January 14, 2020
2020 Trade Events
Stop by our booth at these 2019 events for an in-person tower light demo or to discuss how FAA and ICAO lighting regulations may impact your sites.
Flash News
January 10, 2020
Best Practices for Self-monitoring Flash Technology Ethernet Equipment
Flash Technology recommends that customers performing their own FAA compliance monitoring only connect their Vanguard® and FTM 190 Ethernet products to private internet connections and NOT the public internet. If end users monitor these products over the public internet, it can allow unauthorized access to
October 8, 2019
Runway Lights: The 4 Cs of Airport Lighting
The performance of airport lighting is comprised of 4 key attributes: configuration, color, coverage and candela. It may sound simple, yet a surprising number of those in the air travel industry don't understand how these elements combine to form a runway lighting system.
July 8, 2019
Vanguard® High FTS 270 Product Announcement
Flash Technology announces the launch of the Vanguard High FTS 270 LED tower lighting system. The system is appropriate for broadcast towers, skyscrapers, smokestacks, bridges and other applications requiring high intensity obstruction lights.
June 21, 2019
Vanguard® FTS 370i-2 Product Announcement
The new Vanguard FTS 370i-2 IR incorporates infrared LEDs for NVG and NVIS visibility, per FAA AC 150/5345-43J. The FAA L-864 offers a suite of other features.
April 17, 2019
CTI Towers and Flash Technology Announce Agreement for Tower Light Compliance Services
Includes Installation, Monitoring and Maintenance Services Cary, NC. (15 April 2019) — CTI Towers Inc, one of the largest privately-held tower companies in the United States, announces it has entered into an agreement for obstruction lighting services with Flash Technology, a global leader in aids-to-navigation solutions.
April 15, 2019
Flash Technology Expands Latin American Operations
Product and Staffing Enhancements Offer Improved Service to Central and South America Franklin, Tenn. (February 25, 2019) — Flash Technology, a global leader in aids-to-navigation solutions, announces a series of initiatives to better serve the Mexico and Latin America obstruction lighting markets. In the summer of 2018,
February 1, 2019
SPX Completes Acquisition of Marine and Obstruction Lighting Business of Carmanah
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPX Corporation (NYSE:SPXC) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Sabik Marine and obstruction lighting business of Carmanah Technologies Corporation. The results of the purchased business will be reported with SPX’s Communication Technologies businesses
December 12, 2018
SPX Announces Agreement to Purchase Marine and Obstruction Lighting Business of Carmanah Technology Corporation
Transaction Expected to Close During Q1 2019; Expands and Strengthens SPX’s Position in Engineered Lighting Solutions; Anticipated to be Modestly Accretive to 2019 Adjusted EPS CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPX Corporation (“SPX”) (NYSE: SPXC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement
November 29, 2018
Solar Crane Warning Lights Save Time and Money
Discover how United Crane and Rigging saved time and money by choosing Flash Technology's solar crane warning lights in this infographic.
November 27, 2018
Vanguard® Red FTS 371 SMART SNMP Product Announcement
Flash Technology announces the Vanguard® Red FTS 371 SMART SNMP, a red obstruction light with SNMP traps. The FTS 371 SNMP is ideal for tower owners who require SNMP monitoring capabilities on painted red towers.
November 21, 2018
2019 Trade Events
Stop by our booth at these 2019 events for an in-person tower light demo or to discuss how FAA and ICAO lighting regulations may impact your sites.
October 26, 2018
Flash Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2018
On Friday, October 26, Flash Technology hosted 40 students from Fairview High School in Williamson County in observation of Manufacturing Day 2018. The event’s purpose is to enlighten students of the career paths available in manufacturing.
October 24, 2018
Vanguard® Medium FTS 370 Firmware 3.6
Flash Technology is issuing this technical bulletin to notify customers, sales, technical support and service teams that a firmware release will start shipping with all Vanguard Medium FTS 370x tower lighting orders starting October 24, 2018. The new obstruction lighting system firmware includes the following features:
October 1, 2018
How Solar Airfield Lights and Solar Obstruction Lights Work
Our solar lights are self-contained, meaning the solar panels, batteries and LEDs are built into a single enclosure. This compact design simplifies the installation process—just mount the light and configure it to turn on at night, and it’s ready to go. So how does a
