News & Events

October, 2008:

Eden Park Illumination Displayed on Reuters News Wire Board in Times Square

On Wednesday, October 29, 2008 the famous news wire sign on the Reuters Building in Times Square, NYC showcased Eden Park Illumination and its Microplasma technology. The display featured a written introduction of Eden Park as well as a photo of a Microplasma device.

The digital Reuters display in Times Square is the largest in the world, measuring 7,400 square feet and towering 23 stories high. Attracting an average of 1.5 million viewers daily, the Reuters sign is located in the heart of Times Square, one of the most highly populated areas in the world.

Yahoo! Finance features Eden Park Illumination's Microplasma Press Release

EPI's Microplasma has been featured in Greentech Media

Architectural Lighting Magazine Highlights Eden Park Illumination under "Company Buzz"

Eden Park Illumination Awarded $100,000 STTR Grant by the US Air Force.

Eden Park Illumination has been awarded a Phase I STTR from the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research to pursue the development of next generation Microplasma flat light sources.

This grant will support the research collaboration of the next 9 months (beginning Oct. 15, 2008) between Eden Park Illumination and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This research will further develop the thin, lightweight, energy efficient Microplasma devices for lighting applications. Dr. Sung-Jin Park, Principal Investigator of the project, will collaborate with Dr. J. Gary Eden, Director of Laboratory for Optical Physics and Engineering, at the University of Illinois where they will be responsible for the scientific investigation of the new lighting sources.

"We have received review comments of ‘excellent’ on the preliminary efforts and data for the project goals and business plan. The award of this grant for Microplasma technology is timely under rapid growth of market demands on environmentally friendly and energy efficient lighting sources and very helpful to accelerate our commercialization efforts," said Dr. Sung-Jin Park, VP of Science at Eden Park Illumination.

Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR)

STTR funds are dedicated to collaborations between universities and small businesses engaged in technology transfer to promote the development of academic technologies into commercial applications. Success in Phase I funding will allow Eden Park Illumination to apply for additional funding via Phase II, which would support continual development of Microplasma lighting.

September, 2008

Eden Park Illumination Opens New Corporate Headquarters

Eden Park Illumination celebrates the grand opening of its new Corporate Headquarters in Somerset, NJ.

With a large, ultra chic and modern office environment, the New Jersey location is now home to EPI corporate executives eager to expand in the new area.

"I absolutely love our new office; the space is so comfortable to be in. It really captures the essence of Eden Park and I can't wait to show it off to our clients."

Julianne Mangano
Inside Sales and Administration Manager

Somerset, NJ is located in the NYC area, with access to the majority of the nation's lighting specifiers.

Clara Powell joins as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

Eden Park Illumination is proud to announce Clara Powell as the new Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.

Under this title, Clara oversees front-end marking activities, including directing specifier outreach, driving the strategic application roadmap, and leading all marketing activities, brand vision and strategy.

Clara has eighteen years of experience in the lighting industry in sales, marketing and architectural lighting design & application, and brings a broad knowledge of the market and value chain, as well as a strong understanding of the product development and product launch process.

Prior to joining Eden Park Illumination Ms. Powell spent thirteen years with Philips, where she held positions in lamps and later solid state lighting (or LED) systems, and was instrumental in facilitating Philips’ entry in the LED Fixture Solutions business in North America. Earlier in her career she worked as an architectural lighting designer within renowned firms. Beyond her day job she has actively supported the lighting industry for many years through her participation in professional lighting organizations, and has held leadership positions such as President of the New York section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and Board member of the Richard Kelly Grant. She received a degree in ‘design of the built environment’ from the ENSAAMA, Paris, France, and a Masters Degree in Interior Design from Pratt Institute, where she studied on a Fulbright Scholarship.

August, 2008:

Eden Park Illumination reaches for the stars in Enterprise!

Eden Park Illumination are pleased to announce that they have recently moved their R&D operation to a brand new state of the art building in Champaign, Illinois. Previously based in buildings around the University of Illinois they have now moved into a new facility called Enterprise Works on the edge of Champaign.

Jeffery Putney and Andrew Price, the lead engineers for the project said, “We are extremely proud of our new building and the 21^st Century equipment we have now installed , with the most modern, vacuum systems, phosphor printers, high temperature ovens, optical measurement devices and electro chemical systems we can continue to push the boundaries of Micro Plasma Science to another level”.

Eden Park have a commitment to re-invest at least 20% of revenue into the pursuit of better lighting technologies through the science of Micro Plasma Lighting. This technology could provide mankind with a sustainable and truly total lighting solution.

“With the same characteristic performances of fluorescent lighting but without harmful substances like mercury, Micro Plasma is the light solution for the future and we extremely excited about the lighting solutions we can now offer," said Sung-Jin Park, Co Founder and VP of Science for Eden Park Lighting.

July, 2008:

Eden Park Announces New CEO

Eden Park Illumination is pleased to announce that Philip G. Warner has joined the company as President and Chief Executive Officer.
In his new role Mr. Warner is responsible for the management, execution and strategic direction of the company, including its go to market strategy and brand integrity, as well as driving the innovation road map for Micro Plasma.

Prior to joining Eden Park Illumination Mr. Warner held a number of senior National and International management positions with Philips Lighting in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands (Philips Global HQ), and North America.

“The global lighting market is going though incredible change with the emergence of new and exciting technology being demanded by more discerning, and environmentally aware, decision makers. Our scientists from the world-renowned University of Illinois Optical Physics Laboratory have developed the science of Microplasma lighting. This disruptive technology will provide the designer for the first time flat and homogeneous light sources that can be intergraded into a space. With efficiencies soon to equal that of fluorescent lighting, without any mercury content, it can produce form factors that are discreet with minimal thermal management. To take advantage of this ground breaking technology we have brought together a team of industry leaders who are defining and shaping our innovative strategies to address new levels of technology innovation for the benefit of our customers and the environment. Eden Park Illumination has a unique pedigree of scientific and industry knowledge and is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the rapid changes in the lighting market place and fully develop the innovation of light.”

Philip Warner,
C.E.O., Eden Park Illumination