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Quick recap
- Installed in around two hours
- No complex wiring or external installers
- Dimming and grouped lighting control
- Lower energy use compared to fluorescent systems
- Natural, calm light in the barn
At Kersemans youngstock farm in Gierle, lighting was never meant to be complicated. It simply had to work, support daily routines, and fit the way the farm was already organised.
That became especially clear when a new young cattle barn was built.
Animals move through this barn in clearly defined stages, from around six months old until they are ready for the next step. The setup is structured, practical, and efficient. The lighting needed to match that same logic.
A decision based on simplicity
The choice for FORTIS was not driven by technical specifications on paper. It came down to one very practical question.
Can we install this ourselves?
The answer was yes. That made the difference.
Where other lighting systems felt too complex or time consuming, FORTIS offered a straightforward setup with minimal wiring and no need for specialised knowledge. For a farm environment, that ease matters more than anything else.
“It’s easy for farmers to install themselves. That was actually the main reason.”
Installed in hours, not days
The entire barn was equipped in roughly two hours.
No complicated preparation, no waiting for external installers. Just a clear, repeatable process from one fixture to the next.
That speed is not just a convenience. It reduces downtime and keeps the focus on daily operations instead of technical interruptions.
Before: fixed light, limited control
The previous barn relied on fluorescent lighting. It did the job, but only in the most basic way.
There was no dimming. No zoning. No real control.
Leaving the lights on all day was not a viable option from an energy perspective, but switching them off was not practical either. It meant constantly working around the limitations of the system.
We could not control or dim them, and leaving them on all day wasn’t an option.
After: light that adapts to the barn
With FORTIS, the approach changed.
Instead of a single, fixed state, lighting became something that could be adjusted throughout the day.
- The system is divided into separate groups
- Certain areas switch on earlier as daylight fades
- Light levels can be reduced when full intensity is not needed
That flexibility fits naturally into the rhythm of the farm.
What stands out most is not the control itself, but how normal it feels in daily use. The barn is evenly lit, without harsh contrasts or distraction.
Why it matters for other youngstock farms
For farmers still working with fluorescent systems, the difference is not just in the quality of light.
It is in the level of control and the time it takes to get there.
You install it yourself. You use it immediately. And you adjust it as your day unfolds.
FAQ
Q: Is FORTIS lighting easy to install on a youngstock farm?
Yes. At Kersemans, the full barn was installed in approximately two hours without specialised technical support.
Q: Can FORTIS lighting be dimmed and controlled?
Yes. The system allows dimming and can be divided into multiple groups for flexible control.
Q: How does FORTIS compare to fluorescent lighting?
It offers control, lower energy consumption, and better usability. Fluorescent lighting lacks dimming and flexibility.
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