
Replacing fluorescent tubes with LED tubes in Tecan’s office facilities
-
GLT TUBE Count4,800
-
Annual power savings1,336,800 kWh
-
Annual operation hours5,570 h
-
Amortization periodappr. 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 The outdated T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes led to high energy costs, limited sustainability, and increased maintenance, posing a risk to the continuous use and comfort of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

Best, healthy
light for offices
and corridors

1:1 replacement
without modification
(IEC EN 62776)

Nearly
maintenance-free
LED lighting

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

"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++
Would you like to upgrade your administration and offices to efficient LED lighting?
Get a free consultation and a non-binding offer for your LED project.