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future . It was a huge turning point for the business , and not only have we been able to reduce our carbon emissions , but it ’ s also had a really positive impact on our bottom line .
Sustainability journey
“ We started with the manufacturing process . We used to manufacture the products and then wash them in-house before sending them out for plating and heat treatment , amongst other things . This process lacked efficiency , as it resulted in considerable quantities of wastewater . We decided to partner with our plating supplier , as they offered in-house water treatment plants that would minimize water wastage . The water goes in dirty and comes out clean , meaning it can be reused . In doing this , we also cut out the need for drying , which was an energy intensive part of our production process . It saved us a fortune on electricity , because we
didn ’ t need to dry everything we washed , nor did we need to buy the chemicals necessary for cleaning .
“ By adopting a more streamlined and energy conscious process , we were able to increase profitability . It became clear that sustainable practice was a beneficial policy all around , and so we decided to invest more in it . We converted all of our lighting systems to LEDs , which cut down our electricity consumption even further . We only use recyclable or recycled cardboard for packing products , and we plan our delivery routes carefully to ensure we ’ re travelling the minimum possible distance . There ’ s no back and forth , which uses a lot of petrol and also delays delivery .
“ We ’ ve also received invaluable support from Lloyds Banking Group in this journey . They moved our facility from our previous provider and sorted out our loans in three
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We specialize in ferrous and non-ferrous materials , expertly crafted for Cold Heading and various other industries . Our rigorous Cleaning , Drawing , and Annealing processes ensure superior quality , backed by ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications .
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