Lumasense becomes the first Philips Lighting Certified Value Added Partner in the Middle East

Sharjah, UAE (Jan 28, 2014)

Lumasense, a leading lighting solution and service provider in the Middle East, announced today that it has been qualified as a Certified Value Added Partner (CVAP) by Philips Lighting.

Philips CVAPs are qualified for their expertise in providing integrated (end-to-end) lighting solutions to their customers. They are approved partners of Philips Lighting that must demonstrate successful completion of complex lighting projects, meet various performance related targets, and prove their commitment to delivering innovative lighting solutions.

The hundreds of successful projects throughout the region and a prior partnership with Philips Color Kinetics, started 10 years ago, have enabled Lumasense to become an integral partner for turnkey projects for both interior and exterior lighting applications. For example, Lumasense has completed projects such as the Meydan Bridge, and the Dubai Mall. It is also expert in the field of application engineering, design planning and installation of fixtures, controls and services.

Lumasense's experience and high level of expertise has enabled it to become the first Philips CVAP in the Middle East. Currently it is the only company in the region, to achieve this status. Certified partners are entitled to valuable benefits such as a dedicated partner video, full-page partner profile on the Philips website, and being the preferred partners for project referrals in the region.

The Philips Lighting Partner Program

Philips Lighting Partner Program is an international network of independent companies authorized by Philips as achieving a proven high level of expertise in providing lighting solutions that use Philips' lighting technologies. The program has been established with the purpose of simplifying access to Philips' lighting solutions and services for end-customers through close collaboration with selected partners. A Philips CVAP is a single point of contact that can offer the best lighting solutions, tailored to the unique needs of the customer. The Philips partner can design the solution, manage the installation, integrate all lighting technologies, and provide after care services.

Learn more at www.philips.com/partnerprogram.

About Lumasense

Lumasense is a Middle East-based based master lighting distributor and value-added reseller with operations in both North America and in strategic countries throughout the Middle East. Lumasense focuses on specification-grade architectural lighting projects which require the co-ordination of fixtures, controls, and services. The company has completed hundreds of projects in diverse segment areas such as hospitality, retail, healthcare, commercial offices, museums, iconic structures, arenas and building facades. Lumasense has been involved with the commissioning at some of the world's most high-profile projects including: Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, The Palm Jumeirah, Hamad International Airport, The Qatar Ministry of Interior and King Abdullah University of Science & Technology.

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2013 sales of EUR 23.3 billion and employs approximately 112,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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