News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Carolyn Canington 864-672-4995 carolyn@fullcirclepr.com Progress Lighting unveils decorative offering in-line with industry trends Introductions feature crystal-like elements, industrial designs and craftsman styles Greenville, S.C., Jan. 14, 2015 – At the 2015 Dallas International Lighting Market, Progress Lighting will release more than 20 new decorative collections. “Our new products are the result of extensive industry research that is focused on the needs of homebuilders, designers and consumers,” said David Peek, Progress Lighting Director of Decorative Product Development. “The new designs not only reflect the latest industry trends, but also come with the guarantee of the highest level of quality and innovation – a designation that our customers have come to know and love about our offering.” Key lighting trends include fixtures adorned with crystal-like accents that bring an element of sparkle, industrial and vintage electric designs with a masculine appeal, and updated craftsman styles featuring simplified elements. Progress Lighting’s decorative introductions reflecting these trends include: Applause Applause is a fine and handsome collection that features tinted patterned glass while conveying a fun and positive feel. The family is comprised of traditional iron forms in an Antique Bronze finish that completes the design. Archives With Archives’ pendants and wall sconce, carefully crafted details and special accents achieve a vintage electric feel. All fixtures are available in two finish options: Antique Bronze with Satin Brass accents and Antique Nickel with Brushed Nickel accents. Bliss Enjoy a blissful contrast between casual and elegant styling. Oversized K9 beads complement an Antique Bronze iron frame and fluted, clear optic glass shades. Brookside Inspired by vintage light fixtures found in early 20th century train depots, Brookside’s glass shade features a double-prismatic pattern. An authentic profile in Brushed Nickel or Antique Bronze finishes combines the best of classic and modern inspirations. Compass (vanity) Find your frame of reference with Progress Lighting’s popular Compass collection. A stunning Antique Bronze was selected to complement linear details and circular K9 glass accents, while opal white glass shades complete the fixture. Draper With style, charm and intrigue, Draper is all about achieving architectural interest. While polished detailing and tubular forms contribute to an authentic style, the candelabra socket accommodates a variety of decorative bulbs. Popular Antique Bronze and Polished Nickel options finish the pieces. Elina Elina spins a traditional classic and modern form by exaggerating its heirloom quality details. The fixture’s tall, trumpeted opal glass, K9 glass orb accents and Polished Nickel finish create the distinctive silhouette. Flourish Contrasting artisanal glass and textured shade accents create stunning vintage-inspired fixtures in Flourish. Each piece begins with an Autumnal Linen shade that is highlighted by a contrasting woven pattern. Clear geometric glass shapes comingle with smaller beads and larger pendants – both featuring a rich, smoky coloration – to complete the Cognac finished frame. Greyson A black iron frame with twist elements takes center stage in Greyson. Candle fixtures nestle inside this rustic piece for a strong and bold, yet casual, feel. Harmony Ideal for alcoves, entryways, stairways and other commons areas, Harmony fixtures – which feature different formats, geometric shapes and finishes – can stand on their own or coordinate with other pieces. Available with either an etched glass or Summer Linen fabric shade. Identity With Identity, a spherical accent, soft, flowing arms and tapered candle embellishments work together to create specific focal pieces for a favorite room. Execute a classically tailored form by choosing a Polished Nickel finish or, for a more traditional feel, select the Antique Bronze finish. Optional fabric shades in Summer Linen or Summer White feature clean lines and an intriguing texture to create a total look that is simple and sophisticated. Legend The craftsmanship of sculpted glass defines the Legend collection. Smooth and polished on the outside, yet displaying a subtle, nature-inspired pattern on the inside, this elegant fixture appears to come alive when illuminated. Slightly oversized shades complement the arching arms, which are finished in Brushed Nickel or Antique Bronze. Lucky Lucky’s distinctive design evokes a vintage flair with finely crafted details, ideal for a variety of bath areas. Light is beautifully illuminated through double prismatic, frosted glass shades. A Brushed Nickel or Polished Chrome finish completes an authentic look. Merge With Merge, a clean and modern silhouette blends with opal glass shades and iron elements to create a fresh fixture collection. The design details are executed effortlessly and feature an Antique Bronze finish. Mingle Mingle features subtle, parchment-like glass shades that offer a discreet pattern and refreshing look when illuminated. A decorative metal frame that highlights alternating concentric, circular shapes surrounds all fixtures. The Antique Bronze finish features a tinted diffuser to complement the warmer fixture. A Brushed Nickel finish option is also available, which provides a nice, softly patterned diffused light for a variety of room settings. Oasis Simple and elegant, the Oasis vanity collection can turn any bath area into a spa-like environment. The Chrome arm and back plate reflects beveled detailing paired with fluted glass shades. Penn Penn is a modern take on vintage-inspired fixtures. The clear glass sphere in Penn makes a statement in either Natural Brass or Polished Nickel finishes. Replay Smooth forms, linear details and a pleasingly elegant frame enhance a simplified modern look within the Replay collection. Individuals are able to create a completely different look for interior spaces by choosing from among either the Polished Nickel or Black finish options. The three- and five-light chandeliers can be installed with lights facing up or down for added versatility and customization. Spirit (wall sconces and close-to-ceiling) The spirit of craftsmanship prevails with subtle forms in Progress Lighting’s Spirit collection. Light umber etched glass shades highlight galvanized metal construction, while a Pebbles or Antique Bronze finish offers a refreshed look for interior areas. New wall pocket sconces and close-to-ceiling fixtures meet a popular demand for today’s home décor needs. Swing A fixture with mechanical nature – and unique authenticity – is what is pleasing about Swing. The five-light hoop fixture, with natural brass accents and steel cables, lends itself to a crafted, warehouse form. This fixture can also be mounted up or down. The six-light linear frame can revive the look over kitchen islands and bar areas, while adding to a vintage electric feel. Sync (vanity) Update your bath and vanity areas with a new collection of wall sconces that feature super clear, polished glass shades with linear forms. Fixtures available in popular Brushed Nickel finish. Stroll Enjoy a fixture on the casual – yet elegant – end of the design spectrum with Stroll. The Pebbles finish highlights an artfully scrolled frame. Close-to-ceiling and foyer fixtures are completed by a fabric shade and an etched glass diffuser for soft illumination, while wall sconces, mini-pendant and chandeliers feature opal glass. The Pointe With alternating clear and champagne tinted K9 glass accents, The Pointe celebrates the element of sparkle through a sophisticated and glamorous design. A variety of fixtures can be intermingled within the same environment for a creatively modern and elegant effect. Available in a Polished Chrome finish. About Progress Lighting Progress Lighting is committed to manufacturing award-winning energy efficient products while educating individuals on new options available in solid-state lighting. The manufacturer also responds to the ever-changing needs of the lighting industry with extensive research and development programs that ensure high standards of quality and innovation for the home. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Progress Lighting has distribution centers located throughout the country that support one of the largest networks of electrical distributors and showrooms in the United States. Visit www.progresslighting.com for more information.