Surface Finishing Company – Environmental Control & Energy Monitoring

Client: Electroplating and Coating Specialist

Sector: Surface Finishing (Automotive & Aerospace Supply Chain)

Location: Greater Manchester

Challenge:

Environmental compliance requirements and rising energy costs placed pressure on margins. The client needed better oversight of fume extraction, tank temperatures, and HVAC loads.

Solution:

• We deployed edge IIOT nodes and cloud-connected sensors to:
  • Monitor and log temperature, humidity, and chemical tank conditions.
  • Analyse HVAC and extraction unit energy usage.
  • Enable real-time dashboards and compliance reporting logs.

Results:

• Reduced HVAC energy consumption by 19% through load balancing and scheduling.
• Achieved full traceability for regulatory audits with automated logs.
• Improved environmental conditions on the production floor, enhancing staff safety and productivity.