Manufacturing Today Issue - 223 April 2024 | Page 86

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full turnkey manufacturing , installation , and commissioning services . Despite a slowdown in the industry last year due to decreased capital expenditure , both businesses have remained very successful and are now focusing on aftermarket services and future innovations ,” he adds .
Throughout the years , CPM has experimented with various technologies to enhance its manufacturing process costefficiently and sustainably . “ At present , all the products we offer have the latest and most efficient motors , which reduce energy consumption for both the customer and us . Additionally , we are prioritizing sustainability and reduced operational costs . These aspects are especially important for CPM and our clients as energy costs are through the roof but also because we strive to reduce our carbon footprint . Therefore , we are actively exploring alternative energy sources like hydrogen and increased electrical energy as well as recovery of energy through heat recovery systems . CPM places a great emphasis on innovation , which involves fine-tuning our systems . For instance , our typical washer installed five years ago had 450 sensors , while the newer one we installed last year has 900 sensors . This effort has resulted in nearly a 40 percent reduction in utility water and chemical usage , offering significant operational or process savings to customers and decreasing the overall cost of ownership . Implementing such changes , especially in terms of chemical usage for can etching and cleaning , is extremely important for efficiency and sustainability ,” he informs .
Following the industry ’ s turbulent start to the year , Mark reveals CPM ’ s key focus for the remainder of 2024 . “ This year has been challenging due to the industry

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