• Why Save Energy?
• Energy Cost is Approximately 5-7% of Total Cost
• Metalcasting Industry Profits Averaged
  • 2.4% in 2005
  • 5.7% in 2007
• Reducing Energy Use by 10% will increase profits by approximately 15%
• It’s Easier to Reduce Energy use by $50,000 than to find $1M in New Business

References:

• NADCA Links - April 2008
• ITP Metal Casting: Energy Use in Selected Metalcasting Facilities - 2003
• ITP Metal Casting: Theoretical/Best Practices Energy Use in Metalcasting Operations