Minimisation of energy usage and waste production in a contract manufacturing company
The purpose of this project was to demonstrate practical solutions and methodologies for reducing energy usage and minimising waste production. Tech Group Europe effected a minimisation of energy usage by the installation of intelligent motor controllers (optimisers) and barrel lagging jackets on various sizes of injection moulding machines. The company reduced scrap production by undertaking scrap evaluation and by introducing a number of process changes. In addition, scrap plastic from the manufacture of medical device components was diverted from landfill to a recycling facility off site.
As a result of its participation in this programme, the company achieved a significant reduction in costs as well as energy usage, waste production and carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, equipment lifetime has been extended, and reliability improved. The company has also managed to create increased awareness of ‘Cleaner Greener Production’ issues among employees, suppliers and customers. The initiatives undertaken by Tech Group Europe could be replicated across a number of other industry sectors.
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