May 2017

	Leak tags, short switch-offs, pay off

May 2017

Is it worthwhile to switch off production equipment for as little as 20 minutes to save electricity? In some cases, it is, says an industrial expert. Also this month, when food distributor Hen Long Market decided to build a new warehouse in Central Surrey, our New Plant Design program helped deliver big refrigeration savings, and New Westminster's Pacific Particulate Materials Ltd. leans on our free leak tag kit program to spot, tag and fix costly leaks. The result? Significant savings, and some employee rewards.

Short switch-off periods can cut electricity use

Shutting down production equipment when it's not needed is a smart way to cut electricity use. But is it worthwhile to switch off equipment for as little as 20 minutes? An expert weighs in.

Leak tag kits add up to savings for B.C. company

Employees at Pacific Particulate Materials Ltd. tag 7-9 leaks a month with 3-5 of them being air, coolant or oil leaks. The savings? They're adding up. Learn more

New Plant Design helps food distributor cut refrigeration costs 40%

When the Ngo family made the decision to build a new food storage warehouse, they didn't want compressors tied into a single refrigeration system. Learn more

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