New manufacturing energy toolkit aids UK SMEs

Price of electricity is rising considerably worldwide due to global crisis.

As reported by The Business Desk, HVM Catapult’s initiative, in partnership with Pressac, offers expert guidance to small manufacturing businesses for substantial energy savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, with impressive results.

It involves an assessment by HVM Catapult experts, who visit SME production sites to identify energy inefficiencies and suggest energy-saving solutions.

In a regional survey, resulted showed SMEs saved between 12% and 46% on their energy costs, with an average savings of 21%, and even achieving a 90% energy saving in one case.

Katherine Bennett CEO of High Value Manufacturing Catapult, said: “SMEs are the backbone of the UK economy, but they often have to shoulder the greatest burden under external pressures like seasonal energy price rises. That’s why the HVM Catapult is offering free support to help manufacturers become more efficient – both environmentally and financially.

“The Manufacturing Energy Toolkit will give SMEs the expert insights they need to make smarter, more sustainable choices in their factories and on their production lines. The results speak for themselves, with companies saving over 20% of their energy costs on average. The HVM Catapult is ready to help manufacturers up and down the UK to save money and become greener with easily-adopted, cost-effective solutions.”

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