PilaCase Study

Lighting systemmodernizationin one of thePhilips Lighting
factories in Pila

LOCATION
Pila, PolandPila2013
Pacific LED

Introduction
Philips Lighting Poland in Pila is thebiggest lighting manufacturer in the region.
The enterprise has a significant influenceon the economic development of not
only the town of Pila, but also the entire
Wielkopolskie Voivodeship. It employs
3 thousand people. It ranks as the 6th
biggest employer in Wielkopolska, and as
the biggest in Pila. This industrial centerhas substantial influence on the global
functioning of the Philips Company and its
contractors. Conducted modernization of
one of the factories, which belong to theCompany is the best example of efficient
linking of technology with savings.

The operation of Philips
Lighting Poland as part of theinternational structures of theconcern means, that if we want
to be an example for otherorganizations, we must prove,that we manufacture not only
high quality products, but also
effectively manage the costs.”
Marek Huzarewicz
CEO of Philips Lighting Poland SA

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Challenge
The main assumption of the lighting system modernizationin Pila factory was the optimization of already functioning
infrastructure, including 1280 separate fittings equippedwith fluorescent light sources (TLD Super 80 58W/840).
The project depended upon reusing of the spots whereprevious fittings were installed. They were to be substituted
by innovative, modern and more functional products. The
aim of the modernization was to increase the factory’swork efficiency, resulting not only in tangible financial
benefits, related to its functioning, but also to improve theworking conditions of its employees.
Solution
The new lighting installation included Pacific LED WT460C
fittings, which substituted the previous conventional
solutions. The new product quality and its high lighting
efficiency allow for a 24 hour, 49 weeks a year operation
without any technological downtime! Comparison of thenew product with the previous fittings proves, that thecurrent solution achieves a savings rate on a level of 58% in
relation to the former energy consumption. Additionally thePacific LED WT460C fittings were also used to improve thequality of lighting of the particular work spots.
Benefits
The project was created and implemented with a view
to improving the factory’s operation. From among thebenefits, the new LED lighting system brought about, thefinancial savings deserve a special attention. The total
ROI (Return On Investment) is estimated within 2 years
only! The implemented project includes not only financial
benefits, but also positively influences the environment,
reducing the CO2 emission to the atmosphere. The plan
was created and implemented with consideration of theimprovement in the factory’s operation.
The conducted modernization improves and facilitates thecontrol and maintenance systems, what in consequencecontributes, inter alia, to the reduction of technological
downtimes and what comes from that to the reductionof production downtimes. The new fittings were able todecrease the glare effects, unfavorable for human eyes, atthe same time increasing the lighting intensity and unifying
the color temperature of the light. The aforementioned
factors influence the general comfort of use of the lighting
system and contribute to an increase in visibility, what
in consequence translates into reduction of work related
accidents.

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The modernization of the lighting systemin the Pila factory is an example of, how
a reduction in costs may go along with

42% less
energy used

an increase of the quality and efficiencyof lighting. It sets new standards offunctioning of industrial facilities.

60 monthwarranty
period50000hservice life

1300 newlighting
fittings

24h / 49 weeks
a yearoperation

Innovativeness of the endeavor ofmodernization of the lighting system in thefluorescent bulb production facility, confirms
the practical use of the contemporary LED
technology aiming at increasing the costeffectiveness of the industrial facility.”
Marek Huzarewicz
CEO of Philips Lighting Poland SA

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Issue Date: October 2014www.philips.com/lighting
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