Industry Magazine Canterra Lighting Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 5

ABOUT US CANTERRA LIGHTING 8698 E. SAN ALBERTO DRIVE SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 480-222-8300 CANTERRALIGHTING.COM [email protected] CANTERRA LIGHTING has been providing high-quality retrofitting services using light-emitting diode (LED) lights from day one. Retrofitting not only helps clients have a better lighting system in place, but also provides them with increased utility savings. Switching from incandescent or compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs to LED bulbs can result in anywhere from 2 to 10 times less operating costs on an annual basis. Maintenance costs are also significantly reduced. While incandescent bulbs last around 1,000 hours and CFLs last around 2,000 hours, the average lifespan of an LED bulb is 50,000 hours or more. The retrofitting literally pays for itself. Here (Figure 1) you can see an amazing hotel lobby which was retrofitted for LED lights by Canterra Lighting. During the course of the installation, we were able to bring the wattage of the bulbs used in the hotel down from 50-watt bulbs to 8-watt bulbs, resulting in an 84% energy reduction. This not only created a great savings for our client but also gave them a return on their investment in just under three months. This project still stands as a shining success today as the same lights are still burning bright in the lobby of the hotel four years after the installation. Looking in the hotel lobby, the quality of the lighting is obvious. Improved lighting does not have to be a costly procedure nor does it need to be difficult. SPRING 2017 THE CANTERRA Group of Companies, established in 1996, includes construction, home building, land development, mortgage, and financing businesses. One of our companies, Canterra Lighting, was launched in February 2011 to meet today’s growing demand for energy conservation. Through extensive light-emitting diode (LED) product and manufacturing research, we have aligned ourselves with the best LED manufacturers to provide solutions for the unique requirements and specifications of commercial and residential projects. Whether we are retrofitting existing LED systems, installing high-output warehouse or industrial LED systems, adding exterior or parking lot LEDs, or simply providing dimmable bulbs, we approach each job with efficiency and functionality in mind. Since our founding, we have performed thousands of successful installations for our clients. Our exceptional customer service, combined with a lower than average overhead, allows us to pass significant cost savings on to our clients. Canterra prides itself in taking care of our clients’ needs, from order processing to warranty claims. Today, you will find our products in major hotels, universities, fast food restaurants, and retailers across the nation and internationally. Figure 1 5