FUJIFILM Achieves Greater Energy Efficiency to Fund Innovation
£43,000 annual savings, 3 week payback, expanding to international sites
Device-Level Insight into Energy Use
FUJIFILM Speciality Ink Systems is a global leader in the development and manufacture of UV inkjet inks for wide format and other printing sectors. Continuously finding ways to improve efficiency in its operations enables the company to remain competitive and to invest in the development of future technology.
Driving Operational Efficiency
FUJIFILM wanted to drive energy efficiency across its UK manufacturing site, but needed expert insight to support meaningful action.
Centrica Business Solutions began by installing 22 sensors at the facility in Broadstairs, Kent. The wireless, self-powered sensors monitored the flow of electricity and delivered energy information to an online analytics platform. The data would be analysed after a six-week Proof of Concept.
The Results
Within six weeks the Energy Insights solution had unearthed two major issues:
- Air compressor fault — A fault with the air compressor units was causing them to run over the weekend while the site wasn't operational. This was costing £330/weekend — an annual saving of £17,000.
- Chiller optimization — Specific chillers on the ink production line were also kept running after production stopped. By optimising these chillers, FUJIFILM achieved a saving of £26,000 per annum.
The payback period for the investment in Energy Insights was just three weeks. Centrica Business Solutions has since been invited to extend the solution to FUJIFILM's customer site in South Africa. FUJIFILM is also looking to extend energy monitoring to other UK sites.
Key Metrics
- 22 sensors providing real-time energy data
- 3 week return on investment
- £43,000 annual savings identified
- Solution cost was just 5% of the total savings
"We wanted to understand our energy consumption at a granular level. Centrica Business Solutions is a leader in this field and the initial project has immediately provided substantial cost savings. We now plan to roll-out this solution to our international sites." — Adam Batting, Operations Director, FUJIFILM Speciality Ink Systems
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