Transcript
PRESS RELEASE
Tridonic production site Dornbirn enters the age of LED Control gear for the technology of the future is now being manufactured in Dornbirn Dornbirn, 13 November 2012 – Tridonic has started up the production of LED control gear also in Dornbirn. The sophisticated and efficient manufacturing technology at the factory in the Färbergasse is now also being employed to make products for the technology of the future LED.
The products manufactured are known as converters. They are already in production at other Tridonic sites. These ensure that LED luminaires are powered with the correct voltage. LEDs are seen as the technology which will increasingly replace conventional light sources such as fluorescent lamps in the coming years. These semiconductor light sources need considerably less energy than conventional lamps. They are operated by electronic ballasts which are already successfully produced in Dornbirn. Tridonic has made a name for itself with these products in the lighting industry and supplies to luminaire manufacturers around the globe.
The market for LED luminaires is growing rapidly and creating a corresponding demand for the appropriate converters on the part of manufacturers. The first series production of these electronic devices is now running in the Färbergasse. Tridonic customers fit these devices directly into the luminaire. They represent the heart of the lighting installation and ensure its energy-efficient operation.
Future plans for Tridonic’s Dornbirn plant include the production of LED modules as a further move into the age of LED. These are printed circuit boards equipped with LEDs which are installed in the luminaire as light source. The first series of tests is currently ongoing at the Färbergasse site.
1
At the same time, Tridonic is focusing continuous effort on ensuring the competiveness of the brand’s production operations. A new testing unit is currently being started up which can be used to perform all final inspection tests for virtually every product type made. Products to be tested can be placed on carrier plates at high speed as no tools are required. Once the respective software has been loaded, the testing tools can identify the product and carry out the appropriate tests. This means significantly shorter cycle times and lower tooling costs. The time required for changing over the testing tools is also very short. This concept has been developed in-house by Tridonic specialists. Already last year the entire production area and with it the production process was optimised. In addition, a new ventilation system has been installed, resulting in a further improvement in working conditions.
Press contact Markus Rademacher Tridonic GmbH & Co KG Phone: +43 5572 395 – 45236
[email protected]
Evelyn Fritsch Tridonic GmbH & Co KG Phone: +43 5572 395 – 4301
[email protected]
About Tridonic Tridonic, headquartered in Dornbirn/Austria, develops, manufactures and markets equipment for a wide range of light sources, lighting management systems, LED solutions and connectors. Through its active partnership, outstanding service competence and technical expertise Tridonic enables its customers to implement lighting solutions of superior functionality and economy. Tridonic is a subsidiary of the Zumtobel Group. In the 2011/12 fiscal year, 2000 employees in 30 locations achieved sales of 408 million euros. More than 250 development engineers create intelligent lighting concepts based on sophisticated systems and products. More than 570 inventions and over 2000 patents are ample evidence of the powers of innovation of Tridonic. Customers include luminaire manufacturers, manufacturers of products that incorporate lighting, architects, electrical system designers, lighting planners, electrical contractors and wholesalers. The history of Tridonic stretches back more than 60 years and is a success story with many highs. Today, true to its slogan “enlightening your ideas”, Tridonic is synonymous with outstanding products and services related to the fascinating subject of light. For more information go to www.tridonic.com.
2
