Home / About Kichler / News Room / Kichler Press Releases / 5-16-17 Kichler Introduces Horizon LED Downlight CONTACT: Falls Communications Alissa Kiktavy | 216.472.2374 | akiktavy@fallscommunications.com Melissa Gutschmidt | 216.472.2394 |mgutschmidt@fallscommunications.com Kichler® Introduces a New Solution for Recessed Lighting The award-winning Horizon LED downlight offers faster installation, high efficacy and appealing aesthetics INDEPENDENCE, OHIO (May 16, 2017) – Kichler®,a leader in innovative lighting, introduces a new LED alternative for recessed cans to new home construction. Called Horizon, the LED fixture sits nearly flush, extending only 0.5”, and helps to prevent air escape – adding to the home’s overall efficiency. Its recessed LED array allows for even light distribution without the concern of hot spots. Recently given the “Parade of Products” award at the 2017 Pacific Coast Builder Conference, the fixture is designed to snap into a 4” octagon and 4” square (2-1/8” min depth) ceiling junction box, promoting a faster installation and greater placement flexibility with less worry of pipes, duct work and soffits. “Gone are the days when contractors and installers had to resort to cans for recessed lighting,” said Bob Doernberg, Senior Product Manager, Kichler. “Our new snap-in Horizon LED downlight provides similar aesthetic benefits as canned lights, with the energy efficiency of LEDs and substantial materials and installation cost savings.” Additional product attributes include: Snap-in, Junction-Box installation: fits 4” octagon and 4” square (2-1/8” min depth) – both metal and PVC Utilizes 12.5W with a high light return of 850 lumens Wet-rated for indoor ceiling Die-cast aluminum construction and powder coat white finish Energy Star® rated, T24 and FCC compliant 90+ CRI Dimmable Horizon reinforces Kichler as a leader in design and engineering, providing superior efficacy and light quality for an array of projects and applications. The new line is backed by a five-year, 40,000-hour warranty. For more information, and to locate your nearest distributor, please visit Kichler.com. ### KICHLER® Kichler strives to transform the home and workspace by developing fixtures that perform efficiently, install intuitively and deliver an overall effect that combines style with purpose. With an extensive portfolio of more than 3,000 on-trend products – including lighting, landscape and ceiling fans – and commitment to providing services and project solutions, Kichler is the brand homeowners and professionals know and trust since 1938. Kichler products are available at Lowe’s, independent showrooms, electrical and landscape distributors and online. For more information, visit www.kichler.com Connect with Kichler socially o: Twitter Facebook Houzz Pinterest Twitter® is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. Pinterest® is a registered trademark of Pinterest, Inc. Houzz® is a registered trademark of Houzz, Inc.