Principal Investigator for Strategic Sustainability Initiatives
The Client: A European-headquartered multinational automotive parts manufacturer specializing in PTFE-lined flexible hoses for global industrial and automotive markets.
Role: HMC was engaged to provide management and engineering consulting services focused on strategic manufacturing sustainability initiatives. The aim was to explore the feasibility of reducing waste, increasing energy efficiency, improving manufacturing processes, cutting operational costs, and enhancing the client’s competitive advantage.
Situation: The client, a $900M+ global company with 33 locations, had committed to a comprehensive sustainability strategy as part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. The CEO prioritized sustainability efforts in three key areas: energy consumption across global sites, the materials and components used in products, and product innovation to increase recyclability and reduce environmental impact.
HMC was brought in by the local Plant Manager to conduct three feasibility studies focusing on operational efficiency, waste reduction, and energy recapture to drive the company’s sustainability initiatives forward.
Approach: HMC’s approach included:
Process Innovation: Evaluated the feasibility of modifying existing manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact while lowering operational costs and capital expenditures.
Waste Reduction: Investigated ways to convert material waste into economic value, reducing reliance on landfills and the company’s environmental footprint.
Energy Efficiency: Explored opportunities to capture residual energy from manufacturing processes and repurpose it to power plant facilities, offering both environmental benefits and cost savings.
Results: The feasibility studies identified multiple innovative opportunities for improving the client’s operations. These improvements not only proved cost-effective and environmentally sustainable but also presented potential for application across the client’s U.S. and European facilities. Additionally, the findings highlighted potential new revenue streams through recycling efforts that could lead to product diversification in adjacent industries.
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