LED Lights Bring Financial Savings to More Than 20 Red Robin Locations

Portland, ME -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2011 -- Eco-story, a leader in LED lighting solutions, today announced its partnership with Ansara Restaurant Group, one of Red Robin International's largest franchise organizations. The project involved the installation of approximately 3,500 Eco-story LED lamps and is expected to achieve more than 1 million kilowatt hours of savings annually, which translates into more than $117,000 saved in utility costs per year. In addition, the switch to Eco-story's LED lights will save about 524 tons of carbon dioxide annually, which is equivalent to removing about 100 cars from the road each year.

Eco-story supplied Ansara Restaurant Group with LED par 20, par 30, and par 38 lamps for the interior of the restaurants and some exterior applications. The installation was complete in February 2011 and the restaurants are already realizing savings. Ansara Restaurant Group expects a return on investment in approximately 10 months from the installation. The majority of the stores will receive utility rebates and more than half received rebates of 50 percent of the lamp and installation cost.

"We worked closely with Ansara to ensure they had a customized product that fit their need for high quality light and also offered energy savings," said Bill Stauffer, co-founder of Eco-story. "It's great to see the positive financial and sustainable rewards they have already realized in their stores since our installation."

Ansara Restaurant Group, based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a family-owned leader in the restaurant industry. The company was founded in 1961 and currently has more than 22 restaurants nationwide.

Eco-story, based in Portland, Maine and with an office in Denver, has a strong track record of manufacturing quality interior lighting for restaurants, retail stores and hotels. Eco-story's LED lights have proven to be a money-saver for businesses over traditional incandescent lamps, while retaining the look and ambiance businesses desire.

For more information on Eco-story LED Lighting and its products, visit www.eco-story.com. For sales inquiries, please contact Bill Stauffer at 207-774-9889 x101.

About Eco-story
Eco-story LED Lighting Solutions, based in Portland, Maine, was founded in spring 2007 on the premise that environmental improvements make strong economic sense. Due to improved technology and Eco-story's high-quality, reverse-engineered product, companies no longer have to compromise quality and color to use LED lighting to save on utility costs. Eco-story's LED bulbs are superior to traditional lighting bulbs, offering the highest quality of light on the market. Eco-story bulbs contain no mercury or harmful substances and can duplicate current lighting specifications. For more information, visit http://www.eco-story.com.

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High-Quality LED Product Answers Demand From Convenience and Grocery Stores

Portland, ME -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2011 -- Eco-story, a leader in LED lighting solutions, today announced that it has added LED refrigerated case lighting fixtures to its portfolio of products. Eco-story decided to add the product because of high demand for sustainable, uniform LED lighting in refrigerated displays for convenience stores, grocery stores and markets that require case lighting.

The standard case light operates at less than 19W per door, compared to the industry average of 26W, and has a single solid-state power supply and uniform light distribution. Stock color temperature is 3500K with a minimum 80 CRI, though custom color options are available. The fixture is offered in 48", 60", and 72" versions. The product carries a five-year warranty and is NSF and Design Lights Consortium approved. The majority of case installations are expected to realize return on investment in approximately two years.

"The main challenge with case lighting is how to distribute the light evenly and we've noted that many competing products create both dark and hot spots on the product," said Bill Stauffer, co-founder of Eco-story. "This new product not only cuts energy costs but also distributes light evenly."

In fact, the fixture offers a unique design that allows the light to be adjusted in stores to optimize light distribution for shelves that range from three to 12 inches deep. The refrigeration case light fixture is being manufactured in the U.S. and is competitively priced against similar products manufactured in China.

Eco-story, based in Portland, Maine and with an office in Denver, has a strong track record of manufacturing quality interior lighting for restaurants, retail stores and hotels. Eco-story's LED lights have proven to save money for businesses over traditional incandescent lamps, while retaining the look and ambiance businesses desire.

To see imagery or learn additional specs on the refrigerated case LED lights, visit http://www.eco-story.com.

For more information on Eco-story LED Lighting and its products, visit http://www.eco-story.com. For sales inquiries, please contact Bill Stauffer at 207-774-9889 x101. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eco-story/108175905923781.

About Eco-story
Eco-story LED Lighting Solutions, based in Portland, Maine, was founded in spring 2007 on the premise that environmental improvements make strong economic sense. Due to improved technology and Eco-story's high-quality, reverse-engineered product, companies no longer have to compromise quality and color to use LED lighting to save on utility costs. Eco-story's LED bulbs are superior to traditional lighting bulbs, offering the highest quality of light on the market. Eco-story bulbs contain no mercury or harmful substances and can duplicate current lighting specifications. For more information, visit http://www.eco-story.com.

Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
CSG|PR
303.433.7020
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New Executive Brings Decades of Lighting Industry Experience to LED Leader

Portland, ME -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/14/2011 -- Eco-story, a leader in LED lighting solutions, today announced that it has hired Jim Simunaci to serve as Vice President of Sales.

Beginning this month, Jim is charged with channel partner strategies and developing relationships with companies and distributors who could benefit from Eco-story's high-quality LED lighting solutions.

His focus will be on national accounts in the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries.

"It's a great honor be joined by such a seasoned veteran in the lighting industry," said Bill Stauffer, co-founder of Eco-story.

"Jim brings valuable knowledge that will be key in meeting organizations' intricate and complex lighting needs."

Prior to joining Eco-story, Jim held sales, marketing and managerial positions for various lighting companies, including Diogen LED Lighting, Galleria Lighting & Design and Sea Gull Lighting Products. Jim's experience has made him proficient in LED lighting testing procedures and Energy-Star criteria.

He also has deep knowledge of utility rebates and specifications.

Eco-story, based in Portland, Maine and with offices in Denver, has a strong track record of manufacturing quality interior lighting for restaurants, retail stores and hotels.

Eco-story's LED lights have proven to be a money-saver for businesses over traditional incandescent lamps, while retaining the look and ambiance businesses desire.

For more information on Eco-story LED Lighting and its products, visit http://www.eco-story.com. For sales inquiries, please contact Bill Stauffer at 207-774-9889 x101.

About Eco-story
Eco-story LED Lighting Solutions, based in Portland, Maine, was founded in spring 2007 on the premise that environmental improvements make strong economic sense.

Due to improved technology and Eco-story's high-quality, reverse-engineered product, companies no longer have to compromise quality and color to use LED lighting to save on utility costs. Eco-story's LED bulbs are superior to traditional lighting bulbs, offering the highest quality of light on the market.

Eco-story bulbs contain no mercury or harmful substances and can duplicate current lighting specifications. For more information, visit http://www.eco-story.com.

Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
CSG|PR
303.433.7020
ahassinger@csg-pr.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm