According to Mazars, the number of insolvencies in the manufacturing sector has risen by almost 63% in the last year, from 893 in 2020-21 to 1,454 in 2021-22. Manufacturers especially are taking the strain of UK economic slowdown. There are higher costs, weaker demand and supply-bottlenecks that have caused manufacturing output to plummet to its lowest levels since the start of the pandemic.
At Bio-Circle, our ethos has always been to find better ways of doing things. Particularly in relation to surface cleaning, preparation and finishing, we look at how existing processes are being carried out and question whether they could be done in a more energy-efficient way – to control costs, improve health & wellbeing and for a lower impact on the environment.
Any process changes we recommend are always simple switches bespoke to individual facilities that can accumulate to having a big impact. Our customers save money, time and move closer towards their decarbonisation goals.
Here are ten ways in which we are supporting our manufacturing customers during these financially precarious times:
- Reduced energy consumption with efficient parts cleaning at lower, ambient temperatures with our CleanBlue range of liquids. Our BIO-CIRCLE GT parts washers combined with BIO-CIRCLE L Blue & CB 100 Blue cleaning chemistries allow for powerful cleaning at lower temperatures. These low-temperature cleaners have been developed for mechanical and manual use and can also be used flexibly at all temperatures. Our intelligent systems measure the parts to be cleaned so freshwater consumption is reduced, and the risk of surface drying on the parts is lower.
- Control costs with consistently high performing cleaning fluids – when compared with solvents whose cleaning power diminishes over time. Each time solvents are reused they become more loaded with contaminate and therefore lose their effectiveness with every use. In comparison, BIO-CIRCLE cleaners are entirely self-cleaning via the advanced recirculation systems, so maintain their cleaning prowess for each cleaning cycle.
- Control costs with self-recycling cleaning fluids meaning a longer service life, as the liquids do not need to be replenished so frequently.
- Control costs with parts cleaning systems that do not require specialist cleaning zones, ventilation systems or PPE. All of our chemistries used in conjunction with our parts cleaners are VOC-free or VOC-reduced, meaning no requirement for ventilation and PPE.
- Control costs with fewer compliance requirements too and therefore fewer man-hours dedicated to meeting those requirements. Complete & compliant MSDS, reduced CLP labelling & REACh compliant.
- Ensure a happier workforce in using safer and more pleasant cleaning systems and technologies. Unpleasant solvent odour? Not any more – how about the aroma of apples instead! Happier staff means fewer costly sick days and higher performance.
- Bespoke sales & rental packages of our machines and chemistries meaning we can customise packages to suit your procurement and business needs.
- We also offer extended warranties to give you further financial protection
- And flexible service plans that again are bespoke to your business needs
- Our chemistries and systems are also universally applicable. We don’t offer a ‘one size fits all’ system, but many of our systems and liquids can be used for different applications in many different business and industries. We work with you to create the perfect combo for your cleaning or surface preparation needs.
Discover more and arrange your free site survey where we will create a bespoke process optimisation plan to meet your goals.
