Light-as-a-Service – LED Retrofit at Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH

Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH has converted around 3,450 old T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes to the modern and durable GLT LED TUBE across 13 locations – implemented through the innovative GLT rental model. The retrofit also included GLT High Bay Beam industrial lighting and GLT High Bay Ecoline luminaires for outdoor areas. By choosing renting instead of buying, Swecon reinforces its philosophy of making processes for customers and employees as simple, sustainable, and efficient as possible.

With the GLT LED TUBE, Swecon has already saved this year

295,000 kWh

At electricity price of EUR per kWh that equals EUR .

GLT TUBE Count

3,450
Annual power savings

295,000 kWh
Annual operation hours

3,120 h

The Challenge

Lighting systems at Swecon’s sites were technically outdated, energy-intensive, and required frequent maintenance. The company sought a solution that would combine sustainability and cost efficiency – without major upfront investments or disruptions to operations.

The Solution – LED Retrofit with the GLT LED TUBE

Key advantages of our “Rent instead of Buy” LED retrofit for Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH:

Conversion to 3,450 GLT LED TUBES “Made in Germany” and 135 GLT High Bay Lighting, implemented through the GLT Rent Light-as-a-Service model – with no initial investment or capital commitment.
1:1 LED retrofit of existing fixtures – fast, efficient, and with no reconstruction or operational downtime.
GLT handled delivery and installation of all LED tubes and GLT High Bays during ongoing operations – providing transparent costs and clear project planning.
Maintenance-free and long-life LED lighting ensures optimal light quality in showrooms, workshops, and offices.
A sustainable all-round solution that reduces energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and operating costs in the long term.

Key Benefits & Advantages

130,000 hours
service life
(L70)

Zero Capex
and stable
rental rates

Save up to 80%
energy and
maintenance

Compliance with all
energy efficiency
requirements

Conclusion

By choosing Light-as-a-Service from GLT, Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH has taken a decisive step toward sustainability and efficiency. The upgrade to GLT LED TUBESGLT LED TUBES “Made in Germany”, GLT High Bay Street LightGLT High Bay Street Light and GLT High Bay Industrial LightingGLT High Bay Industrial Lighting reduces energy consumption, cuts maintenance costs, and delivers a future-proof LED lighting solution – all without capital investment.

Customer Testimonial

"With Light-as-a-Service from GLT, we immediately reduced our energy costs without tying up our own capital. The retrofit was completed smoothly during ongoing operations. We now benefit from an efficient, reliable, and predictable lighting solution."

Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH

Learn more about the LED products used – GLT LED TUBE++, GLT HIGH BAY Street Light and GLT High Bay Industrial Lighting

GLT LED TUBE++

GLT HIGH BAY Street Light

GLT High Bay Lighting

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