Smarter expansion saves millions through power measurement at Roxtec International
Roxtec International discovered through power measurement that their actual power needs were significantly lower than estimated, saving millions during expansion.
Roxtec International discovered through power measurement that their actual power needs were significantly lower than estimated, saving millions during expansion.
Bergkvist Siljan, part of Europe's third largest sawmill group Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding Group, has since 2022 worked actively with energy efficiency at its facility in Insjön. Under the leadership of a dedicated electricity conservation group, the company has implemented SenseNode's Energy Analyticssystem, which has led to significant energy savings. The system measures energy use in everything from saw lines to heat production and pellet presses.
FrontPac is a Swedish manufacturer of corrugated and cardboard packaging. With roots dating back to 1982 and a current turnover of 400 million SEK, FrontPac is facing the challenge of balancing growth with electricity supply constraints.
Fågelfors Pellets faced the challenge of optimizing its pellet production and energy consumption in an industry where efficiency is key to profitability. By implementing a comprehensive energy monitoring system, the company gained deep insights into its production processes. This led to better decision-making for production planning, improved maintenance, and more accurate internal pricing. The result was a noticeably more efficient operation and increased profitability.
SCA's sawmill in Bollsta is one of the largest in Sweden, with a total of 50 wood dryers. When operations engineer Jimmy Sehlberg needed a deeper understanding of the facility's energy usage, he reached out to SenseNode for assistance with metering. A test installation of meters on one of the dryers was conducted. Thanks to the insights gained from the energy measurements, they were able to improve the ventilation process and, consequently, the quality of the drying. New meters are now being installed to continue enhancing quality and increasing energy efficiency.
Södra Långasjö began a collaboration with SenseNode in 2022 to gain a deeper understanding of the energy needs of its wood dryers. Although many of the dryers are equivalent, there were signs that energy consumption varied. To gain clarity, measuring equipment was installed on all dryers, where water flow, temperature and the fans' electricity consumption were monitored. The results of the measurements were surprising. "It wasn't what we thought," says Nicklas Nilsson, operations engineer at Södra. It was found that equivalent dryers performed differently.
DOT, specializing in surface treatment, has swiftly reduced energy consumption and increased profitability through a successful partnership with SenseNode. By insulating a large zinc kettle, optimizing production, and reducing demand charges, DOT has achieved significant energy savings with minimal investment.
Trelleborg wanted better control over its energy consumption. They needed energy efficiency improvements to reduce energy usage in their rubber processing machines.
Boliden Bergsöe pumps molten lead in a tough environment. The conditions wear down the equipment and there were about 60 pump renovations per year, all to considerable costs. With energy monitoring, breakdowns were reduced by over 64%.
IS Plåt faced challenges with increasing costs and no energy usage control. By installing SenseNode's energy management system, the company was able to optimize its energy usage and act upon the suggested actions resulting in significant savings.
Baosteel needed to review how they could improve their energy efficiency and thereby reduce electricity consumption per unit produced.
In 2019, BUFAB Lann AB was introduced to SenseNode's energy monitoring system. At that time, they had ideas of start working with energy efficiency and getting insights in their energy usage, but they lacked the necessary measuring tools.