"SCA Hygiene Products UK Ltd,
Skelmersdale, Lancashire"

We attended site as 1 of 6 companies invited by SCA for initial consultation. SCA stated the working environment demanded an IP rated solution for production areas and fittings must qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowance.

At the time SCA had 854 x 400watt luminaires, throughout 800,000 sq ft building & Ecotronic completed the initial survey & submitted tender documentation.

At this time EcoBAY IP65 with integral PIR & daylight control was assessed by the client & the contract awarded.

All other areas such as storage were included into a co-ordinated site wide project plan which begun at the start of 2011. This had to encompass SCA's specific needs such as Teflon coated "constant" lamps, polycarbonate covers to all luminaires & stainless steel fixings.

Fitting numbers were reduced to 784, with an estimated payback in 23 months, saving 420 Tonnes CO2.

"Best IP rated fitting I have seen" Mike Leary, Chief Systems Engineer, SCA Hygiene UK Ltd.

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