were constructed at the factory to accomodate the entire sales and management staff.

Kurt Schulzman, Minka Group President, has informed the entire company that this will be the way Minka Group will go to market in the future.  MinkaFest 2011 is targeted to occur the third week in October to debut programs and merchandise available in January 2012.

You Can’t Get Out of the Blender Until You Turn It Off   By: Carlton Haney

Lighting industry veteran Carlton Haney offers possible solutions to today’s difficult times with inspiring viewpoints.  This is an easy and uplifting read and would be a great gift or a quality addition to anyone’s library. 

Click below to purchase the book on Amazon.

2 familes offered at Minka’s 2010 Dallas show are Grahmton and Kingston.     Full collections that make you ask, “how does the wire fit.”

Smaller glass shine large. Hidden hardware and clean lines are surely to be placed in homes of various style and design. Swivel mirrors available in chrome, brushed nickel, and bronze.  3 ovals and 4 rectangle sizes. 

View Metropolitan Lighting on YouTube.  Click the logo to view film.

View George Kovacs on YouTube.  Click the logo to view film.

View Minka Aire YouTube.  Click the logo to view film.

The link offered below is to a Business Week article relating to lighting made in China. Changes are happening at a very rapid pace and everyone in our field should become alerted and aware of these events.

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_14/b4078078846220.htm?chan=search

Please forward this link to all interested parties.

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