Energy management and efficient use of finite fossil fuel resources has never been more at the forefront of minds than at present. Companies worldwide need to consider carefully the impact that they have on the environment they work in and Energy is one key area of concern.
Bott takes its responsibility for use of energy seriously and pro-actively pursues ways to minimise usage. Production facilities are designed and specified with energy conservation in mind.
Measures taken to date include:
Specifying high thermal efficiency building materials, and providing insulated loading dock door openings. Using energy saving lighting wherever possible coupled to programmable timers and photocells. Forced warm air recirculation is utilised from roof space to floor level to minimise space heating loads. Paint plant oven uses a camel back construction with naturally convected/reclaimed heat to minimise energy input. Compressed air is efficiently produced using lead-lag technology and variable speed drives. Common source plant solution heating uses dual-fuel technology and super insulated thermal fluid distribution systems. Balanced power factor correction for all major plant is coupled to soft-start motors and inverter technologies to reduce power surges. Selection of production machinery prioritises the use of low energy technologies. Use of latest Euro IV emission standard delivery vehicles and optimally sized tractor units. Increasing use of modern IT technologies such as e-mail and video-conferencing to minimise passenger air miles. Carrying out regular planned plant maintenance to optimise running performance. Optimised route planning for delivery vehicles and field sales/service personnel to minimise mileage. Establishing a company Energy Management Committee empowered to make energy saving changes in the workplace. Exploring and implementing the use of green energy technologies where commercially viable. | 
