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Camfil Farr proudly showcased 'sustainability in practice' when they hosted a site-based 'Sustainability Masterclass' at their 160,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Haslingden, Lancashire. The event, organised by the Manufacturing Advisory Service, North West, took place at Camfil Farr in October.
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Camfil's award-winning site is a first-class example of sustainability in practice. The Team demonstrated how they have gained recognition within the industry for achievements in energy reduction, innovation and continuous improvement.
The UK manufacturing facility in Haslingden recently won the 'Best Engineering Plant' at the BFA (Best Factory Awards) 2011.
Sustainability is high on the agenda in manufacturing, as many are looking to improve efficiency and develop best business practices to enable sustainable operations. Delegates were told the compelling story of how Camfil Farr achieved success and realised significant financial benefits from their sustainable operations.
The Camfil site team discussed the highs and lows of implementing change, creating a culture of continuous improvement and engaging every member of the organisation on the journey. Delegates then took a tour of the site, to see the world class manufacturing systems and processes in action. Camfil operators and supervisors were on hand to demonstrate their work and answer questions.
The day was an excellent opportunity for manufacturing leaders to see how Camfil is implementing best-practice to achieve sustainability success. Delegates heard presentations from leading experts: Carl Tomlinson of The Manufacturing Institute, David Gardner of The European Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network and Margaret Zuppinger of Margaret Zuppinger Partnership on the themes of sustainability within their operations, supply chains and the workforce, before visiting the Camfil plant to see the principles in action.
The manufacturing leaders were suitably impressed and feedback from the day was excellent with Camfil scoring an enviable 86% rate of satisfaction. The praise didn't stop there, many of the 45 delegates were quick to send an email to thank the Camfil teams. Comments included:
"It was great to see you again today and the fantastic work you and all the team have done, the shift in mindset ie very evident"
"Many thanks to you and your team for the hospitality and knowledge share today, it was fantastic. Continuous Improvement and customer focus is clearly a way of life at Camfil Farr"
"We have received fantastic comments from the visitors and I hope the team feel very proud of what they have achieved on site as it impressed us all"
"Very well presented well looked after"
"Had a very good day, well done to the caterer"
"Excellent tour of the facility and a great insight from the staff"
"Informative with good speakers"
"The people from Camfil we have had contact with have been a credit to the business. Well done!"
"Good lean overview"
"Excellent day"
"Very useful - lots of good info"
"Best practice visit - really impressed"
"Excellent day - really enjoyed the tour"
"We wanted to see a best practice sustainable business and this is what we saw"
"Very well presented and well looked after "
"Excellent tour and a great insight from the staff"
"I was looking for tools to help my team going forward - delivered!"
"Very good overview and insight"
"I wanted factory exposure and understanding of how to develop culture - both expectations well met"
The North West Manufacturing Advisory Service is the leading advisor for manufacturers. They provide practical, hands-on support focused on improving profitability, efficiencies, productivity and help develop new ideas around the theme of sustainability.
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About Camfil Farr
Camfil Farr is a global manufacturer of air filtration equipment and associated services and the world leader in the production and development of air filters. They recently became the first manufacturing company in the UK to be awarded international Energy Management Standard ISO 50001 and the Energy Reduction Verification (ERV) Kitemark.
Camfil Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Camfil AB which trades as Camfil Farr or the Camfil Farr Group. Camfil Farr is a world leader in the development and production of air filters and clean air solutions. Camfil Farr is also one of the most global air filtration specialists in the world with 23 production units and research and development centres in four countries in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Camfil Farr, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has approximately 3,350 employees and sales in the region of SEK 4.6 billion (c. £440 million). International markets account for almost 90% of sales. The company's business is to provide customers with sustainable best-in class air filtration products and services within four main segments: Comfort Air; Clean Processes; Power Systems; and Safety and Protection.
With 47 years of experience in air filtration products and solutions, Camfil Farr delivers value to customers all over the world while contributing to something essential to everyone - clean air for health, wellbeing and performance.
See: www.camfilfarr.com www.camfilfarr.co.uk and www.camfilfarr.co.uk/filter-technology
Representatives from Camfil Farr are available for media interviews and speaking opportunities. For more information on Camfil Farr contact: Kirstie Colledge, SMPR (Simply Marcomms Limited), 18 Generator Hall, Electric Wharf, Coventry, CV1 4JL, Tel: 0870 199 4044, Email: kirstie@simplymarcomms.co.uk
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Contact Information
Kirstie Colledge
18 Generator Hall
Electric Wharf
Coventry
CV1 4JL
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