Firstlite LED’s Megan Woodcock looks at how the cost of LED signage is within the reach of many more companies.
When you think about LED signage, giant eye-popping displays in Times Square often spring to mind.
However, LED signage is no longer only the preserve of big companies with big budgets and is now accessible to all businesses. Due to their long-lasting nature, low energy consumption, and low maintenance needs, more companies are adopting LED signs to reduce maintenance expenses and increase revenues.
Firstlite LED Systems Limited is a leading supplier of LED modules to the UK sign market. Having spent over ten years in the LED sector, we understand the solutions that can save businesses time and money. Let’s take a look.
Efficiency and Durability
LED signs are more energy efficient than lighting solutions such as incandescent, fluorescent, or halogen bulbs. As a result, businesses can reduce their energy costs. According to the Department of Energy, LEDs use up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 25 times longer.
All of Firstlite’s LED solutions use 28/35 chips which provide higher lumen output and less degradation. The result? Brighter and long-lasting signs that don’t need to be frequently changed, saving businesses time and money.
Hassle-free maintenance
Besides cutting down on energy expenses, LED signage also reduces expenditure on maintenance. Ordinary cleaning to remove dust and other types of stains is sufficient to maintain attractive colours on the sign. This simplicity guarantees that the sign’s message stays clear without the need to make constant adjustments for the sake of being visible.
Innovative Technology
Firstlite is a leading provider of LED technology and its application in diverse settings from massive outdoor stadiums to internal displays. The company is always creating new solutions to help businesses meet their signage goals. A recent breakthrough is its 2 to 1 lens technology, which allows row spacing that is double the return depth, even at 50mm. This means fewer modules are needed to achieve the desired brightness, resulting in cost savings on both the initial purchase and installation.
Quality Components and Production
Perhaps, the most crucial attribute of Firstlite’s products is quality. The company produces only “A” grade parts in its partner plant where the process is tightly controlled from the chip selection to the final module. Such quality control is crucial to ensure customers receive LED modules that perform as expected with minimal maintenance in their operational life.
Bespoke Solutions
Firstlite is an independently owned company, which means that it can design and manufacture its products to meet the customer’s requirements. This has placed the company in a position to supply some of the country’s largest sign companies, including the UK’s leading supplier of trade signage. Customised solutions enable businesses to achieve exactly the look and functionality they want without having to spend unnecessarily.
Training and Support
In 2019 Firstlite introduced an on-site training programmer to help companies with proper installation and maintenance. The training and support enable customers to maximise the benefits of their LED signage by ensuring they are well-informed about how to install and maintain the signage. Proper training minimises mistakes and wear and tears of the LED systems to extend the lifespan of the LED systems and improve their cost-effectiveness.
Conclusion
LED signage has considerable cost and maintenance benefits to businesses. On one hand, savings come from the fact that it is energy efficient and has low electricity costs, while on the other hand, the long life of LED modules means minimal replacements and lower replacement costs. Advanced solutions and components improve reliability. This leads to lower maintenance and related costs. Furthermore, the versatility of LED signage makes it easy to incorporate into any business. The benefits of LED signage are set to grow as technology improves and it will become an increasingly cost-effective investment for all businesses.
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