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Partnerships designed to save tax dollars and increase safety by installing innovative, efficient lighting

LIVERMORE, Calif., March 1, 2012 –Chevron Energy Solutions and Bridgelux have created a unique alliance to promote innovative advancements in LED lighting technologies, enabling cities to significantly reduce utility bills and maintenance costs.

Under the program, Chevron Energy Solutions, the energy services division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., will upgrade streetlights with LED technology, often at no upfront cost to cities. The LED streetlights require 50 percent less power and far less maintenance than ordinary streetlights, allowing cities the opportunity to finance the installation with the savings. Additionally, these LED streetlights offer a better quality of light that improves visibility and increases safety and security. In many cases, taxpayers should not be impacted except by the dramatic improvement in the lighting of their communities.

Livermore and Dublin, two Northern California cities in Alameda County, well known for their leadership in innovation, are participating in the demonstration of this unique LED technology and have upgraded several of their streetlights with the Bridgelux technology.

“The pilot installation has been received with great excitement. We are proud to be a part of a significant advancement in lighting innovation,” said John Marchand, mayor of Livermore. “We take great pride in seeing our investment in local clean technology companies produce potential fiscal benefits for cities around the world.”

Streetlights typically account for 10 to 40 percent of a municipality’s energy costs. According to the Clinton Global Climate Initiative, the energy used by street lights amounts to the third largest use of power by local governments today. Many cities in America could see reductions up to 40 percent or as much as $17 million in yearly energy costs, simply by converting their existing conventional streetlights to the Bridgelux LED.

“All cities are facing a similar fiscal dilemma: they need to upgrade their infrastructure, but lack the capital to move forward,” said Jim Davis, President of Chevron Energy Solutions. “Through this new initiative, we can help cities modernize their infrastructure by financing projects through energy savings. These LED streetlights are making a dramatic difference, but they are just the start of what we can do to help cities save on their energy costs.”

“Our community is excited about the evaluation we are doing with Chevron Energy Solutions and Bridgelux,” said Tim Sbranti, mayor of Dublin. “All of us in city government look forward to the energy savings and improved street level visibility. We think this could be a successful financing model for many of our infrastructural improvement projects.”

The heart of the streetlight is an LED lighting module designed to be installed or upgraded quickly and easily into the existing streetlight head. Designed by Bridgelux, a leading innovator in solid state lighting technologies and solutions, the module contains the light source and other components most subject to rapid evolution. As the technology advances in energy efficiency and capabilities, it is anticipated that modules could be simply swapped out without having to replace a city’s physical infrastructure.

The module also allows cities the potential of upgrading streetlights in the future to incorporate sensing and networking capabilities, giving city managers tools to control their lights and monitor traffic or remote locations, something impossible with conventional streetlights.

“LED lighting is the biggest advance in lighting since Thomas Edison showed off his bulb in 1879,” said Bill Watkins, CEO of Bridgelux. “But LEDs and solid-state lighting represent more than just a technical advance. They will usher in new business models and capabilities for running our homes, businesses and cities. Lights are going to become more than just something you screw into a socket.”

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, Calif., Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light-emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 600 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com.

About Chevron Energy Solutions

Chevron Energy Solutions develops and builds sustainable energy projects that increase energy efficiency and renewable power, reduce energy costs, and ensure reliable, high-quality energy for government, education and business facilities. Chevron Energy Solutions is one of the largest installers of solar power in the U.S. education market and has developed hundreds of projects that improve energy efficiency and provide renewable power for education, government and business facilities. Its parent, Chevron Corporation, is investing across the energy spectrum to develop energy sources for future generations by expanding the capabilities of alternative and renewable energy technologies. Chevron has spent approximately $4.4 billion on renewable energy and efficiency since 2002, and expects to spend $2.2 billion in this area between 2011 and 2013. For more information: www.chevronenergy.com.

Contacts:

Brian Fisher, Bridgelux: 925-583-8563;

Ken Pimental, Chevron Energy Solutions: 415-733-4673.

Bridgelux LED Arrays Used To Deliver Advanced Lightingfor Grand Hotel Reylhof

Wevelgem, BELGIUM,March7, 2012 – Delta Light, a market leader and trendsetter in architectural lighting today announcedthe use of advanced LED lighting technology for the most recent renovation of the Sandton Group’s Grand Hotel Reylhof is in the heart of the city of Gent. Delta Light together with the hotel architects and lighting designers developed a lighting concept combining their vision of tomorrow’s hotel design while remaining true to the original Louis XIVarchitecture and atmosphere. Use of Delta Light’s innovative luminaires delivering high quality light using the Bridgelux LED light sources was key to the lighting design. Delta Light chose Bridgelux LED arraysfor their very high color rendering (CRI), excellent color consistency and energy efficiency. LED lighting also strengthens the hotel’s bottom line by eliminating infrared(IR) and ultraviolet(UV) radiation in the light beam preventing bleaching of the hotel textiles and wallpaper and also reducing demands on room air conditioning.

“We made energy efficient lighting a priority in our corporate vision. Lighting is a major contributor to our energy use. All new construction or renovation projects require the seamless marriage of energy efficiency with Sandton’s high lighting quality standards,” said DucoHeijbroek, General Manager of the hotel. “Working with, Delta Light, we developed a lighting design concept integrating the latest in hospitality interior design insights along with the latest in energy efficient LED light source technology from Bridgelux. Today’s Hotel Reylhof provides an inviting, warm haven in the bustling historical Gent city center.”

The hotel was originally built in 1724 in the Louis XIV style and was last renovated in 1964. This renovation included 158 rooms and suites creating the desired cozy home away from home atmosphere and a pleasant ambient light level in the hallways. About 380 Delta Light luminaires (REO 3033 S1 W.) were installed in the hotel during this renovation using 3000K warm white light at 80 CRI. The hotel estimates that they will save 75% in cost savings from energy in both lighting and reduced air conditioning costsplus greatly reduced lighting maintenance costs.

About Delta Light

Incorporated in 1987 by business manager and designer Paul Ameloot, today Delta Light® has developed to become the market leader and trendsetter in architectural lighting. Presenting innovative lighting designs, the company is recognized throughout the world for its subtle blend of ambiance, functionality, and design. Delta Light® currently employs 200 staff at its head office in Wevelgem, and distributes its products in 110 countries.From the very beginning Delta Light® developed with the focus on design and technology. Just a quick glance at the range shows that innovation is the central impulse behind the company. Based on a passion for lighting and design, through extensive trend and market research, and thanks to its in-depth knowledge of product development, over the years the Belgian Delta Light® design team has succeeded in creating an array of timeless, stylish and often revolutionary designs.For additional company information, please visit www.deltalight.com

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light-emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications.With more than 600 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

Livermore, Calif., March 19, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, announced today that their awarding-winning RS LED arrays have been selected by world-renown HELLA Lighting for the company’s first down light designed specifically for the commercial and retail lighting markets. The HELLA down light is an innovative, very low profile luminaire using a proprietary optical design enabled by Bridgelux LED array technology. According to HELLA, the luminaire will deliver an effective lumen output of 2600 lumens in 4000K neutral white. The new down light is designed to replace the traditional CFL and Metal-Halide lighting systems while consuming only 43 Watts of power.

“HELLA is leveraging its deep experience and expertise in automotive LED lighting to expand their interior lighting portfolio,” said Oliver Thurau, head of sales for HELLA Interieur Lighting. “Bridgelux products deliver the industry leading technology and quality that reflect the HELLA brand. In addition to enabling our distinctive low profile design, the Bridgelux arrays offer the lumen output we require with the high quality of light and color uniformity demanded by the very selective retail and commercial lighting markets. Further, Bridgelux offers a broad range of arrays providing multiple lumen outputs and color temperatures all using the same form factor. This reduces the cost and risk associated with the future expansion of this product line.”

Most down lights, using either conventional lamp technology or most LED light sources, require an elongated reflector to reduce glare. HELLA’s down light uses an innovative optic eliminating glare in a shallow form factor. This optic is enabled by the flat Bridgelux array architecture combining a directed beam with a high flux density source. This low profile design gives lighting designers and contractors greater flexibility to install down lights where ceiling heights are limited. In March, the down light will also be available in 3000K warm white. The new HELLA down light is now commercially available.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the$40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light-emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

Bridgelux Arrays Increasing Energy Efficiency And Visibility In Outdoor Lighting Module

Livermore, Calif., March 26, 2012 – Bridgelux, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, announced today that its awarding-winning RS LED arrays have been selected by ZON LED as the LED-based light source for their billboard lighting retrofit solution permitting easy upgrades for the most common billboard lighting fixtures in North America. ZON LED’s proprietary retrofit technology directly benefits outdoor advertising customers by delivering much higher energy efficiency together with higher quantity and quality of light. The LED-based lighting technology produces higher quality 5000K light with higher color rendering making the sign graphics vividly standout with bright, realistic colors, appearing more desirable to the human eye. ZON LED is now retrofitting 6000 metal halide (MH) lighting systems for one of the largest outdoor advertisers in North America, with plans to retrofit another 4000 over the next 3 months with installations in Canada and the United States.

“ZON LED was pleased to work with Bridgelux to engineer a custom lighting retrofit system which resulted in dramatic improvements in illumination, increased light uniformity and color quality throughout the panel,” said Arnold Stoll of ZON LED. “Additionally, due to the use of the LED arrays, ZON’s Light Splitter™ technology and heat management features we achieved better beam control allowing us to tackle the persistent problem of light pollution. We believe that this LED retrofit solution will revolutionize lighting practices across the roadway sign industry.”

Current billboard lighting systems use 1 to 4, 400W lamp fixtures to provide sufficient billboard illumination. ZON LED developed a customized retrofit solution using Bridgelux RS LED arrays that accurately directs the light beam onto the billboard panel dramatically reducing the problem of light pollution caused by traditional MH lighting systems. A conventional billboard lighting system with 2 MH fixtures consumes about 4000 kW per year based on the 12 hour per day seven day per week operation. The ZON LED retrofit module by comparison, consumed only about 1200 kW per year for an annual savings of 72% in energy costs. In addition, the long life of LED-based lighting systems virtually eliminates the need of lighting maintenance.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the$40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

About ZON LED

ZON LED, LLC is a leader in high lumen, low power consumption LED lighting fixtures and retrofit modules for the replacement of fluorescent and metal halide fixtures saving from 50-70% of the energy consumed by conventional lighting technologies. Headquartered in Romeo, Michigan the company develops innovative lighting products in its own design and manufacturing center. ZON LED’s Michigan facility is home to the research and development, design, quality, and manufacturing activities associated with its proprietary LED and other advanced lighting technologies such as its line of ZONStorm™ parking garage, parking area and wall packs fixtures as well as ZON’s high bay and facility fixtures. The company maintains a staff of highly skilled mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, and reliability engineers working closely with industrial designers, lab technicians, and manufacturing personnel to accelerate the development and commercialization of relevant industry-leading LED solutions. ZON LED prides itself on utilizing North American manufactured products whenever possible in the design of its fixtures. For additional company information, please visit www.zonled.com

Livermore, Calif., March 28, 2012 – Bridgelux, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced the commercial availability of the new Bridgelux^® Micro SM4™ surface mountable LED component that will decrease the cost and improve the performance of lighting in commercial buildings.

The Bridgelux Micro SM4, a multiple die emitter, dramatically reduces the component count, cost, complexity and size of diffuse or directional lamps, the popular ceiling fixtures seen in modern office buildings and retail establishments. The new product leverages design and manufacturing advances at Bridgelux and expands the company’s broad portfolio of solid-state lighting solutions.

The Micro SM4 is a light source, analogous to the heated gases or hot wires found in fluorescent bulbs and incandescent lights. The difference comes in energy consumption, longevity and control. The Micro SM4 light source consumes only 4.2 watts, but it emits as much light as a 20-40 watt incandescent or 20-35 watt halogen B10-style bulb and will last thousands of hours longer. The Micro SM4 component also delivers high flux density in a smaller footprint, giving designers, architects and lamp manufacturers greater freedom when it comes to creating and illuminating interior spaces.

“We’ve developed products with Bridgelux LED arrays over the last couple of years,” said Raimund Koehler, general manager at MeLiTec. “So we were very interested when Bridgelux told us about their new Micro SM4 light source. The smaller form factor delivering high quality light and excellent color over angle performance gave us the edge for our new directional lamp applications. The continuing innovation that we see from Bridgelux is driving LED light source technology in the directions MeLiTec needs to cost-effectively develop the next generation of high quality, energy efficient retrofit lamps required for market conversion to solid state lighting.”

The new smaller footprint, surface mountable emitter requires fewer components for applications typically using discrete LEDs. The 20-40 watt replacement market segment constitutes a $1 billion opportunity in the $100 billion market for lighting.

Using only 4.2 watts of power, the Bridgelux Micro SM4 component will deliver between 330 and 500 lumens in both warm white (2700K and 3000K) and cool white (5600K) color temperatures. Minimum 80 and 90 CRI options, with 3-step MacAdam Ellipse color selections, will be offered for warm white products. The new Micro SM4 light source features the latest technical advancements in epitaxial GaN layer growth, LED chip design and automated packaging technologies.

To see the latest products from Bridgelux, visit the company’s booth at Light+Building in Frankfurt, Germany April 15-20, in Hall 4.2, stand J31.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

Bridgelux and the Bridgelux stylized logo design are registered trademarks, and Micro SM4 is a trademark, of Bridgelux, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Livermore, Calif., April 2, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., bringing innovation to light by delivering high power, energy efficient and cost effective LED solutions, today announced the expansion of its highly successful Decor™ line of ultra-high color rendering index (CRI) LED arrays. Addressing growing demand in the shop and retail, architectural, hospitality and museum lighting markets for the energy efficiency and high quality light offered by LED technology, Bridgelux has expanded its successful Decor 97 CRI product series introduced in October 2011. The Decor series now offers increased efficiency as well as a broader range of light sources—from 500 to 5000 operational lumens in three color temperatures, 2700, 3000 and 3500K—to satisfy the increasing number of applications demanding very high light quality. The Decor series expands lighting options available to the lighting designer, complimenting the standard minimum 80 and minimum 90 CRI products also available from Bridgelux.

With a CRI of 97 and a 3-step MacAdam Ellipse color control option, the Decor arrays enable lighting designers to accurately render a full palette of colors over a wide range of light levels to create stunning and sophisticated lighting effects. The Decor series has been spectrally engineered to virtually replicate the light quality of halogen and incandescent light sources. These arrays deliver R9 and R15 values of 98, to both enhance reds and more accurately represent many skin tones, delivering clean and natural lighting.

“Bridgelux’s introduction of the higher lumen output Decor arrays will allow us to significantly expand our ARONDO LED luminaire line,” said David Rice, vice president BAERO North America, Inc. “Designed specifically for supermarket lighting, BAERO’s ARONDO LED fixtures currently offer 10 different light engine options with 3 of those options utilizing the high 97 CRI Decor arrays for premium presentation. Fixtures with the Decor option range from 1,936 to 3,304 lumens while also providing unmatched color. This has allowed BAERO to capture a greater share of applications in supermarket lighting, converting them from conventional lighting technologies to energy efficient solid state lighting. The quality and performance is excellent as is the support we have received from Bridgelux as we developed the ARONDO LED.”

The Decor arrays feature the same form factors as current Bridgelux array products, allowing a simple upgrade path for existing customers while minimizing design efforts.

To see the latest products from Bridgelux, visit the company’s booth at Light+Building in Frankfurt, Germany April 15-20, in Hall 4.2, stand J31.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid-state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

Bridgelux and the Bridgelux stylized logo design are registered trademarks, and Decor is a trademark, of Bridgelux, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Livermore, Calif., April 5, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced the introduction of the Bridgelux^® Cetero™ Spot Light Module (SLM) a compact high flux density light source delivering clean and consistent white light without pixilation and engineered to comply with the upcoming Zhaga spot light module specification. The Cetero SLM will offer light output ranging from 800 to 2300 lumens across multiple color temperatures all in one common form factor. Its mechanical compatibility with the upcoming Zhaga interface specifications will ensure interchangeability and a modular product platform that will expand luminaire design options for our customers.

Bridgelux is an active member of Zhaga, an industry-wide cooperation aimed at the development of standard specifications for the interfaces of LED light engines. With more than 180 members from the lighting industry, Zhaga is a global consortium aimed at ensuring interchangeability of LED light sources from different manufacturers. Adherence to this design specification allows for design flexibility and a future proof upgrade path for both OEM customers and end users, addressing market concerns regarding the rapid evolution of LED technology and delivering on the promise of sustainability.

“Bridgelux remains committed to providing customers with leading-edge LED technology in a package that simplifies their design efforts and reduces product development risks and costs,” said Jason Posselt, vice president for channel marketing at Bridgelux. “We believe that working with Zhaga to help develop common standards will help pave the way for accelerated adoption of solid state lighting technology. The Cetero, with its simple bolt down installation and wire connection features, combines the high quality of light benefits delivered by Bridgelux LED arrays with a simple to install standardized interface to help speed time-to-market.”

The Cetero modules will be available in 2700, 3000, 3500 and 4000 color temperature options—all providing a minimum 80 CRI and 3 SDCM color consistency and leveraging the production proven Bridgelux ES product family. Three lumen categories will be initially available, delivering operational lumens of 800, 1100, and 2000 lumens all in a common light emitting source area to enable compatibility with secondary optics. The Cetero SLM will be commercially available in late 2012.

To see the latest products from Bridgelux, visit the company’s booth at Light+Building in Frankfurt, Germany April 15-20, in Hall 4.2, stand J31.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light-emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

Bridgelux and the Bridgelux stylized logo design are registered trademarks, and Cetero is a trademark, of Bridgelux, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Livermore, Calif., april 10, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, announced today the Rich Power Group (RPG), a subsidiary of WPG Holdings Ltd., has become a primary distributor for Bridgelux in Asia. RPG will carry the full line of Bridgelux LED products including Bridgelux LED chips and Bridgelux LED packaged products consisting of array and emitter products like the new Micro SM4. In addition, PRG will distribute Bridgelux approved infrastructure products such as drivers, optics and thermal management systems to aide Bridgelux customers with new lamp and luminaire development. RPG will join the group of current distribution partners and will support Bridgelux customers and its other regional distributors in China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and India.

“We are very pleased that RPG has become a major channel partner with Bridgelux in Asia. RGP will help provide the infrastructure and resources required to support our rapidly growing Asian customer base,” said Jim Miller, chief sales and marketing officer for Bridgelux. “The relationship with RPG further solidifies Bridgelux’s commitment to the Asia Pacific region, allowing not only for faster delivery of Bridgelux products to the market, but also the availability of regionally-based applications engineering support and testing services to assist customers with new product development.”

“Rich Power is positioned as a demand-creation partner providing a spectrum of value-added services,” said Richard Wu, chairman and chief executive officer of Rich Power Group. “Teaming with Bridgelux in greater China and South Asia we believe RPG will help streamline product development, technical support and system-level integration for Bridgelux customers.”

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the$40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 650 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com

About Rich Power Group

Rich Power Group established in 1995, joined WPG Holdings in 2005. Being a professional semiconductor and electronic component distributor, Rich Power specializes in PC, networking, communications, multimedia and consumer electronics applications. Positioned as a demand-creation partner, Rich Power provides a spectrum of value-added services to their customers, including product development, technical support and system-level hardware & software integration. Their distribution focuses in the Asia Pacific and greater China regions, covering China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Asia. Rich Power provides their partners resource-integrated solutions to facilitate sales & marketing, technical support and logistics operations. For more information, please visit www.rich-power.com.tw

Toshiba Corporation Makes Equity Investment in Bridgelux-

Livermore, Calif. and TOKYO, JAPAN May 10, 2012 – Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and promoter of LED lighting technologies and solutions, and Toshiba Corporation, a world-leading semiconductor manufacturer, today announced that Bridgelux and Toshiba have achieved the industry’s top class 8” GaN on Silicon LED chip emitting 614mW, <3.1V@350mA with 1.1mm square chip, just months after they have engaged in a joint collaborative agreement this year. Bridgelux and Toshiba will further accelerate their development efforts for LED chips, which have seen increasing demand for LCD panels and lightening systems world wide.

Toshiba has also made an equity investment in Bridgelux with the intent to jointly pursue an innovative technology in the Solid State Lighting (SSL) space. This investment will further advance both companies’ efforts in the SSL industry, with the view to boost Bridgelux’s GaN-on-Silicon LED chip technology development efforts based on Toshiba’s advanced silicon process and manufacturing technology development efforts.

“Toshiba and Bridgelux have already been engaged in the development of the technology, and the equity investment brings both companies one step closer to a more strategic relationship and achieving our shared goal of driving down the cost of Solid State solutions for the general lighting market,” said Bill Watkins, Bridgelux Chief Executive Officer.

“We are pleased to achieve the best-reported 8” GaN-on-Silicon LED performance through our joint development activities with Bridgelux. We will continue to pursue more advanced development targeting commercialization of the technology ” said Makoto Hideshima, Executive Vice President of Semiconductor and Storage Products Company, Corporate Vice President of Toshiba.

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid-state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light-emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid-state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy-efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. With more than 600 patent applications filed or granted worldwide, Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid-state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$77 billion). Visit Toshiba’s web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

List Recognizes the Top Private Companies in Clean Technology

LIVERMORE, CALIF., October 2, 2012 – Bridgelux, a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced it was named in the prestigious 2012 Global Cleantech 100, produced by Cleantech Group, a leading global research and advisory firm focused on innovation in energy and the environment.

The Global Cleantech 100 list is unique in the sector because it highlights the promise of private clean technology companies from all around the world, focusing on those companies which the players in the market feel are currently the most likely to make the most significant market impact over the next 5-10 years.

“We are honored to be selected for the fourth consecutive year by Cleantech’s expert panel representing multi-national corporations based around the world. This recognition reflects the significance of the growing market adoption of energy efficient solid state lighting solutions,” says Bridgelux chief executive officer, Bill Watkins. “And as we continue to make dramatic progress on our game-changing GaN-on-Silicon technology, we see the cost of LED lighting becoming abundantly affordable and rapidly transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity.”

The list is derived from Cleantech Group’s own data and research combined with the weighted qualitative judgments of hundreds of nominations and the viewpoints of a global panel of 75 cleantech experts. To qualify for the list, companies must be independent, for-profit, cleantech companies that are not listed on any major stock exchange.

“The Global Cleantech 100 is a natural extension of our companywide mission to help corporations, investors and financiers, professional service firms and governmental agencies connect with global cleantech innovation”, said Sheeraz Haji, Cleantech Group CEO. “This report celebrates the best in innovation and is the industry standard on gauging where cleantech innovation is headed next.”

8,285 companies were nominated this year from 85 countries. These companies were weighted and scored to create a short list of 236 companies presented to the expert panel for final input. The end result was 100 companies from 13 countries.

The full report with commentary and insight on the 2012 Global Cleantech 100 is available for download at http://www.cleantech.com/global-cleantech-100/ .

About Cleantech Group

Cleantech Group’s market intelligence, events and advisory services accelerate market adoption, stimulate demand, and remove barriers to cleantech innovation. A global company with offices in North America and Europe, we connect business leaders with cleantech innovation through the i3 Platform, the most comprehensive, vetted, up-to-date source for insights into companies, investors, financing and relationships across the clean technology ecosystem. Cleantech Group also produces the premier Cleantech Forum® and Focus™ events worldwide. For more information about the Cleantech Group, please visit www.cleantech.com .

About Bridgelux

Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologies and solutions transforming the $40 billion global lighting industry into a $100 billion market opportunity. Based in Livermore, California, Bridgelux is a pioneer in solid state lighting (SSL), expanding the market for light emitting diode (LED) technologies by driving down the cost of LED lighting systems. Bridgelux’s patented light source technology replaces traditional technologies (such as incandescent, halogen, fluorescent and high intensity discharge lighting) with integrated, solid state lighting solutions that enable lamp and luminaire manufacturers to provide high performance and energy efficient white light for the rapidly growing interior and exterior lighting markets, including street lights, commercial lighting and consumer applications. Bridgelux is the only vertically integrated LED manufacturer and developer of solid state light sources that designs its solutions specifically for the lighting industry. For more information about the company, please visit www.bridgelux.com .

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