oktalite

Vitus Zoo und Teich

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Location

2013

Opening

1190 m²

Area

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VITUS ZOO + TEICH

The new Zoo & Co pet market in Kaiserslautern, Germany received a subsidy from the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). The market, which opened in summer, offers a full range of live pets. In addition to traditional pet supplies, the focus is also on aquariums and ponds. The light concept designed by Oktalite had to present the merchandise perfectly while being sustainable: to be eligible for a subsidy from the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), the power consumption could not exceed 12 watts per square meter. This limit applied to the illumination, heat pumps and even the aquarium heating. With just 10.95 watts per square meter, this standard was met with ease. As Oktalite had already fitted out several pet supply outlets in the Zoo & Co group in cooperation with Sagaflor AG, the German cooperative of owner-operated garden, plant and pet supply businesses, the illumination expert was already familiar with the main issues. The 1,190 square meter Zoo & Co market in Kaiserslautern, with its high ceilings and a large proportion of dailylight, presented special challenges.

 

The entire sales floor is illuminated using the E-LINE LED strip light system. The maximum lumen package was determined as 5500 lumens, with a light temperature of 3000 Kelvin. Between the aisles, a double-asymmetric light distribution makes for a high vertical illuminance at eye level, while the aisle itself receives a reduced illuminance. The E-LINE in the main aisles and free spaces has a symmetrical-broad beam character. The new TARO spotlight stunningly lights up the aisle ends with a lumen packet of 4000 lumens and a light colour of 3000 Kelvins. Managing Director Christian Braun is pleased. “The sales floor makes an inviting and friendly overall impression. The accents are set at the right places and the energy efficiency is impressive.” When asked why he chose Oktalite, Christian Braun replies, “Oktalite had already illuminated a lot of Zoo & Co stores, so it has a good reputation in the industry. The illumination plan submitted to me was ideal and their field staff provided competent and knowledgable consultation.” Photos: Boris Golz

 


Products used

E-LINE NEXT LED

With E-LINE NEXT LED, sustainable lighting in the retail trade becomes child’s play: the new generation of our proven strip lighting systems is HCL capable and provides complete solutions. Whether assortment aisle, check-out area or gondola head – E-LINE NEXT LED redefines, thanks to its modular equipment system with special optical systems and spotlights and a colour rendering index of CRI > 90, flexibility, light quality and modernization.

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Contact

Address

Oktalite Lichttechnik GmbH
Mathias-Brüggen-Straße 73
50829 Cologne
Germany

Hotline

+49 221 59767-0

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