May 27, 2013 – Shat-R-Shield has announced the new safety-­coated, shatter‐resistant T8 fluorescent lamps, boasting up to 75,000 hours life on instant start ballasts and 84,000 hours life on programmed rapid start ballasts. Offered in 28W and 32W, the T8 lamps are dimmable, RoHS compliant and feature a colour rending index (CRI) of 85. According to the company, the lamps offer up to two times long life, providing an additional eight years of maintenance free lighting for typical operating cycles.