During a recent facility audit, Captek’s Quality Assurance team identified several key areas within their manufacturing plant that had insufficient lighting levels, creating concerns for product inspection and overall workplace visibility. EnPro Grid Technologies was brought in to evaluate the space and install sample LED fixtures to confirm the results before any capital commitment was made.

The demonstration proved to be a clear success — light levels more than tripled, increasing from as low as 9 footcandles to over 30 footcandles in some areas and exceeding 100 footcandles in inspection zones. Even with the dramatic improvement in visibility, the upgraded system cut energy usage in half.

Following the successful test, Captek approved a full-scale lighting upgrade across their capsule manufacturing and inspection areas. The new system now delivers consistent, flicker-free illumination, improving quality control, employee comfort, and energy efficiency throughout the facility.