Polestar Group , Chantry
market leading company
As a market leading organization the Polestar Group can not ignore the rising cost of energy. Consuming approximately 2Mwh per annum on the Chantry site in the production of leading magazines such as Hello and the TV times as well as promotional material for the major retailers energy efficiency is a board level topic.
"i-Prophets energy services were clear and concise in their approach providing the awareness of the opportunities for us to save energy and reduce costs. " Lee Nichols , Purchasing Director, Polestar Group
About Polestar
The Polestar Group was formed in 1998 by Investcorp, a merger of Watmough Holdings, established in the 1880's, and The British Printing Company, established 1936. BPC served the time-sensitive weekly market. Watmough served the quality monthly market, hence natural partners, so between the two companies covering a broad spectrum of services.
Today Polestar has 20 operating sites across the UK, Spain and Hungary, and 2 imaging companies pioneering computer to plate (CTP) technology throughout the group. To complement its vast printing techniques, 'ink on board or paper', Polestar can also offer the latest range of software services.
chantry facility
bindery
Focus on monitoring and targeting
With a number of individual process lines with supporting services such as compressed air and chilled water Polestar were very keen to engage monitoring and targeting early in the energy management process. Keen to recognize achievable key performance indicators the group installed a series of sub meters following the development of a detailed metering strategy.
A structured and measured approach
Following a structured approach to energy management the organization commissioned i-Prophets energy services through partner Lockwell Ltd to implement the virtual energy manager process. Beginning with a full audit of the site energy usage the company were able to understand the focus areas for action. This was then further investigated through a detailed opportunity assessment leading to a detailed project plan.
More information about the Polestar Group can be found at www.polestar-group.com