To meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive marketplace and sustainability-minded operating environment corrugated and paperboard industry, businesses coast to coast are partnering with WPS Global to implement a customized energy-saving solution. Just months after WPS Global conducts a comprehensive energy audit and presents a detailed plan, these business realized thousands of dollars in energy savings – and it required zero effort or employee resources on their part.
Quotes from Actual Customers:
Severe weather and lightning has caused Wrought Washer costly downtime and repair expenses due to electrical surges destroying sensitive and expensive equipment.
“With WPS Global’s system, we’re proactively dealing with this problem by redirecting damaging surges away from our equipment. In addition to primary computer systems, our sophisticated lasers, CNC turning and milling, EDM and optical inspection machines are also protected by the arrangement of maintenance-free components that WPS Global installed on-site.” Read more…
David Rank, engineering /maintenance manager, Wrought Washer Mfg., Inc.
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“We expect the cut in energy costs will result in a 20 percent reduction in electrical usage. Just as it’s done with many other corrugators, we anticipate our facility’s efficiency will be greatly improved by the system WPS Global has custom-designed for us, and we’ll enjoy significantly reduced power consumption in the short and long term.”
Terry Raffety, general manager, Freedom Corrugated
This story made headlines in:
- Official Board Markets, Freedom Corrugated saves energy with WPS Global
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“Companies concerned with sustainability would prefer to do business with like-minded companies. Like many of our customers are, TimBar is furthering its track record for investing in projects that will reduce our carbon footprint.”
“We have continually strived to minimize waste, increase productivity and design packaging that performs to specifications while utilizing the least amount of fiber possible. WPS Global’s system meets our sustainability needs and we believe it will pay for itself in energy savings.”
Bill Thom, senior vice president of operations, TimBar Packaging & Display
This story made headlines in:
- Official Board Markets, Timbar Miami Installs Energy-Saving System
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“We acted on this fast because 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.”
“Our past experience with WPS Global and its energy-saving solution made this decision easy. We’ve always held a firm philosophy on doing more with less, so our agreement with WPS Global is motivated both from a cost and sustainability perspective. We’ll improve our energy efficiency and offset increasing energy costs, and the net results will prove a win-win for everyone – including the environment.”
John Lingle, president, Independence Corrugated
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Official Board Markets, How IPC Cut Energy Costs
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“Pennies can make the difference between making or losing a sale — we need to explore every opportunity to reduce our operating expenditures.”
“IPC’s success in reducing energy costs, along with WPS Global’s 10 percent savings guarantee, made it a very low risk investment. “To survive I feel Niagara Sheets must be a low cost producer, and reducing our energy costs is one element of that strategy.”
John Bolender, president, Niagara Sheets LLC
This story made headlines in:
- Board Converting News, WPS Helps Niagara Sheets ‘Pinch Pennies’
- Official Board Markets, Corrugators are Finding Creative Ways to Cut Costs
- Paper Flim & Foil Converter, Niagara Sheets Cuts Energy Costs
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“WPS Global’s energy-saving solution follows along our culture – do more with less. We entered the agreement motivated both from a cost and sustainability perspective and the net results prove out the concept – a win-win for everyone – including the environment.”
“I can’t believe more corrugating facilities aren’t doing this. With the substantial electrical use from one or more corrugators, WPS Global can guarantee 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.”
John Lingle, (former) president, IPC Sheets
This story made headlines in:
- Corrugated Today, Sheet Feeders Partner with WPS Global
- Official Board Markets, Independence Looks at Long Term Results
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Contact WPS Global for more information or to schedule an energy management audit for your facility.
