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Big Ass Fans® today announced it was named Marketing Team of the Year in the 2016 UBM Americas Annual Creativity in Electronics Awards. The awards program honors the people and companies behind the technologies and products that are changing the world of electronics.

The winners were announced at a ceremony on Dec. 7, at the San Jose Convention Center, during the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley.

One creative campaign the judges considered was “Lumenoscopy,” which lampooned medical commercials while educating viewers about the benefits of lighting upgrades.

“We’re excited to honor this robust group for their dedication to their craft and efforts in bettering the industry for years to come” said Nina Brown, VP Events, UBM Americas. “The judging panel was given the difficult task of selecting winners from an incredibly talented group of finalists, and we’d like to thank all of those participants for their amazing work and also honor their achievements. These awards aim to shine a light on the best in today’s electronics realm, and this group is the perfect example of excellence within both an important and complex industry.”

A panel of EE Times and EDN editors narrowed the entries to three finalists in each category. Winners were selected by a panel of independent judges.

For more information on the awards program, visit http://ubm-ace.com/.

Big Ass Fans® is building the world’s toughest and brightest battery-powered LED work light and offering it first through Indiegogo.

The Big Ass Light Bar was built to uncompromising quality standards. Its durable design makes it ideal for hardworking Americans in the toughest, dirtiest jobs, such as mechanics, contractors, truckers, oil rig workers and first responders. Its ability to survive being doused and dropped also makes it the perfect work light for serious outdoor and auto enthusiasts.

Big Ass Light Bar’s features include:

• Six distinct brightness settings, from 80 lumens to 5,000 lumens (more than any other battery-powered LED work light).
• A 180-degree light angle, which allows Big Ass Light Bar to light entire rooms.
• A high-capacity rechargeable battery that provides 1.5 hours of illumination at the brightest setting to 48 hours at the dimmest.
• A durable body made from extruded aluminum, as well as high-quality polymers, resins and rubberized components, that make Big Ass Light Bar all but impervious to impact, dust, grime and chemicals.
• An IP66 wet rating, which allows Big Ass Light Bar to be scrubbed and hosed down, or used in the rain.
• A distinct octagonal shape that prevents Big Ass Light Bar from rolling away when dropped.

The Big Ass Light Bar was envisioned by a Big Ass Fans employee who worked as an auto mechanic for seven years before joining the company. With task lighting a constant source of problems in the shop, he worked with the company’s extensive engineering team to build a light that would meet the stringent needs of auto mechanics.

Big Ass Fans chose to bring the product to Indiegogo to gauge interest and solicit feedback from a broad audience. Funds raised through Indiegogo will be used to make any last-minute changes in product design and to jump-start production. Big Ass Light Bar is expected to be available early next year.

The Big Ass Light Bar will retail for $499 and include a battery, charger and carrying case. Early pre-orders and high-volume orders on Indiegogo will receive discounts ranging from 15 percent to 45 percent.

After weeks of urging from her supporters, Fanny is excited to announce her candidacy for president of the United States.

For Fanny, the last straw in her highly personal decision-making journey was the Sept. 26 debate between the two major party candidates. Like so many other viewers, she watched, but could not muster enthusiasm for either performer. She became convinced that something was missing.

Knowing that America is a nation hungry for authenticity, Fanny realized that her time is now. She’s heard people express opinions about the other candidates, and feels she represents a true alternative for Americans — a genuine ass. After receiving a quick “Godspeed” from her longtime boss at Big Ass Fans® in Kentucky, where she serves as mascot and faith healer, she is ready to hit the campaign trail running, on all fours.

As a donkey, Fanny’s credentials start and end with two words: hard worker. Fanny is for a strong America, with clean water to drink, fresh air to breathe and solid ground to graze on. She’s for good relations with America’s neighbors in both directions; in fact, because of her millions of relatives across the globe, she truly sees herself as a citizen of the world.

In the coming days and weeks, Americans will learn much more about Fanny and precisely where she stands on these and many other issues. She has already outlined the basic planks in her platform and her life story at her official campaign website, www.bigassfans.com/fanny.

Fanny urges everyone who feels alienated by the current campaign to show their support by adding the hashtag #Vote4theAss in their social media posts.

Inc. magazine has named Big Ass Fans® to its Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States for the 10th consecutive year.

The Inc. 5000 ranks companies based on their three-year growth rates with Big Ass Fans increasing revenue 138 percent over that time period.

In addition to the national ranking, Big Ass Fans, which is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, was the fastest-growing company in Lexington and the fastest-growing manufacturer in the state.

Click here to view the full Inc. 5000.

Big Ass Fans® was recently named to the 2016 Top Green Providers list, an annual guide by Food Logistics recognizing companies whose products, services or exemplary leadership enhance sustainability within the food and beverage industry. The recognition acknowledges Big Ass Fans’ dedication to excellence in fields of design and technology.

Based in Lexington, KY, Big Ass Fans allots 7 to 8 percent of sales to research and development—twice the industry average. As a result, the company has developed the most efficient and innovative fan and lighting solutions available.

Beyond research and development, Big Ass Fans establishes and maintains strong relationships with customers, using direct consumer feedback to drive the direction of the company. Big Ass Fans is able to glean information directly from customers about energy and cost savings as well as performance and durability of products.

Big Ass Fans and Big Ass Light LEDs are used at all stages of the food industry – from harvest, to distribution to retail – to reduce energy use while keeping workers and customers comfortable.

Big Ass Fans® has been named to Fortune’s inaugural 50 Best Workplaces for Recent College Graduates list, which spotlighted what sets the company apart from traditional businesses.

Click here to read the accompanying article by Christopher Tkaczyk.

Two leaders in home comfort and efficiency have partnered to tackle rising air conditioning expenses ahead of summer. Big Ass Fans’ Haiku® ceiling fan will now integrate with ecobee smart thermostats, saving customers up to 30 percent on home cooling costs.

Instead of using a single temperature reading from your thermostat (usually in a hallway) to keep your home comfortable, Haiku and ecobee use sensor technology to manage the comfort in individual rooms. Thermostats by ecobee incorporate wireless room sensors that measure temperature and occupancy, and Haiku ceiling fans feature built-in temperature, humidity and occupancy sensors to adjust fan speed automatically as conditions change.

Besides added convenience and comfort, the pairing of Haiku fans and ecobee can save big money this summer. The air movement created by Haiku can make you feel several degrees cooler than the actual temperature in a room, so you can raise the setpoint on your ecobee thermostat higher than normal, allowing you to save money and energy while staying just as comfortable.

Each degree you raise your thermostat saves you up to 6 percent on energy costs. If each home thermostat was raised just 6 degrees, we would reduce carbon emissions by 78 billion pounds, the equivalent of taking 3.2 million homes off the grid a year.

“ecobee and Big Ass Fans® share a commitment to smart home innovation and, most importantly, to delivering comfort to the rooms that matter most,” said Stuart Lombard, President and CEO of ecobee. “Through this integration, ecobee users can conveniently sync their devices with Haiku products to deliver maximum home comfort and energy efficiency. It’s a win-win for the consumer and the environment.”

This integration follows another smart home partnership both Big Ass Fans and ecobee unveiled this year. Recently, both companies announced that Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices, including Echo, will allow voice control of Haiku fans and ecobee thermostats. The commands allow users to change their fan speed, fan lights and control home temperature through their thermostat, all hands-free.

If you use all these devices together, it’s as simple as saying, “Alexa, turn the thermostat up 2 degrees.” Technology takes care of the rest, seamlessly communicating with each device to make your request happen and your life that much more comfortable. These integrations are another way Big Ass Fans and ecobee continue to establish their place as leaders of the smart home ecosystem.

About ecobee

ecobee, Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, introduced the world’s first Wi-Fi connected smart thermostat in 2009 and is the No. 2 smart thermostat brand in North America. The company continues to innovate in the smart thermostat space and launched ecobee3 with room sensors in 2014. In 2015, the ecobee3 became the first Apple HomeKit-enabled smart thermostat, allowing users to control the device with Siri. In 2016, ecobee3 became the first Amazon Echo-enabled thermostat, allowing homeowners to control their ecobee via voice commands from Alexa-enabled devices.

ecobee’s award-winning thermostats have enabled hundreds of thousands of consumers and businesses to control their home or building comfort anytime and from anywhere, using their smartphones, tablets or computers.

Consulting-Specifying Engineer has named Black Jack™ by Big Ass Fans® a finalist in its 2016 Product of the Year awards contest. Black Jack was nominated in the Air Movement, Dehumidification, Humidification category.

Built with versatility in mind, Black Jack features indoor/outdoor rubber wheels and a 6.5-ft frame that fits through standard interior doors. The fan is light and maneuverable with handles on both sides and only takes one person to move. Its sleek design makes it a perfect fit for spaces from narrow aisles and crowded auto shops to outdoor events and fitness centers. Most importantly, the fan provides quiet, effective air movement that creates airflow across a third of a football field. Black Jack delivers powerful air movement but won’t interrupt conversations just a few feet away.

Subscribers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer begin voting April 14. Winners will be featured in the September 2016 issue of the magazine and online.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Big Ass Fans® with a 2016 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design for its outstanding efforts to improve the availability of energy-efficient products in the marketplace. Big Ass Fans’ accomplishments will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 13.

Big Ass Fans, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2012, will be honored for its Haiku® residential ceiling fans.

Since its inception in 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped prevent a total of more than 2.4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2014 alone, ENERGY STAR and its partners provided more than $11 billion in societal benefits due to reducing damages from climate change.

“Through original and inventive design, Big Ass Fans is helping Americans save money, save energy and do their part to reduce our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “Big Ass Fans demonstrates a passion for energy efficiency and to preserving a healthy planet for future generations.”

ENERGY STAR has 16,000 partners working to protect the environment through greater energy efficiency, including manufacturers, retailers, public schools, hospitals, real estate companies and home builders.

Click here for a complete list of 2016 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program.

About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, people across America have looked to EPA’s ENERGY STAR program for guidance on how to save energy, save money and protect the environment. Behind each blue label is a product, building or home that is independently certified to use less energy and cause fewer of the emissions that contribute to climate change. Today, ENERGY STAR is the most widely recognized symbol for energy efficiency in the world, helping families and businesses save $362 billion on utility bills, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2.4 billion metric tons since 1992. Join the millions who are already making a difference at energystar.gov.

Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices will soon offer voice control of Haiku® ceiling fans by Big Ass Fans®, just in time for warmer spring temperatures.

Available to the public in April, these commands will allow users to turn connected ceiling fans on and off, change speeds and adjust light intensity, all hands-free. They will work with all Alexa-enabled devices, including Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Amazon Tap.

Haiku ceiling fans feature built-in temperature, humidity and occupancy sensors for automatic speed adjustment as environmental conditions shift. The forthcoming Alexa voice commands allow for easier manual overrides when a setting change is desired, like increasing fan speed after a run or dimming the light to watch TV (without getting off the couch).

Voice control through Amazon Alexa is the latest example of Big Ass Fans’ continued industry leadership. The company introduced Haiku with SenseME®, the world’s first connected ceiling fan, in 2014, and continues to develop partner integrations and release new features, including specialized modes to help homeowners save energy year-round.

The new Alexa commands work with all WiFi-enabled Haiku ceiling fans.

Forbes has named Big Ass Fans® to its list of America’s Best Small Companies. The list recognizes small companies that are considered outstanding in their industry.

To create this list of “Small Giants,” the Forbes staff evaluated privately held companies on criteria including financial health, reputation, and company contributions to the community and society.

To view the rankings, click here.