The UK manufacturing sector is thriving, with 64 per cent of
companies within the industry enjoying rising productivity levels over the last
two years, according to a joint report by the Engineering Employers’ Federation
and technology firm Infor.
The study of more than 150 manufacturers also found that 57
per cent of British firms expected to see continued improvements during the
next two years, while almost a third declared that they were investing in new
plant and machinery.
Although the outlook is bright for the manufacturing sector,
it’s alarming to hear that two-thirds of manufacturers do not plan to invest in
new equipment.
Unpredictable energy prices and increasingly stiff competition
from overseas mean that UK manufacturers must ensure they do everything to
maintain current levels of productivity – which includes investment in
energy-efficient machinery.
Electric
motor-powered processes are responsible for almost 70 per cent of
industrial electricity consumption worldwide, so upgrading to the most
energy-efficient motors can help minimise long-term costs while presenting a swift
return on investment.
By taking it to the next level and adding variable-speed
drives to motor-driven applications, manufacturers can achieve energy
savings of as much as 60 per cent. This has an enormous impact on productivity
while reducing equipment wear and maintenance requirements.
As a provider of both energy-efficient electric motors and ABB drives,
we’re able to recommend the ideal equipment to fully optimise applications
using conveyors, pumps and mixers to name just a few. We have extensive
experience within the manufacturing sector and work round our client’s schedule
in order to minimise disruption.
Discover more about how variable-speed drives can improve
the productivity of your process by calling Drives Manager Alan Roberts on
07966 468430 or email alan@gibbonsgroup.co.uk.
0 comments:
Post a Comment