In logistics, reliability and speed are among the decisive quality features, along with a high degree of efficiency. Lighting also plays an important role here. It not only has a considerable influence on working conditions, but is also one of the cost drivers in the large transshipment halls, where work is usually carried out around the clock. The lighting solution implemented by Deutsche Lichtmiete in the central warehouse of one of Germany's most important shipping companies offers convenience and cost efficiency.

Goods handling in the best light

The lighting refurbishment focused on all the loading and unloading gates in the central warehouse. The lights are now switched on automatically as soon as a truck reaches one of the gates, illuminating the interior of the containers. State-of-the-art LED light strips produced by Deutsche Lichtmiete are used, which are controlled by sensors. In addition, the lighting specialists developed a special steel girder construction that enables the LED luminaires to be optimally positioned in the area of the doors. In this way, the mail order company will not only benefit from a significant improvement in illumination when handling goods in future, but also from a considerable reduction in energy consumption. "The sensor control ensures that the light only comes on when it is actually needed, without any loss of comfort," explains Markus Frank, Sales Manager at Deutsche Lichtmiete.

Rental concept for greater cost efficiency

The financing model for this lighting solution is also state-of-the-art. Instead of buying the LED luminaires, the retail company uses the Deutsche Lichtmiete rental concept. This means that no investment was required for the LED luminaires, the control technology or the steel girder construction. Instead, the company pays a monthly rental fee. Due to the low energy consumption of the LED luminaires, the mail order company benefits from a reduction in overall lighting costs from the very first month. Another advantage is Deutsche Lichtmiete's full service package: In the event of a fault in a luminaire, the lighting rental companies guarantee to replace it.