Alcon Case Study
PROJECT TYPE
Retrofit Lighting Upgrade
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
INDUSTRY
Industrial Manufacturing
PROJECT MANAGER
John Spears
LED LIGHT FIXTURES
ExsaBay LED High Bay
CASE STUDY
National LED installed 300 ExsaBay LED High Bay luminaires at Alcon, significantly improving safety, visibility, and operational efficiency while reducing energy consumption by over 50%. The upgrade resulted in brighter work areas, enhanced employee productivity, and long-term, issue-free lighting backed by a Ten-Year Warranty.
Opportunity
Alcon, a global leader in eye care, sought to improve visibility, safety, and energy efficiency in their warehouse facility. Over the years, their existing T5 high output fluorescent luminaires had become a maintenance burden, with inconsistent light levels as low as 10-15 footcandles. To honor their mission of enhancing quality of life by helping people see better, Alcon aimed to upgrade to energy-efficient, long-life LED lighting.
Solution
After evaluating several manufacturers and installation companies, Alcon partnered with National LED. Together, they developed a turnkey solution to replace over 550 T5 high output fluorescent luminaires with 300 ExsaBay® LED High Bay luminaires. This scalable, high bay lighting solution was designed for large mounting heights and provided multiple optical distributions. The new installation improved visibility and reduced the total number of luminaires needed.
Results
The LED lighting upgrade at Alcon’s facility led to significant improvements in visibility and safety, with some areas now reaching 40 footcandles. The upgrade reduced energy usage by over 50%, combined with maintenance savings, resulting in annual savings of over $66,000. The new ultra-long-life LED lighting, backed by a 10-year warranty, ensures issue-free lighting for many years, enhancing employee productivity and reducing operational interruptions.
Billy Morris | Engineering Technician | Alcon
CASE STUDY
National LED installed 300 ExsaBay LED High Bay luminaires at Alcon, significantly improving safety, visibility, and operational efficiency while reducing energy consumption by over 50%. The upgrade resulted in brighter work areas, enhanced employee productivity, and long-term, issue-free lighting backed by a Ten-Year Warranty.
Opportunity
Alcon, a global leader in eye care, sought to improve visibility, safety, and energy efficiency in their warehouse facility. Over the years, their existing T5 high output fluorescent luminaires had become a maintenance burden, with inconsistent light levels as low as 10-15 footcandles. To honor their mission of enhancing quality of life by helping people see better, Alcon aimed to upgrade to energy-efficient, long-life LED lighting.
Solution
After evaluating several manufacturers and installation companies, Alcon partnered with National LED. Together, they developed a turnkey solution to replace over 550 T5 high output fluorescent luminaires with 300 ExsaBay® LED High Bay luminaires. This scalable, high bay lighting solution was designed for large mounting heights and provided multiple optical distributions. The new installation improved visibility and reduced the total number of luminaires needed.
Results
The LED lighting upgrade at Alcon’s facility led to significant improvements in visibility and safety, with some areas now reaching 40 footcandles. The upgrade reduced energy usage by over 50%, combined with maintenance savings, resulting in annual savings of over $66,000. The new ultra-long-life LED lighting, backed by a 10-year warranty, ensures issue-free lighting for many years, enhancing employee productivity and reducing operational interruptions.
Benefits
Alcon anticipates saving 50% in yearly energy usage, amounting to nearly $26,254 annually, with an environmental impact equivalent to:
