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Everything you always wanted to know about LED lighting.
We live and breathe LED lighting and have done so for over a decade, so when we say we understand the importance of knowledge you can truly take our word for it. And we know that continued learning and knowledge building is what drive growth and innovation, it certainly did for us, so whether you’re new to the sector or have many years of experience, maybe you’re a client, partner, consultant or architect, the Midstream Knowledge Hub is for you.
Blogs
The transformative effect of making operational...

Improving operational performance to boost efficiency, safety and security is a continuous process for most ship and…
ViewMeet Massimo Forlani – he loved working with us...

We’d like to introduce you to Massimo Forlani. Formerly a client, he’s now our Sales Area Manager…
ViewMeet Simon Newcombe – our ‘man on a mission’ to...

In this issue of ‘Meet the Team’, we’d like to introduce you to Simon Newcombe – our…
ViewWhen it comes to finding football floodlight fu...

We’ve been working with England Athletics (EA) as its Official Lighting Partner for six months now. So,…
ViewThe importance of facility partnerships for Eng...

We’ve been working with England Athletics (EA) as its Official Lighting Partner for six months now. So,…
ViewWhy using technologies to reduce shipping’s env...

James Sutcliffe, multi-maritime business owner and Midstream Lighting senior advisor, discusses the importance of ship and port…
ViewWhy we must invest in terminal automation today

Christopher Saavedra, Terminal Design Service Manager at Kalmar, shares his market insights, and why he thinks sustainable…
ViewThe Midstream Lighting & England Athletics...

We’ve created a new, comprehensive Athletics Floodlighting Guide. It’s aimed at athletic club and their facilities managers…
ViewMidstream Spotlight: Light up the night, turn d...

To find out more about high-power LED lighting and high heat environments and to help you understand…
ViewThe State of Play: Covid-19 and the world of sp...

To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust us all into difficult and uncertain times – personally…
ViewYellow light vs white light in fog

We are often asked which is better - yellow light or white light in fog. In our…
ViewWhy is shipping not talking about the terminal ...

The technological evolution of the shipping industry is happening now. Global environmental targets are helping to drive…
ViewMeet Carlo Gatti – when it comes to quality, he...

In this edition of ‘Meet the team’ we’d like to introduce you to our new project management…
ViewThinking Metal Halide? Think again, again, agai...

There are quite a few ‘cheap’ deals on the market for Metal Halide lighting at the moment.…
ViewLighting the way for England Athletics

Midstream Lighting has been appointed as the Official Lighting Partner of England Athletics. So, we’ve asked Michael…
ViewUnderstanding colour shift… made easy

If you trawl the internet for ‘colour shift’ you’ll come up with hundreds of results. The problem…
ViewThe lights come on at AFC Wimbledon’s ‘new’ hom...

November 3rd 2020 was a historic day for AFC Wimbledon. After an absence of over 20 years…
ViewPort Efficiencies Webinar Catch Up

We were pleased to join the APP for their first Virtual Workshop on the 8th of October…
ViewSeven apron floodlighting lessons learned over ...

We’re masters at making LED lighting solutions for airport aprons. Here are just some of the lessons…
ViewIntroducing Mark Nailer – our new maritime man

The most recent member to join the Midstream crew, Mark will be responsible for all things maritime…
ViewFootball Pitch Lighting: England, Scotland, Wal...

Depending on where a club is based and what level it plays at the rules governing the…
ViewMeet Marco Cavallotti – our Italian Maestro

Marco Cavallotti – Project Manager at our Italian R&D office. He came to do his university internship…
ViewLM79 and LM80 – a short overview

Before the introduction of LM79 and LM80, there were no standard ways to meaningfully compare manufactures’ data…
ViewMeet Hetty Leiwy – from A to Z, she pulls every...

A key member of our technical sales team. From a client’s first contact to seeing a project…
ViewProduct certification – our expert’s guide to w...

Product certification is something you can’t ignore – especially when it comes to electrical safety. But it…
ViewUnderstanding windage

When it comes to designing industrial lighting solutions, windage is something you ignore at your peril. So,…
ViewDesigning Market-leading Luminaires

Designing or commissioning new luminaires can be a technical nightmare full of pitfalls and problems. So, who…
ViewMeet Dan Bolin – our ‘on brief, on budget, on t...

In this ‘Meet the team’ we’d like to introduce you to our new Project Manager, Dan Bolin…
ViewMeet Patrick Daly – the latest ‘key player’ on ...

any team manager will tell you, the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. It…
ViewLighting the way for military aircrafts

In this latest ‘Midstream Lighting Sectors’ blog, we talk to Midstream’s Co-Founder Yuli Grig about our military…
ViewMeet Neal Robinson – our ‘mover and shaker’

In this latest ‘Meet the team’ we’re talking to Neal Robinson, our Logistics Manager, the man responsible…
ViewMy boyhood Queen’s Award dream has come true – ...

Following another Queen’s Award win, we talk to Midstream Lighting’s Co-Founder Yuli Grig about his childhood dream and what…
ViewMeet Rory McBride, Maritime Sales Manager ̵...

To be the best, you have to employ the very best. That’s something we’ve held as true…
ViewWe’ve won another Financial Times award!

we’re delighted to have won a place on this prestigious award list. Not only that, we’re over-the-moon…
ViewWith Light + Building only one month away here ...

We’ll be demonstrating a whole host of products and solutions this year that cover all our sectors…
ViewVideos
Can you increase revenue with lighting controls?
Can you increase revenue with lighting controls?
Light Pollution
Four key areas to consider when retrofitting your lighting solution
Four key areas to consider when retrofitting your lighting solution
Cheap Product
Remote drivers vs. integrated
Remote drivers vs. integrated
Remote drivers vs. integrated
Remote drivers vs. integrated
Heat is the number one enemy for LED Lighting
Heat is the number one enemy for LED lighting
Heat is the number one enemy for LED Lighting
Heat is the number one enemy for LED lighting
Fog: Yellow or white light?
Fog: Is yellow or white light better?
Fog: Yellow or white light?
Fog: Is yellow or white light better?
Nine times out of ten
Nine times out of ten when we work in an airport project we are using asymmetric optics which deliver…
Nine times out of ten
Nine times out of ten when we work in an airport project we are using asymmetric optics which deliver…
Pay cheap and you pay twice
Pay cheap and pay twice.
Pay cheap and you pay twice
Pay cheap and pay twice.
Everybody thinks they want control
Everybody thinks they want control as IOT is the name of the game today.
Everybody thinks they want control
Everybody thinks they want control as IOT is the name of the game today.
Airports number one enemy
When it comes to floodlighting, glare is the number one enemy of pilots.
Airports number one enemy
When it comes to floodlighting, glare is the number one enemy of pilots.
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Supportive Documents
Definition of the Maintenance Factor
A correct definition of the Maintenance Factor (MF), which must be used in lighting calculations with LED products, is becoming increasingly important in an industry of continuous research…
UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations
For matches that are being played under floodlights, stadiums must be equipped with a floodlighting system that is capable of maintaining an average horizontal illuminance, measured according to…
Scottish Football Association Club Licensing Manual 2019
The Club Licensing system encompasses a National and European regulatory system. Licensing sets out standards and procedures by which clubs will be assessed as a basis for continuous…
The FA Guide to Floodlighting
Floodlighting plays an important role in the delivery of football across several key areas of the game. It is a key requirement for clubs within the National League…
The Practical Application of Refraction Lenses
Large Area Lighting, especially Airport Apron Lighting, requires specific technology and know-how to deliver desired results. The optic system of choice will play a big part in the…
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Webinars
The terminal of today: Should we stop thinking ...

Are you thinking too far ahead and missing out on commercial and operational gains you could be…
ViewIntroducing the Modus S Series – Game changing ...

This webinar will take you through an in-depth introduction to our brand-new Modus S Series.
ViewTerminal Automation Panel Discussion: Past, pre...

In this webinar we’ll be bringing 3 key maritime experts to the table for a panel discussion…
ViewHeat is the enemy: 5 key considerations when us...

Join our Technical Director, Paolo Corno, as he discusses the top 5 considerations you must take when…
ViewAdvanced lighting design for Stadiums

Whether it’s FIFA, UEFA, FIBA, FIH, MLB, IBAF or ITF design compliance we’ve done it all! Sports…
ViewAirport Apron Floodlighting: Would you pass you...

In this webinar, we’ll outline the steps you need to take to check apron lighting compliance, from…
ViewTechnology Q&A – Session 1

NEW series! Paolo Corno, our Technical Director and Yuli Grig, our Commercial Director will review and discuss…
ViewPioneering technologies to improve airport effi...

In this special webinar, a selection of industry-leading companies are coming together to present and discuss a…
ViewThe basics of lighting design for sports stadiu...

Sports stadiums and facilities the world over come in all shapes and sizes, from inner-city 5-aside pitches…
ViewMitigating the effects of glare for external fl...

One of the biggest challenges when designing and implementing high mast LED lighting solutions is mitigating the…
ViewLighting design via DIAlux for ports, terminals...

Following the huge success and feedback from our first lighting design webinar, this second session will focus…
ViewThe importance of security and safety in your m...

In this hard-hitting but educational webinar Midstreams Senior Advisor for Maritime Capt. Fred Wilder, U.S. Coast Guard…
ViewMidstream Sports Stories: “You just could...

Many a famous sports commenter has excitedly proclaimed during exceptional moments of sporting endeavour that “you just…
ViewThe basics of lighting design using simulation ...

In this beginner-level training webinar our Technical Director and Co-Founder Paolo Corno will walk you through the…
ViewThe 7 lessons learned in Apron Floodlighting

With over 150 aviation projects completed around the world and a team that has amassed thousands of…
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