Posted to News on 23rd Apr 2010, 20:05
Seminar speakers emphasise need to save energy
At the 2010 Drives and Controls, Air-Tech, IFPEX, and Plant & Works Exhibition (8-10 June 2010), speakers at the free seminar programme, will be emphasising the need for energy savings, highlighted by the fact that electric motors use 65 per cent of electrical energy in industry. Therefore one area of potential savings is with variable speed drive (VSD) devices. Stephen Barker of Siemens and a representative of the Gambica Trade Association will use his seminar to look at maximising cost reductions and improving competitive advantage.
Barker explains: "Reducing costs and improving productivity are key goals for most organisations in these economically challenging times. Some clear thinking, supported by a systematic approach, can provide substantial benefits - therefore my presentation will explain the benefits of a 'value-based' approach, clarify how to develop a 'best practice' energy, cost and carbon reduction strategy, and also demonstrate how to lever success from innovative financing models.
"The good news is that even in today's challenging environment, most organisations have considerable scope for business improvement and I am therefore pleased to have this opportunity to highlight some of the most important techniques that clients can deploy to improve profitability, enhance corporate image and simultaneously reduce cost and carbon."
The Carbon Trust's head of financial services, Paul Higgins, will also be presenting at the event. He will focus on practical advice on how to obtain money from the organisation. Chris Dee, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society, will look at the importance of leak detection to help save end user energy cost.
To register for the free seminars or the exhibitions go to www.drives2010.com.
