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Lighting solution for AlcoNCP

EKA Schréder has supplied the LED lighting solution for AlcoNCP in Durban, The LEDNOVA is a robust and highly reliable
KwaZulu-Natal. This new lighting installation was needed to comply to zoning LED bulkhead range and is suitable for use
Bspecifications whilst providing a highly reliable and energy-efficient lighting in various environments, which include
solution. outdoor mining areas, oil and gas refineries,
AlcoNCP is a leading producer of high-quality fermentation alcohol for the South food and beverage plants, manufacturing
African and international beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets. The company’s process plants and any application that
product offering – fermented from sustainable locally grown maize – includes a range of requires robust and well-built luminaires.
neutral ethanol products and distillers’ dried grains with solubles (DDGS) – a protein-rich The LEDNOVA offers optimal photometric
livestock feed, which is the by-product of bioethanol production. performance and high reliability to reduce
Sustainability is one of the core drivers of the firm’s production activities and business energy consumption and maintenance.
practices. BEKA Schréder’s “circular lighting” enables AlcoNCP to maintain its approach The LEDNOVA range can also be used in
regarding sustainability, by being able to maintain the luminaire throughout its useable hazardous environments where a Zone 2
lifespan, as well as reducing the negative impact on the environment by means of or 21/22 rated luminaire is required. It is
refurbishing, parts harvesting and recycling of BEKA Schréder’s products. AlcoNCP’s newly available with a battery backup version, to
commissioned plant was designed and engineered with their sustainability goals as one be used in emergency situations.
of the main areas of focus. Forming part of this drive was an energy-efficient lighting The BEKA VAPOURLINE offers a robust
solution for their newly upgraded distillery, suitable for Zone applications. and efficient LED alternative for replacing
fixtures fitted with T5/T8 fluorescent tubes.
Distillery Designed to provide a long-term solution
BEKA Schréder’s South-African designed and manufactured LEDNOVA-MIDI LED bulkhead for harsh industrial environments, the BEKA
and BEKA VAPOURLINE industrial LED luminaire suitable for Zone 2 applications were VAPOURLINE has a strong mechanical design
installed throughout AlcoNCP’s distillery. These products were the luminaires of choice that makes it highly resistant to shock and
for the following reasons: vibration while its IP rating makes it ideal for
• High reliability and long lifespan dusty and wet locations. It is available with
• High energy savings due to LED technology an optional 1-hour emergency back-up and
• Quality products at competitive prices Zone 2 and 21/22 versions.
• Locally manufactured with aftersales support
• Products are suited for hazardous environments Grain offloading area
• Alternative brands are still using old technologies for these applications BEKA Schréder’s OMNISTAR-MIDI
• BEKA Schréder is a well-established company with a proven track record floodlight has been installed in the
• Products are easily maintained grain offloading area. The OMNISTAR-
MIDI has been designed to provide an
unrivalled combination of performance
and flexibility for lighting areas where
high lumen packages are needed while
offering maximum savings in energy and
maintenance costs with a short payback
time. It is available in Emergency, Zone 2
and 21/22 versions.
BEKA Schréder locally develops and
manufactures sustainable LED lighting
products, designed and suitable for local
conditions. The company is proud to be
associated with SiVEST Electrical Division
and AlcoNCP in providing an energy-
efficient LED lighting solution for this
project.

Contact Saigan Archary, BEKA Schréder,
The LEDNOVA-MIDI and BEKA VAPOURLINE suitable for Zone 2 applications were installed Phone 031 563-4500,
throughout AlcoNCP’s distillery dbn@beka-schreder.co.za

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