Date Announced: 09 Feb 2007 DALLAS -- Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: LSGP - News; LSG), a leading provider of energy efficient and environmentally responsible lighting solutions, and Callenberg Engineering Inc., a division of Callenberg Group, a leading supplier of electrical, automation and HVAC systems to the marine and offshore markets, have partnered to jointly develop Light Emitting Diode (LED) light bulbs and fixtures that meet the rigorous requirements to withstand life at sea.Currently the two companies are working to develop LED luminaires, bollard fixtures, down light fixtures and LED replacement lamps for the marine industry. Callenberg will market and distribute this new technology to the marine industry under the Lighting Science brand. New products will be introduced and displayed at the upcoming 2007 Seatrade Cruising Convention in Miami, Florida.Ron Lusk, chairman and chief executive officer of Lighting Science, noted, "LED-based technologies provide the best solution for lighting across nearly every application. LSG is committed to leveraging our intellectual property portfolio across industries. The cruise and commercial shipping markets need equipment that is reliable, durable and cost effective. Onboard usage exposes lights and fixtures to some of the most challenging environments imaginable. LSG's LED lights are the perfect solution, providing a high quality output of light that lasts 300-500 percent longer than other lighting technologies and using significantly less energy."Lusk continued, "Callenberg Group is one of the primary providers of electrical, automation and HVAC systems in the marine industry. The partnership between Callenberg and LSG to develop LED lights will catapult LSG into a leadership position, supplying lighting solutions to the marine equipment industry.""Callenberg has been interested in offering LED lighting solutions to our customers for years, but until now, no company has offered the technology to meet both the technical and harsh environmental needs of the marine industry," said Shelley Morgan, sales manager lighting systems, of Callenberg Engineering USA. "Lighting Science Group provides a solution that will resonate well with our clients, who are looking to update their vessels to be energy-efficient and cost effective."LSG is the first company to market a high-output, dimmable, Edison-base white-LED light bulb. The company currently has 25 patents and patents pending in the LED lighting space and a product portfolio comprised of 30 different SKU's. Lasting up to 50 times longer than incandescent light bulbs, LED bulbs typically pay for themselves in less than two years and do not contain hazardous materials such as mercury, commonly found in fluorescent and compact fluorescent products.About Lighting Science Group CorporationLighting Science Group Corporation (http://www.lsgc.com) designs and sells highly energy efficient and environmentally friendly lighting solutions based on its proprietary Optimized Digital Lighting® (ODL®) technology. The Company's patented and patent-pending designs and manufacturing processes enable affordable, efficient and long lasting LED based lighting systems to be quickly deployed in existing lighting applications and produce immediate cost savings and environmental benefits. Products include lowbay fixtures for parking garages and industrial facilities, MR-16, R30, R25, R20, R16 (elevator light), G11, G25, S6, candelabra and flame tip bulbs which can be purchased at http://store.lsgc.com.
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