Energy Efficiency Case Studies
A Convenient Solution to Costly Compressed Air Leaks
Fives Giddings & Lewis: Machine Tool Design & Manufacturing
It had been several years since Fives Giddings &
Lewis had conducted a compressed air leak inspection at their Fond du Lac facility, so they reached out to the experts at Wasmer. Wasmer had a trained technician inspect the entire compressed air system for leaks using an ultrasonic detector that features 124 microphones and can detect leaks from up to 300’ away. The inspection detected 63 leaks. The repairs produced significant savings in a short period of time.
- 648,888 kWh - kWh savings per year
- $45,421 - Utility Cost Savings
- $15,200 - Out of Pocket Cost
- 0.33 Years- Return on Investment
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Meet Emergency Lighting Code Requirements While Eliminating Related Labor Expenses
Georgia Pacific: Pulp & Paper Manufacturer
Georgia Pacific was looking for an emergency lighting solution that would enhance safety in the plant without increased upkeep related labor expenses. The solution Wasmer engineered involved a battery inverter. The battery inverter located near the electrical panel was connected to the two emergency light circuits. In the event of a power outage, it would supply plenty of power to operate the designated LEDs. The inverter is essentially a single, giant battery back-up and the unit selected is projected to last 15 years.
Between the life cycle of the inverter and its ability to conduct required tests automatically, this approach improves emergency lighting system reliability while virtually eliminating system maintenance and the labor associated with it. Wasmer’s creative solution to the challenge gave Georgia-Pacific a big bump in facility safety while cutting associated labor costs to virtually nothing.
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Achieving Savings Without Incurring Additional Downtime
Georgia Pacific: Pulp & Paper Manufacturer
In 2019, Georgia Pacific’s Green Bay, WI, facility underwent a plant-wide initiative to save energy while delivering more candlepower to the plant floor. That meant converting from traditional lighting to high-efficiency LEDs without shutting down plant operations.
“It was a safe installation. No extra downtime was involved. Our savings have exceeded expectations.The plant’s a lot brighter. And our lighting will be a lot safer to maintain moving forward.”
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An Engineering Approach Proves Key to LED Lighting Project Success.
Dura-bar - Cast Iron Bar Stock Manufacturer
Charter Dura-Bar is a 480,000 sq. ft. steel casting operation. Company leadership had set out to improve the environmental conditions of its facility for the employees and customers. A key component to that undertaking was lighting. Most of the lighting within the foundry had consisted of old mercury vapor and incandescent lighting. Very yellow.
The end result doubled the light output for the safety and wellbeing of the entire team, while improving quality for the customer.
“Most everyone else was just trying to peddle lights. Wasmer was the only one that focused on engineering the optimal solution for our needs.”
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More effective management requires access to the right data.
Metalsa- Motor Vehicle Part Manufacturer
Metalsa had an initiative to identify and eliminate waste in their facility. They started in the right place with their utility bills, but found that separating expenses between production costs and overhead costs was not a simple task with their current systems.
The energy dashboard created by the Wasmer Company and the software collecting the data is capable of scaling for future project objectives. It shows a realtime view of data via the web, VNC, and panel view.
“I have been working on bringing this initiative to fruition for three years. By blending it with another lean process improvement, we were able to get it done.”
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Stroh turned to Wasmer to find the right answers to their lighting needs.
Stroh - Precision Die Cast Company
Stroh Precision Die Casting was concerned about their low light levels and high maintenance and utility costs. Above all, they wanted to provide a safe and effective work environment for their employees. Improving lighting quality was at the top of their list.
Since the completion of their project, the company has noticed an improvement in employee job performance and overall product quality plus these dramatic energy savings:
- 297,835 kWh - kWh savings per year
- 226 Tons - reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions per year
- 168 Acres - Equivalent Number of Trees Planted per year
- 7,445,875- Gallons of Water saved per year
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When it's time to replace lighting, it pays to explore what's possible.
Thermatru Doors
Thermatru Doors has two facilities that were challenged with technology that was at the end of its life cycle. This resulted in lower than desired light levels and high levels of energy consumption.
The Wasmer Company completed a full energy audit to identify Thermatru’s pain points. Motion sensing data loggers and products to demonstrate the proposed technologies were installed to ensure the proper solution was found resulting in substantial energy savings including:
- 2,542,880 kWh - kWh savings per year
- 1,933 Tons - reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions per year
- 1,437 Acres - Equivalent Number of Trees Planted per year
- 63,572,000 Gallons of Water saved per year
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Lighting proves key to savings and safety.
Wagner Oil Company
With growing locations across the state of Wisconsin, Wagner Oil Company knew it was time to take charge of their energy savings. They also knew that in today’s market it’s imperative to increase visibility during nighttime hours. Creating a safe and approachable environment for their valued customers was a necessity.
By upgrading to both interior and exterior LED lighting technology and installing refrigeration controls, the stores visibility has increased and is driving up sales while making customers feel safe and secure. Their sites have seen substantial energy savings including:
- 2,218,485 kWh - kWh savings per year
- $7,424.88 - Estimated Energy Savings per year
- 1,569 Tons - reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions per year
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Proper Assessment leads to more effective lighting solutions.
Travel Mart Convenience Stores
Travel Mart – Broadway in Wisconsin Dells, WI wanted to reduce their energy costs while providing more effective lighting to create a safer, more inviting environment throughout their facility for customers at night. Maintenance expenses were also top of mind; they needed to see a decrease in expense while improving light levels.
A complete audit of the Travel Mart facility revealed out-of date lighting technology, uncovering a large opportunity to increase energy savings. By installing Tactik Lighting LED lighting technology, the site has experienced tremendous Energy Savings each year including:
- 79,554 kWh - kWh savings per year
- $7,955.00 - reduction of Utility Costs per year
- $2,511.96 - reduction of Maintenance Costs per year
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Lighting Upgrade a Logical Component to Achieving Lean Manufacturing Goals
Molded Dimensions
Molded Dimensions was looking to upgrade their lighting to save future costs as part of a lean initiative.
The Wasmer solution involved creating 3D photometric layouts to help show the best options for your facility along with Military-Grade LED lights from Tactik Lighting. From purchase order to installation, the whole process only took a couple of weeks, and the results of the changeover will have long lasting benefits.
“I was impressed with Wasmer’s depth of technical expertise. They really taught us a lot about lighting in general and LEDs in particular.”
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