Compressor funded through Carbon Trust interest free loan

DG Heath (Timber Products) Limited was established in 1985 and is a leading supplier of timber and quality related timber products to the trade, retail and public sector.

The family run business is based in Pontarddulais, Swansea, and specialises in timber decking, fencing, laminate and solid hardwood flooring as well as the manufacturing of wooden pallets and cases.

To find a cost effective solution to replace compressor equipment that was beyond economical repair and would also provide continuous energy savings going forward.

Airchannel had already conducted a data log of the company’s site, which revealed potential savings could be made with a new type of compressor and in light of the problem a new variable speed unit was recommended.

The survey indicated DG Heath could save 51% a year on energy bills, which represented £3,613.00, and the payback on a new compressor would take just 33 months. This met the Carbon Trust criteria.

This resulted in an order being placed and Airchannel installed a new variable speed compressor for DG Heath that provides significant annual energy cost savings and is funded through a Carbon Trust interest free loan.

To obtain the loan, Airchannel supported the application with data log graphs and documentary proof of the savings that could be achieved, these were then analysed by the Carbon Trust to see if all the figures added up. Within 10 days approval had been granted to purchase a variable speed compressor.

Neil Heath, director at DG Heath (Timber Products), said: “Airchannel advised us that we would make significant energy savings with a new variable speed compressor and due to this we could also qualify for the interest free loan.

“It made sense to order a new compressor, which Airchannel delivered and installed within about two weeks. Their engineer also completed the documents for warranty and commissioning that were sent to the Carbon Trust. The service was excellent.”

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