Scuttlebutt Magazine - March 2008 - (Page 8)

Page 8 • March 2008 www.scuttlebutt.com Touchstone honored for innovation at 2008 Miami Boat Show TouchStone Accent Lighting®, a marine lighting manufacturer based in Long Lake, Minn., was honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 67th Annual Miami International Boat Show. TouchStone’s H2 LED Dock, Marina and Pier Lights took home the Innovation Award in the consumer-installed docking and fendering equipment category. According to Mark Hanson, President of TouchStone, “Our marinegrade H2 LED fixtures were created to provide an extremely energy efficient marking device that could also accommodate a standard 10 inch cleat as an option.” He added, “We were very pleased that the NMMA recognized this product as being innovative within the industry, as well as having benefit to the consumer.” Available in either solar /wireless or 12 volt versions, H2 products illuminate docking access and walking surfaces of docks, marinas and piers while helping to reduce light pollution. The uni-body design provides a one-piece, rugged chassis that can withstand the demands of a marine environment and, H2 LED technology is maintenance-free and significantly reduces operating costs when compared to conventional lighting systems. A member of the BWI judging panel, John Wooldridge, executive editor of PassageMaker magazine commented, “This light is so well made that it made me want a dock of my own to put it on.” TouchStone Accent Lighting®, Inc. manufactures and markets premium low voltage landscape lighting products for the residential market and select commercial markets. The company distributes nationally through its wholesale division. TouchStone is the only manufacturer of landscape lighting systems that also operates a retail installation division in Minnesota and Arizona, boasting several thousand residential and commercial installations. TouchStone trained illuminologists™ provide a full range of landscape lighting capabilities including design, installation and service. For more information visit www.touchstone lights.com or call 888-4752112. Joel Norenberg, Vice-president, Sales and Marketing, and Mark Hanson, President of TouchStone Accent Lighting, accepted the award from Zuzana Prochazka, Miami Innovation Awards Chair and member of the Boating Writers International (BWI) Board of Directors. Sometimes you have to picture the worst … to appreciate the best. We hope this never happens to you, but if it does, you’ll be glad you’re insured with us. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH BOATERS Kevin Gruys • Daryl Irlbeck Aircraft & Marine Insurance Agency, Inc. Since 1979 • Licensed in 48 states 952-890-1124 OR 800-747-1124 FAX 952-890-0937 www.aircraft-marine.com E-mail: gruys@aircraft-marine.com http://www.scuttlebutt.com http://www.marinegeneral.com http://www.touchstonelights.com http://www.touchstonelights.com http://www.essexcredit.com http://www.aircraft-marine.com http://www.aircraft-marine.com

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