30% WATER SAVINGS

Sofrimar Kilmore Quai

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OBJECTIVE:
Sofrimar, a leading seafood company, sought an efficient and sustainable cleaning solution to simplify processes, reduce water usage, and cut operational costs, aligning with their environmental and financial goals.

CHALLENGE:
Sofrimar faced a substantial challenge in their day-to-day operations, as the cleaning processes consumed large quantities of water. This not only increased operational costs but also impacted the company’s sustainability goals. With two primary product lines requiring extensive cleaning, reducing water consumption without compromising hygiene standards was a critical concern.

SOLUTION:
To tackle this challenge, Sofrimar implemented a state-of-the-art Centralised Cleaning System. This innovative solution centralized and streamlined the entire cleaning process, enabling more precise control over water consumption while ensuring consistently high cleaning standards were maintained. By consolidating the cleaning operations, the system not only improved overall efficiency but also made monitoring and management significantly easier, allowing for better oversight and optimization of resources. Additionally, the system reduced manual labor, contributing to time and cost savings, while supporting Sofrimar’s commitment to both operational excellence and sustainability.

RESULT:
By installing the Centralised Cleaning System, Sofrimar achieved significant operational improvements. Notably, the company saw a 30% reduction in the volume of water used per tonne of product processed across its two main product lines. This reduction led to substantial savings in water costs and contributed to Sofrimar’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Additionally, the streamlined cleaning processes resulted in reduced downtime and increased productivity, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

 

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Achievements

30% less water Water
Water flow rates were reduced from, on average 100L/min, to between 30 and 40L/min. Due to the positive feedback from cleaning staff, these flow rates have been reduced further to between 20 – 30L/min.
Less aerosols
Improved water sprays from the nozzles reduced misting throughout the site which improved the efficiency of the final rinse cleaning step.

The payback on the investment was about 13 months and has resulted in significant annual savings for Sofrimar on their water charges.

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Sofrimar Kilmore Quai

Sofrimar was established in 1979 to harness the abundant supply of shellfish and whitefish landed at Kilmore Quay.

Sofrimar Kilmore Quay
+01 214 4113
Crossfarnoge, Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford, Ireland

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