Production line Flensburger brewery
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Energy efficiency in companies

Saving energy generally has two desirable effects for companies: On the one hand, the environment benefits and, on the other hand, the company's expenses are minimised. In our dossier we show examples of how intelligent conversion measures have improved energy efficiency.

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Dr Thomas Baumgärtner (left) and Mario Zirn

Innovative roll-out

The Swabian label specialist Herma is making the largest investment in the company’s history in a new coating plant – and is implementing fifty individual measures outlined in an energy-saving concept. Self-driving electric vehicles will be used, among other things.

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”There's no alternative to using exhaust heat“

The traditional bakery Müller & Egerer had its production processes scrutinised by an energy consultant. It quickly became clear that using the exhaust heat from the oven held enormous potential for savings.

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Peter Küpper talking to a craftsman

The red house in Beuel

Peter Küpper has reached top efficiency values for the new construction of the Josef Küpper Söhne GmbH headquarters in Bonn-Beuel. The environmentally conscious entrepreneur hopes to inspire other business owners.

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Production line Flensburger brewery

Climate protection on the production line

Flensburger Brauerei, a brewery in northern Germany, is investing in energy-efficient technology. With the help of KfW loans, it has once again updated its production facilities. And this is paying off – for the environment and for the company.

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Laser at work

Wilms Metallmarkt puts stock in fibre laser

Wilms Metallmarkt produces metal parts made to measure in single piece or series manufacturing. In future, the parts will have even cleaner contours and sharper edges. Because the family-owned company has invested in an energy-efficient fibre laser.

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Bakery Meyer uses exhaust heat

Baking, not sweating

Fred Schaumburg invested in energy-efficient systems. The baker now uses the exhaust heat from the ovens for heating. A plus for the environment — and for the 108-year-old family business.

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Power from the own harvest

Municipalities and companies all across Germany are using renewable energy. They are almost completely independent of traditional energy suppliers. Learn more about three inspiring projects, including the municipality of Büsingen, which is relying on a local heating network.

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Saving energy in the SME sector

Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly slow to invest in energy efficiency. However, the promotion options available to help businesses save energy are more attractive than ever before.

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