J. Shaw Group has successfully completed a comprehensive LED lighting upgrade throughout the warehouse areas at Bunzl Greenham’s Manchester depot.

The project involved removing the existing fluorescent lighting and installing modern, energy-efficient LED batten fittings to improve illumination, reliability and working conditions across the facility.

Replacing Ageing Fluorescent Lighting

The existing warehouse lighting consisted primarily of older fluorescent fittings. As fluorescent lamps and control gear age, they can become increasingly unreliable, require regular maintenance and deliver inconsistent light levels.

J. Shaw Group was appointed to upgrade the warehouse lighting installation with modern LED technology.

The project included:

• Removal of existing fluorescent light fittings
• Installation of new LED batten luminaires
• Modifications to existing lighting circuits where required
• Secure installation using the existing building structure and containment
• Electrical connections and terminations
• Functional testing of the completed lighting installation
• Safe removal of redundant electrical equipment

The replacement LED battens were selected to provide bright and consistent illumination suitable for a busy warehouse environment.

Improved Warehouse Visibility

Effective lighting is essential within warehouses and distribution facilities, where employees regularly move between storage racks, picking areas, loading zones and access routes.

The new LED lighting provides a clearer and more consistent working environment throughout the depot. Improved illumination supports visibility across warehouse floors, storage areas and operational routes while reducing the dark spots and uneven light levels commonly associated with ageing fluorescent installations.

LED fittings also provide instant, full-output illumination without the warm-up time, flickering or delayed starting that can affect older fluorescent lamps.

Reduced Energy and Maintenance Requirements

Replacing fluorescent lighting with LED technology can significantly reduce the electrical energy required to illuminate a commercial or industrial facility.

Modern LED battens use electricity more efficiently while providing strong and consistent light output. Their longer operating life also helps reduce the frequency of lamp replacements and maintenance visits—particularly valuable within warehouses where fittings may be positioned at high level and require specialist access equipment.

For Bunzl Greenham, the completed upgrade provides a more efficient and maintainable lighting system designed to support the depot’s ongoing operation.

Carefully Planned Installation

The lighting upgrade was carefully planned around activity within the operational warehouse.

Our engineers coordinated access to each work area to complete the replacement programme safely while minimising disruption to employees, deliveries and day-to-day depot operations.

Where lighting was installed at high level, appropriate access equipment and safe working procedures were used throughout the project.

Each new fitting was securely installed, electrically connected and tested before the relevant work area was returned to normal use.

Testing and Completion

Following installation, the upgraded lighting circuits and LED fittings were inspected and tested by J. Shaw Group’s qualified electrical engineers.

The completed system was checked for correct operation, secure connections and suitable performance across the warehouse areas.

The result is a brighter, more reliable and energy-efficient lighting installation that improves the overall working environment at Bunzl Greenham’s Manchester depot.

Commercial and Industrial LED Lighting Upgrades

This project demonstrates J. Shaw Group’s ability to deliver complete LED lighting upgrades within active warehouses, factories and distribution facilities.

Our commercial and industrial lighting services include:

• LED lighting surveys and assessments
• Fluorescent-to-LED replacement programmes
• Warehouse and factory lighting upgrades
• High-bay and low-bay LED lighting
• LED batten and vapour-proof fittings
• Office and commercial lighting
• Emergency lighting installations
• Lighting controls and occupancy sensors
• External and security lighting
• Electrical testing and certification
• Planned lighting maintenance

Established in 1966, J. Shaw Group provides commercial and industrial electrical services throughout Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the wider United Kingdom.

If your warehouse, factory or commercial facility still relies on ageing fluorescent lighting, contact J. Shaw Group to discuss a professional LED lighting survey and upgrade.

J. Shaw Group — Commercial & Industrial Electrical Contractors Since 1966