Siemens UK & Ireland has strengthened its partnership with global glass manufacturer, NSG Group, as it is announced as preferred supplier for electrical and control systems across the group’s network of UK Architectural operations. The announcement follows Siemens work with Pilkington UK Ltd. - which forms part of the NSG Group - to deliver energy saving technologies across its production sites to enhance overall energy performance, cut costs and drive a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for the glass manufacturing giant. As part of the existing partnership, the companies have developed a strategic approach to technical energy management solutions through the creation of a tailored and innovative programme which utilises a unique financing package in the form of an energy performance contract that shares risk. To date, activity has included the installation of new drive technologies and automation controls at one of Pilkington’s Scottish production sites, as well as new pump system upgrades and a major programme to install an intelligent lighting solution at one of the company’s prime warehousing locations. The recent announcement means Siemens technology could now be potentially used to standardise plants across Pilkington’s, as well as the wider NSG Group’s UK plants. Gary Charlton, Pilkington’s UK Operation Director, said “As a manufacturing company, energy consumption is a board level issue and through our work with Siemens, we’ve been able to develop an innovative energy management programme, providing us with greater control over our consumption and costs. We’re delighted to be able to take the next step in this successful partnership through the announcement of Siemens as a preferred control technology supplier for all of our UK Architectural Operations, rather than working on a project by project basis.”
