Cambs Compressors Newsletter Spring 2022

www.cambscompressors.co.uk Manufacturing businesses focused on lowering their impact upon the environment know their compressed air typically accounts for up to 40% of a manufacturing facility’s total energy bill. Reducing compressed air environmental impact - carbon footprint or handprint? So where should they focus - carbon footprint or handprint? As compressed air uses so much energy in a typical manufacturing process, it’s important that businesses look for ways to reduce their environmental impact to offset energy consumption. Over the last two decades, there has been an increased focus on reducing the global carbon footprint— initiatives such as the Paris Agreement set objectives regarding CO 2 emissions to regain control over global warming. There are formulas to calculate your carbon footprint, allowing businesses to assess their impact and lower it where possible. So what is the difference between handprint and footprint? A carbon handprint is essentially the inverse of a carbon footprint. It involves products, services, and strategies that positively impact the environment and reduce climate load. Whereas the carbon footprint describes the negative effects we have on the environment, the carbon handprint focuses on the positive effects. Cambs Compressors environmental handprint Cambs Compressors creates an environmental handprint because its products and services allow its customers to reduce their carbon footprint. When we look at your compressed air usage, our aim is to make this element within your operations as close to zero as possible. Plus, when you reduce your compressed air energy use, you increase cost savings - making it a win-win situation. n Audit your ‘air use’ carbon footprint n Seek to reduce your energy consumption n Provide practical, innovative options Making you greener, safer and more profitable Our aim is to continually provide our customers with highly ethical, environmental and practical solutions to maximise their efficiency. Cambs Compressors engineers can provide you with an expert ‘environmental handprint’ assessment free, this will identify inefficient equipment, maintenance procedures, and doing low cost/no cost measures such as leak detection and repair to reduce system waste. From preventative maintenance to a re- engineered system - our aim is to make you greener, safer and more profitable. Cambs Compressors 1992 - 2022 May 1992: Please Don’t Go by KWS topped the music charts, John Major was Prime Minister, you only made calls on your mobile and I was driving a Ford Fiesta - having just started Cambs Compressors from my garage. Who could have guessed what the next 30 years would bring Bill Clinton was named as the Time Person of the Year after he defeated incumbent President George H. W. Bush. Back in 1992 the vast majority of people still had no idea what ‘the Internet’ was (Pipex was the UK’s first commercial Internet provider and began providing dial-up Internet access in March 1992). Today we couldn’t imagine life without the internet, and Cambs Compressors is moving to a fully online management system. We use WhatsApp video calls to trouble shoot and remote diagnose issues. Our website is the businesses shop window to the world, we have people working remotely in Santa Barbara and Thailand - and think this is normal. The challenges of a Pandemic only made us stronger The past 30 years have seen seismic shifts in how business operates, but no matter what the challenges faced, I’m proud to say we have overcome them. Our ability to adapt and change, combined with the fantastic team at Cambs Compressor and our marvellous, diverse customer base - has made it a pleasure! A can do attitude, experience and approachable Anyone who has already had the pleasure of working or engaging with Kirstie at Cambs Compressors already will echo these qualities. Our business is very much a family and we look to build a long strong relationship within our team and our clients. Kirstie’s career with the Police ended when her youngest child was born (now eight) and she started a more stable, non shift work role, working Monday to Friday. Never the less, working in the Oncology department for Cambridge University, Kirstie’s role of Graduate Admissions Administrator meant she was responsible for all the Phd and MRes students course and work placements. With 23 years experience working in a Police Force Control Room, Kirstie has brought her organisational skills and calm management style to Cambs Compressors operations. Kirstie’s recipe for success in Cambs Compressors nerve centre!