Flashlight Industry News Headlines
3 Dimensional Security Introduces
Tactical Flashlight
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Tactical Flashlight
RICHMOND, Canada - 3 Dimensional Security, the Richmond, British Columbia-based distributor of security products for military, law enforcement and security professionals, is now taking orders for the 3DTFL tactical flashlight.
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Flashlight Industry Business News
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"Streamlight®, has appointed Joshua A. Commoss as a Territory Sales Manager - Industrial/Sales and Fire/EMS Divisions. In his new position, Commoss is responsible for targeted sales to customers in the company's industrial, safety, fire and EMS...."
Flashlight Product Announcements
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"Born from a need for high-performance lighting on the trails behind Laguna Seca, Light & Motion is proud to announce the arrival of their Seca line. Seca is the first LED bicycle lighting system to make good on the promise of besting the top HID's...."
Flashlight Electronics & Technology News
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"Larson Electronics began offering solar powered pulse battery chargers on its website, www.magnalight.com. Solar powered battery pulsing / charging systems can dramatically improve the life of your batteries, which ultimately keeps them out of landfills."
Other Flashlight-Related News
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"Shat-R-Shield announces the introduction of Luna Glow sleeves to their safety lighting product line. Luna Glow is an emergency lighting solution that doesn't rely on main power or batteries, requires no testing or maintenance and is 100% fail-safe."
Flashes from Around the Web
- $150 Razor Comes with a Built-In Flashlight (gizmodo.com)
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"OK, someone explain this to me: the new Gillette Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor is a shaving implement with your standard retarded amount of blades, vibrating function a...a flashlight built in? But why?"
- Gear Junkie: Company Sheds Light on Emergencies (redding.com)
- Solar Lanterns Transform Lives in Malawi, Africa (renewableenergyworld.com)
- Progress with Lithium Batteries (idtechex.com)
- PentagonLight K2 Porcupine: A Flashlight With Teeth (officer.com)
- Wings Of Life Backpack (courant.com)
- JLEDS Sees 150lm/W White LED in 2015 (nikkeibp.co.jp)
Other News of Note
The folks at LED-oriented magazine LEDsmagazine.com have announced the release of their newest directory of LED suppliers. The LED Suppliers Directory 2008 is available for free as a download from the magazine's website with a free online subscription, or in a printed hard copy format with a paid magazine subscription.
Longtime flashlight hobbyist 'KevinL' has decided to close his two flashlight-oriented websites due to a recent website hacking by spammers. The LightRefineries.org and FlashlightReviews DataBase sites have been taken down completely because of the hacking situation. We'd like to thank KevinL for his contributions to the hobby side of flashlights...his sites will be sorely missed.
And speaking of hackers, they have seemed to have developed an affinity for flashlight-related websites. The hobby site operated by SureFire new product development manager Paul Kim has also been hacked and disabled. The site, PK-E.com has seen its homepage replaced with one that gives credit to the hackers, who claim to be from Turkey.
Tactical flashlight maker PentagonLight has added three new models of their MOLLE Light. The new lights feature brand new color schemes; 'MOLLE Light Forest' (green), 'MOLLE Light Fire' (red), and 'MOLLE Light Phantom (glow-in-the-dark).
The parent corporation to outdoor and camping products maker The Coleman Company has made the Fortune 500 annual listing of the nation's largest companies. Jarden Corporation announced that they have been added to the list on the strength of $4.7 billion in annual sales for 2007.
If you're looking for a sweet deal on a flashlight or spotlight, be sure to check out Dorcy Direct. The company is offering special prices on their 3 Million Candle Power Rechargeable Spotlight and their 1 Watt 3D Led Flashlight. On top of those great deals, the firm is offering a coupon code good for 15% off and free shipping.
If you're into flashlights as collectibles, you may want to start making plans for the 2008 Flashlight Collector's Convention sponsored by FlashlightMuseum.com. The annual event will be held in Columbus, Ohio on September 18 - 20.
The folks that brought us the legendary Thor Spotlights have a new deal for you. Cyclop Solutions is offering a free Orion Hat Clip Light with any purchase of one of their BBQ Utility Lights. Both lights will make late evening barbeques a brighter idea.
