Leading Continuing Care Community Brightens Its Emergency Preparedness With Sentina LED Lighting

 At a continuing care retirement community like Westminster Canterbury Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, the staff take every measure and precaution to provide their residents with the utmost in care, quality and safety. After experiencing an extended power outage due to Hurricane Irene, the management team at Westminster Canterbury Richmond purchased 675 Sentina rechargeable LED lights to install in more than 600 residences throughout the community.

According to Bob Cox, Vice President Support Services at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, “After losing power for 30 hours during Hurricane Irene, we spoke with our residents and learned there was a need to expand our emergency lighting system from hallways and common areas into the bedrooms and private residences. We recognized that the cost to install additional generators and emergency power was excessive. So with input from our residents we explored the alternatives and discovered that with Sentina plug-in LED nightlights, that can also be used as flashlights, we can provide an effective, energy-efficient solution to improve the safety and quality of living for our residents for a fraction of the cost of installing generators.”

After researching the benefits of LED lighting and comparing the products available, they chose Datexx’s Sentina LED-92M four-way emergency lights with sensors that detect motion, darkness and power outages. The Sentina LED-92M simply plugs into a wall socket and performs for pennies per day. The light activates only when approached, when in darkness or in a power outage. At all other times the light remains off, with no need to turn off a switch or unplug the light. When taken out of the electrical outlet, the light operates as a rechargeable emergency flash light for up to eight hours, which means there are no batteries to worry about.

“We chose the Sentina LED-92M specifically because it has several functions and features that provide added safety for our residents,” Cox continued. “We wanted a light that could be bright when needed, but also serve as a muted nightlight, and then could be unplugged from the wall and used as a flashlight without the need to replace batteries. After all, what good is a flashlight if it sits in the closet for five years and has dead batteries when you need it most? Also, the motion and power outage sensors make these better than normal lamps in some ways, because our residents don’t need to flip a light switch to turn them on if they wake up in the middle of the night. And because they are LED lights, they cost very little to operate and will last basically forever, saving us a tremendous amount of money in the long run.”

According to Datexx President Mei Noguchi, “Sentina LED lighting products can help retirement and continuing care communities ensure the safety of their residents by providing bright lights that are simple to use and always there when they need them. The cost-effectiveness makes these lights the ideal solution for communities of any size on any budget, and they are a simple way to increase the quality of care.”

Through the ministry efforts of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and the Presbyterian Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened its welcoming doors to residents in 1975, providing secure independent living combined with a continuum of care. It is now one of the largest non-profit single-site continuing care retirement communities in the United States. Located in Richmond Virginia, the community has more than 1.2 million feet of living space and is home to more than 900 residents.

Headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey, Datexx is a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovatively-designed, affordably priced products that help consumers manage their time and money. For more than 15 years, the company has proudly met the needs of smart consumers seeking smarter living solutions. To date, more than 20-million consumers have joined the Datexx family of satisfied customers.

Using Battery Powered Lighting for Emergencies Instead of a Generator Can Save Homeowners $1,000s

After Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee battered the eastern United States, millions of people were left without electricity, some for up to a week. Consequently, many homeowners rushed to hardware stores and big box stores to purchase an expensive generator just to keep the lights running in their homes.

According to Datexx President Mei Noguchi, generators are good for powering a refrigerator or furnace, but are much too expensive and inconvenient to use for emergency lighting. “Our Sentina line of affordable plug-in, rechargeable or battery-powered LED lighting solutions can ensure days of light for your family and your home,” Noguchi said. “Why spend thousands of dollars on a generator when you can outfit your home with Sentina LED lighting for less than $100?”

Available at www.datexx.com, the Sentina LED-92M four-way emergency light is just that: four lights in one unit for only $35. Fully charged to support motion, darkness, and power outage sensors, the Sentina LED-92M light simply plugs into a wall socket and performs for pennies per day. The light activates only when approached, in darkness, or in a power outage. At all other times the light remains off. When disconnected from the socket, the light will also perform as an emergency flash light for up to eight hours.

Available for immediate purchase for only $18, Datexx’s waterproof Sentina uLite LED-76 with a magnetic base delivers 100 Lumens of hands-free lighting wherever it is needed. With two settings, one that projects forward and one that shines red as an emergency warning light, the Sentina uLite LED-76 is perfect for use in the home or as an emergency flashlight. Because it is waterproof, the uLITE LED-76 can be used in any situation, such as a flooded basement. The magnetic base makes it easy for users to do repair work without having to hold a flashlight.

Available for immediate purchase for just $22, Datexx’s motion-sensitive Sentina uLite LED-90 is a double winner: it can act as a super-bright emergency flashlight while serving as an everyday nightlight. Because it is right where you need it, when you need it, the uLite LED-90 is an ideal flashlight for emergency situations such as a power outage. With a convenient detachable cradle that can be placed anywhere with peel-and-stick adhesive, owners of this remarkable flashlight never have to be stuck in darkness again. Owners can just grab-and-go with the confidence of a long-lasting heavy-duty 120 Lumen flashlight.

It’s perfect for lighting up garages, closets, sheds, stairways, hallways and any other unlit locations around the house, and it features a Smart Sensor that automatically turns on when it detects motion and turns off 20 seconds after motion is no longer detected. With its energy saving features, the uLite LED-90 can last up to one year on three AAA batteries (not included).

Datexx’s entire Sentina line of affordable plug-in, rechargeable or battery-powered LED lighting solutions are available for immediate purchase at www.datexx.com.

Datexx Continues Fall Retail Merchandising Program with New Series of Safety Light Displays for Halloween Season

Following the success of their “Back to School, Back to Profits” retail merchandising program, Datexx, the industry leading manufacturer and marketer of innovatively designed, eco-friendly LED consumer lighting solutions, today unveiled their second series of displays for the Fall season, all featuring a wide range of solar and battery powered LED personal safety lights.

The program announced today by Datexx President Mei Noguchi is composed of four distinct self-contained product displays, each featuring stand-out four-color headers designed to maximize impulse sales, focused on personal safety for the Fall and Halloween season. Dealers can either order displays as configured at http://dealers.datexx.com, or they can customize displays to meet their individual requirements.

The Datexx LED-38 Solar Bug Display features 12 units of the Datexx LED-38 Solar Bug personal safety light keychains. The Solar Bug is a state-of-the-art solar powered personal safety light, featuring Super Bright LED lights that can be seen in a 360-degree radius, with wings that expand and contract for a wider range of light. Available in green and red models, the Solar Bugs come complete with a key chain ring that allow the bugs to be easily attached to a belt-loop or backpack. For added peace of mind, the Solar Bugs are entirely solar powered, eliminating any worry over dead batteries!

The Datexx LED-50 E-Flare Display features 12 units of the Datexx LED-50 E-Flare personal safety flashlight. The sleekly designed Sentina LED-50 features Super Bright LED lighting options to deliver 360-degrees of visibility. Blinking red lights warn approaching vehicles, while a bright beam flashlight provides bright white light for improved visibility on dark roads or paths. Powered by three AAA batteries, the LED Lights are both energy efficient and long lasting.

The Datexx LED-48 Safelite Display features 12 units of the Datexx LED-48 Safelite personal safety light. Incorporating a light-conducting tube that projects a bright blinking light, as well as a light-reflecting panel for additional visibility, the Safelite is powered by 2AAA batteries. Perfect for bikers, the SafeLite can also easily be attached to bicycles with an included bracket.

The Datexx LED-76 uLite Display features 12 units of the Datexx LED-76 uLite waterproof outdoor flashlight and personal safety light. Featuring two settings, one that projects forward and one that shines red as an emergency warning light, the innovative, dual use uLite is perfect for outdoor use in a variety of settings. Its magnetic base allows for secure mounting to metal surfaces, and the included mounting bracket transforms the flashlight into a waterproof bicycle headlight.

“Our safety light display program is designed to enhance a retailer’s standard Halloween planogram,” explained Noguchi. “The safety of children during the dusk hours is as much priority for all parents during the Halloween season, as candy and costumes. Now, shoppers can ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters while shopping for all their Halloween essentials.“

“We’re offering dealers the option of mixing different SKUs together into one shipper display,” she explained. “This allows dealers to incorporate our fun Solar Bug lights and our functional personal safety flashlights into displays that appeal to parents and children alike. The bottom line is this: Datexx leads the industry in offering the broadest selection of high performance, eco-friendly, and stylishly designed personal LED safety lights, and we are leveraging this leadership position for the Halloween season by offering dealers an unprecedented selection of countertop displays that will drive those seasonal sales to the max.”

For more information on the Datexx Safety Light displays, dealers are encouraged to visit http://dealers.datexx.com.

Datexx Debuts Fall 2011 "Back to School, Back to Profits" Retail Merchandising Program

Industry leading manufacturer and marketer of student calculators and alarm clocks offers dealers seven different selections of self-contained shipper displays with four-color headers.

Datexx, the industry leading manufacturer and marketer of innovatively designed, eco-friendly calculator and alarm clock solutions unveiled an extremely aggressive and focused “Back To School, Back To Profits” retail merchandising program for every dealer channel that sells electronics to value-conscious tech-hungry students and their parents.

The program announced today by Datexx President Mei Noguchi is comprised of eight distinct self-contained product displays, each featuring stand-out four-color headers designed to maximize impulse sales and designed around a centralized theme focused on calculators (scientific and colorful handheld models), power solutions for mobile tech devices, and stylish affordably priced alarm clocks. Dealers can either order displays as configured at http://dealers.datexx.com, or they can customize displays to meet their individual requirements.

“Our ‘Back to School, Back to Profits’ program is designed to enhance the dealer’s already in place planogram,” explained Noguchi. “Each display comes packed with an array of product that is designed and priced to appeal to students and parents who will soon be focusing on their back to school technology needs. And, let’s face it, today an increasing number of back to school dollars are being spent on technology related products. Our new displays are designed to capture as many of those dollars as possible for our retailers.”

The new Datexx Radio Control Atomic Clock Display features 12 units of the Datexx DRC-604 Radio Control Atomic Clock in a six pound countertop display that measures 15.5” (W) X 9.75” (D). Priced to move at $240 MSRP, each clock carries a pre-stamped suggested retail price of only $20. Each clock is powered by two AAA batteries (not included) and features radio controlled time and date, indoor temperature and moon phase, and dual crescendo alarm with snooze.

The new Datexx Multi-Colored Handheld Calculator Display is certain to be an eye catcher in any retail environment. Featuring 24 units of the Datexx DH-60C4 Handheld Calculator in six pieces of each color (blue, yellow, magenta, and green), the entire 15.5” (W) X 9.75” (D) display carries a suggested retail price of $120.00 ($5.00 per unit). The colorful handheld calculators are comprised of recycled plastics (and stated so) to drive sales to eco-conscious students and parents.

For more serious classroom applications, there is the Datexx Scientific Calculator Display, which contains 20 units of the Datexx DS-700C calculator in an eight-pound shipper that includes an 18.78” X 9.25” display. The entire package carries a suggested retail price of $280.00 ($14.00 each). Featuring purple, green, and white models, each calculator out-features the Texas Instrument TI-30 and is ideal for mathematical calculations, trigonometry, statistics, and algebra classes. Easy to read and clearly marked function keys are combined with a step-by-step instruction manual to minimize a student’s learning curve in using the product.

If safety is top of mind this upcoming school year, Datexx has the answer with its new Datexx Solar LED Flare Display, featuring 12 units of its popular Sentina LED-52 solar powered personal outdoor safety light. Carrying a suggested retail price of $192.00 for all 12 units ($16.00 a piece), each LED-52 flare charges during the day and is ready to use at night! Its super bright blinking LED lights deliver 360-degree visibility. Other features include built-in reflector and splash proof protection. The stylish, colorful and attractively designed flares can be used in virtually every type of nighttime activity.

A total of four other calculator themed displays are also being made available to dealers as part of the “Back to School, Back to Profits” program, according to Noguchi. “We’re offering dealers the option of mixing different SKUs together into one shipper display,” she explained. “This allows dealers to incorporate our colorful “Sun Shaped” solar calculators, calculators with LED magnifiers, and calculators with built-in coupon holders into their store merchandising programs. The bottom line is this: Datexx leads the industry in offering the broadest selection of high performance, eco-friendly, and stylishly designed handheld calculators and we are leveraging this leadership position for the Fall 2011 back to school season by offering dealers an unprecedented selection of countertop displays that will drive their seasonal sales to the max.”

For more information on the Datexx “Back to School, Back to Profits” program, dealers are encouraged to visit http://dealers.datexx.com.

Headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey, Sentina™, a division of Teledex, Inc., is a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovatively designed, affordably priced consumer and business LED lighting solutions, household, travel and mobility, products that are both energy and cost efficient. For more than 15 years, the company has proudly met the needs of smart consumers seeking smarter living solutions. To date, more than 20-million consumers have joined the Sentina family of satisfied customers.

"Summer Timer" and the Living's Easy - Sentina's Innovative Timer is the Simplest Way to Track Time Indoors or Outdoors!

With summer in full swing, many outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up for afternoons in the sun, neighborhood barbeques, gardening, and family gatherings. With Datexx’s Sentina Summer Timer, consumers can now easily and affordably track grilling time, tanning minutes, and many other outdoor activities. The Datexx Sentina Summer Timer is available for purchase at www.sentinasmart.com/summertimer for a suggested retail price of only $17.

Conveniently and clearly labeled with 5, 15, 30, and 60-minute time intervals, the Summer Timer is the world’s simplest time regulator. Simply turn the cube to the desired time and let the timing begin while the digital LCD display screen counts down the minutes. When complete, just turn the cube back to zero to stop the beeping timer.

With the Summer Timer, there are no buttons to press or dials to set, giving users a no-fuss means of timing just about anything. Featuring easy-to-read large numbers, the Summer Timer also includes a red LED indicator light on each side to confirm that the timer is in use.

The Sentina Summer Timer’s practical and easy-to-clean design allows users to monitor their time in a variety of outdoor situations. Use as a grill timer for perfectly cooked steaks, to manage sun exposure while tanning, or for keeping track of lawn irrigation systems. Unlike conventional timers or heat-sensitive smartphones, the Summer Timer is suitable for outdoor use, and will not be damaged by UV rays.

In addition to outdoor use, the Sentina Summer Timer is also ideal for timing indoor activities as well. The sturdy plastic construction makes the Summer Timer great for children and seniors, and its fun, modern design is sure to delight users of all ages. From cooking or exercising to napping or working, this simple device is time management at its best.

Headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey, Datexx is a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovatively designed, affordably priced consumer and business LED lighting solutions, household, travel, and mobility products that are both energy and cost efficient. For more than 15 years, the company has proudly met the needs of smart consumers seeking smarter living solutions. To date, more than 20-million consumers have joined the Datexx family of satisfied customers.

New Dual Use Waterproof Outdoor Flashlight Puts Safety First For Motorists, Bicyclists, Boaters, Campers And Homeowners!

An innovative new dual-use LED flashlight was introduced today by Sentina™, the industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, affordably priced, eco-friendly LED consumer and business lighting solutions.

Available for immediate purchase here for just $16, the waterproof Sentina uLite LED-76 with a magnetic base delivers 100 Lumens of hands-free lighting wherever it is needed. With two settings, one that projects forward and one that shines red as an emergency warning light, the uLite LED-76 is perfect for use in the home or as an emergency flashlight in the car. It also makes an excellent bicycle headlight thanks to the included mounting bracket. And, because it is totally waterproof, the uLite LED-76 can be used anywhere on the water or under water!

The magnetic base can be applied to any metal surface, providing hands-free use and making it an indispensable roadside companion in the event you have to fix a flat tire or need attention on the highway.

Sentina’s LED lights are highly energy efficient, last a lifetime, and produce super-bright white light. Three AAA alkaline batteries provide up to 15 hours of use in flashlight mode and up to 70 hours of use in beacon mode. Built to heavy-duty standards and completely waterproof, the uLite LED-76 travels and performs anywhere people travel — at home, in the car, on the boat, in the truck, or outdoors on the hiking trail!

Headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey, Sentina™, a division of Teledex, Inc., is a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovatively designed, affordably priced consumer and business LED lighting solutions, household, travel and mobility, products that are both energy and cost efficient. For more than 15 years, the company has proudly met the needs of smart consumers seeking smarter living solutions. To date, more than 20-million consumers have joined the Sentina family of satisfied customers.