A prominent Scottish distiller sought to upgrade its warehouse lighting to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and safety within its racked barrel storage facility. The existing lighting system used traditional fluorescent ATEX-certified fixtures, which were due for replacement to meet modern operational standards.

Project Scope

The lighting upgrade focused on two main areas within the warehouse:

• Peripheral walkways and walls along the racked barrel storage

• Central passageway and forklift access

Solution

Ecolighting Systems facilitated the transition to a fully LED lighting solution from Schuch, renowned for its rugged, ATEX-certified industrial fittings.

• Peripheral Areas:
  The walkways and walls are illuminated by Schuch linear LED fittings, arranged to provide consistent lighting across all racked storage zones. This setup combines both standard and emergency LED fittings, ensuring continuous illumination in normal and emergency conditions.

• Central Passageway / Forklift Access:
  To light this high-clearance area, the project deployed the Schuch nD8301/8302 highbay LED fittings mounted at height. These fixtures deliver powerful and uniform light, crucial for safe forklift operation and navigation.

• Energy Efficiency Enhancements:
  The client can further improve efficiency through ATEX-rated motion detection systems (available via Ecolighting Systems), enabling dynamic lighting control based on occupancy.

Benefits

• Energy Savings: LED fittings significantly reduce power consumption compared to fluorescent lamps.

• Improved Safety: Reliable emergency lighting and better visibility in high-traffic forklift zones.

• Reduced Maintenance: Longer-lasting LED fixtures mean less downtime and fewer replacements.

• Scalability: The lighting design is a widely adopted solution within the whisky industry for racked warehousing, allowing easy replication and adaptation.

Conclusion

The upgrade to Schuch LED lighting, expertly managed by Ecolighting Systems, delivers a safe, efficient, and resilient lighting environment suited to the demanding conditions of whisky barrel storage. This arrangement is a proven best practice within the sector, offering clients a reliable path to modernize their facilities while supporting sustainability goals.