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All National Lighting Bureau (NLB) guides have been prepared using nontechnical language and extensive illustration. Over the years, thousands of facility and operations managers have benefited from using NLB guides and learning how to obtain the High-Benefit Lighting needed to achieve enhanced productivity, fewer errors, and increased security and safety, as well as optimized energy efficiency and a number of other benefits in a variety of settings.

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