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Charles F Stead

Client

Sector

Application

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CUSTOMER

Charles F Stead are a traditional family business, passionate about making fine suede leathers. They have built long-standing relationships with many of the finest shoe and bag manufacturers in the world. With more than 100 years experience in the
leather industry, Charles F Stead combine English tradition with the expertise of a family run leather tannery in Leeds to provide unique and distinctive products.

Challenge

Charles F Stead are strong ambassador of sustainability and are committed to improving their environmental performance. As part of their overall environmental management system, Charles F Stead sought to reduce their carbon emissions and cut their impact on the environment without reducing operational capabilities.

Solution

After a thorough evaluation of the site, the electrical machinery and the electrical profile and consumption, the Powerstar team recommended the installation of 2 x voltage optimisation systems on the tannery supplies. The installations were carried out by Advanced Electrical, a Powerstar installer, who ensured the work was carried out with minimal disruption to business operations.

Results

Two voltage optimisation installations are saving Charles F Stead in Leeds a total of 20.74% on their annual electricity consumption.

20.74%

annual reduction in energy consumption

Customer Testimonial

“We saw voltage optimisation as a major step in our continual need for improvement on our environmental performance. We are very pleased with this energy reduction, which not only help our targets, but has a significant impact on our costs too.”

Colin Hodgson, Operations Director

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Technology

Voltage Optimisation

Optimising the incoming voltage to your site to improve quality, saving energy and costs.

Application

Reducing Energy Bills

Use power more intelligently and effectively to reduce your business/organisation's energy bills and electricity costs.

Application

Energy Efficiency

Increase the efficiency of your site’s energy to reduce costs and CO2.

Sector

Food and Drink

For the diverse and extensive food and drink manufacturing sector, reliable processes and the avoidance of disruption is vital to ensure products are delivered to the high standards required.


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