Our manufacturing technician has been working on a project over the last 12 months to help reduce our energy consumption and improve the lighting quality in our production area. This is part of our commitment to promoting a greener environment through the use of energy efficient lighting solutions.

The installation has been carefully planned at intervals across the year to minimize affecting the production team.

The project involved the removal of around 40 fluorescent tubes, which were then replaced with 30 LED Panels. This has reduced our consumption by approximately 48%

During the project, waste was reduced by recycling old metal housing and re-using the ceiling tiles, which were cut down to accommodate the new lighting.

Conversion to LED lighting has had many benefits including:

• Reduced energy costs from greater lighting efficiency rating
• Longer life span and reliability
• Higher fire safety rating
• Brighter than our previous lights
• Easier to clean
• Less maintenance required

The manufacturing team have commented that the new lighting has improved their working environment and made intricate assembly easier due to the greater visibility.

We aim to explore LED lighting options within other areas of the business for further energy efficiencies.

Special thanks to Andy our Maintenance Technician for brightening up our manufacturing area.