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Sustainable Resource Management in the Bandvulc Group - A KTP Project

This resource management project by Matteo Littera focuses on reducing energy use and waste to minimize the environmental impact of Bandvulc Group. Explore the initiatives, results, and future plans to optimize resources and boost sustainability efforts. Learn how these strategies can enhance profitability, promote a green image, and comply with energy legislation.

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Sustainable Resource Management in the Bandvulc Group - A KTP Project

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  1. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT KTP PROJECT "To reduce both energy use and waste, thus minimizing the impact of the company on the environment." By Matteo Littera

  2. AGENDA • Introduction • Background • Projects • Results • The future • Conclusions • Questions

  3. INTRODUCTION • BANDVULC GROUP • Commercial tyres’ retreaders • 1971, Family owned • £22m turnover, 240 employees • UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH • School of Engineering • Academic Resources

  4. GENERAL BACKGROUND • WHY SAVE RESOURCES • Increased profitability • Promote green image • RECENT TRENDS • Energy • Legislation • BANDVULC - CURRENT COSTS • Utilities : 400k+ per year • Rubber : 3.000.000£+ per year

  5. ELECTRICITY - PROJECTS New lighting (£18,000pa) Class I motors (£3,500pa) Compressors (£6,000/pa) Energy Team (£2,000/pa) • OTHER SCHEMES • Fan Control (£900/pa) • Inverters (£2,600/pa) • FOR THE FUTURE • Energy optimization • CHP and/or Pyrolysis

  6. ELECTRICITY - RESULTS

  7. GAS - PROJECTS Insulation tank (£3,500/pa) Separator (£500/pa) HRU (£13,000pa) Insulation-press (£6,500pa) • Other schemes • ‘OPEN’ buttons (lid control) • Automatic start-up • Pipe-insulation • For the future • Magnets

  8. GAS - RESULTS

  9. WATER • Percussion Taps • Sewage charges • Urinal Flush Controls

  10. THE FUTURE • FLEET – Exhaust, magnets, spoilers • NITROGEN FEED • PROCESS CONTROL • HOT MOULDING • MORE MONITORING • DEVON RUBBER • ISO 14001

  11. CONCLUSIONS • Good starting point • Staff involvement at all levels is essential • Media coverage of energy issues makes for perfect timing • IT REALLY WORKS!!! - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??!!!

  12. THE END THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

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