Signify (Philips) to close the Salina, KS fluorescent plant. Shame. « on: August 15, 2020, 04:50:22 AM » Author: Silverliner
This was once the USA's largest fluorescent lamp plant. https://edisonreport.com/signify-to-relocate-production-and-close-its-racility-in-salina-kansas/
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	Re: Signify (Philips) to close the Salina, KS fluorescent plant. Shame. « Reply #1 on: August 15, 2020, 07:43:26 AM » Author: CreeRSW207
Quote from: Silverliner on August 15, 2020, 04:50:22 AM This was once the USA's largest fluorescent lamp plant. https://edisonreport.com/signify-to-relocate-production-and-close-its-racility-in-salina-kansas/ Very sad
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	Re: Signify (Philips) to close the Salina, KS fluorescent plant. Shame. « Reply #2 on: August 15, 2020, 09:22:39 AM » Author: Bulbman256
I live an hour or two away from salina, I wonder if they do tours so i can grab pics before they close
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	Re: Signify (Philips) to close the Salina, KS fluorescent plant. Shame. « Reply #3 on: August 15, 2020, 05:05:59 PM » Author: Alex
Ask for a tour for a school project, maybe they are nice
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	Re: Signify (Philips) to close the Salina, KS fluorescent plant. Shame. « Reply #5 on: August 15, 2020, 06:37:00 PM » Author: Bulbman256
Quote from: Alex on August 15, 2020, 05:05:59 PM Ask for a tour for a school project, maybe they are nice Probs be honest saying i am a bulb nerd and just wanna see the place before it closes and learn a bit Ima go inspect there website and see if they offer tours.
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	Re: Signify (Philips) to close the Salina, KS fluorescent plant. Shame. « Reply #6 on: August 15, 2020, 06:46:20 PM » Author: Bulbman256
Quote from: Bulbman256 on August 15, 2020, 06:37:00 PM Probs be honest saying i am a bulb nerd and just wanna see the place before it closes and learn a bit Ima go inspect there website and see if they offer tours. Found there number and gave them a call, they said to answer on monday after 9 to see if anyone there knows that, will try then
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	Re: Signify (Philips) to close the Salina, KS fluorescent plant. Shame. « Reply #7 on: August 17, 2020, 11:04:49 AM » Author: Bulbman256
Quote from: Bulbman256 on August 15, 2020, 06:46:20 PM Found there number and gave them a call, they said to answer on monday after 9 to see if anyone there knows that, will try then I called about the tours today and they are not offering them right now due to the 'Rona so i hope the pandemic ends before the factory does.
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	Re: Signify (Philips) to close the Salina, KS fluorescent plant. Shame. « Reply #9 on: September 01, 2020, 01:31:34 AM » Author: RyanF40T12
Ha.  The Philips fluorescent lamps are so dang dim when you start them now and have such weak cathodes it's probably a good thing they will not be produced here anymore.  I don't use Philips products anymore unless they are old stock.
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