To represent the more than 5000 lighting manufacturers and $50 billion in annual sales, the global lighting industry has formed the Global Lighting Association. Founded in 2007 as the Global Lighting Forum, the new association represents the same members but with a renewed focus and commitment to shaping how the world is illuminated, the organization said. Its goal is to share information, within the limits of competition law, on scientific, social, environmental, political and business issues related to the industry. The association will focus its efforts in 2012 on energy efficiency, LED performance quality and innovation. “The rejuvenation of the Global Lighting Association comes at a time when the lighting industry is undergoing massive transformation toward LEDs,” said Jan Denneman, president. “This new technology provides tremendous new opportunities, and our mission is to promote the use of sustainable, energy-efficient light solutions.” For more information, visit: www.globallightingassociation.org