nBS is on target to help save Amtico International £1.1 million off its energy invoices

npower Business Solutions (nBS) is on target to help save Amtico International £1.1 million off its energy invoices.

Amtico International is a specialist manufacturer of high-quality luxury vinyl flooring products. Acquired in 2013 by Mannington Mills, one of the largest flooring companies in the USA, Amtico International has two manufacturing plants in Atlanta, USA, as well as one in Coventry. However, its energy consumption was high.

nBS was initially approached by Amtico International’s Coventry plant to help the company minimise its energy consumption, but also for legislative and compliance requirements (as part of its ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard).

How did nBS help Amtico achieve its aims?

nBS provided much needed resource and expertise to help deliver savings and was able to utilise the on-site knowledge and experience of Amtico staff. With data analysis being carried out remotely, this helped to target and prioritise energy saving initiatives, and monitor and report progress to maintain momentum.

nBS installed a range of sub-meters and an Automatic Monitoring and Targeting (aM&T) system to identify and generate savings. Working with Amtico over a five year period, nBS is continually looking to reduce its energy consumption and costs.

Why has it worked so well?

nBS’s expertise has helped to guide savings through detailed energy analysis, a suite of bespoke energy saving initiatives, and by instigating regular site visits to monitor and report on progress.

The results

As well as meeting the original brief of compliance, legislation and standards requirements, Amtico is now on target to save £1.1 million.

Next steps

nBS is now engaged with the US facilities of Amtico with a view to replicate the success of the service it provides to the company in the UK.