THE SITUATION
A global leader in both human and animal nutrition was looking at options for new lighting within their warehouse. The existing lights installed within the warehouse and new packing area were T5 fluorescent linear luminaires. These were reaching the end of their effective life and replacements were required. Various LED luminaires had been trialled, however these typically delivered a very high level of glare, which is problematic for the people working in the warehouse, and dangerous for forklift operators storing pallets in vertical racking.
THE SOLUTION
HAYLEY DEXIS worked in collaboration with their specialist lighting partner, to determine the best solution for the customer. High-efficiency, linear LED luminaires were trialled, approved and an order placed. Occupancy sensors were also included, as these would only provide light to areas where the motion of staff or forklift trucks were detected, and turn off when there is no movement. Very low glare lenses were also installed to provide a comfortable and safe working environment for staff, especially for forklift operators.
"THE WAREHOUSE LIGHTING HAS TRANSFORMED THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT."
THE RESULT
The new lighting is 79% more energy efficient than the previous, meaning a significant cost-saving on the electricity bill has been secured for the customer. It’s estimated that this energy saving also equated to an annual 35-tonne reduction in CO2e emissions. A 200% increase in lux levels within the area, as well as the very low glare lenses being used, has improved the safety and comfort of workers in the warehouse.