
Replacing fluorescent tubes with LED tubes at rlc Packaging, Rüdersdorf
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GLT TUBE Count1,520
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Annual power savings495,654 kWh
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Annual operation hours6,158 h
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Amortization period11 months
The Challenge
The production areas at the Rüdersdorf site were previously illuminated with outdated T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes. These caused high energy costs, frequent maintenance and no longer met the requirements of modern, efficient and sustainable industrial lighting.
The Solution – LED Retrofit with GLT LED TUBE
Key advantages of our LED lighting for industrial facilities:
- 1:1 retrofit to 1,520 GLT LED TUBES “Made in Germany” – implemented during ongoing operations by the company’s own electrical department, without production downtime.
- Significant energy savings of 495,654 kWh per year while maintaining consistent light quality.
- Payback in just 11 months, achieved through reduced energy consumption and lower maintenance costs.
- Sustainable and maintenance-free LED lighting with long service life for industrial applications.
- Reduced CO₂ emissions and operating costs, combined with a future-proof lighting solution for production areas.
Key Benefits & Advantages

130,000 hours
service life
(L70)

1:1 replacement
without modification
(IEC EN 62776)

Nearly
maintenance-free
LED lighting

Scientifically
EPD verified
and ESG compliant
Conclusion
By converting its production line to GLT LED TUBES, the rlc Packaging Group has upgraded its Rüdersdorf facility to an energy-efficient, sustainable and future-proof lighting system. The fast ROI, significant cost reductions and improved light quality clearly demonstrate how GLT LED TUBES support industrial companies in reducing CO₂ emissions and achieving a modern lighting strategy.
Customer Testimonial

"The employees immediately noticed the improved light quality in our production."
Maria Marzahn
Deputy Production Manager, rlc Packaging Group, Berlin
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