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World Record: The Largest Ever Flashlight is from Germany.
Zweibrüder Optoelectronics Unveils Four-Meter-Ling Flashlight At Soligen's Festival of Lights.
Solingen, 25/09/2011: It's not a flashlight that will fit easily in your pocket: The Lichternacht (Festival of Lights) in Solingen, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, saw the unveiling of the world's
largest flashlight yesterday. Made by Zweibrüder Optoelectronics, it's four meters long and features 19
high-powered LED lights. Thanks to the flashlight, the company has made it into the Guinness Book of
Records. "This flashlight isn't just a high performer, it came about thanks to high performance - 230
hours of work went into its production," says Sven Objartel, managing director at Zweibrüder
Optoelectronics.
The lamp wasn't just devised with its size in mind — it also makes a strong statement for energy
efficiency. Today's LED lights are up to 13 times more efficient than conventional light bulbs, and last
1000 times as long. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are electronic light sources – based on
semiconductors – that give off light when supplied with energy. If a luminous flux of 100,000 lumen is supplied to the flashlight, it consumes 1000 watts of energy. In comparison, 250 conventional 40-watt
light bulbs consume 10,000 watts of energy.
Facts and Figures on the Record Flashlight:
Length
approx. 400 cm
...roughly equivalent to a VW Golf car
Energy Consumption
1000 watts
...equivalent to the energy consumption of a typical 1-liter capacity kettle.
LED life expectancy
c. 100,000 hours
...equivalent to over eleven years of uninterrupted illumination.
About Zweibrüder Optoelectronics:
Brothers Rainer und Harald Opolka set up
Zweibrüder Optoelectronics in Solingen in 1993. Instead of
using conventional light bulbs, the business focuses on LED technology. Today, Zweibrüder
Optoelectronics employs over 1000 people in Germany and China and is amongst the world's leading
manufacturers of LED metal flashlights.
Media Contact:
Annabelle Schleder, Manager and Director of Marketing Zweibrüder Optoelectronics
Phone: +49 212 5948 156, Fax: +49 212 5948 256
Email: annabelle.schleder@zweibrueder.com
TRASER EXTREME TESTING
Not only did we run over the P 6600 Type 6 MIL-G watch with a Swiss Piranha Tank TOW (11 tonnes), but we also ran over the Extreme Sport watch with a tank weighing 41 tonnes! Did the traser® H3 Extreme Sport watch hold out this test? Have a look yourself!
Up in the sky...
NEW traser® H3 App!
The traser® H3 iPhone/iPad App:
- Invites you to discover the collection of Swiss made watches
- Find out about our unique trigalight® illumination technology
- Find a retailer near you
- Precision work. Insert 12 trigalight® onto a P 6600 Type 6 MIL-G watch (GAME).
Zen Imports would like to welcome a new addition to our family: advanced hydration company GEIGERRIG - Performance enhancing hydration packs for those who work and play in the great outdoors!
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WESTPAC HELICOPTER
Zen Imports has become a proud supporter of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
QUAD EXPEDITION 2010
Zen Imports supports Quad Expedition 2010 by providing Leatherman multi-tools, Led Lenser lights, Carson Binoculars and Muela Knives. To be part of the adventure, visit http://www.quadsquad.org
HEAT FACTORY
As winter approaches be sure to keep some Heat
Factory disposable warmers handy. Great source of heat!
Ever wonder how a Leatherman becomes a Leatherman? It's the skill and dedication of our team in Portland, Oregon. Watch our factory tour video to see the process. Or better yet, drop by for a factory tour the next time you're in town.
The Revolution of Light - LED Lenser will give you a greater knowledge of L.E.D technology and how LED Lenser products continue to evolve with L.E.D technology.
