Case Study

F.Hinds Jewellers

A jeweller with 110 retail stores throughout the UK has been at the forefront of converting it lighting to LED fixtures and intelligent control systems.

LED Lighting Brings Sparkle and Energy Savings to F.Hinds Jewellery Stores

Introduction

F.Hinds is a family-owned business that runs 110 retail stores in the UK. In collaboration with Brillienz, F.Hinds has been converting its lighting fixtures to LED in a bid to reduce energy and maintenance costs and enhance merchandise illumination and customer experience in their jewellery shops.

Client Needs

F.Hinds sought to reduce energy and maintenance costs while improving the lighting quality in their stores. The company had considered LED lighting for some time but had been unable to find appropriate products to meet its specifications.

Brillienz Solution

Brillienz Ltd worked closely with F.Hinds to create several LED luminaire designs that were installed throughout F.Hinds’ store portfolio. The BayLite R48 recessed LED downlights, for instance, replaced the existing 55W MH lamps with LED luminaires providing an output of over 3,000 lm and a significant reduction in energy usage.

Client Testimonial

“The company had already witnessed the benefits of reduced energy and maintenance costs and had seen a positive impact on sales, particularly in its diamond business. The long-term financial benefits of converting to LED lighting were a significant reason for proceeding with the project.” Neil Hinds, Director

Conclusion

With a substantial capital outlay of around £1.5m, the switch to LED lighting reduced the company’s carbon footprint by 4,900 tonnes, with each LED unit expected to save roughly £300 over ten years.

The payback is expected to be between two and four years depending on specific project-related factors. F.Hinds was of the first retail jewellery chains in the UK to have LED lighting throughout its store, including the backroom office space used by staff. The company is confident that the new LED lighting will continue to boost sales while saving on energy and maintenance costs.

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