February 9, 2018

Mandalay Bay CC premieres LED lighting system

The Mandalay Bay  Convention Center (MBCC) in Las Vegas and UBM have partnered to co-develop a new LED lighting system, a multi-million-dollar investment that includes the replacement of more than 1,000 light fixtures with new LED lights.

The new system will reduce energy usage by 85% in addition to increasing the brightness in the exhibit hall. With more than 1 million square feet of prime exhibit space, MBCC is the 10^th largest U.S. convention center, according to Trade Show Executive.

"UBM is committed to sustainability across its events, so when conversations about partnering with the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to upgrade existing lighting, replace all fixtures and install a new control system came to fruition, we enthusiastically agreed," said Tony Calanca, UBM’s executive vice president of exhibitions. 

MBCC noted that within the 10-year project life, there will no longer be a need to recycle 26,898 fluorescent lamps, which equals 20.4 miles of lighting. Further, each year, 3,000 lamps will no longer need to be boxed a second time then transported to other states for recycling.

"UBM had a seven-figure investment, and Mandalay Bay shared equally in that," Calanca said. "The investment will pay back quickly for us."

 The system debut next week at MAGIC, a semi-annual apparel, footwear, and accessories trade show.

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