The Customer:
A discount variety retailer offering both brand name and generic merchandise – including off-brand goods and closeouts of name-brand items. The client is currently operating over 10,000 stores in 40 U.S. states.
The Objective:
The store’s objective was to reduce lighting maintenance and service costs while at the same time providing a brighter retail environment for its customers to enhance the shopping experience and sales of merchandise.
The Solution:
Retrofitted the store location during the store’s normal business operating hours with minimal customer disruption. In total, fifty-seven T12, 4-foot, 2-lamp fixtures had fluorescent lamps replaced with 4-foot linear LED lamps. Seventy-eight T8, 4-foot, 1-lamp fixtures had fluorescent lamps replaced with 4-foot linear LED lamps. Six T12, 8-foot, 2-lamp fixtures had fluorescent lamps replaced with 8-foot linear LED lamps. Thirty-one 250 watt metal halide lamps were replaced with fourteen, 4-foot, 38-watt LED linear luminaire lighting fixtures and LED lamps.
The Results:
Based on current annual hours of store operation and current electrical rates, the store location is expected to:
1. Save $2,760 in first-year maintenance costs – projected to equate to $31,645 in maintenance costs over 10 years anticipated LED lamp life.
2. Realize a $4,457 reduction in energy savings within year one. Equal to a 70% reduction in kWh/year of energy usage.
3. Provide an annual emissions reduction of 65,342 lbs of greenhouse gases. Saving approximately 174 trees annually.
4. Current store customers have remarked about the brighter look the store is now projecting upon entering the store as well as the ability to see merchandise detail and colors more vividly while shopping in the store.
5. This led to changes throughout the client’s portfolio on the national level.
Interested in Learning More?
To learn more about lighting and general maintenance for your multi-site portfolio,
give Ferrandino & Son a call at: 866-571-4609
and ask to speak to someone in our Business Development Team.
You can also reach us at: sales@ferrandinoandson.com
Customer:
A supermarket chain engaged principally in the retail sale of groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, meats, seafood, fresh produce, flowers, pharmacy services, deli products, prepared foods, bakery products, beer/wine, fuel, and general merchandise.
Objective:
This supermarket chain needed a program to enhance the visual appeal of its refrigerated vertical cases while reducing its associated energy costs.
Challenge:
Reviewing the refrigerated display case specifications, we recognized that a traditional retrofit approach of replacing components with upgraded lamps and ballasts would not achieve the required improvement. We needed to recommend a solution that would slash energy and maintenance costs while enhancing the visual appeal of their vertical cases.
Solution:
We offered a retrofit program created specifically for refrigerated vertical cases. GE’s Immersion™ RV40 LED Refrigerated Display Lighting cuts annual operating costs while improving illumination of the packaged products. The perfect replacement for fluorescent lighting, GE’s Immersion™ solution efficiently delivers bright uniform light on the inside of the case, while significantly reducing energy consumption and maintenance expenses. This is an easy to install solution, contains no lead or mercury as with other lighting sources, and is both RoHS and NSF compliant. A rated life of 50,000 hours and a 5-year warranty are icing on the cake.
Results:
For a typical location with 18 cases and 83 door retrofits:
- An immediate $5,000 per year reduction in maintenance costs. An immediate 86% reduction in energy usage resulting in $6,100 annual utility cost savings.
- An annual reduction of 78,533 lbs. of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere Qualified for a $4,700 utility rebate.
“Ferrandino & Son is a great partner that provided a turnkey solution to my LED
cooler door retrofitting projects. They were involved in all aspects of the process from
providing return on investment analysis, implementing retrofits and processing rebates.”
Interested in Learning More?
To learn more about lighting and general maintenance for your multi-site portfolio,
give Ferrandino & Son a call at: 866-571-4609
and ask to speak to someone in our Business Development Team.
You can also reach us at: sales@ferrandinoandson.com
The Customer:
A manufacturer of electrical and print technology products with several manufacturing locations and strategically positioned distribution warehouses throughout the United States to service their various customer bases. The company offers graphic vinyl films, flexible substrates, print technology, and commercial and electrical signage products.
The Objective:
This manufacturer needed a solution to reduce energy costs while maintaining current light levels at an East coast manufacturing facility.
The Challenge:
Reviewing their existing lighting configuration and components (T12-Lamps, Magnetic Ballasts) we recognized that a traditional retrofit approach of replacing these outdated components with upgraded lamps and ballasts would best achieve a cost-effective improvement.
The Solution:
We offered a lighting retrofit program to replace the existing outdated 360 T12 fluorescent lamped-fixtures with new high-performance, long lasting, energy efficient LED tubes and Power Supplies. Our project management team executed this retrofit on time and within the budget without any disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
The Results:
- An immediate reduction of maintenance costs estimated at $7,000+ annually for the first 4-years due to both the products rated life (36,000 hrs.) and their multi-year warranty.
- An immediate reduction of energy usage by 53% AND an estimated $12,000+ annual utility cost savings based on the U.S. average retail price of electricity of $0.1032.
- An annual reduction of 34,286 lbs. of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere (a fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect).
“The difference is stunning, both visually and financially. The fixtures make a big difference
in the work environment, and we’re extremely pleased with the end result”.
Interested in Learning More?
To learn more about lighting and general maintenance for your multi-site portfolio,
give Ferrandino & Son a call at: 866-571-4609
and ask to speak to someone in our Business Development Team.
You can also reach us at: sales@ferrandinoandson.com
The Customer:
A premier kitchen and bath distributor twice named America’s “Wholesaler of the Year”. The company is responsible for supplying some of the most exclusive residences, opulent estates, hotels, landmarks, sports stadiums, hospitals, and universities in the Northeast.
The Objective:
This distributor needed a solution to reduce both energy and maintenance costs while improving current light levels at one of its largest Northeast distribution facilities.
The Challenge:
Review both their existing interior and exterior lighting configurations and components (Interior-T12-Lamps, Magnetic Ballasts: Exterior–HID/HPS Lamps, Magnetic Ballasts) to decipher a more cost effective solution. After review, we recognized that a traditional retrofit approach of replacing these outdated components with upgraded lamps and ballasts would not achieve the cost-effective improvement required.
The Solution:
We offered an LED retrofit installation program to replace the existing outdated 943 interior T12 fluorescent lamped-fixtures with new high-performance, long lasting, energy efficient LED Tubes, and the 33 exterior HID/HPS fixtures with new energy efficient LED fixtures. The Project Management Team executed this retrofit on time and on budget.
The Results:
- An immediate reduction in maintenance costs estimated at $23,000 annually for the next 10 years due to both the products rated life (60,000 hrs.) and their multi-year warranty.
- An immediate reduction of energy usage by 68% AND an estimated $40,000+ annual utility cost savings based on the U.S. average retail price of electricity of $0.1032.
- An annual reduction of 303,000 lbs. of Greenhouse Gases emitted into the atmosphere.
- This installation qualified for the maximum $63,000 Energy Improvement and Extension Act 2008 (EPACT) tax deduction for capital improvements.
Interested in Learning More?
To learn more about lighting and general maintenance for your multi-site portfolio,
give Ferrandino & Son a call at: 866-571-4609
and ask to speak to someone in our Business Development Team.
You can also reach us at: sales@ferrandinoandson.com
Project Theme
A multi-site healthcare company had converted an old warehouse into their own version of a Think Tank. Designed to allow both small and large groups to workshop issues, the space had become part of the fabric of the business. The challenge was when the space was converted, they didn’t replace their energy-deficient metal halides, causing not just an increased cost in energy use but also a working space that often appeared dim and uninviting. The goal was to bring in Ferrandino & Son to “workshop” their own solution on how best to bring their lighting up to a higher standard, providing the employees with the proper lighting they would need to maximize the work being done in the space.
Project Challenges
They were also having a maintenance issue due to bulbs burning out and gaps in the layout of the current fixtures. Many fixtures lacked basic covers so there was also the risk of breakage and having employees exposed to damaging mercury. So it just wasn’t a product issue but also possibly a layout or design challenge. In addition, they needed to determine the potential savings of going with a more energy efficient solution as the entire project would require the approval of the CFO.
Ferrandino & Son’s Solutions
Working with lighting manufacturers and our lighting distributors, we performed a lighting study. The study was based on adequate lighting levels, quality of light, energy efficiencies, and reducing maintenance cost. Once the study was completed we were able to select the proper fixture to provide optimum lighting for the space. Using design software, we created a lighting layout based on the fixture specifications. This layout identified the accurate spacing and height to deliver the needed lighting levels for the specific work spaces. We developed and a project plan with which included removal of the existing fixtures. Reworking of the existing electrical grid to supply power to the new fixture placement. Installation of fixtures and testing to confirm our design and placement met the required quality of light and light levels. We developed a project plan which included:
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Removal of existing fixtures
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Reworking the electrical grid to power the new fixtures
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Installation of new fixtures
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Testing to ensure the design and placement met the required quality standards for light and light levels
Outcomes
By choosing a high efficiency LED lighting fixture we were able to achieve all the requirements identified in the study. The lighting design and fixtures provided the quality and level of lighting desired. Switching from the metal halide fixtures to the new LED technology we reduced energy consumption by 60%. The fixtures have a five year warranty and a 50,000 hour rated life which will reduce maintenance cost.
Interested in Learning More?
To learn more about lighting and general maintenance for your multi-site portfolio, give Ferrandino & Son a call at: 866-571-4609 and ask to speak to someone in our Business Development Team. You can also reach us at: sales@ferrandinoandson.com
The Customer:
Small box retailer with thousands of mall locations.
The Objective:
This retailer needed an interior lighting maintenance program that would reduce their annual lighting and electrical maintenance costs.
The Challenge:
With more than 2,000 stores of varying sizes and multiple prototypes, we quickly recognized the need to capture individual site data to ensure the technician would have the proper materials on-hand when servicing a store. The ability to capture a consolidated picture of the different types of materials would allow us to offer alternate products and improved pricing through manufacturer’s purchasing agreements.
The Solution:
We offered a fixed fee lighting program and instituted a program to compile site lighting data on the first maintenance visit for every location. Technicians recorded and transmitted this information to our account management team, and site data was then entered into the work order management system. This system, designed to manage all customer programs, also serves as a database for customer site data. By analyzing this data our account management team was able to make recommendations to better service our customer and reduce their costs.
The Results:
- The first four months of the program saw an 87% reduction in the number of reactive service calls. This led to a 92% reduction in reactive repairs, of which, only 45% of this amount was used on the preventative program. This resulted in a dramatic savings in the first 4 months alone.
- An analysis of the compiled site data allowed us to recommend a new but less expensive ballast resulting in savings of $87.00 per unit for this specialty retailer. This will result in a 7 figure save over the term of the contract.
Additional Services:
- An in-store lighting manual created by our service management team facilitates accurate problem identification for store personnel when requesting a work order.
- We have assumed responsibility for managing the manufacturer’s warranty coverage on all ballasts.
Conclusion:
The 4 month test drove the client to institute the program across their portfolio, resulting in a shift in how they viewed all of their maintenance spending. Today, they are testing out a handyman preventative maintenance program with talks of considering others in the next fiscal year.
Interested in Learning More?
To learn more about lighting and general maintenance for your multi-site portfolio, give Ferrandino & Son a call at: 866-571-4609 and ask to speak to someone in our Business Development Team. You can also reach us at: sales@ferrandinoandson.com
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