ITALY 


F.O.M.T.

Why do you consider energy efficiency important in your company?

FOMT is an aluminium foundry and machining shop. Both activities consume large amounts of energy. Natural gas and electricity are among the main cost factors in our production and any efficiency gains may increase the competitiveness in our business. In addition, given the well-known consequences of climate change with regards to environmental degradation, FOMT takes environmental protection seriously and it is an issue that the company is increasingly focused on. For the above reasons, FOMT has been involved in energy efficiency and in energy waste reduction in last several years.

Why did you choose to participate in E2DRIVER?

We look to this project as a way to improve the know-how in energy efficiency. We are confident that the FOMT organization can learn how to reduce energy waste and minimise energy costs. The partners involved in E2DRIVER project are well known competence centres in technical issues and ensure a good approach to the problem. Furthermore, as a pilot partner, FOMT can be a useful data provider to help set up the E2DRIVER training programme.

FOMT’s production facility

Mollebalestra

Why do you consider energy efficiency important in your company?

Companies nowadays are implementing improvement processes to reduce waste, and the topic of the energy efficiency, in line with this trend, cannot be underestimated. The reason why more companies care about energy efficiency lies in the overall consumption reduction. Companies use resources to produce savings, with a reduction resulting in direct operating costs. Parts of these energy efficiency activities often get very few investments, especially compared to other renewable sources. For Mollebalestra it is necessary to consider the advantages in terms of limiting the environmental impact that arises from reducing energy consumption.

Why did you choose to participate in E2DRIVER?

Several years ago, Mollebalestra Spa began an energy efficiency improvement process. We are very sensitive to the reduction of industrial costs as well as to the consumption of clean energy. In 2008 we installed a photovoltaic system that was one of the biggest in the region around Turin. Because our core business is the production of leaf springs, we have to be guided by specialists in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energies. To that end, the company embraces E2DRIVER and is determined to join the expert teams that the project is made up of.

Mollebalestra’s photovoltaic energy production

S.I.V.E

Why do you consider energy efficiency important in your company?

SIVE finds energy efficiency important for two main reasons. First, we recognise the social and environmental responsibility of our company. Being part of a system, a correct behaviour is indispensable. The need to preserve the environment is part of our principles. Second, economic reasons play a crucial role as well.  We believe that reducing and containing costs is one of the bases of good management.

Why did you choose to participate in E2DRIVER?

The participation in E2DRIVER started whit the invitation from E2DRIVER’s cluster partner Mesap. We place great value on SIVE’s employees being prepared and aware of key issues such us energy and environmental protection. Given that the training includes a staff training programme on these topics, we have decided to join E2DRIVER.

SIVE’s production facility