New Sure-Fire U-Bend Lighting System Is Guaranteed to Light First Time, and Every Time

PHILADELPHIA, PA ­ September 15, 2000 ­ T-12 U-bend lamps of either 34 or 40 watts are now guaranteed to light every time, thanks to improvements in SIMKAR'S manufacturing process and the incorporation of cutting edge U-bend lamp ballast technology.

The sure-fire lighting system features new ballasts which are specially designed to fire up U-bend lights. The new ballasts, which are available exclusively from SIMKAR, replace traditional linear lighting ballasts that can result in U-bend lamps not firing.

"SIMKAR'S sure-fire lighting system manufacturing process and new ballast technology ensure high-quality, reliable performance every time ­ with either wattage lamp being used," says Bud Drago, Vice President. "This is especially important as it allows facilities to use the economical 34 watt lamp, resulting in substantial energy and money savings." Drago added, "The improved technology eliminates callbacks and return visits that electrical contractors and electricians frequently have to make after installation."

Available exclusively from SIMKAR, the sure-fire U-bend Lighting System Technology is part of every SIMKAR T-12 U-lamp lighting fixture. SIMKAR lighting fixtures are available in 120 and 277 volt versions and in a variety of fixtures including:

• Troffers
• Parabolics
• Decorative Fixtures

To request a lighting catalogue from SIMKAR, which features available U-bend lighting fixtures, contact SIMKAR at 1-800-523-3602, by fax at 215-831-7703, or email lighting@simkar.com.

SIMKAR's headquarters and principal manufacturing facilities are located in Philadelphia, PA, with warehouses nationwide. For nearly fifty years, professionals have relied on SIMKAR for complete and on-time deliveries of high quality lighting fixtures at reasonable prices. SIMKAR's most popular brands include VANDGARD®, Tradesman's Choice®, Ultratensity® H.I.D., and ParaSpec® deep-cell, glare-reducing parabolics. SIMKAR's in-house engineering department excels at lighting layouts and is available to help with design and build projects. Products can be customized and shipped directly to job sites.