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The textile, woodworking, and furniture industries in Belgium are significant contributors to the Belgian economy. They employ more than 34,800 people and turn more than €11bn in annual revenue. Needless to say, the competitivity of this sector is key.

That's why we are proud to announce our joint partnership, in the context of the Flemish Sector Federation Agreement, to empower Fedustria members with cutting-edge expertise and software to transform their energy management sustainably - both environmentally and economically.

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Challenge

Rising and fluctuating energy costs, in combination with stricter environmental regulations further stress the need for improved energy management that is tailored to the unique needs of specific industry verticals and companies therewithin.

With typical process temperatures below 400°C, the Textile, Woodworking and Furniture industries face a significant electrification transition in the coming years. Navigating this transition cost-efficiently is a multi-faceted challenge.

Solution

Fedustria, Centexbel and Companion.energy kicked off a joint energy management initiative for member companies in March 2024, to advise, enable and support companies in their energy transition.

The core of the support comes in the form of site visits and tailored advice to member companies. This support is enabled and strengthened by the use of an energy management software, specifically made available to Fedustria members.

Fedustria’s energy management initiative includes:

1. Site visits: On-site assessments at member companies to identify specific energy-saving opportunities and create detailed lists of potential initiatives.
2. Tailored advice: Personalized support in technology and process innovation, connecting member companies with suitable suppliers and providing business case assistance.
3. Knowledge sharing sessions: Collaborative workshops focused on best practices in energy management, offering valuable insights on common challenges and solutions.
4. Software integration: Assisting member companies in adopting the energy management software to enhance their energy efficiency.

The best part? You can still join and take advantage of these resources!

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Energy management software

The energy management software is developed by Companion.energy and offers advanced energy analytics out-of-the-box.  It will also track the evolution of their energy demand over the 4 year period

Using this software, Fedustria members can reduce their environmental footprint, while also optimizing their energy costs and efficiency.

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Benefits

This collaboration offers several key advantages:

• Lower energy costs: Achieve significant savings through more efficient energy practices and cost-effective electrification strategies.
• Improved sustainability: Enhance your company's environmental performance and reduce its carbon footprint.

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Conclusion

This partnership aims to advance sustainable industrial practices for Flanders’ textile, woodworking, and furniture sectors. By leveraging Companion.energy’s innovative software, Fedustria members can achieve significant economic savings, enhance sustainability, and fortify their operations against future energy challenges.

Ready to take the next step? Join our initiative today and start optimizing your energy management—saving costs while leading the way in environmental stewardship. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your business more competitive and sustainable for the future.