RAB Lighting Leads Smart Innovation in 2024 IES Progress Report

[NEW YORK, NY] - RAB Lighting, a pioneer in innovative and smart LED lighting solutions, has achieved remarkable recognition in the prestigious 2024 IES Progress Report. The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) accepted an impressive 14 RAB products into this year's report, doubling the number from Acuity Brands, North America's largest lighting manufacturer, and matching Signify, another industry giant.

"We're incredibly proud to have 14 of our cutting-edge products recognized by the IES," said Ross Barna, CEO of RAB Lighting. "This outstanding result demonstrates RAB's unwavering commitment to innovation and smart lighting technologies. It's a testament to our team's dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in energy-efficient and intelligent lighting solutions."

The accepted RAB products showcase the company's diverse portfolio and focus on smart lighting capabilities, including:

  • The X22 and W22 series led the way with field-adjustable optical controls as well as field adjustable wattage and CCT.
  • Innovative downlighting solutions including fire-retardant wafers combining safety with efficiency.
  • An expansion of RAB's hazardous luminaire offering with industry-leading efficacy: including Highbay, Lowbay, Linear and Washdown fixtures meeting Clas 1 Div 2, Class 2 Div 1, and Class 3 ratings.
  • Versatile BOA linear options offering flexible, energy-saving solutions with field-adjustable light distribution and smart control capabilities.
  • The C-Wrap linear luminaire demonstrated innovation with biorenewable material use as well as high efficacy and smart controls.
  • RTLED Troffer retrofit kits with high performance and integrated smart controls.
  • The Lightcloud Blue T8 Type A Linear Tube, a smart lamp that connects and controls via Bluetooth Mesh, featuring tunable white technology and SmartShift circadian lighting capabilities.
  • The T8 8FT Field-Adjustable Type B LED Replacement Lamp.

"Each of these products represents our commitment to developing high-performance, energy-efficient lighting solutions that incorporate smart technologies," added Barna. "We're not just creating products; we're innovating for a more connected future in lighting. Our smart lighting solutions, like the Lightcloud Blue T8, are both easy to install and easy to use, allowing buildings to quickly adopt advanced control, energy optimization and light that’s more compatible with the human body."

RAB's smart lighting solutions, exemplified by the Lightcloud Blue system, offer powerful and flexible control without the need for a gateway or hub. Features like mobile app control, scalability up to 3,000 devices per account, and easy installation place RAB at the forefront of the industry's efforts to create more efficient and intelligent built environments.

The IES Progress Report, released annually, showcases products, research, publications, and design tools that represent significant advancements in the art and science of lighting over the past year.

For more information about RAB Lighting and its innovative and smart product line, visit www.rablighting.com.

About RAB Lighting: RAB Lighting is a leading manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures. Headquartered in New York City, RAB offers extensive product lines for indoor and outdoor applications, focusing on cutting-edge LED designs that prioritize energy savings, sustainable materials and smart technologies.