LED Lighting Case Study
Titan Steel Wheels
Industrial Lighting
%
Annual savings
52,603 kWh
27 Tonnes CO2
Solas was appointed to design and deliver a high-efficiency lighting system for Titan Steel Wheels, a market leader in wheel manufacture and supply for the off-highway vehicle industry. The project aimed to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and enhance light quality across key production areas.
The Client & Challenge
Titan Steel Wheels, part of the Titan Europe Plc group, is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty wheels for construction, mining, and agricultural vehicles.
A survey identified departmental lighting as one of the company’s most energy-intensive areas. The existing fittings provided inconsistent illumination and high running costs, prompting a review of how lighting efficiency could support Titan’s wider carbon reduction and cost control strategies.
The Solas Solution
Solas designed and installed a high-level LED lighting system tailored to Titan Steel Wheels’ operational requirements.
Lighting Design
The system was engineered to improve light levels across production spaces while maintaining robustness for industrial conditions.
System Benefits
Energy-efficient luminaires replaced outdated fittings, achieving substantial reductions in energy use, carbon emissions, and maintenance requirements.
Sustainability
The solution supported Titan’s carbon reduction commitment strategy, providing both environmental and financial long-term benefits.
Project Delivery
The installation was delivered with precision planning and seamless execution, allowing production to continue uninterrupted.
Solas managed every stage, from design and installation to testing and commissioning, ensuring that safety, quality, and performance were achieved without compromise.
Results & Impact
The lighting upgrade delivered measurable improvements in light quality, carbon performance, and energy efficiency. The enhanced illumination also improved working conditions across the production area, supporting both productivity and sustainability targets.
72% reduction
in annual lighting energy use
52,603 kWh
saved each year
27 tonnes of CO2
reduced each year
We decided to have energy efficient lighting installed as it had been identified that our departmental lighting was one of our energy intensive areas. By installing energy efficient lighting we would be able to lower our carbon emissions in line with our carbon reduction commitment strategy; as well as improving our overall energy consumption of electricity by reducing the long term cost risk of rising energy prices. We are really happy with the work undertaken as it has not only fulfilled our expectations by reducing our carbon emissions and reducing the energy burden upon us but it has also improved the working conditions in the workspace where they are situated. Initially when the shop floor staff were looking directly at the fittings they were adamant they were dimmer and gave less light out than the old fittings, however when it was pointed out that the surrounding areas (which were still using the old type lights) were in fact much darker, they soon commented on the improvement. The major impact for me was the massive improvement in lighting levels in that area coupled with the actual carbon and energy reduction. As a whole the installation and project ran very smooth.
– Matt Bingham, Maintenance Supervisor, Titan Steel Wheels
Engineering Efficiency for Heavy Industry
The project demonstrates how high-performance lighting can deliver substantial energy and carbon reductions in industrial environments without compromising on light quality or safety.
Solas’ engineering-led approach has helped Titan Steel Wheels achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, cost control, and sustainability.
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