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Most operating costs in the logistics and transport sector are xed, and one of the few expenses which can be cut is energy. Lighting is typically 80% of the energy consumption of a non-refrigerated warehouse so there are huge savings by switching to LEDs and LaaS.
“Our clients look to us to futureproof themselves against the fallout of Brexit and increase their pool of capital,” he explains, “as one client said to us, he would have to move thousands of additional pallets in order to add the same amount to his bottom line, which UrbanVolt has delivered overnight.”
UrbanVolt’s projects vary widely. Recently they were given a three week window to retro t one premises with over 3,000 industrial light xtures which were installed at height, working 24/7 to complete it within the client’s timeframe.
Another premises had an annual lighting bill of €55,000 but post-installation their energy bill dropped to €16,000. “For that particular premises we charge an annual service fee of €17,000,”says Graham Deane,“giving them cash savings of over €21,000 (64% net saving) annually, as well as a zero capex LED lighting upgrade. Our service fee included project management, all installation costs and maintenance over ve years. And at the end of the ve year agreement they keep the lights and all the savings.”
So how many pallets moved does it take to add €21,000 to the bottom line?
UrbanVolt’s clients in the transport, logistics and manufacturing industries are growing signi cantly: “Most of our business is now coming from referrals. In just over one year we installed over 100 projects, so we have a proven track record that we deliver on everything we commit to. We hope that in the near future, no business will ever purchase LED lights. Instead, they will ‘UrbanVolt it’.”
UrbanVolt’s mission today is as simple and valid as it was when they rst looked at the industry and asked a simple question: “If LED lighting saves so much money, then why is everyone in the lighting business asking to be paid upfront?”
Kevin Maughan, CEO of UrbanVolt, will be speaking at two upcoming CILT events focused on ‘Managing the Costs of Logistics Operations”. The rst in the Clayton Silversprings Hotel in Cork on 25 May, from 7-9pm. The second is in Buswell’s Hotel on Molesworth St, Dublin 2, on 15 June, from 7-9pm.
Both events are free to CILT members but registration is essential. See details on page 50.
For more information on how UrbanVolt can save your business money, contact:
UrbanVolt
13 Lad Lane,
Dublin 2.
T: +353 1 699 3340
E: getstarted@urbanvolt.com www.urbanvolt.com