Lighting Science Group Helps GNC Live Well With Less Energy by Installing
Ultra-Efficient LED Bulbs
SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- For General
Nutrition Centers (GNC) a commitment to "Live Well" also means living smarter,
spurring the company's decision to install Lighting Science Group's (LSCG)
high-performance and ultra-efficient LED bulbs at its corporate owned locations
across the country. The ENERGY STAR? qualified LED bulbs now lighting GNC retail
display shelves are approximately 80% more efficient than the halogen bulbs they
replace, are fully dimmable and have approximately 50% more lumens (light output)
than competing products.
"As the world's largest company of our kind, devoted exclusively to helping
customers improve the quality of their lives, it was only natural for us to
choose Lighting Science Group, America's premier LED lighting company, to
brighten our clients' shopping experiences," said Tom Dowd, GNC's Executive Vice
President, Chief Merchandising Officer and General Manager. "Consistent with
GNC's values, LED lighting isn't only easier on the wallet and better for the
planet; it's also beneficial to your well-being. When considering lighting
features that may affect general health, such as flicker, hum, burnout, heat and
toxic materials, LEDs come out ahead of the incandescent, halogen and fluorescent
fixtures, every time."
Not only will each upgraded GNC store see a significant reduction in lighting
energy costs as a result of the installation of Lighting Science Group's LED
bulbs, but the stores will also save money on maintenance and cooling costs,
since the company's bulbs will last 50,000 hours and give off very little heat
unlike the halogen bulbs that they replace. As such, GNC estimates that the
lighting upgrade will pay for itself in one to two years--with energy and
maintenance savings continuing to shave costs from the retail chain's bottom line
for many years thereafter.
"Lighting is the low-hanging fruit in reducing energy consumption: it accounts
for 22% of the United States' energy use and up to 60% of the power used in
commercial buildings," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer of
Lighting Science Group. "With rising energy costs nationwide, companies like GNC
are looking for ways to save energy--our ENERGY STAR approved LED bulbs offer a
rapid and practical path for businesses to significantly reduce their lighting
maintenance, replacement and energy costs--making them a winning energy
solution."
About GNC
GNC Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is a leading global
specialty retailer of health and wellness products, including vitamins, minerals,
and herbal supplement products, sports nutrition products and diet products, and
trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GNC".
As of June 30, 2011, GNC has more than 7,400 locations, of which more than 5,700
retail locations are in the United States (including 906 franchise and 2,075 Rite
Aid franchise store-within-a-store locations) and franchise operations in 50
countries (including distribution centers where retail sales are made). The
Company - which is dedicated to helping consumers Live Well - has a diversified,
multi-channel business model and derives revenue from product sales through
company-owned retail stores, domestic and international franchise activities,
third party contract manufacturing, e-commerce and corporate partnerships. Our
broad and deep product mix, which is focused on high-margin, premium, value-added
nutritional products, is sold under GNC proprietary brands, including Mega Men,
Ultra Mega, GNC Wellbeing, Pro Performance and Longevity Factors, and under
nationally recognized third party brands. For more information, visit
gnc.com.
About Lighting Science Group
Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSCG) designs, develops, manufactures and
markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more
energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group
offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match the form factor of
traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires for a range of applications
including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor
applications. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit
designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for
architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in
Satellite Beach, Florida; the Company's European operations are based in
Middelburg, The Netherlands; and, the Company has a sales office in Sydney,
Australia. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 600 workers building
lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a
Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting
Science Group is available at lsgc.com. |
