Metal

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Optimising compressed air system

Smart tools solve two problems, save energy Installing sensors and smart valves in the compressed air system saves power and money The combined solutions save € 15 300 per year in energy costs The German company Edison Fatehpour Stanzerei develops solutions in the areas of stamping techniques, tool...
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Selling waste as secondary material

Neat return from a neat solution Market analysis reveals opportunity to turn waste into profit The company can make € 7 000 per year by on-selling plastic packaging at no additional cost The German company Bartolosch GmbH & Co. KG works in metal processing, such as turning, milling and grinding...
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French metal factory sets up dedicated recycling chains

Sorting out a waste problem Company recovers 54 % of its waste through dedicated recycling chains Saves € 3 500 per year and contributes to the environment Préciforge is a metal-working company employing 140 people in Thiers, France. It specialises in forging, stamping and powder metallurgy, mostly...
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Systematic training is part of Hettich's environmental management system

Thinking green from day one Environmental awareness-training decreases energy consumption by 80 kWh per tonne of output Training covers a range of subjects including energy management, waste management, water and chemicals Hettich ČR, k.s. in the Czech Republic is a company producing metal mounting...
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Environmental product declaration in the mooring sector

Opening sustainable salvo a success Environmental declaration by large marine accessories producer Part of wider strategy to raise awareness of sustainable production Vicinay Cadenas is the first company in the mooring sector to apply for an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for one of its...
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Chinese steel mill example

Surprising gains from small changes Steel mill makes a small adjustment to a key process and saves around €1 million annually Adding insulation to its steel-making ladles saves a further € 635 000 a year Heavy industry relies on seamless integration of processes and often large machinery which is...
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German firm's 'NoWaste' strategy

Full-scale waste scheme German company reuses steel by-products to reduce waste 100 % of steel scrap is reused Waste that cannot be reused in the factory is sold to other businesses The German company Georgsmarienhütte GmbH operates in the automotive industry. It produces crankshafts, piston rods...