Appleton Signs has just completed an installation for one of their UK clients who required a project undertaking in Spain.  Supplying and project managing the project proved to be a challenging but rewarding experience.

The client, an Engel & Volkers property business, needed their new premise to standout from the surrounding retail outlets.   The lighting design challenge for the local Spanish Architects and Appleton Signs was that the corner plot had a long curved facia section which required bright, even illumination that  was difficult to achieve with fluorescent tubes.  In addition, specific criteria required by the client included a low energy lighting solution which was maintenance free, and from Appleton’s perspective could be transported easily without the likelihood of damage.

Working closely with the Robert Horne Group, the agreed solution was Bright Green Matrix.   A proven LED backlighting system which uses high performance 1 watt LEDs encased within a robust aluminium housing.   Different length Matrix ‘sticks’ within the range enabled a linear installation of 21 metres accommodating the curve of the facia to down light onto the sign. The 1 watt LEDs ensured excellent illumination across the 600mm depth of the facia.

With energy saving of 80% over ‘tubes’ and a 50,000 hour lifetime the client was delighted with the solution.  Luke Appleton of Appleton Signs commented, “Mark Tomlinson from Robert Horne found us the perfect solution for this project. Bright Green Matrix was very simple to install and ticked all the boxes we needed for our client”.

Upgrading existing or new illuminated sign boxes using LED lighting technology is now even more compelling with Bright Green Technology’s latest version of its Bright Green Matrix.

Designed to offer a quick return on investment (12 months in some cases) ‘Bright Green Matrix’ is quick and easy to install in new build or retrofit projects.   Manufactured to comply with IP67 weather proofing requirements- this modular LED backlighting system offers a virtually maintenance free alternative to traditional fluorescent tubes- and total peace of mind.

A range of modular lengths from 310mm up to 1810mm gives maximum flexibility to illuminate a wide range light boxes including large format flex faces.

To aid customers to promote the benefits of LED backlighting - Bright Green Technology will provide a comprehensive  economic support document clearly illustrating energy and carbon savings (up to 80%) together with projected pay back data.  In addition they can support clients with applications for interest free loans available from the Carbon Trust.

Fluorescent tubes consume a vast amount of energy and can be very unreliable - it’s time to look at an alternative.

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It’s a 6 sheet scroller, originally fitted with 5 x T5s (top left) which we replaced with our Bright Green Matrix system.  Not only does it look great - there are no stripes - but it’s maintenance free, 200kg of carbon per box is saved every year and there’s a 2 year ROI.  It’s hard to see how tubes can compete with this.

After an 18 month search and a competitive bid process, a thriving suburb of Chicago, Illinois, has chosen Bright Green Matrix ^TM to retrofit its parking garage signage.  The community’s local government was looking for a low maintenance, environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional fluorescent tubes that were originally installed.  The signage within the parking garage is illuminated 24 hours a day and provides a safe wayfinding route, so failed tubes need to be replaced immediately - a costly and labour intensive process.

Bright Green Technology recommended its Bright Green Matrix^TM system which will reduce the community’s energy bill by more than $10,000 each year and virtually eliminate maintenance due to the system’s 6 year lifetime (50,000 on-hours).  The quality of light was another factor in the decision making process; Bright Green Matrix ^TM produces a much crisper white light when compared to the warm, yellow appearance of fluorescent tubes and notably improves visibility for drivers.

CEO Andy Clark said, “We are delighted to be working with the town on this innovative project. Our LED system will make a real contribution towards the town’s environmental and cost reduction programs. It’s great that we can also help to improve the safety to hundreds of drivers who use the garage each day.”

The Brief

The client, a London based investment company, wanted to reduce the energy consumption of their large foyer sign and also improve the quality of the illumination currently achieved with fluorescent tubes.  The front of the 6m by 1.5m sign is protected with large glass panels which are difficult and potentially hazardous to remove when a failed tube has to be replaced.

Bright Green Technology’s Approach

Our solution was to retro fit the existing sign box with Bright Green Matrix ^TM .

The retro fit installation was simple and straight forward to achieve taking only a matter of hours to complete.   All the existing fluorescent tubes and gear trays were removed from the sign and then the Bright Green Matrix ^TM  ‘sticks’ were screw fixed into position.   Simple push fit connectors were used to connect the ‘sticks’ to the low voltage power cables which in turn were connected to the power supplies.

The Result

The energy consumption of the reception sign has been reduced by over 70% by simply replacing the forty five 38W fluorescent tubes with the equivalent number of 10W Bright Green Matrix ‘sticks’.  The client’s energy bill will reduce by more than £600 over the next 12 months with an annual carbon saving of 3 Tonnes.

In addition the quality of the illumination has improved and maintenance virtually eliminated.

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