Comments on: Philips Buys Genlyte for $2.7B, Shines More Light on LEDs

By: Lighting Science Group to Buy LED Maker Lamina « Earth2Tech

Lighting Science Group to Buy LED Maker Lamina « Earth2Tech — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:05:53 +0000

[...] module manufacturer TIR Systems, spent $794 million on LED maker Color Kinetics, and finally bought Genlyte for $2.7 billion at the end of [...]

By: Wal-Mart Wants Cheap, Green Electronics « Earth2Tech

Wal-Mart Wants Cheap, Green Electronics « Earth2Tech — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:58:12 +0000

[...] could really motivate large electronics makers like Philips to continue to invest in LEDs and push down the costs of their high-efficiency electronics. Smaller companies could cash in, too, [...]

By: As Lights Dim on Incandescents, LEDs Twinkle Brighter « Earth2Tech

As Lights Dim on Incandescents, LEDs Twinkle Brighter « Earth2Tech — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:02:46 +0000

[...] largest producer of light bulbs, has purchased a number of LED companies, most recently acquiring Genlyte for $2.7 billion. This is a direct threat to General Electric, North America’s largest light bulb maker, who [...]

By: Joseph Reis

Joseph Reis — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:49:16 +0000

It’s only a matter of time before LEDs replace incandescent and CFL bulbs. The main consideration right now is product cost, but as GE and Philips move into mainstream production, costs- and prices – will fall accordingly.