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Energy Efficiency Transformation: A Case Study on Safety Lighting Assessment at a BMC Thermoset Composite Manufacturer

This case study details how a BMC Thermoset Composite Manufacturer significantly reduced energy usage and maintenance costs by transitioning from fluorescent to LED lighting, resulting in a 77% reduction in energy usage, annual energy savings of $54,724, and decreased maintenance labour costs.

Safety

Overview

This company is an integrated compounder and molder of BMS Thermoset composite product and value adding finishing services. Manufacturing customized materials to service a variety of industries: electrical, industrial, food service and transportation.

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Challenge

IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE EFFICIENT ENERGY USAGE

MSC and a supplier partner noticed all the lighting in the facility were fluorescent bulbs, generating high energy usage and more frequent service from their maintenance team.

Solution

IMPLEMENTED ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING

MSC delivered a customized approach to replace LED lighting to decrease energy usage and deliver cost savings in maintenance labor avoidance.

Results

77% REDUCTION IN ENERGY

  • Annual energy usage down from 643,371 kWh to 145,882 kWh

  • $54,724 in annual energy savings

Continous Improvement

ESTABLISHED A CADENCE OF CUSTOMER IMPROVEMENT REVIEWS

  • To ensure strong partnership established a cadence of Customer Improvement Reviews (CIR)

  • Address additional safety improvement opportunities through Safety Needs Analysis

  • Engage supplier support again when needed

Customer
  • BMC Thermoset Composite Manufacturer
Customer Challenge