As an Australian and New Zealand manufacturer, we actively work towards reducing our environmental footprint across our infrastructure and facilities. We strive to improve processes and seek to source and develop local solutions to this global issue under our sustainability vision, Believe in Better.

Large factory and warehouse facilities generally require a sizeable system for lighting. These systems can result in a significant energy drain, so with that in mind, we upgraded our lighting systems to energy-efficient LED lights.

Between late 2021 and early 2023, we have replaced approximately 75% of the lights at our Plant 5 and Melbourne Logistics sites as well as our South Geelong and Breakwater sites with higher-efficiency LED models. This was achieved through the LED Light Replacement/Upgrade under the Victorian Energy Upgrades rebate program.

Lighting

The light fittings replaced included high-bay units in production and warehousing areas, as well as 4-foot battens, some oyster-style lights in bathrooms and small offices, and some panel-style fittings in office areas. Exit lights were also replaced at Plant 5 with an LED version.

The new fittings include programable features such as motion sensors, light level sensors and automatic timer-off functions to allow us to configure the operation of the light fittings to suit the environment and application – maximising energy savings.

Multisite energy savings - Summary of work completed

Plant 5, North Geelong

310 High Bay Fittings replaced
1750 Batten Fittings replaced
120 Panel Fittings replaced
50 Exit Light Fittings replaced
20 Oyster Fittings replaced
Estimated energy savings ~ 150MWh/ann

Melbourne Logistics, Laverton North

200 High Bay Fittings replaced
100 Batten Fittings replaced
50 Panel Fittings replaced
Estimated energy savings ~ 36MWh/ann

Factories Road, South Geelong

400 High Bay Fittings replaced
760 Batten Fittings replaced
Estimated energy savings ~ 80MWh/ann

Fellmongers Road, Breakwater

150 High Bay Fittings replaced
410 Batten Fittings replaced
Estimated energy savings ~ 40MWh/ann

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