ENER-Plast: EU-funded project promoting the benefits of energy efficiency in the mould & tool industry
The European mould and tool industry is quickly losing ground in the manufacturing sector and companies are facing major challenges. Increased tool making capacity in the Far East has led to overcapacity and increased market pressure to cut prices.
ENER-Plast, the European project to help the European polymer and its supply chain industries reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact, is looking for companies to complete a short survey about purchasing decisions when buying moulds and tools. Is cost the major influencer or do any other factors, such as energy efficiency, quality, and locality of supplier have an impact?
Using the results of the survey, ENER-Plast aims to help the European industry increase their competitiveness by publishing ‘Energy Efficiency and the Mould & Tool Industry’. The Guide will cover new production and process techniques, technologies and methodologies and research (National, European or International). All companies that complete the survey will be sent a copy of the final report and publication.
The survey is one of several actions within a European-funded programme specifically intended to help the industry efficiently manage their energy consumption and reduce their carbon and environmental impact. The information we collect will influence future actions under this programme, as well as providing important benchmarking data. We will not disclose any data about individual companies within the survey results. To complete the survey, visit http://www.enerplast.eu/pgm/tools&results.php.
There are many benefits to being a part of ENER-Plast, including an industry specific Carbon Impact Calculator, Best Practice Guides for Energy Efficiency, Directory of Energy Efficient Equipment and Products and a European Energy and Environmental Legislation Guide for the European Polymer Industry.
Register your details at www.enerplast.eu or email swilkinson@ismithers.net to access the tools and resources and for further information.