NEMA said its Lighting Systems Index gained traction during the fourth quarter of 2013, increasing by 1.8 percent compared to the previous quarter. The index increased 4.7 percent on a year-over-year basis. Index components for emergency lighting, fixtures and miniature lamps posted gains, while ballasts and large lamps retreated on the quarter. Overall performance during calendar year 2013 placed the index nearly 17 percent above the lowest level of the Great Recession during 2009.
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