Company Name:
Loughran Brewers Select Limited
Industry:
Brewing Ingredients Supply
Client/Company Background:
Loughran Brewers Select Limited is a key supplier in the brewing industry, dedicated to providing the world’s best brewing ingredients to breweries throughout the UK. With an extensive product range supplying all the ingredients brewers need to brew great beer, Loughran Brewers Select maintains consistently high levels of operational efficiency through an industry-leading next day delivery service. As a family business led by a seventh-generation barley farmer, Loughran Brewers Select understands the immense responsibility of being a good custodian of the planet for future generations, and is deeply committed to operating sustainability. The business constantly explores innovative ways to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and improve the working conditions of all team members, whilst at the same time enhancing efficiency and improving cost-effectiveness.
Introduction:
As part of its ongoing sustainability initiatives, Loughran Brewers Select recognised the need to upgrade its lighting system. The company partnered with 55 Group, to enhance energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and improve lighting quality for operatives within its facility. The project involved the installation of High Bay LED lights indoors and LED Floodlights outdoors.
Challenge:
Loughran Brewers Select faced significant inefficiencies with their existing lighting setup, which was both outdated and wasteful. The company sought a solution that would not only reduce energy consumption but also align with their broader sustainability goals, as well as creating a safer and more productive working environment for their warehouse operatives.
Problem Statement:
55 Group proposed a comprehensive LED lighting solution that would address the inefficiencies in Loughran Brewers Select’s current setup. The strategy included the installation of motion-activated High Bay LED lights indoors and LED Floodlights outdoors, designed to enhance lighting quality while reducing energy consumption
Implementation:
The 55 Group team swiftly executed the installation process, completing the upgrade within one week of the initial request. The new system was designed to activate only in areas where staff were present, thanks to advanced motion sensors. This targeted lighting approach ensured that energy was used only when necessary, further enhancing efficiency.
Results:
The implementation of the LED lighting system brought immediate and measurable benefits to Loughran Brewers Select:
Targeted Lighting:
Lights now only activate in occupied areas, reducing unnecessary energy usage.
Energy Efficiency:
The new LED lights consume significantly less energy than the previous system.
Cost Savings:
The reduction in energy consumption has led to substantial cost savings, with the investment expected to be recouped within 13 months.
Improved Lighting Quality:
Enhanced visibility and safety throughout the facility, contributing to a more productive work environment.
Outcomes:
The upgrade not only met but exceeded Loughran Brewers Select’s expectations. The company experienced a significant reduction in energy consumption, directly aligning with their sustainability goals. The successful installation has also contributed positively to their journey toward achieving net-zero emissions.
Conclusion:
The collaboration between Loughran Brewers Select and 55 Group resulted in a highly effective LED lighting upgrade that delivered on all fronts: energy efficiency, cost savings and improved sustainability. This case study highlights how targeted LED lighting solutions can transform commercial and industrial spaces, driving both operational and environmental benefits.
