CWM - Case Studies
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Case Studies
Qonnectis
Qonnectis is a global supplier of web-based
technology solutions and services for the remote data collection
for water, electric, gas and environmental utilities and organisations.
It employs smart meter reading technology in systems that facilitate
automatic communication with remote utility meters and sensors,
and it delivers precise meter readings, sensor data and sophisticated
monitoring and analysis services. Qonnectis converts remote meter
data into utility intelligence for improving business performance
and reducing costs.
The company recently attended a CWM seminar
at the Mere Golf Club in Cheshire, which took place as part of an
Energy Systems Trade Association (ESTA) exhibition. Qonnectis was
invited to submit a number of a case studies that would demonstrate
effective ways of reducing waste and thereby minimise costs. Below
are several examples of projects in which careful monitoring and
intelligent use of data can help organisations to realise considerable
savings. Please click on the links to view the individual case studies,
which are in PDF format.
Associated
British Ports Ltd and Aquavitae - tackling the costs of rising
water consumption. (PDF - 256k).
NHS
Gwent - a water leakage detection initiative. (PDF - 207k).
First Group
plc and Scottish Water - smart metering of water consumption.
(PDF - 342k).
Knowsley
Metropolitan Borough Council - multi-utilty metering.
(PDF - 212k).
Redditch
Borough Council - promoting energy awareness and reductions
in consumption. (PDF - 581k).
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Project Beneficiaries
Bernard Kaymar
Based in Preston, Bernard Kaymar provides screen
and lithographic printing to a variety of customers both locally
and nationally. The Centre for Waste Management (CWM) initially
became involved with the company through the
British Printing Industry Federation (BPIF) of which the company
is a member. CWM helped the company to develop an Environmental
Policy Statement and to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
As a result of this work, the company has enjoyed greater success
in tendering for public sector contracts, it has reported savings
of £120,000 and forecast an increase in turnover of £160,000
in the year following the work by the CWM project team.
Download
the full version (PDF format - 217K) here.
Granthams
Granthams is a specialist graphics business
with premises in Preston and Blackpool. The CWM became involved
with the company when it became clear that its Blackpool premises
needed help with safety issues relating to the Control of Asbestos
At Work regulations. As a result of the environmental; review and
support work that followed, the company estimated that it has safeguarded
approximately £1 million in sales and that the project will
help it achieve additional sales of more than £200,000.
Download
the full version (PDF format - 183K) here.
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Preston Technical
Preston Technical operates as a converter of
adhesive tapes and foams on a contract manufacturing basis. Following
an Environmental Performance Review, CWM staff provided assistance
with improving waste disposal options for bulky wastes and ensuring
compliance with legislation, and also provided a number of bespoke
reports regarding compliance with the Packaging Regulations and
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). By acting on
CWM recommendations, the company has halved its contracted waste
collections, saving £90 a week, and has implemented other
cost saving activities which, together, will save an estimated £12,000
per annum.
Download
the full version (PDF format - 184K) here.
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Red Scar Tyres Limited
In this project, CWM staff carried out an environmental
review and identified areas of legislative non-compliance and areas
where environmental performance could be improved. Through a combination
of advice and bespoke reports, the team helped the company to implement
new procedures, which have resulted in significant environmental
improvements in how the site is managed. As a result, the company
has been able to increase its turnover, safeguard jobs and achieve
cost savings of nearly £20,000.
Download
the full version (PDF format - 268K) here.
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Ribblesdale Auto Electrics Limited
Based in Preston, Ribblesdale has been operating
as an auto electrical repair garage since 1969. The CWM approached
Ribblesdale speculatively and enquired if an environmental review
would benefit the company. The company felt the review would and,
on the basis of subsequent work, the project was able to lend assistance
with regard to the storage of oil, achieving a reduction in water
charges and complying with the Control of Asbestos At Work regulations.
As a result, the comp nay has estimated that the work has helped
safeguard approximately £150,000 in sales.
Download
the full version (PDF format - 203K) here.
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TES Wins Green Award with Help from CWM
In June 2005, TES Ltd, which supplies, installs
and maintains radio and wireless solutions in the UK and abroad,
won a City of Preston Green Award for its contribution to local
sustainability. With help from CWM project staff, the company introduced
many new measures including a waste-paper reduction scheme, installing
water saving devices, conducting a waste audit and establishing
a system to continually monitor waste production.
A
copy of the original press release can be downloaded here (PDF format
- 123K).
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