Acuity Brands, Inc. : Lithonia Lighting Launches PROTEON LED High Bay

Acuity Brands, Inc. : Lithonia Lighting Launches PROTEON LED High Bay The PROTEON LED luminaire offers one-for-one replacement of HIDfluorescent fixtures. . (NYSE: AYI; "Company"), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lightingcontrol solutions, has expanded its LED indoor ambient lighting portfolio with the launch of the from Lithonia Lighting®. The PROTEON luminaire can replace high intensity discharge (HID), fluorescentinduction high bay fixtures in manufacturing, warehousing, cold storage, commercial, retailother large indoor spaces. The PROTEON LED high bay is for indoor spaces with mounting heights ranging from 15'-40'ambient temperatures between -4°F (-20°C)131°F (55°C). Utilizing a robust aluminum extruded heat sink, the fixture provides superior thermal management to reduce operating temperatures. Featuring focus, narrow, widespread distributions, the PROTEON LED luminaire meets both horizontalvertical light level requirements as determined by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The product comes standard with a semi-diffuse lens to reduce glare. For additional glare control, a highly-diffuse lens is available. The PROTEON fixture features a custom light engine specifically designed for the lumen requirements of high bay lighting to achieve optimal performancereliability. Using pluggable connectors, electrical components are securely mounted to a removable, maintenance-friendly tray. Optional controls offer additional energy savingscan extend the life of the PROTEON LED high bay. The PROTEON fixture is available with Acuity Brands ®  enabled controls that facilitate remote system configurability. Advanced features include the ability to group fixtures, adjust dim levels, schedule operationmonitor status. "In addition to its reliability, efficiencyversatility, the PROTEON LED high bay has a lower total cost of ownership compared to conventional HID high bays," said Ed Weaver, Vice PresidentGeneral Manager IndustrialEmergency, Lithonia Lighting. "The PROTEON fixture uses less energy to operatereduces the amount of maintenance required so customers can achieve payback in 2-4 years." The PROTEON LED high bay is available nationally through Lithonia Lighting sales representativesauthorized distributors. For more information about LED lightingcontrols, please visit on the web.   About Acuity Brands Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leaderone of the world's leading providers of lighting solutions for both indooroutdoor applications. With fiscal year 2011 net sales of $1.8 billion, Acuity Brands employs approximately 6,000 associatesis headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America,in EuropeAsia. The company's lighting solutions are sold under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting®, Holophane®, Peerless®, Gotham®, Mark Architectural Lighting(TM), Winona® Lighting, Healthcare Lighting®, Hydrel®, American Electric Lighting®, Carandini®, Antique Street Lamps(TM), Tersen®, Sunoptics®, Sensor Switch®, Lighting Control & Design(TM), Synergy® Lighting Controls, Pathway Connectivity(TM), Dark to Light®, ROAM®, RELOC® Wiring Solutions,Acculamp®. Contact(s):   Jennifer Manocchio [e-mail], 910.772.1688 Carrie Haney [e-mail], 770.860.3670 #     #     # HUG#1577659