NHBB Receives New Environment Friendly Lighting System

As part of its commitment to excellence in environmental performance, New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) has partnered with Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) in the completion of an innovative lighting system at the Astro Division located in Laconia, New Hampshire.

This new lighting system designed and constructed by LighTec Precision Engineering Lighting Services in Merrimack, NH, will reduce kilowatt hours from 2.2 million to 1.1 million, a savings of nearly $115,000 per year. According to James Grady, President of LighTec, “this project will reduce the yearly atmospheric output of carbon dioxide by 1.5 million pounds, sulfur dioxide by 13,000 pounds and nitrogen oxide by 6,000 pounds…not only are the environmental benefits significant but the employees enjoy the improved working atmosphere generated by the new lighting. It’s a win-win situation.”

Herb Parkhurst, NHBB’s Astro Division Facilities and Environmental Manager says, “NHBB’s overall commitment to the environment, as well as our partnership with PSNH and LighTec will be recognized throughout our industry.” In concurrence with the partnership, Jim Cailler, PSNH Account Executive presented NHBB with an $80,100 rebate check to help offset the overall costs of the project.

The lighting project is one of a variety undertaken by NHBB to enhance environmental performance while increasing operational efficiency, consistent with their goals of continuous improvement and exceeding the expectations of NHBB stakeholders.

LighTec owner Jim Grady has been nominated for the New Hampshire Business Review’s 2007 Business Excellence Award. The winners will be announced on October 3, 2007 at a dinner/reception at The Event Center at C.R. Sparks in Bedford, NH from 5-7PM. Admission is $10.00.

The Business Excellence Awards are given in recognition of the imagination, industriousness, innovation and achievements of people who often don’t get the kind of public recognition that they deserve: small-business owners and operators.

The Business Excellence Awards to be awarded in 14 different categories, honor owners and operators of businesses with 100 employees or fewer. This year’s categories are:

real estate, construction, technology, financial services, retail, transportation, hospitality, health care, law, business services, non-profit, manufacturing, media & marketing and public service.

The Event Center at C.R. Sparks
October 3, 2007
The Event Center at C.R. Sparks
Bedford, NH
5PM-7PM