reduce labor costs associated with bulb replacement

Performance LED bulbs contain high-powered solid state LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that are harnessed with ocular lenses to produce bright directional light output suitable for both distance and close-range uses in general lighting applications. They are true replacements for their halogen and incandescent counterparts based on the light output they offer, but they last up to 30,000 hours and use up to 90% less energy. They save money, increase convenience and, where applicable, reduce labor costs associated with bulb replacement.

Additional benefits of Performance LED light bulbs include resistance to shock and vibration (no filament), no mercury (no special disposal requirements), no UV emissions (no color fading of artwork or attracting of insects) and no warm up time for illumination or full brightness.

Under increasing demands for LED backlights for LCD TV and notebook computers, the board of directors at Epistar Corp. recently approved to issue 110-135 million units of global depository receipt (GDR) to raise some NT$10 billion (US$303 million at US$1:NT$33) to build up inventories of materials for the blooming market, according to Taiwan Economic News. Some industry watchers believe Epistar would use the GDR offering to attract foreign shareholders. Epistar will set the issuance date and price in two weeks, according to the report.