Kmart first made ‘low prices irresistible’ to Australian’s when they opened their first department store in Victoria, back in 1969. That was the beginning of this renowned Aussie icon that now has more than 200 stores across Australia and New Zealand and is recognised as one of the most profitable discount outlets in Australia.

Their Victorian distribution warehouse located in Melbourne’s West covers a massive 14 hectares, with a floor area spanning 77000m2. This prime logistics facility located within a premier industrial logistics centre is a fully-serviced warehouse together with four separate office and amenity areas.

As part of Kmart’s commitment to sustainable development, they have taken steps to minimise their environmental footprint by upgrading their inefficient lighting to highly efficient LED lights; over 1,400 new lights have been installed:

• Ground Office | First Floor Office | Fire House: NOVA LED Panel Lights
• Warehouse | Service Warehouse | canopy & Racking Area: PHOENIX High Bays
• Warehouse: VENUS Batten Lights
• Gate House: JUNO LED Battens
• Exterior Floods: APOLLO Flood Lights

After an appraisal, Prolux identified that by installing new recommended LED lighting that a savings of over $250,000 p.a. could be achieved through the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program and in addition an 72.5% reduction in energy consumption.

Prolux supplied and installed LED lights throughout the distribution warehouse and office areas and removed all of the old lights and lighting system and from site for recycling.

“Over a 10 year period, the client is predicted to save $2,513,102.”