by TCPi | Jan 26, 2023 | Commercial
What Are the Benefits of LED Lights? You may have heard by now that California has banned CFL light bulbs. You’ve likely also heard that LED bulbs are the go-to replacement for those mercury-laden castoffs. But what do you really know about the anatomy of LEDs? And...
by TCPi | Jan 23, 2023 | Commercial
Outdoor commercial lighting may seem like just another business expense. But thoughtful use of exterior fixtures and floodlights is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to increase business visibility — which is key to attracting both customers and...
by TCPi | Dec 31, 2022 | Commercial, Horticulture
Indoor farming is trending these days. Whether it’s for food production or as part of the burgeoning cannabis industry, nurturing indoor plants has become big business around the globe. And because plants can’t thrive without proper lighting, this trend generates a...
by TCPi | Dec 26, 2022 | Commercial
In many ways, 2022 was a brilliant year for business. Many workers returned to in-person jobs while a lot of us discovered a better work-life balance. Among all the changes, we’ve noticed new lighting trends emerging for businesses of all sizes, from huge office...
by TCPi | Dec 12, 2022 | Commercial
Looking for unique holiday decorations for work? The pros at TCP have tips for bringing the holiday spirit alive with office Christmas lights that are a snap to install, reflect an inclusive attitude and require little to no cleanup after the season. As your go-to...
by TCPi | Dec 2, 2022 | Commercial
Want to level up your company’s profile without destroying your budget? Replacing inefficient bulbs and fixtures with eco-friendly business LED lights from TCP enhances every aspect of your company — from employee productivity to street-level visibility to utility...
by TCPi | Nov 21, 2022 | Commercial
Accent Panel Light Covers: Accents from TCP Level up the look of any commercial or retail space with overhead light cover panels from the TCP Accents. Flat panel lighting has been our forte for decades. Now, we’re taking these staple commercial lighting fixtures to...
by TCPi | Nov 21, 2022 | Commercial
What California’s Ban of CFL Light Bulbs Means for Businesses You’ve seen the headlines. CFL light bulb bans started making their way through state legislatures last year, and California has become the second state to sign one into law. Vermont’s light bulb ban passed...
by TCPi | Oct 19, 2022 | Commercial
Why You Should Consider the LED UltimaT8 Tube Light with Battery Backup from TCP When you manage a healthcare facility, senior living center, school campus, or office building, the safety of the individuals who live, learn, or work there is in your hands. Ensuring the...
by TCPi | Oct 19, 2022 | Commercial
TCP Accents Pendant Lights from TCP In commercial spaces, lighting plays an important role in setting the mood and creating atmosphere. Customers, clients and visitors entering a commercial space for the first time form an impression of that particular business or...
by TCPi | Sep 20, 2022 | Commercial, Residential
Minimalist Lighting Clean lines, limited color and no clutter. That’s what it takes to achieve a minimalist design. If you’re heading this direction for an upcoming commercial space design, you need to make a bold statement with bare visuals. Lighting plays a leading...
by TCPi | Sep 20, 2022 | Commercial, Residential
What is Mid-Century Modern Lighting? Mid-century modern is the trend that just keeps trending. Since its inception in the 1950s, mid-century design has found life in every decade. The combination of classic furnishings with modern materials and finishes keeps this...
by TCPi | Aug 31, 2022 | Commercial
Make the Switch to High Lumen LED Filament Lighting Commercial spaces everywhere continue to search for more reliable and energy-efficient lighting. Not that long ago, HID (high intensity discharge) lighting was considered the best, and brightest option for...
by TCPi | Jul 15, 2022 | Commercial
Replacing Your Stadium Lights? Here’s What You Need to Know! Nothing seems to bring communities together like local school sporting events. Longtime rivalries foster friendship and camaraderie among parents, sports fans, and members of the entire community. In many...
by TCPi | Jul 8, 2022 | Commercial, Horticulture
Understanding Horticulture Grow Lights If you’re an indoor farmer, you know how important horticulture lights are to maintaining a successful business. The type of horticulture lighting you invest in can either make or break a crop’s growing cycle and your year-end...
by TCPi | Jun 24, 2022 | Commercial
The Best Lighting Strategy for Nursing Homes Senior living facilities such as nursing homes and assisted care residences require exceptional lighting. The safety and well-being of elderly patients depends on a bright, well-lit environment that provides a sense of...
by TCPi | Jun 17, 2022 | Commercial
Movie Theater Lights Every commercial space designed for public use has its fair share of challenges when it comes to lighting. Movie theaters in particular must meet all sorts of requirements in order to fulfill their lighting’s unique demands. Proper lighting...
by TCPi | Jun 10, 2022 | Commercial
The Basics of Stage Lighting Today’s concert-goers have high expectations when they attend an event. Audiences not only demand flawless sound quality, they also want a captivating stage show. To give fans a wow-worthy experience, event designers need to...
by TCPi | May 27, 2022 | Commercial, Horticulture
Reasons to Choose TCP Horticulture Lights To keep indoor farms profitable, horticulturists must continually monitor the indoor growing environment. Temperature fluctuations and water supply issues can adversely affect plant health. But if lighting quality is poor...
by TCPi | May 20, 2022 | Commercial, Horticulture
Far Red Lighting & Its Benefits in Horticulture Today’s commercial horticulture industry has come a long way from the days of traditional outdoor farming. Within the past century, advances in agricultural science have demonstrated that farmers can directly impact...
by TCPi | May 13, 2022 | Commercial
How many times has this happened to you? You’re driving somewhere then suddenly realize you need to stop and get gas. It’s dark outside and you happen to be in a neighborhood you don’t know very well. The first gas station you see is poorly lit. The service island is...
by TCPi | Apr 29, 2022 | Commercial
TCP High Lumen LED Filaments vs Competitor Copycats Remember when HID lights were considered the best option for lighting a large commercial space? It doesn’t seem that long ago. Everything changed when a new product came along – corn cob LED lights. These versatile...
by TCPi | Apr 15, 2022 | Commercial
High Lumen LED Filament Lamps vs Competitor Lamps Facility managers have neverending to-do lists, especially if they manage a large commercial space. Making sure a building’s interior is properly maintained takes plenty of time, effort and multitasking. Let’s not...
by TCPi | Apr 8, 2022 | Commercial
LightFair 2022 Returns to Las Vegas The last time LightFair lit up Las Vegas was in 2014. The event was such a success, it set records for both occupancy and attendance. When LightFair returns to Las Vegas in June, record-breaking numbers are expected again. With more...
by TCPi | Mar 18, 2022 | Commercial
How Light Impacts Psychology & Mood at a Resort & Spa People who travel for work spend a lot of time at hotels. While away from home, they expect VIP treatment from the hospitality brands they frequent the most. For a hotel to earn their loyalty, every detail...
by TCPi | Mar 11, 2022 | Commercial
When checking out a new bar, service and drink quality can make or break your first impression. But if the bar’s atmosphere is well below par, chances are you won’t return for an after-work beer or pre-dinner cocktail anytime soon. Successful bars and clubs know...
by TCPi | Feb 18, 2022 | Commercial
Lighting is one of the most important aspects to consider when planning a restaurant’s interior design. It’s an essential element with a vital role that can either make or break your dining clientele’s satisfaction and experience. Your newly designed restaurant space...
by TCPi | Feb 11, 2022 | Commercial
Proper lighting is essential to today’s brick-and-mortar retailers, especially those that sell goods in showroom settings. Whether you’re selling appliances, electronics, or jewelry, retail lighting design serves a similar purpose in successful showrooms. First,...
by TCPi | Feb 4, 2022 | Commercial
Have you ever worked in a warehouse or distribution center? If you have, you know first-hand that safety and efficiency are essential for successful day-to-day operations. To maintain a productive environment, warehouse spaces must have a lighting system that works...
by Nikki Toigo | Jan 17, 2022 | Commercial, News
AURORA, OHIO – January 17, 2022 – Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (TCP) is thrilled to announce the immediate availability of its line of High Lumen Filament Lamps. With a classic HID shape that fits into existing fixtures, these lamps are the ideal...
by TCPi | Jan 7, 2022 | Commercial
Commercial buildings are in a state of constant evolution. The networks and systems that keep these spaces functioning properly are always evolving, too. As technology advances for lighting, heating, security, and other systems, opportunities arise to improve the...
by TCPi | Dec 29, 2021 | Commercial
Good lighting is the key to making people feel comfortable in a parking lot. Dark corners and large, shadowy spaces tend to make people feel nervous or unsafe. Brightly lit parking lots, on the other hand, make for an area that feels safe, clean, and inviting. How...
by Nikki Toigo | Dec 28, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
What is the difference between shunted and non-shunted sockets? And how do you determine which one you need? Let’s break it down first by defining what exactly shunted and non-shunted mean, and then we can discuss when to use which. Shunted sockets house internally...
by TCPi | Dec 23, 2021 | Commercial
If you are planning to transition from fluorescent troffer lights to LED panels, you probably have a few questions. One of the most common questions about commercial lighting upgrades is around the difference between edge lit LED panels and back lit panels. The good...
by Dee Satterfield | Dec 21, 2021 | Commercial
When it’s time to replace outdoor lighting, it is very important to make sure you buy the right kind of bulbs. Not only is it a safety concern, but also a function concern. Bulbs that are not built to be used outdoors will not function well when exposed to moisture....
by TCPi | Dec 17, 2021 | Commercial
Since hotels have a wide variety of different spaces, from common areas to private rooms, there are varied lighting needs throughout the building that must be accommodated in order to ensure a positive experience for your guests and staff. If you’re trying to light...
by TCPi | Dec 14, 2021 | Commercial
The amount and type of lighting we encounter throughout the day has a direct effect on our moods. Lighting has an impact on everything from focus to appetite. Poor lighting may even contribute to depression and vitamin deficiencies. The biological and psychological...
by TCPi | Dec 13, 2021 | Commercial
Benefits of Round High Bay Lighting If you run a commercial facility, office space, or any other space that requires large-scale lighting, you are probably familiar with high bay lighting. As LED technology has advanced over the years, LED high bay lights have...
by TCPi | Dec 3, 2021 | Commercial
Lighting is important to our everyday functioning. Adequate light makes it possible to see as we perform tasks. In the healthcare field, these tasks hold a great deal of weight, affecting patients’ health. Sometimes, these tasks are a matter of life and death. In...
by TCPi | Nov 30, 2021 | Commercial
Parking lot lighting is an important element of commercial lighting design, though it is often overlooked. It may not be the most glamorous outdoor lighting, but great parking lot lighting ensures that people feel safe and comfortable when they enter and leave your...
by TCPi | Nov 26, 2021 | Commercial
Within the first few seconds after entering the lobby, guests have already formed their first opinions of your hotel. For travelers, the atmosphere of a hotel lobby sets their expectations and provides a glimpse of what’s to come in their guest rooms. If people are...
by TCPi | Nov 19, 2021 | Commercial
Human behavior is influenced by a seemingly infinite number of external factors. Sometimes we’re not even consciously aware of what’s causing our specific reaction or response. Our subconscious minds automatically react to sensory cues all around us – music, scents,...
by TCPi | Nov 15, 2021 | Commercial
Scientific studies from recent years have shown that lighting can significantly affect how well students perform in the classroom. For example, if lighting is too dim, or if it flickers overhead, students may have trouble focusing and retaining information. Poor...
by TCPi | Oct 28, 2021 | Commercial
When work life throws a better office job your way every few years, you take it. A new job or more experience looks good on your resume, and new office stories are fun to share. One recent story is actually insightful, and reveals a lot about people. During small-talk...
by TCPi | Oct 25, 2021 | Commercial
Business analysts predict 2022 could be the commercial lighting industry’s biggest year to date. Forecasts show increased demand, and potentially record-breaking numbers. Last year, the lighting industry put in plenty of overtime innovating and developing new...
by TCPi | Oct 17, 2021 | Commercial
Commercial spaces require constant maintenance. From daily tasks, to ongoing repairs, the projects never seem to stop. It takes a lot of hard work and effort. But it’s all worth it, especially when a job is finished, and everyone loves the end results. Minor tasks are...
by TCPi | Oct 7, 2021 | Commercial
There was a time when companies thought that the best office lighting had to be fluorescent, overhead, and recessed in a drop ceiling. When scientific research started to link employees’ headaches, eye strain, and fatigue to overly bright, or excessively dim...
by Dee Satterfield | Sep 29, 2021 | Commercial
At first glance, you might not think there’s much to notice about high bay lights. Their purpose seems simple: provide high level ambient light throughout a large space. But the best high bay LED fixtures can make all the difference in the quality of light, impacting...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2021 | Commercial
Good lighting can make or break your indoor farming operation. Of all the factors that contribute to plant health, light is the most important. When growing plants indoors, you have the opportunity to completely control the light your plants receive. So, why not take...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
As the leading LED manufacturer, TCP is committed to finding new ways to be eco-friendly. And while LED technology saves massive amounts of electricity every year, TCP believes there is always room for improvement. That’s why we continue to innovate, looking for the...
