Energy Reduction Means Much More than Saving Money
March 10, 2012
According to ABB, one of the world’s leading engineering companies, the “business case” for energy efficiency is fairly straightforward: using less energy means paying less for energy. But a simple cost-benefit analysis might overlook some very important benefits that efficiency brings.
At this point, there is little doubt that regulation of carbon dioxide is coming, with the power sector as a primary target, states a report published by ABB. While there are technologies both available and in development to mitigate CO2 emissions from power plants, the fact remains that the easiest ton of CO2 to remove from the atmosphere is the one that is not emitted in the first place. Greater energy efficiency in the T&D system means lower emissions in generation to deliver the same amount of consumed energy.
WPS Global Inc.’s supply-side energy management solutions are motivated both from a cost and sustainability perspective. By optimizing and reducing KWH usage, WPS Global helps businesses in the corrugated, sheet feeder and packaging industries improve energy efficiency and offset increasing energy costs. The net results prove a win-win for everyone – including the environment.
Reducing fixed costs gives these businesses a competitive edge, and showcases their ingenuity; plus our customized solutions are deliberately designed to meet their environmental and energy sustainability objectives.
For more information about a customized energy audit, contact Bill Behrmann at 888-803-2903 or sales@wpsglobal.net.
Petfood Industry magazine reported on WPS Global Inc.’s supply-side KWH consumption reduction solution in response to the announcement that Bancroft Bag, Inc., West Monroe, LA, made a proactive investment into reducing its supply-side KWH (kilowatt) consumption.
Bancroft Bag, a manufacturer of paper bags for pet food, partnered with WPS Global Inc. (www.WPSGlobalInc.com) to install a customized energy reduction system in its 348,000 square foot facility. “We expect this decision will produce a significant drop in our power usage, monthly electricity bills and in downtime and expenses associated with power surge damage,” explained David Sheppert, project manager, Bancroft Bag.
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WPS Global offers energy management for corrugated, paperboard and packaging facilities.
Bill Behrmann says WPS Global can save a corrugated or paperboard plant money, even if it has newer equipment.
“You would think with newer machinery you wouldn’t see much of a saving, but it is susceptible to power fluctuations. We can save everybody money.”
As energy costs increase, corrugator plants are looking for every opportunity to reduce usage. One solution that several companies have embraced is from WPS Global Inc., an energy management organization. The proprietary technology ensures that the equipment in the corrugator plants is not using more power than it needs.
WPS Global’s system conditions the power inside the facility, feeding the equipment the electricity it needs, and not allowing it to draw any more than what it is expected to draw.
Behrmann,WPS Global president, explains:
“Part of the process is the tracking. If the tracking isn’t correct then you don’t see the full benefit of the system. We’ve never not went in and saved the company money. We’ve learned in the past that if we don’t do our end of it, if tracking isn’t correct we’re not showing the customer exactly what we’re saving them.”
There is no maintenance required and the solution does not affect the performance of machines. It enhances them. It protects them from dirty electricity which is not a consistent supply of power.
10% REDUCTION GUARANTEE
an insurance policy for saving
After WPS Global conducts a comprehensive energy audit, presents a detailed plan and implements your customized supply-side energysaving solution, within weeks you’ll see a reduction in your energy usage and costs. In fact, WPS Global offers a 10 percent reduction guarantee. Combined with its flexible leasing options, your business is assured a prompt return on your investment. This promise, along with projected savings and real-world success stories, helps WPS Global articulate the generous opportunity for cutting a plant’s operating costs.
“To survive, I feel we must be a low cost producer, and reducing our energy costs is one element of that strategy.”
– John B., President, NY-based sheet feeder
Shown in image on left:
This is a power quality meter reading taken before the WPS Global system is installed. The voltage and amperage levels shown illustrate dirty power.
THE BOTTOM LINE: REDUCED ENERGY
lower bills and long term savings
Even with the most advanced, high efficiency equipment, you cannot realize optimal energy effectiveness or maximum savings. You must control the supply side of the equation. By implementing WPS Global’s specific system for your facility, you can achieve savings of upwards of 20 percent. Your facility’s efficiency will be greatly improved, thus significantly reducing the power being consumed by your facility.
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We’re standing by to create a cost-saving, profit-building system that delivers truly efficient energy performance, sustainability and a competitive edge for your business.
Article sources:
- SHEET FEEDERS PLUG INTO ENERGY SAVING STRATEGY, Corrugated Today, December 2011 (.pdf)
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT for the corrugated & paperboard industries (.pdf)
SHEET FEEDERS PLUG INTO ENERGY SAVING STRATEGY
December 11, 2011
Written by Jackie Schultz, Corrugated Today
Corrugated plants are adopting a new proprietary technology to reduce their kilowatt consumption and protect their equipment.
As energy costs increase, corrugator plants are looking for every opportunity to reduce usage. One solution that several companies have embraced is from WPS Global Inc., an energy management organization. The proprietary technology ensures that the equipment in the corrugator plants is not using more power than it needs.
“We are conditioning the power inside the facility, feeding the equipment the electricity it needs, and we’re not allowing it to draw any more than what it is expected to draw,” explains Bill Behrmann,WPS Global President.
Each solution is customized, depending on the plant’s electricity usage, type of equipment and layout.
WPS Global Inc. is an energy management organization serving corrugated, paperboard and packaging businesses. For more information, contact Bill Behrmann at 888-803-2903 or sales@wpsglobal.net, or visit www.wpsglobalinc.com.
Trend Watch 2012: Supply-side Energy Consumption
November 27, 2011
You may have noticed some of the leading industry trade publications are more frequently covering the issue of supply-side energy management.
Here at WPS Global, we’re working diligently to partner with these editors to provide the facts and behind-the-scenes insights they need to provide their readers with forward-thinking ideas on the topic.
For example, we’re sharing our success stories about the direct relationship between supply-side KWH reduction to significant cost savings – thousands of dollars a month; hundreds of thousands of dollars over the system’s lifetime – and outstanding reductions in carbon dioxide emissions - by the tons.
All of the businesses in these stories have one thing in common: they feel they’re ahead of the curve when it comes to supply-side KWH reduction … and it is the trend to plan ahead for in 2012.
Here are just a few of the statements WPS Global customers have made about the supply-side KWH reduction solution from WPS Global:
“We’ve witnessed first-hand how WPS Global’s systems quickly translate to significant and enduring electrical savings. We can look forward to a return on our investment and incremental savings for at least 15 years.”
“WPS Global’s 10 percent savings guarantee, made it a very low risk investment.”
“With WPS Global’s system, we’re proactively dealing with this problem by redirecting damaging surges away from our equipment.”
“We expect the cut in energy costs will result in a 20 percent reduction in electrical usage.”
“WPS Global’s system meets our sustainability needs and we believe it will pay for itself in energy savings.”
“A facility can literally save thousands of dollars every year, get a return on their investment, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by tons. It’s a no-brainer.”
Business owners and facility managers are learning about the proven concept of supply-side energy management. They recognize, even with the most advanced, high efficiency equipment, a facility cannot realize optimal energy effectiveness or maximum savings without controlling the supply side of the equation.
WPS Global’s proprietary technology ensures the a facility’s equipment is not using more power than it needs. It conditions the facility’s power, feeding the equipment the electricity it needs and preventing it from drawing more than necessary. This is a trend that has demonstrated significant savings in energy use and costs within weeks following an installation. The system offers other benefits as well, including improved power quality and equipment surge protection.
For more information, or to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Bill Behrmann, WPS Global’s senior systems designer, call 888-803-2903 or email sales@wpsglobal.net.
Reported by Jack Mans in PackagingDigest.com on 10/20/2011
Bancroft Bag Inc., West Monroe, LA, recently made a proactive investment into reducing its supply-side KWH (kilowatt) consumption. The manufacturer of paper bags for pet food, fertilizer, mining, and chemical product applications, partnered with WPS Global Inc. to install a customized energy reduction system in its 348,000-sq-ft facility. “We expect this decision will produce a significant drop in our power usage, monthly electricity bills and in downtime and expenses associated with power surge damage,” explains David Sheppert, project manager, Bancroft Bag.
The supply-side KWH reduction solution from WPS Global meets the needs of a cost-conscious, sustainability-minded operating environment like Bancroft’s with proprietary technology that…READ MORE Read the rest of this entry »
WPS Global helps corrugated industry “Untap a New Revenue Source”
October 25, 2011
M-real/Kemiart Liners asked Bill Behrmann, president, WPS Global Inc., to speak on the topic of Electrical KWH Reduction during its annual technical seminar in October.
Titled “Untap a New Revenue Source,” Behrmann’s presentation demonstrated how power distortion (a.k.a. “dirty power”) causes spikes in power usage and energy costs.
Behrmann reviewed with attendees the various ways to achieve energy efficiency, including the myths and challenges that corrugators and packaging facilities face today. He explained how the WPS Global solution – supply-side KWH reduction – achieves 3 critical energy management goals:
Shown in image on right: This is a power quality meter reading taken before the WPS Global system is installed. The voltage and amperage levels shown illustrate dirty power.Behrmann frequently speaks on the topic of supply-side energy management. To learn more about his speaking engagements and availability, contact us.
THE FACTS: SUPPLY -SIDE KWH REDUCTION
October 16, 2011
Energy costs are increasing and you’re looking for every opportunity to reduce those costs. Discover why so many of your peers have adopted a customized energy management solution from WPS Global. The following facts will give you an insider perspective on how your facility can plug into a new energy saving strategy that will truly impact your bottom line.
SUPPLY -SIDE KWH REDUCTION
Who, What, Where, Why, When, and How
- Who is this energy saving strategy designed for?
- Corrugated, paperboard and packaging businesses
- Operating equipment with high energy demands
- What is it?
- This energy saving strategy combines proprietary technology and components, installed on site, to create a custom-designed solution for each individual facility
- While the solution is designed exclusively for the facility and its energy management needs, the end result to directly reduce kilowatt consumption, never waivers
- Once in place, the system quickly translates to significant and enduring electrical savings for up to 15 years
- Where is it installed?
- The main switch gear is where power comes into the facility
- WPS Global’s system starts its work here and filters the power for the entire facility
- WPS Global’s system components are mounted in:
- Drive cabinets
- Lighting panels
- Main switch gears
- Buss bars
- Disconnect clusters
- Motors
- And anywhere else to ensure the best results in kilowatt reduction
- Reducing card loss and drive malfunctions
- The facility’s power room after WPS Global’s system installation looks exactly as it did before the install
- The system’s components are installed so that they are accessible but not noticeable
- Why is it installed at the power source?
- It is important to filter power at the drive cabinets because of the amount of sensitive equipment in a high volume action area
- The voltage and amperage levels shown here demonstrate dirty power
- Power distortion causes spikes in power usage and energy costs
- When does the installation take place?
- WPS Global will visit your facility and meet with you to conduct a comprehensive energy audit
- The investment of time and resources on your part includes:
- Hosting a facility walkthrough
- Sharing your electrical data
- The end result is a detailed plan that defines how we’ll implement a customized supply-side energy-saving system for your facility
- After the installation, WPS Global systems need only an annual “light panel check,” during a facility’s routine preventative maintenance process
- How does it work?
- The customized plan for your facility involves proprietary technology
- Provides your equipment with clean, controlled power
- This power is made available when it is needed
Packaging businesses operating large, sophisticated converting equipment are earning higher profit margins by significantly lowering energy consumption with a proprietary supply-side KWH reduction system.
Customized specifically for your facility and equipment, WPS Global Inc.’s energy management system installation results in noticeable savings within weeks and will endure for up to 15 years. The savings are realized in three ways: 1) reduced costs associated with sudden electrical surges and power loss, 2) reduced electrical usage and lower energy bills, and 3) reduced carbon footprint, contributing to sustainability initiatives.
WPS Global Inc. is an energy management organization serving corrugated, paperboard and packaging businesses. For more information, contact Bill Behrmann at 888-803-2903 or sales@wpsglobal.net, or visit www.wpsglobalinc.com.
Sustainability & Electrical Energy Reduction Remain Top-of-Mind
September 28, 2011
As a manufacturer of corrugated packaging, Bill Thom, senior vice president of operations, TimBar Packaging & Display, sustainability is top-of-mind as part of TimBar’s business philosophy.
“Companies concerned with sustainability would prefer to do business with like-minded companies,” explains Thom. “Like many of our customers are, TimBar is furthering its track record for investing in projects that will reduce our carbon footprint.”
TimBar partnered with WPS Global to implement a customized supply-side energy-saving system that guarantees a 10 percent reduction in electrical savings. Based on WPS Global’s success with other corrugated facilities and results to-date, Thom is expecting even better results – as high as a 14 to 20% savings.
“We have continually strived to minimize waste, increase productivity and design packaging that performs to specifications while utilizing the least amount of fiber possible,” says Thom. “WPS Global’s supply-side energy management solution meets our sustainability needs and we believe it will pay for itself in energy savings.”
To inquire about a customized energy audit for your facility, contact Bill Behrmann at 888-803-2903 or bill@wpsglobal.net.
Behrmann of WPS Global, speaking at the M-real / Kemiart Liners Annual Technical Seminar
September 21, 2011
Bill Behrmann, president, WPS Global Inc., has been invited by M-real/Kemiart Liners to speak on the topic of Electrical KWH Reduction during its annual technical seminar on October 5, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.
With several success stories proving thousands of dollars saved and a solid return on investment, WPS Global has created a strong following within the corrugated, paperboard and packaging industry. Behrmann sees a strong industry trend toward “zero waste” initiatives, leading companies to seek out-of-the-box strategies that will cut costs, improve productivity, and meet sustainability criteria.
For more information about the M-real/Kemiart Liners technical seminar or to reserve a spot, contact Rebecca Cohen at rebecca.cohen@m-real.com or 203-229-7482.
Behrmann frequently speaks on the topic of supply-side energy management. To learn more about his speaking engagements and availability, contact us.
