The Philips Lighting Concept Centre (LCC) in Markham, Ont. is officially open following a grand opening launch, held on June 20.

The LCC is an interactive facility where visitors can experience a variety of light methods and controls, in addition to real-world applications of cutting-edge lighting technologies from Philips. The facility is set up as a series of vignettes, allowing visitors to learn more about lighting applications for offices and commercial applications, city and urban lighting, architectural, residential and retail spaces.

Philips has a team of educators to offer public educational programs at the Lighting Concept Centre, as well as advanced programs for lighting distributors, specifiers and customers. These programs are about inspiring people on the value of light and providing hands-on opportunities to explore the fundamental principles of lighting and new technologies.

“Innovation is at the heart of our business and the Lighting Concept Centre is our Canadian showcase to educate and inspire our visitors and customers,” said Michael Gentile, president and CEO of Philips Lighting Canada, in a press release. “The Lighting Concept Centre will always be changing as we develop new products and applications for lighting. Globally we invest approximately five per cent of sales revenue in R&D to ensure we remain at the forefront of lighting technological developments.”

The Philips Lighting Concept Centre was established in 1987 in a downtown Toronto location. After almost one year of construction, the LCC is now located in Philips’ Markham facility in a larger, more open space, which allows for larger tours and a dedicated education area for seminars and other programs.

To find out more about the LCC and its upcoming workshops, visit www.lighting.philips.ca/education.