GLT LED TUBE for automotive production at BENTELER, Västerås

The Challenge

The production areas at BENTELER Västerås were previously illuminated with conventional T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps. These caused high energy consumption, required frequent maintenance, and no longer met the standards of modern, sustainable LED lighting for industrial environments.

The Solution – LED Retrofit with the GLT LED TUBE

A total of 1,625 old T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes were replaced with GLT LED TUBES in a 1:1 retrofit process according to IEC/EN 62776, carried out during ongoing production. The existing luminaires were converted according to EN standards, and the old ballasts were removed. The LED driver is fully integrated into the GLT LED TUBE, allowing non-electrical personnel to easily replace the light source in the future.

Maintenance costs are reduced to an absolute minimum, supported by the exceptionally long service life of up to 130,000 hours. The new LED lighting system meets all technical standards and legal requirements for quality, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Thanks to the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of the GLT TUBE, all environmental impacts of the lighting can be transparently measured and documented.

Key advantages of our LED retrofit for Benteler Västerås:

• Energy-efficient and cost-effective: 1,625 GLT LED TUBES save around 512,000 kWh of electricity per year.
• Maintenance-free and long-lasting: The LED retrofit solution with GLT LED TUBES minimizes maintenance requirements thanks to their 130,000-hour lifetime.
• Sustainable and resource-efficient: The scientifically verified life cycle assessment (EPD) of the GLT LED TUBE is an essential component of Benteler’s sustainability and ESG strategy.
• GLT Reuse System: At the end of their service life or rental period, GLT LED TUBES are returned, refurbished, or recycled. When purchasing new GLT TUBES, we take back the old ones and credit €5 per unit.

Key Benefits & Advantages