HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)
Debut of HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo

The 18th HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), a leading event of the Asian lighting industry, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to 30 October 2016. The fair attracts over 2600 exhibitors - a record-breaking number - from 37 countries and regions this year. New exhibitors from Canada, Hungary, Ukraine, and the UAE are participating for the first time. The fair is an ideal platform for global buyers and exhibitors to exchange views on global lighting trend and to discuss business.

Thematic Zones to Facilitate Sourcing
The latest lighting products are showcased in dedicated zones for buyers to navigate with ease. Highlighted zones include Hall of Aurora, LED & Green Lighting, Commercial Lighting, Smart Lighting & Solutions, Household Lighting and Small-Order Zone, offering innovative yet multi-purpose lighting designs and customised lighting solutions.

Assembly of Innovative and ‘Green’ Products
Energy-saving solutions have been one of the world’s key concerns towards environment conservation, and the demand for energy-efficient lighting products is rising. Many lighting manufacturers develop their products with innovative ideas to cope with this green concept and good taste.

Goodwell International (Hong Kong) Company Limited (Booth No. 3B-D35) produces a new, novel product, Floating Bulb. It uses the magnetic floating and wireless induction technologies which make the bulb levitate and rotate 360° at the same time. It completely embodies the concept of environmental protection by using oak base and LED in the bulb. There is a touch switch on the oak base; just by touching the base, the bulb can be turned on.

Home Resource Industrial Co., Ltd. (Booth No. 1B-A42) presents the LED Grow Light for Plant. It is a new design and patented LED plant grow lights which can both enhance the growth speed of plants and decorate your living space, making our homes greener and sweeter.

Smart Lighting in Focus
Apart from energy saving solutions, the development of smart lighting technology is also increasingly mature. Highstar (HK) Industrial Co Ltd (Booth No. 1D-B25) presents HSD9016A, which is a Smart Eye protection LED Table Lamp with clock. Its smart sensors can correct users’ sitting posture, preventing nearsightedness and slouching. The value-added functions include a sensor touch for on and off, three modes of lights (natural light, yellow light, white light), an LCD that displays time, temperature, week, year and alarm clock, also a memo board with backlight.

Neonlite Electronic & Lighting (HK) Limited (Booth No. 1D-B02) launches INGENIUM® Smart Lighting Solution Series. MEGAMAN® offers INGENIUM® Smart Lighting Solutions which give you full control, via your smart device or remote control of the on and off, dimming and scene setting of the environment. It includes:

INGENIUM® BLU is a simple and economical smart lighting solution for those looking for local control of a small, domestic lighting system over Bluetooth technology.
INGENIUM® ZB is a scalable solution working with ZigBee® technology that allows users to gain wireless control over all INGENIUM® ZB lighting products. It is compatible with popular ZigBee® equipped super gateways which allow interoperability between MEGAMAN® LED lighting and other equipment.

Efficient Outdoor Lighting Products on Display at AsiaWorld-Expo
Last year, HKTDC organised the first World of Outdoor Lighting & Lighting Accessories, which the industry embraced with strong support. Its success testified to the strong market demand for outdoor lighting infrastructure. This year, HKTDC will stage the new Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, expanding the scale of World of Outdoor Lighting & Lighting Accessories to showcase exhibits of Outdoor Lighting, Lighting Accessories, Parts & Components, Professional and Industrial Lighting, as well as Advertising Lighting. The HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will run from 26 to 29 October 2016 at the AsiaWorld-Expo.

Zhejiang JingRi Lighting Technology Co., Ltd. (Booth No. 8-G07) will bring JRA7 street light with a minimal and modern design. This device is equipped with a range of light distribution curves that favours multiple road applications. It also demonstrates sophisticated lighting technology as wireless control, WiFi connection and a monitoring system can be installed.

Gruppe Lighting Solution SDN BHD (Booth No. 8-H16) from Malaysia will showcase its newly launched LED Lights. Equipped with a highly flexible light module, they are magnificent for their stylish look, affordability and top quality, which raises the bar for sustainable, quality and competitive lighting products in the industry.

On Board Marine Group Limited (Booth No. 10-A05) will feature White EuroLED 75 LED Down Lights with Spring Clips, made of enduring anti-corrosion and anti-fading material of the highest quality for large vessels to withstand challenges at sea. The device dissipates heat and is specially designed to reduce glare from an individual light source, which may cause discomfort and eye strain. It is equipped with spring clips for the convenience of installation.

Lianyungang Jari Electronics Co., Ltd (Booth No. 8-J16) will display corrosion- and vibration-resistant JARI LED explosion-proof lighting. It has a flexible installation set-up to meet various needs and a strong luminous efficacy with the full power coverage reaching 30W-300W. The product comes with an easily removable acrylic transparent mask to modify light.

Market Intelligence through Seminars and Networking Activities
Apart from thematic zones, a series of seminars, forums and networking activities also comes to the spotlight at the two fairs. At the Lighting Fair, industry leaders will gather to discuss key issues and share their insights into the latest developments of the lighting industry, such as trends in smart lighting, LED and globalisation, and so on. At the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, industry experts from the United Kingdom, Germany and Hangzhou, China will discuss technological breakthroughs and latest trends in outdoor LED lighting. Speakers of top companies in the field will also elaborate on the latest standards and regulations for LED products in South America, Asia and the Middle East. A number of forums will be held to explore new market trends and business opportunities.

Trade Growth in Lighting Markets
In the first eight months of 2016, the total value of Hong Kong’s exports of lighting products reached HK$6.1 billion. The top three export markets are the United States, Chinese mainland and Japan, which account for nearly 60 per cent of the total export value in total. Hong Kong’s exports of lighting products to the United States, the major market of the industry, increased by 2.8%.

For more information, please visit our fair websites:
HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): www.hktdc.com/hklightingfairae
HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: www.hktdc.com/hkotlexpo