Lemnis Lighting Named "Game Changer" of the Year

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemnis Lighting, a leader in sustainable LED lighting technology, has been selected as a California Clean Technology 2011 "Game Changer" for  "Innovation in LED Technology" by Grow-California for its leadership, innovation and impact on California's clean tech industry and economy. The company that pioneered the dimmable LED light with its Pharox LED bulbs will receive its "Game Changer" award at the conclusion of the Clean Tech Innovation Conference at the Kaiser Center in downtown Oakland on November 2nd and 3rd.

"Lemnis is excited to be recognized as a 'Game Changer,'" said Warner Philips, Lemnis Lighting Co-Founder. "As the makers of Pharox, the first dimmable LED lamp, and now the Pharox Solar Kit, a solar-powered LED, we constantly strive for 'game changing' innovations that are both consumer-friendly and healthier for the environment."

Clean technology companies are considered key leaders in creating much-needed jobs, improving the economy and lessening the demand for fossil fuels across the nation and throughout the world.  Conference organizers hope that by bringing the venture capital community together with the clean tech sector, they will be able to link financial resources with innovators to create new companies, jobs and economic activity.

"Lemnis is a prime example of a true game changer in the clean tech space," said Jon Gregory, president and CEO of Grow-California. "There were more than 200 quality companies nominated which means that the 2011 Game Changes are an elite group and an excellent representation of California's leading role in the world's clean tech industry."

To be considered as a Game Changer of the Year, companies must be headquartered in California or have significant operations or facilities in the state; have at least $5 million in annual revenue in 2010; or developed innovative technology that could lead to a market-leading company; and be in existence for at least four years.  A selection committee comprised of investment banks, venture capital funds, academia and conference sponsors reviewed nominations and determined the winners.

For more information about the California Clean Tech conference and the "Game Changer of the Year" awards, visit: http://www.grow-california.com/

For more information about Lemnis Lighting and its award winning Pharox LEDs, visit: http://www.pharox-led.com

About Lemnis Lighting

Lemnis Lighting is at the forefront of global LED lighting technology. Lemnis has been recognised as a market leader in the field of LED lighting since 2006 and the introduction of its first Pharox LED light, more than three million of which have been sold worldwide . In addition to its large scale roll-out program of consumer, street and greenhouse lighting in the Netherlands, Lemnis is also active in the areas of development, production and sales, with offices in the Netherlands, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Singapore and Johannesburg. Lemnis Lighting is an independent, privately held company and was initiated by cleantech incubator Tendris (http://www.tendris.com).

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