Win LED lighting worth £1,500 from Verbatim
LED lamps from Verbatim, a division of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, are delivering significant energy savings to the iO hotel in Frankfurt, Germany.
The iO hotel, part of the Contel Hotel Group, is located close to Frankfurt, Germany. The hotel's monthly energy consumption is about 22,000kW, which costs an average of €7,500 (£6,250) per month.
Searching for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional incandescent and halogen lighting to help combat rising energy costs, the hotel management chose to install LEDs made by Verbatim.
The iO hotel manager Uwe Bärsch explains: "Verbatim LED lamps were chosen for three key reasons: they offer substantial energy savings, a longer lamp lifetime that reduces maintenance costs, and outstanding light quality. In the selection of an eco-friendly solution, it was important to choose high quality, reliable lighting that looks good and provides a comfortable ambience."
More than 200 Verbatim LED PAR16 GU10 downlights are now used in the hotel's reception, lobby, restaurant and hallways in the conference area.
Besides saving more than €20,000 (£16,800) each year on energy costs, the iO hotel expects to also substantially reduce maintenance, given each bulb lasts for more than 25,000 hours, or about 10 times longer than halogen lights. What's more, at least 40 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year will be eliminated as a result of the move.
THE PRIZE
Do you work for a high-class hotel or restaurant in the UK? Are you seeking eco-friendly lighting that offers improved energy efficiency but matches the high standard of lighting that your customers expect? Verbatim is offering you the chance to win £1,500 worth of LED lighting plus free advice on lamp choice and installation.
HOW TO ENTER
One lucky reader who can answer the above question will win this fantastic prize. All entries must be submitted by 31 May 2012. Entries can be submitted on a postcard and should include the answer, your name, job title, company name, address and telephone number. Send entries to Verbatim Competition, Caterer and Hotelkeeper, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5AS, or fill in the electronic entry form below.
