Manufacturing Today Issue - 217 October 2023 | Page 90

Doncaster Cables ____________________________________________________________________________________
primary reason we focus on Scope 1 and 2 , as we have direct control over those aspects . Scope 3 involves suppliers and the rest of the supply chain . However , the initial work we
have undertaken in this area is expected to yield favorable results when compared to our
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Enquiries : Cs . europe . uk @ vonroll . com Euroway Trading Estate , Bradford , BD4 6SG United Kingdom . Tel : 01274 687777 www . vonroll . com competitors . The vast majority of competing product is imported from overseas , whereas a significant proportion of our supply chain is based in the UK . Where it is not practicable for us to buy raw materials in the UK , for example copper rod as there are no UK rod mills left , our Scope 3 transportation emissions are still advantageous when benchmarking against overseas competition . If we took twin and earth cable as an example , when we import 28 tons of copper in a single journey from the supplier ’ s country to ours , it yields over 500 kilometers of cable . In contrast , if we were to import finished twin and earth cable , the same journey might result in only 250 kilometers of cable . Hence , as we progress along this path , it will become a more favorable benchmark .
“ Furthermore , we are actively collaborating with our long-term partners and suppliers , some of whom have been working with us for over three decades . We have started offering low carbon copper , which involves a unique processing method using renewable energy sources in mines . This process reduces the carbon footprint of the copper by over 50 percent . The copper mine operates solely on renewable energy , and the waste heat generated is utilized to provide heating for local communities ,” Aaron unveils .
Following the success of EV-Ultra ®, Doncaster Cables is now about to launch its newest innovation : PV-Ultra ®. “ This product follows the same principle as EV-Ultra ® but is designed specifically for the solar market . Currently , people install solar cables that bear a resemblance to coaxial cables when placed in a loft . However , there is potential for confusion , as they may be mistaken for coaxial cables despite carrying a significantly higher voltage of 600 volts . Clear differentiation is vital to ensure proper handling and safety during installation and maintenance . To address this , we have developed a cable that resolves all these issues . PV-Ultra ® resembles a mains cable and incorporates a pre-marked
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