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Lighting systems at Swecon’s sites were technically outdated, energy-intensive, and required frequent maintenance.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 – GLT Light as a Service and LED retrofit with the GLT LED TUBE

Swecon Baumaschinen chose to upgrade to GLT LED TUBES using the GLT Rent “Light as a Service” model – enabling a complete LED modernisation with zero upfront investment. In total, 3,450 outdated T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes across 13 locations were replaced in a 1:1 retrofit process compliant with IEC/EN 62776, carried out seamlessly during ongoing operations. The upgrade within the rental model was complemented by GLT High Bay Beam industrial luminaires and GLT High Bay Ecoline outdoor luminaires. All installation work was performed by German LED Tech technicians.

The existing luminaires were converted to EN standards, and the old ballasts were removed. The LED driver is fully integrated into the GLT LED TUBE. The new LED lighting meets all technical standards and legal requirements for quality, energy efficiency and sustainability. With the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of the GLT TUBE, all environmental impacts of the lighting system can be transparently documented.

Key advantages of our LED retrofit for Swecon Baumaschinen:

  • Annual energy savings of 295,000 kWh.
  • Upgrade to 3,450 GLT LED TUBES, GLT High Bay industrial lighting and GLT High Bay Ecoline street light with GLT Light as a Service – full LED modernisation without investment or capital commitment.
  • Maintenance-free, standards-compliant LED lighting offering long-term reliability and planning security.
  • Smooth installation during ongoing operations, completed without production downtime or disruption to daily workflows.
  • Excellent light quality for showrooms, workshops and operational areas – supporting efficiency, safety and the premium brand standard.

Key Benefits & Advantages

Durable & energy efficient

130,000 hours
service life
(L70)

Zero Capex and stable rental rates

Zero Capex
and stable
rental rates

Save up to 80% energy and maintenance

Save up to 80%
energy and
maintenance

Compliance with all energy efficiency requirements

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

Logo von Swecon Baumaschienen

"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

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