Tradition meets modernity: EU support for modern compressor technology
The interior design specialist Kerz from Stolberg near Aachen, Germany, has used 10,000 euros from the EU EENergy program to replace one machine with a more modern version, thereby saving over 40 percent in energy.
“We used the funding for our carpentry shop to replace a classic screw compressor in our furniture production line with a speed-controlled version. The old compressor consumed around 8,500 kWh of electricity per year. According to the first measurements we carried out between October and December 2024, we are now at an annual consumption of less than 5,000 kWh, which corresponds to an energy saving of over 40 % – a great result,” says Managing Director Christoph Kerz happily.
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To further reduce energy consumption, in addition to the measurements, the company carried out a series of leakage tests to identify leaks in the compressed air system along the entire production line and to take standard measures to reduce these leaks.
For more than 20 years, Kerz has been offering a wide variety of designs in different forms far beyond the borders of Aachen. Wine racks, conference tables, coat racks, equipment for kitchens, shops or offices from personal consultations to completed rooms customized shopfitting, a perfectly fitted walk-in wardrobe, your own library, or furniture for bathrooms and living spaces: Kerz combines digital technology with traditional craftsmanship to create everything from simple furniture to complex projects and customized room designs for both private and commercial spaces.