Replacing fluorescent tubes with LED tubes in Tecan’s office facilities

The high quality standards of Tecan AG, Männedorf (Switzerland) – an internationally active biotechnology company – were fully maintained during the lighting upgrade. The smooth 1:1 retrofit replacement with GLT LED TUBES “Made in Germany” was carried out during regular office hours, without interrupting daily operations or workflows.
With the GLT LED TUBE, Tecan already saved this year
1,336,800 kWh
At electricity price of EUR per kWh that equals EUR .
  • GLT TUBE Count
    4,800
  • Annual power savings
    1,336,800 kWh
  • Annual operation hours
    5,570 h
  • Amortization period
    appr. 18 months

The Challenge

As a leading provider of laboratory and life science technology, Tecan AG places the highest demands on reliability, light quality and energy efficiency. The outdated T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes led to high energy costs, limited sustainability, and increased maintenance, posing a risk to the continuous use and comfort of office workplaces.

The Solution – LED Retrofit with GLT LED TUBE

Key advantages of our LED lighting for offices and administration:

  • Conversion to 4,800 GLT LED TUBES “Made in Germany” using the retrofit method – implemented during ongoing operations, without disrupting office processes.
  • EN 62776-certified LED lighting, meeting the highest standards of safety, efficiency and quality.
  • Optimal lighting conditions for office workstations – glare-free, flicker-free and evenly illuminated for improved focus and well-being.
  • Annual energy savings of 1,336,800 kWh with payback in just 18 months.
  • Maintenance-free, long-lasting and sustainable LED solution that reduces operating costs and improves workplace lighting quality.

Key Benefits & Advantages

Durable & energy efficient

Best, healthy
light for offices
and corridors

Durable & energy efficient

1:1 replacement
without modification
(IEC EN 62776)

Durable & energy efficient

Nearly
maintenance-free
LED lighting

Durable & energy efficient

Scientifically
EPD verified
and ESG compliant

Conclusion

By switching to GLT LED TUBES, Tecan Trading AG has implemented a sustainable, energy-efficient and future-proof office lighting solution at its Männedorf site. The combination of high energy savings, standards-compliant LED retrofit technology, and improved light quality makes this project a best-practice example for modern office environments.

The decision to work with German LED Tech was deliberate – the company’s values of sustainability, efficiency and uncompromising quality perfectly align with Tecan’s own expectations.

Customer Testimonial

Florian Kuschminder von Tecan und Tecan Logo

"We are very satisfied with the excellent quality of GLT's products and services."

Florian Kuschminder
Head of Facility & EHS Management

Learn more about the LED tube used –
GLT LED TUBE++

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