Bridgestone chooses wireless innovation for sustainable climate control

At its Modugno facility in Italy, global tire leader Bridgestone faced a significant challenge: maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures during the region’s increasingly hot summers, while also ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability.

With internal heat generated by tire production processes and outdoor temperatures reaching 45°C, traditional HVAC systems proved inadequate – both in terms of performance and energy consumption.

To address this, Bridgestone partnered with Cleverclima, a specialist in advanced climate solution, who chose an innovative solution using LumenRadio’s W-Modbus wireless communication technology paired with Oxycom’s Intrcooll Plus evaporative cooling systems.

The installation of 20 adiabatic cooling units marked a major leap forward in worker comfort and energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption by up to 90% compared to gas-based systems. However, the real game-changer came with the implementation of LumenRadio’s W-Modbus solution. This wireless integration enabled a seamless connection the monitoring software and the cooling units – without the need for complex and costly electrical cabling.

LumenRadio’s W-Modbus seen here receiving data wirelessly for the temperature sensors

In large industrial environments like Bridgestone’s, traditional wired installations can involve hundreds of meters of cable, creating logistical headaches and driving up costs. By switching to a wireless system, LumenRadio’s distributor, Opensense, provided an advanced solution enabling Cleverclima to drastically cut installation time, reduce expenses and simplify the commissioning process. Remote monitoring, real-time parameter tracking and easy control adjustments became instantly accessible – delivering a more intelligent, responsive HVAC solution.

Key advantages of the Cleverclima and LumenRadio solution

Simplified and quick installation, reducing setup time.
Lower costs associated with electrical wiring.
Reliable, interference-free wireless control system.
Greater energy efficiency and reduced consumption.
Potential for predictive maintenance and system digitalization.
Improved comfort and well-being in workspaces.
Eco-friendly and sustainable industrial climate solution.
Overall cost savings for the company.

According to Diego Lofrano, System Designer at Cleverclima, the use of LumenRadio’s technology allowed the team to meet Bridgestone’s high standards for efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

“Our first two installations using LumenRadio’s W-Modbus were completed smoothly. Electrical connections and commissioning were fast and easy, thanks to remote support from LumenRadio. The monitoring systems now work flawlessly, with no interference to or from existing Wi-Fi networks.”
Diego Lofrano, System Designer, Cleverclima

For Bridgestone, the project delivered immediate and lasting benefits: faster deployment, reduced wiring costs, enhanced workplace comfort and better system oversight. Perhaps most importantly, the company gained a scalable foundation for future upgrades – opening the door to predictive maintenance and smarter digital control of its industrial climate systems.

This successful collaboration between Bridgestone, Cleverclima and LumenRadio stands as a clear example of how wireless innovation can drive sustainability, cost efficiency and employee well-being in modern industrial operations.