Cleaner production

Turning a need into a genuine opportunity Metal specialist rethinks its whole paint pre-treatment line Massive time and cost savings, cleaner processes and a more streamlined process are the results TECNICHAPA develops and manufactures metallic components and cubicles for distribution network for...

Too many advantages to ignore Ballscrew-maker introduces a cleaner, faster, smarter dry machining process and the results speak for themselves Less hazardous waste, cleaner finish, mitigated environmental risks, and more Shuton designs and produces high-precision ballscrews used in machine tools...

Solving a solvent problem Hazardous liquid painting method replaced by powder coating requiring no solvents Reduces up to 98 % of VOC emissions, produces better, more efficient results, and less toxic waste Delvalle designs and manufactures electrical enclosures, cabinets, boxes, junction boxes...

Quiet muscle for toughest tube-cleaning jobs Blocked or obstructed tube bundles need to be cleaned to run efficiently Using a dedicated tube cleaning technology saves on water, chemicals and even replacement costs AC-Rädler, Austria develops machines and processes for energy and resource-saving in...

An 'i' for an 'i' ... Investment combined with innovation drives major positive change in the tradition-bound cement sector New technology cuts costs, reduces harmful emissions and paves the way for further improvements Austria's Kirchdorfer Cement Plant is recognised for its resource efficiency...

Getting the full (pre)treatment Material efficiency report reveals where water and chemical savings can be made Measures introduced lead to a 90 % reduction in annual water use and 72 % chemical savings In the German company Farbe + Design GmbH, individual metal pieces are chemically pretreated for...

An energy-saving brew A brewery renewed its plant technology and implemented energy-efficiency measures The investment of € 1.8 million led to a yearly cost reduction of € 238 526 C. & A. Veltins GmbH & Co. KG brews one of the leading premium pils brands in Germany, reporting turnover in the...

From green clay to green image... Innovative dry compaction of clay reduces energy needs Measure leads to 28 % energy saving per year Company profits by saving € 106 000 annually Argiles du Velais (Arvel) was founded in 1990 and today is the leading French 'green clay' manufacturer. It distributes...

Well-baked plan to save resources A series of power- and water-saving measures cut annual costs Installing solar panels offsets investment costs Annual savings: € 17 000 on grid electricity, € 3 600 on wastewater JLP is a Bulgarian bakery located in Burgas. The company participated in a Cleaner...

Sometimes the small things deliver the biggest savings Food producer identifies simple yet effective energy savings in its heating and cooling processes New stoves and ovens save € 13 200 in annual energy costs, while a new cooling system saves € 12 000 Denito is a Bulgarian producer of salads...

Out with the old and in with the new Printer replaces pump system to cut electricity use Saves 85 000 kWh and € 9 300 per year Lowers utility bills while helping to keep the environment clean Envel’Offset is a French printing house established in 1990 and employs around 20 people. Based in Roissy-en...

Cluster cleaning is a cleaning method which balances food safety with economy. Equipment is cleaned when it is needed, not according to a predefined timetable. The staff involved in cluster cleaning have clearly defined roles, each waiting for the right time to complete their part of the process...