Deco Lighting’s Induction Lighting at Mariani Fruit Packing Company Saves 60% Energy to Go Green

April 1, 2010 - PRLog -- When Mariani Packing Company of Vacaville, CA, the largest family-owned
global producer of dried fruit, sought to “go green” with new energy saving
lighting for their facilities, they chose Deco Lighting. New Induction high bay
luminaires with integral sensors from Deco Lighting save 50% in utility energy
costs, additional 10%+ savings through automatic low level light switching,
and 100,000 hour lamp life for substantial long term maintenance savings.  

The Mariani Packing Company, known for its innovation in using sustainable
solar power for their facilities, selected Deco Lighting as a leading manufacturer
with the latest green technology lighting solutions. Deco Lighting replaced
existing HID (high intensity discharge) high bay fixtures with their new D980i
Induction high bay luminaires. Equivalent light levels were achieved with half
the wattage, resulting in immediate 50% savings in utility energy costs.  
Additional 10% or more energy savings are achieved by reducing light levels
when areas are not occupied. The Deco luminaires are equipped with motion
sensors to automatically switch the lighting to low energy saving levels when
factory personnel are not present. Due to the extraordinary 100,000 hour service
life of Induction lamps, substantial long term maintenance savings are also
achieved. Deco Induction fixtures at the Mariani facilities will save on labor and
material costs of four cycles of relamping versus the HID lighting system. The
Deco Lighting energy saving and environmentally friendly Induction lighting
system provides Mariani Packing Company with a positive contribution in
their commitment to go green, reduce the carbon footprint of their facilities,
and contribute to the reduction of global warming.

Induction lighting offers distinct advantages for grocery warehouses, food
processing plants, refrigeration and cold storage facilties. Induction provides
similar light levels at half the wattage of HID lamps, typically resulting in 50%
utility energy savings. The 100,000 hour service life of Induction is three to ten
times longer than typical HID and fluorescent lighting systems, and twice as long
as LED lighting. This lifespan saves on relamping costs and is most advantageous
for high ceiling, difficult to access fixture locations in factories and warehouses.
The excellent 90 CRI color of Induction lighting is ideal for food processing and
warehousing for superior visibility of merchandise. Excellent low temperature
performance with minus 40° C/F starting makes Induction the preferred choice
for refrigeration and cold storage applications.

Deco Lighting is a leading manufacturer changing the world of lighting with the
latest green technology, energy saving lighting and controls. Deco Lighting
products are proven in commercial, industrial, municipal, military and government
installations  throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Deco Lighting’s extensive product
line includes architectural and commercial fluorescent, Induction, HID, LED, Solar,
Dark Sky friendly outdoor luminaires, emergency fixtures and sensors. For more
information visit www.getdeco.com, e-mail: info@getdeco.com, phone 310-366-6866

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Deco Lighting is a leading manufacturer of the latest green technology lighting fixtures
and controls. Products include fluorescent, HID, Induction, LED, and emergency fixtures, proven in commercial and industrial applications in the U.S. & worldwide.