The company’s manufacturing processes include plastic extrusion, clay firing and other energy intensive operations and, although it has invested heavily in new plant and equipment, effective energy and carbon management remain key to its success.

Detailed energy and water consumption data are provided by Elcomponent’s site-based automatic sub-metering systems. Some 140 meters have been installed at four Wavin sites to provide half-hour readings in real time to a central database. Data is managed and presented via Elcomponent’s MeterRing MM software and Wavin’s own process specific energy management routines.

The use of multiple networking options included VHF radio and the existing LAN, and used MODBUS connected meters where possible. This ensured accuracy and reliability were combined with a cost-effective and efficient installation process, which was achieved with minimum disruption to the site’s manufacturing processes.