Warehousing, Distribution & Logistics

Retrofit Comparison Calculators: T5 vs Metal Halide Lighting

Posted on 18. May, 2010 by Ross.

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Looking to buy new lighting for your warehouse? Looking for a simple way to compare metal halide lighting with low-energy T5 fluorescent technologies?
The decision is a no-brainer really: high-quality intelligent T5 fittings such as the energy efficient Somar Eluma lighting system result lower energy bills, better light qualty, less light degradation and lower carbon emissions [...]

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LED Lighting Still Not Ready For Commercial Buildings

Posted on 10. May, 2010 by Ross.

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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) will remain too expensive for mainstream commercial applications for the next decade compared to other energy-efficient lighting systems like Somar Eluma.
Despite grand predictions of LED lighting taking over the world, and of rapidly falling costs in the manufacture of these semiconductor-based low-carbon lights, they will remain too expensive to effectively compete against [...]

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Green Virgin To Rock The Low Carbon Boat

Posted on 16. Mar, 2010 by Ross.

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The rise of the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs across the world saw an explosion in world shipping trade, with 85% of worldwide cargo travelling by ship, and so it’s no surprise that shipping is a major contributor to climate change.
Always one to spot a keen business opportunity - even if it’s to the benefit of [...]

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CBI: We Want Energy Efficiency On Driving Tests

Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by Ross.

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Business lobby organisation the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called for mandatory energy efficiency testing as part of the driving test, doing a U-turn on its growing resistance to UK low-carbon legislation in the wake of the failed Copenhagen conference.
Smooth driving and the avoidance of sharp braking or acceleration can reduce fuel use by [...]

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Copenhagen Conundrum 4: Aviation And International Shipping

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Ross.

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One part of the Copenhagen conference trying to quietly slip under the radar is the inclusion on shipping and aviation emissions into national carbon reduction targets.
Few people remain ignorant of the environmental cost of flying: worldwide aviation emissions have risen by 50% since 1990 on the back of cut-price aeroplane operators and rising affluence. (Having [...]

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Carbon Trust’s £40m Big Business Refit Is A Scrappage Scheme: Theo Paphitis

Posted on 09. Sep, 2009 by Ross.

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Businesses around the country are laying off staff in order to save money through the recession, despite millions of pounds in interest-free loans being available from the Carbon Trust to reduce bottom line costs through energy efficiency.
Making do with old, inefficient equipment or replacing it when it finally breaks down is costing businesses £3.3bn every [...]

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Bunzl Retail Gets The Green Light For Eluma Energy Savings

Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 by Ross.

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Distribution and outsourcing giants Bunzl have slammed the brakes on its energy consumption by installing a new, high-tech light system that is expected to cut lighting costs by around 70%.
Bunzl Retail has switched to advanced Somar Eluma warehouse lighting throughout their warehousing, racking and picking bays at its 200,000sq ft Manchester depot - and in [...]

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Seda UK Targets £170k Savings With Low-Energy Lights

Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by Ross.

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Food service packaging specialist Seda UK has revealed it is expecting to save almost £170,000 annually in costs and emit 1,000 tonnes less carbon following a move to low-energy lightbulbs.
The Italian-owned firm, which is based in South Wales and is a major supplier to McDonalds and KFC, has installed 750 low-energy Eluma lights funded by [...]

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Europe Outlaws Inefficient Lighting

Posted on 20. Mar, 2009 by Ross.

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In a busy week for EU environmental legislators after their announcement of minimum efficiency standards for electric motors, the European Commission has formally adopted regulations to improve the energy efficiency of household, commercial, industrial and roadside lighting. The expansive framework aims to have saved up to 80TWh by 2020 - that’s equivalent to the entire [...]

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Colorcon and Amcor Have A Bright Idea With Eluma

Posted on 20. Feb, 2009 by Ross.

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Spiralling electricity prices and the recession have combined to hasten industry efficiency drives. As Keith Wyatt, from energy-efficiency specialist Somar International, explains, some companies are starting to see the light
Lighting can account for up to 25% of electricity bills in manufacturing facilities and a massive 60% in areas dedicated to storage or warehousing. And all [...]