
LED lighting retrofit at Pago AG, Grabs with GLT LED TUBES
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GLT TUBE Count2,600
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Annual power savings1,252,680 kWh
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Annual operation hours8,736 h
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Savings over rent durationappr. 672.000 EUR
The Challenge
Pago AG faced high energy costs and rising maintenance requirements due to outdated T5 and T8 fluorescent lighting. In addition, the company had to meet the cantonal energy efficiency requirements for large-scale consumers — without disrupting ongoing production.
The Solution – LED Retrofit with the GLT LED TUBE
Key advantages of our LED lighting for industrial facilities:
- Conversion to 2,600 GLT LED TUBES within the GLT Rent Light-as-a-Service model – modernisation was completed without any own investment.
- Smooth installation during operation, executed without production downtime or disruption of workflows.
- Annual energy savings of 1,252,680 kWh and monthly cost benefits of around CHF 14,000.
- Payback in just 11 months, combined with significantly lower maintenance and operating costs.
- Sustainable, maintenance-free LED lighting meeting cantonal energy efficiency requirements for the next ten years.
Key Benefits & Advantages

130,000 hours
service life
(L70)

Zero Capex
and stable
rental rates

Save up to 80%
energy and
maintenance

Compliance with all
energy efficiency
requirements
Conclusion
With the 1:1 LED tube retrofit and the choice of GLT LED TUBES, Pago AG has set a clear example for sustainability, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The project demonstrates how companies can reduce operating costs, meet regulatory requirements, and benefit from a modern, maintenance-free LED lighting solution – all without tying up capital and with immediate savings through the GLT Light-as-a-Service model.
Customer Testimonial

"With the GLT Rent contract, we save CHF 14,000 per month."
Michael Matiz
European Manager for Quality, Environment, Safety & Health, Head of Services, Pago AG, Grabs
Learn more about the LED tube used –
GLT LED TUBE++
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