Case Study

Manchester United Football Club

Old Trafford Stadium
Manchester

Case Study Fact File

Client: Manchester United Football Club
Project: West Stand & SE Quadrant hospitality areas
Location: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester
Contractor: Alard Electrical Ltd
Luminaires: TTX, Syncro M, Syncro S1, Syncro S2,
Buddy M

With this in mind, the TTX downlight, powered by Xicato,

was chosen for the ambient lighting in the corridor
areas. The 700 lumen, 3000K TTX with 60 beam and
centre etched glass provided the perfect amount of light
and offered a quality and aesthetically pleasing fitting
for the location.
In addition to the TTX fittings, Syncro M, S1 and S2 LED
lights were selected for the adjustable display lighting
to highlight the various pictures which adorn the
corridor walls, as well as above the doorways leading
off the corridors. Each of these fittings offered
580 lumen output, 4000K, a choice of 54 and 24 beam
angles and a brushed aluminium finish.
For the toilets and hospitality bar area, the Buddy M
fitting was selected as an excellent low energy
alternative to the 50W halogen GU10. The Buddy M
provided a cost effective adjustable and lockable
gimbal, 40 beam angle and a warm colour
temperature of 2700K.
It was at this point that Hannon Associates, Building
Services Consultants for the project, were asked to
review the fittings supplied by Gamma. After analysis
and a range of tests, the fittings were approved for the
job.
Project Requirements:
As the football season drew to a close, it was time for
Old Trafford to commence its renovation projects,
including the hospitality areas in the West Stand and
South East Quadrant. All of this needed to be
completed before Paul Scholes testimonial, which
was no mean feat when you consider that the match
was only a couple of months away.
Alard Electrical Ltd, the electrical contractors for the
renovation project, had previously worked with Gamma
on other projects and so was happy to recommend the
company as a reliable partner for the lighting
requirements of the renovation.
Project Solutions:
The renovation of the hospitality areas in the West Stand
and South East Quadrant was a prestigious project and
the selected LED fittings had to help create a luxurious
ambience that reflected the high-end surroundings yet
didnt detract from the other creative and decorative
lighting features.

Project Results:
As well as creating the desired ambience the LED
luminaires will save a substantial amount of time and
money over their long life when compared to other light
sources. A prime example of this is the Buddy M which
consumes only 7W giving a saving of up to 85% when
compared with a 50W halogen GU10.
Further savings will be made from the exceptional life
of 50,000 hours (L70) offered by the TTX luminaires,
during which time there will be low maintenance costs
and minimal disruption no-relamping requirements.
To the delight of Manchester United the renovation
project was completed on time and without any issues,
which meant that the hospitality area was open for
business in time for the testimonial match.
The reduction in energy and carbon emissions, realised
from the new luminaires, are sure to have helped
Manchester United achieve a number one ranking in the
Environment Agencies Carbon Reduction Commitment
(CRC) league table. The table ranks 2,000 organisations
on the steps theyve taken to comply with the standards
of energy management set out by the Carbon Trust.

Due to the continual investment in lighting technology the performance values stated in this case study may have improved.
Please check the latest datasheets at www.gamma-uk.com for up-to-date information.

Luminaire Focus
TTX

Buddy M

Syncro M

LED Downlight

Adjustable LED Downlight

Adjustable LED Downlight

GDS-001-B
1st August 2012

TTX

GDS-102-REV1
17th January 2013

BUDDY M

Making Perfect Sense

To download the TTX datasheet, scan the

QR code below or go to
www.gamma-uk.com

To download the Buddy M datasheet, scan

the QR code below or go to
www.gamma-uk.com

Syncro S1

Syncro S2

Adjustable LED Downlights

Adjustable LED Downlights

19th June 2012

To download the Syncro S1 datasheet,

scan the QR code below or go to
www.gamma-uk.com

To download the Syncro M datasheet,

scan the QR code below or go to
www.gamma-uk.com

19th June 2012

To download the Syncro S2 datasheet,

scan the QR code below or go to
www.gamma-uk.com

Thornhill Road Business Park

Tenter Fields
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 9QT
Tel: 01924 482777
Fax: 01924 485784
Email: sales@gamma-uk.com
Web: www.gamma-uk.com
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