Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Exciting Changes at Albrite!

Posted by darren in News on July 28th, 2010.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Larry Pobuda to the position of Lighting Design & Specification Manager at our Port Coquitlam branch. Larry’s extensive lighting experience and his IESNA LC certification will be great assets in his new role. Congratulations Larry!
We are pleased to annouce that Mike Nance has been promoted to Order Desk Manager at our Port Coquitlam location. Mike was chosen for his dedication and accountability and will be a great asset to our customer service team. Congratulations Mike!
We look forward to continuining our proud tradition of customer service and are excited to offer these outstanding individuals, as well as the rest of our qualified team for your lighting needs.

We’re Building a Better Company!

Posted by darren in News on July 26th, 2010.

We’re excited to announce the newest member of our management team!  Steve Aeichele joins Albrite this week as our Director of Operations.  Steve brings 25 years of Operations expertise, including lean enterprise strategies and ERP implementation expertise to our company.  As the Director of Operations, Steve will continue our proud tradition of being an industry leader as the most customer focused lighting supplier in Canada.  Our customers come first, and the strength of our management and operations team allows us to grow while still maintaining that fundemental caveat.  Welcome to the team Steve… we look forward to working with you!

Thank You Calgary!

Posted by darren in Events, News on July 24th, 2010.

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday, for making our Grand Opening BBQ a success!  It was nice to meet all of you and we look forward to serving your lighting needs.  Don’t forget that the BBQ Blowout Specials are valid until the end of the day on July 30th.  If you didn’t get a copy of the flyer, give us a call at 403.250.9411 and we’ll be happy to send you one.

Calgary Grand Opening BBQ & GE Skid Lot Pricing!

Posted by darren in Events, News on July 20th, 2010.

Join us at our new Calgary branch on Friday, July 23rd for our Grand Opening BBQ!  Stop by and meet the team and enjoy a great lunch from 11am until 1pm and enter your name in a draw to win a new barbeque.  GE Lighting will be on hand demonstating their newest products, including their line of LED replacement lamps.  Don’t miss our GE Lighting Skid Lot Pricing event.  You wont believe these prices!  Buy now and save them for later.  Pricing is valid all day and quantities are unlimited!

LED, Which Products for Which Applications?

Posted by darren in News, Product Info on July 10th, 2010.

Changing to LED is a major investment and you need to make sure that you consult with the experts to get the most for your money.  Albrite Lighting is an authorized distributor for the best LED lighting products.  We have access to the following fixture lines: GE Lighting Systems, Lithonia Lighting and RUUD Lighting.  We have the support of these major manufacturers and can provide you with detailed layouts and specifications as well as sample installations.  If you are interested in an LED lamp replacement, we are authorized distributors of GE Lighting, Philips Lighting and Osram Sylvania.  Remember that only authorized Canadian distributors can fully support your installation, including warranty issues.  If you are interested in LED lamps, we have fully stocked demo kits in all three of our branches, as well as our GE Lighting LED Free Trial Offer.  For LED retrofits, go with the experts, call Albrite Lighting.

Enter to Win a Portable Weber BBQ!

Posted by darren in Events, News on July 6th, 2010.

Come on down to our 40th anniversary celebration BBQ at our Port Coquitlam location this Friday to enjoy a delicious lunch on us and enter your name for a chance to win a Weber Tail Gate BBQ!  While you’re here, you can visit our supplier booths and learn about the latest in energy efficient lamp and ballast technology from GE Lighting and see the future of general lighting systems, including LED troffers and controls from Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting.  The weather is going to be great…we hope to see you there!

Victoria BBQ Today! Lithonia Lighting!

Posted by darren in Events, News on June 25th, 2010.

Stop by our Victoria office today from 11:00am until 1:00pm for burgers and refreshments.  Don’t miss our Lithonia Lighting/Acuity Brands product demonstration with local lighting expert Mike Sabourin and Acuity Brands Product Specialist Maarten Mulder.  While you’re here, take advantage of great special pricing on day to day items from Lithonia Lighting.  For more information and for future BBQ dates, click here.

Be the First to see the New Sylvania Dimmable LED

Posted by darren in News, Product Info on June 20th, 2010.

Stop by our Vancouver or Calgary branches to see the first shipment of Sylvania dimmable LED PAR lamps in the country.  You have to see the performance to believe it!  What’s more, they cost up to 30% less than non-dimmable versions from other manufacturers.  Call Darren at 403-829-8577 or send an email to darren.zabel@albritelighting.com to arrange a demo at your place of business.

TCP & Standard Products Blow Out Specials!

Posted by darren in Events, News on June 17th, 2010.

You’d have to be crazy to miss the specials at our Port Coquitlam BBQ on June 18th!  Stop by for lunch and take advantage of huge savings on TCP and Standard products with many items below our cost.  Of course…if you were an Albrite VIP member on LinkedIn, you’d already have the promo pricing and you’d be able to place your order ahead of time and not have to worry about missing out.  Stock is limited.  Get there early.

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Don’t Miss Out…BBQ on Friday, June 18th

Posted by darren in Events, News on June 11th, 2010.

Stop by our Port Coquitlam location and enjoy lunch on us!  Food will be served from 11am until 2pm.  Come and explore the Alliance Marketing product demonstration booth and learn about the newest lighting products available from: TCP Energy Saving Lighting, Alico decorative lighting, and Visioneering Manunfacturing.  Also, you wont want to miss our clearance sale on overstocked and phase out items.  These prices cant be beat.  Hope to see you there!