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LED lighting wins gold

EKA Schréder has combined company approaches sports lighting. Its full package solution starts with an audit, then brings
expertise it has built up over the in its expertise on compliance with standards (for both local regulations and sports body rules)
Bdecades with the very latest in LED and essential parameters like the safety and comfort of users, light pollution and minimising
technology to create a range of lighting neighbourhood disturbance.
products perfectly suited for recreational Then, the company works closely with sports facilities to come up with tailor-made LED
sports facilities. With a strong team of luminaires and control solutions. It has a full offering which covers outdoor and indoor playing
existing products and on-going support areas, as well as car parks, changing facilities, fields, pavilions, spectator stands, and any other
throughout the design, installation and areas inside or outside of the buildings: a holistic approach is central to everything it does.
maintenance processes, as well as control These lighting products are installed in a way that minimises disruption to your activities, and
systems, the company is about to change it ensures that the required lighting levels are met. Proper preparation means the big switch-on
the game for sports lighting. will illuminate your game and enhance your performance.
For many sports, knowing when to make a The company’s team gives you peace of mind with solutions which are quick and easy to
substitution or change tactics is crucial. For a install. Plug-and-play, as well as control via a smartphone app means that you can get started
lot of smaller, grassroots sports organisations, straight away. We know that multi-purpose facilities have a diverse range of teams using the
now is the ideal time to make the switch lighting solution, so a range of settings and options are available.
to LED lighting. Larger venues have been Unlike traditional lighting systems, LEDs reach full power instantly: no delays from traditional
switching over in the last few years, but the technologies. Floodlights are compatible with most existing masts and poles, so there might be
switch to LED has not been a priority for no need to replace them, which lowers installation costs. Wireless controllers and aerodynamic
smaller recreational sporting venues with luminaires mean strain on poles is minimised.
tighter budgets to consider. Winning is not everything, but lighting should be an easy victory. The company says its
That’s all changing: a range of factors solutions respect your budget without compromising on the quality of lighting: it has created
makes LED lighting a smart change for a lighting solution which brings its expertise from lighting larger venues to recreational sports
recreational sports facilities. Switching saves facilities everywhere. It optimises the photometry of its floodlights to create a lighting design
energy and money and offers environmental to reduce the number of fittings needed – whether you are playing in a Premier League or a
benefits too. A new generation of lighter, municipal tennis club where fun is the name of the game.
more aerodynamic products means LEDs An upgrade to LED means you can lower your expenses: maintenance costs are reduced
can be fitted on existing poles, making thanks to the robustness of its solutions (LEDs last longer than traditional HID fittings), installation
now the perfect moment to invest in some costs are reduced, and energy savings over the lifetime of the lighting solution are considerable.
performance-enhancing lighting. BEKA LED lighting also extend the hours recreational sports facilities can practice, play and host events,
Schréder can help every sports facility meaning members can get the most out of your facility all year round.
perform, play and win. That means more money to spend on the sports facility – whatever your sport. While the
Any team knows that match day is just company has extensive experience in illuminating various sports facilities, having lit venues for
a small part of the bigger story; the training rugby, swimming, tennis, cricket, racetracks and skateboarding, its passion is supporting your
beforehand, the lessons learnt after, the sporting endeavours, no matter what your discipline.
team spirit that is created with playing
together. That is reflected in the way the Contact Grant Combrink, Beka Schréder, Tel 011 238-0000, g.combrink@beka-schreder.co.za

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