Zumtobel has unveiled a remanufacturing service for five of its most popular luminaire ranges.
The company said the move was to extend product life cycles and reduce environmental impact of Tecton II, Vivo II, Panos III, Craft II, and Factor II.
It said the service would restore existing lighting systems to an ‘as-new’ condition through a standardised factory process.
This includes dismantling luminaires, testing and cleaning components and replacing or upgrading key parts such as drivers and LED modules.
Software updates may also be applied where relevant.
Unlike refurbishment, the remanufactured systems are returned with comparable specifications and performance, alongside a new factory warranty.
The service also includes maintenance and annual inspections, with reinstallation either at the original site or a new location.
Zumtobel says the reuse of components can reduce CO2 emissions by between 30 per cent and 50 per cent, depending on the application.
In retail environments, this figure is estimated at around 50 per cent, based on Environmental Product Declaration data.
The service is offered as a full package, covering deinstallation, remanufacturing, and reinstallation. The approach is intended to simplify the process for organisations looking to extend the use of existing lighting infrastructure.
Data collected during remanufacturing projects can also support environmental reporting and certification processes, including ESG requirements.
‘Our remanufacturing service addresses customer needs particularly in brick-and-mortar retail, as well as in logistics and production,’ Alexandru Zloteanu, innovation manager at Zumtobel, told the Circular Lighting Report.
‘It results in lower total operating costs, reduced resource consumption and emissions, and improved performance thanks to regular technology upgrades.’
The company is one of a number of big brands which have promoted remanufacturing services in recent years. As part of its 360 degree Renovation programme, German brand RZB has developed plug-and-play LED gear-tray upgrade kits for its popular luminaires.
Bega has a ‘Continued Life Program’, a remanufacturing service which offers upgrades with new Bega components. It promises to keep spare parts available for 20 years.
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