Ryobi Aluminium Castings UK: A Partnership for a Brighter, Safer Future

Overcoming an Underlit Environment

As a prominent high-pressure die-casting company, Ryobi Aluminium Castings UK faced a significant challenge common in heavy industrial settings: outdated and insufficient lighting. The existing fluorescent tubing was not only energy-intensive but also provided low illumination. 

"For my role coming into a low-carbon project engineer, we saw it as an opportunity to move away from the fluorescent tubing lighting to LED lighting, which would benefit us from the energy savings.”

Furthermore, as a global company with continuous 24/7 manufacturing operations, Ryobi could not afford any downtime. This meant any lighting upgrade had to be implemented seamlessly during operational hours. Ryobi needed a partner with a proven ability to work safely and precisely in complex, high-stakes environments.

A Phased and Expertly Executed Upgrade

LumenStream was recommended to Ryobi by another die-casting company, a testament to our reputation in the industry. Recognising the facility's unique needs, our team planned and executed the project in two distinct phases. We meticulously designed a plan to safely isolate and replace the luminaires during regular operational hours, ensuring zero downtime for the customer.

The old, inefficient fluorescent tubing was replaced with high-quality, modern LED light fittings. The new lighting design significantly increased lux levels to over 500 lux, meeting and exceeding UK manufacturing standards. This significant leap in illumination had an immediate and profound impact on the work environment.

A Brighter, Safer, and More Efficient Workplace

The outcome of the lighting upgrade was immediate and transformative. The dramatic improvement in lighting levels was described as "night and day," directly addressing the challenging working conditions in the heavy-industry die-casting facility. The project, which involved installing 218 new fittings across 2 phases, also delivered substantial energy savings. This project is generating annual savings of 72 MWh, representing a 51% increase in efficiency.

Beyond the measurable data, the upgrade had a notable effect on employee morale. Staff widely discussed the improved lighting, a change they had frequently requested, highlighting the project’s success in enhancing the overall working environment and demonstrating Ryobi's commitment to its employees’ safety and comfort. Ryobi was so impressed with the efficiency and professionalism of the LumenStream team—who completed the installation in just a few days with no downtime—that they highly recommended us.

“Everyone’s been talking about how much different it is and the benefit that it brings to the factory.”

A Blueprint for Industrial Upgrades

The Ryobi project serves as a powerful example of how a strategic lighting upgrade can address critical issues of safety, efficiency, and employee morale in a challenging industrial setting. By providing a tailored solution that was both effective and considerate of their operational needs, LumenStream helped Ryobi transform its facility into a bright, modern, and safe workspace. The project's success was a result of our team’s deep expertise in navigating complex industrial settings and our commitment to providing a carefully planned solution that accommodated the client’s operational constraints.