SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the ICC T20 Cricket
World Cup captivates the cricket world this month, three of the
sport's most historic venues, Kensington Oval in Barbados, Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincents
and Lord's Cricket Ground in London, have become the first three cricket
grounds in the world to install the state-of-the-art MAKO Sports
Lighting system. Developed by Syracuse,
NY-based M3 Innovation in partnership with specialist
stadium lighting design manufacturer, Abacus Lighting, it is the
first LED lighting solution designed specifically for cricket.
"We are honored that these iconic cricket grounds have chosen
our groundbreaking MAKO system to elevate the game experience for
fans and players alike," said Joe
Casper, CEO of M3 Innovation. "Recognizing the unique
lighting requirements of cricket grounds, we partnered with Abacus
Lighting, to engineer the first-ever digital lighting system
tailored specifically for cricket. This success has already
generated significant interest from cricket grounds worldwide
facing similar challenges."
The MAKO system's patented optical lens meets both the new ICC
T-24 standards and the more stringent ICC T20 World Cup standards,
requiring illumination of greater than 3000 lux across the
22-yard-long by 10-foot-wide wicket. Its modular design and reduced
weight enable seamless integration into existing infrastructure
without exceeding weight limits or inflating project costs.
In early April, Lord's became the first UK men's Test Ground to
transition to LED sports lighting. Installed by Abacus Lighting
ahead of the 2024 season, the new lights enhance the game
experience for players and fans while meeting sustainability
standards mandated by Westminster City Council (WCC) and the
England and Wales Cricket Board
(ECB).
At T20 World Cup host sites Arnos Vale Stadium and Kensington
Oval, the MAKO lighting solution was a key component of World Cup
inspired multi-million-dollar renovation projects. MAKO and Abacus
Lighting delivered the only LED lighting solution capable of
meeting the strict standards, while maintaining the historic
facility's existing infrastructure.
About M3 Innovation, LLC
Syracuse, NY-based company's groundbreaking
MAKO total system approach creates the most reliable,
high-performing, and high-output stadium experience solution.
Designed by the engineers who created the first-ever LED sports
lighting fixture MAKO takes the industry into a new age of
possibility with innovative new technology that is modular,
expandable, energy-efficient, and affordable. Learn more at
www.mako-m3.com.
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