Refrigeration is a process of mechanically cooling or reducing the temperature of a space, product or process. In some industries, such as chemical producers or the food and drink sector, refrigeration accounts for a significant proportion of overall energy costs. Against these costs, even a small reduction in refrigeration energy use can lead to noteworthy cost savings.

A regular service on refrigeration systems leads to:

An energy-saving brew

• A brewery renewed its plant technology and implemented energy-efficiency measures
• The investment of € 1.8 million led to a yearly cost reduction of € 238 526

C. & A. Veltins GmbH & Co. KG brews one of the leading premium pils brands in Germany, reporting turnover in the millions of euros and output measured in the millions of hectolitres. The brewhouse is easily the main energy consumer in its brewery operation.

Lessons for all plants with cooling rooms

• A German meat-processing plant installed an interconnected refigeration system to reduce energy costs
• Yearly cost reduction of up to € 67 000 and CO2 reduction of 345 tonnes

The Gourmet Fleischerei and Feinkost GmbH employs 80 employees at its Brandenburg site, which processes 3 600 tonnes of pork and beef each year. The preparation, cleaning, further processing and storage of the meat takes place in 24 cooling rooms (an area of 4 500 m2).

Organic coffee, sustainable thinking... a bio-bonus

Ophthalmic firm's sustainable vision

Cool response to a heated situation

• Channelling heat out of the printing plant saves air-conditioning costs
• Substantial energy savings (9 MWh)
• 2.9 tonnes less CO2 emissions, saving around € 2 040 a year

Graficas Z is a specialist printer in the Aragón region of northeastern Spain. This innovative SME is constantly looking for opportunities to reduce costs and improve production by introducing energy-saving measures.

LED lights also 'enlighten' your purse...

• Ice-cream manufacturer strives to make production more environmentally friendly
• In 2016, the company switched to LED lamps which saved 4 860 kWh and € 700 annually

Franz Leonardelli KG is a family business and operates three ice-cream parlours in Vienna and the surrounding area. The company uses natural ingredients, and prioritises fair trade and organic produce where possible. 

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Steaming ahead with energy-saving measures

• Introduction of metering system led to yearly savings of around € 5 600
• Reduction of CO2 emissions from 95kg/tonnes to 60 kg/tonnes

Bonduelle is a French company founded in 1853 which specialises in the production of processed vegetables.

Why monitor your water consumption? Saving water and associated costs begins with an accurate assessment of current consumption. Knowing how much water you use, as well as when and why you are using it, is the first essential step to saving this precious resource.