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Cut costs and save the earth Green credentials take centre stage in floorpath lighting
STG Aerospace has announced another record-breaking year for its market-leading emergency exit lighting system. Sales of SafTGlo photoluminescent (PL) systems grew by 25 percent in 2011, following growth of 28 percent in 2010. Airlines are attracted by the 100 percent reliability of PL as well as its ability to reduce costs. Increasingly sales are being driven by the industry’s recognition of its responsibility to reduce the environmental footprint created by an increasing demand for air travel. SafTGlo’s success is built on its relationship with OEMs (it
is the preferred choice on Boeing, Embraer and all the new regional jet programmes). But it also sells strongly into the retro-fit market. In 2011 SafTGlo was selected for Southwest airlines new Evolve interior, partly because of its durability and reliability but also because of its minimal impact on the environment. The unique PL systems ‘store’ and simultaneously emit light giving highly visible emergency exit guidance for up to 16 hours’ in darkness, after a short period of ‘charging’ with normal cabin lighting.
border between the high-traffic area in the centre aisle and the low-traffic areas under the seats. This means that at frequent changes of aisle carpet, operators only have to replace the section between the two strips of SafTGlo thus reducing the amount of carpet replaced by up to 50 percent
• By using the power of existing light sources to charge itself, SafTGlo effectively offers a ‘free ride’ in terms of power consumption
• It is made from non-toxic, non-radioactive material so has no impact on the environment, unlike systems based on batteries or Tritium
• SafTGlo systems weigh less than conventional floor- mounted systems and so contribute to a reduced fuel requirement for the aircraft
Re-use • The SafTGlo photoluminescent insert is only limited by the life of the aircraft and is reuseable indefinitely
• The polycarbonate track is built for durability; in STG’s OverCarpet (OC) system it can be reversed to maintain an ‘as new’ appearance for longer
• End-caps can be used time and time again, as can the range of colour films that create the required ColorMatch with the cabin interior
Recycle • SafTGlo’s polycarbonate tracks and end caps can be 100 perecent recycled should its clients choose to upgrade to a new system
• The OC track is made of recycled materials • Photoluminescent inserts can be used over and over again
As well as meeting the safety, cost, and design needs of operators, SafTGlo systems strongly support the “Reduce, Re-use, Recycle” mantra of sustainability.
Reduce • SafTGlo requires less material. It has no bulbs, batteries or wires, using only its natural ability to emit a glow after absorbing energy from cabin lighting
• SafTGlo’s unique twin-track installation creates a natural
Richard Moore, Chief Executive at STG Aerospace, is confident of continued sales growth as STG products meet and exceed the expectation of clients across the industry. He said: “Year on year we are proving that increased safety and through-life cost savings can go hand in hand. Record sales ahead of our competitors show that airlines are continuing to turn to 100 percent reliable, cost-effective and easy-to-install PL systems. And by striving to develop more environmentally friendly products, we can cater for the needs and concerns of long-term and new customers.”
STG Aerospace, Stand 6A86
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