Luminaire Heats Up the Market: a blog about changes in the industry and how the changes are affecting customers.
The lighting industry is going through rapid changes. Luminaire is trying to stay ahead of the curve and be your total lighting solution. We have added new products and new lines from manufacturers that we think you will find exciting. Now that we have expanded our staff with new salespeople, we will be adding posts about these changes on a more frequent basis. We know that it is important for us to keep you informed so that you can make the right decisions for your company and its customers.
Luminaire Heats Up the Market
July 12, 2011
By: Tanya Shaw
Luminaire’s new benchtop dishwasher is a game-changer.
More and more people are living in apartments, condominiums and retirement villages throughout Australia. This means that there are more and more people who need a compact, efficient appliance that will not overwhelm their limited space. Luminaire’s new benchtop dishwasher delivers the goods.
The LM-2A Benchtop Dishwasher is specifically designed to meet these needs. It is just 49 cm high, 55 cm wide and 54 cm deep, so it will fit comfortably under most kitchen cabinets. The unit requires no plumbing or installation, as it hooks up to standard faucets with a quick-disconnect aerator hose. It even comes with its own detergent tray.
This dishwasher cleans dishes hygienically at 65 degrees Celsius for improved sanitation. It can hold up to six place settings at once, making it ideal for small families or those living alone who entertain frequently. The LM-2A Benchtop Dishwasher retails for $399AUD including GST and is available through www.luminaireappliances.com and select retailers
A combination of factors – LED technology, a recent shift in consumer preferences, and new creative designs– has the market for this product heating up.
About 18 months ago, we began to notice that the market for recessed lighting was beginning to soften. The companies that were selling the most were selling fewer units, and many of our customers were reporting that their sales had plateaued or even begun to decline.
When we dug into the data, we noticed several interesting trends. Most notably, a new category of lighting called “luminaires” had emerged on the scene. A luminaire is essentially a recessed lighting fixture that has been decorated in some way – usually with a metal fixture around it. At first glance, luminaires might seem like novelty items – and indeed they are often sold alongside novelty lamps in retail stores – but they have grown dramatically in popularity over the last year, and they now account for roughly 14% of all recessed light sales.
Luminaire has been a leader in the dishwasher market for more than 40 years. Their products are known for their reliability, efficiency, and high quality.
During the past few years, Luminaire has increased its investment in product research and development, spending nearly $15 million on new product introductions in 2016.
Most recently, it introduced a new built-in dishwasher that is energy and water efficient. The dishwasher can be integrated into a kitchen and offers several innovative features including a filtered water system and adjustable racks to accommodate large dishes.
The company is headquartered in Madison, WI with manufacturing facilities in Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; and Kansas City, MO.
Luminaire’s new benchtop dishwasher may just be the best thing since sliced bread. The new design is more energy and water efficient, while still maintaining the quality you’ve come to expect from Luminaire.
Luminaire is a company that knows what its customers want, and has been providing it to them since 1930. We’ve been serving our loyal customers for close to 90 years, and this new dishwasher is just one of the many things we’ve done for them in that time.
Rethinking the Industry
We’re continually rethinking our industry, as well as what it means to be a supplier. Our approach is simple: we think about what’s best for retailers and their customers. Our goal is to bring value to both through new products that meet the demands of today’s shopper.
Working With the Best
We strive to work with the best manufacturers in the world. From manufacturing companies based in Asia, Europe, and North America, we have developed long-term partnerships with suppliers who can deliver quality products at competitive prices.
We’re all about innovation. Your needs change, and we’re here to help you adapt.
We’re excited about the new dishwasher: according to our research, it will be a hit with you. We’re hoping that this technology will make your life easier overall. In the future, we will continue to work with you to find solutions for your problems.