Desert Gold Food Company

The Client

Located in the heart of the Desert Southwest, Desert Gold Food Company is a privately owned and operated foodservice distributor based in Las Vegas, proudly serving the foodservice industry for over 50 years. It has built a reputation for delivering high-quality seafood products across the region.

The Challenge

Desert Gold Company's original lighting system was inefficient, costly to maintain, and provided inconsistent illumination, especially in cold storage and processing areas. Inadequate lighting negatively affected both energy bills and employee comfort. Key challenges included:

• High monthly electricity costs
• Frequent lighting maintenence and replacements
• Inconsistent lighting levels in critical work zones
• Desire to reduce their environmental footprint

The Solution and Manufacture Nevada's Role

Desert Food Company collaborated with Manufacture Nevada to identify an energy-efficient lighting solution and a qualified provider to implement a complete LED lighting retrofit throughout the facility, including:

• Manufacturing and processing floors
• Cold storage units
• Loading docks
• Offices and common areas

The product included a comprehensive audit of the existing lighting infrastructure, a custom LED lighting design, installation and coordination of utility rebates. Smart lighting controls were also added in select areas to maximize efficiency.

Results

Energy Savings

• 30% reduction in facility-wide electricity usage
• Projected annual savings of over $40,000 in energy costs

Operational Benefits

• Reduced maintence due to longer LED lifespan
• Improved visibillity and color rendering for employees
• Enhanced safety in critical processing and storage areas

Sustainability Impact

• Strong alignment with corporate sustainability goals

Desert Gold Company's Testimonial on Manufacture Nevada's Impact

"The lighting upgrade was a game-changer for our operations. Not only are we seeing real cost savings, but the improved lighting has made our facility brighter, safer, and more efficient. It's a win across the board" — Michael Orr, Director of Operations

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