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Growth with consideration

For us at Bendiro, growth is about far more than just turnover and productivity. We want to grow in a healthy way, caring for both the external and internal environment. Our employees are our greatest asset, and it’s important that we can offer a pleasant, functional working environment. Alongside our investments in extensions and machinery, we have implemented comprehensive changes and invested in our energy and ventilation system. These measures provide a truly excellent working environment for our personnel, while also considerably reducing our environmental impact.

In 2019, we asked Energy Consultant Jarl Ladó to conduct a detailed mapping of our energy use, and suggest what we could do to improve our working environment, reduce energy consumption and thereby also reduce our overall impact on the environment.

Jarl Ladó, Energy Consultant
“I began with a meticulous inspection of the entire plant, mapping and logging consumption parameters for ventilation, heating, lighting and machinery. I also examined when and where energy was consumed in the premises, and the age and condition of the machinery. The data was entered into an energy use program, where I can run simulations for different actions to see what effect each one would have on total consumption. I constantly compared the simulations to actual use to assure quality and get as close to the real-life situation as possible.”

Eight actions
“For Bendiro, it was very important to get an overall picture ahead of their planned investments and refurbishments. Meticulous analysis is paramount to ensure the best possible end result.  The analysis phase resulted in a list of eight suggested actions. The most important thing in this report was to replace the existing gas boiler with air source heat pumps, install new windows and add extra insulation to the walls and ceilings.”

Our Energy Consultant Jarl Ladó, at the monitoring panel for the ventilation and heating system.

Smart ventilation system
“Another effective measure was to replace existing ventilation units and build up a smart system, where we use the heat produced by the air compressors during production. This used to be done manually, so the heat could only be directed for a small radius around each machine. In the new system it’s automatic. Sensors detect when the air source heat pumps need to be switched on and spread heat throughout the factory. We now have heating and ventilation systems that talk to each other rather than existing in a vacuum. With this new solution, the air source heat pumps can also be used as cooling units in the summer, which ensures a level climate in the factory all year round.”

Light important to health and safety
“We’ve also replaced all the existing lighting with LED in production, which has brightened things up also in the old part of the factory. Together, all of these measures make Bendiro a unique, ultra-modern plant. It has been great working together, and everyone involved has been engaged and positive.”


Clear results that benefit both the environment and finances

Rasmus Särnblad, MD Bendiro Profile Tech
“These measures have reduced energy consumption by 75,000 kWh a year, and carbon dioxide equivalents by 32%, despite an increase in production. We now all work in a nice, fresh working environment, which has all kinds of benefits. For one thing, we have a genuinely impressive plant to show potential new recruits.

We still have a few actions left to carry out, but we feel very motivated to implement these bearing in mind the great results we’ve achieved so far.”

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