Metals manufacturer outsources entire compressed air installation for optimal scalable operations
August 10, 2022
When the benefits of renting outweigh those of owning your base capacity
Upgrading key equipment involves some big (and often expensive) decisions. However, sometimes the smartest decision is not to upgrade but rather rent your base capacity from a partner you can rely on 24/7. Which is exactly what specialist metals manufacturer Emmeti S.r.l. did. Instead of investing precious working capital in replacing their obsolete compressed air installation, they went for a more agile solution proposed by Atlas Copco Specialty Rental. Especially since they were on the verge of expanding their operations, it was the increased flexibility, productivity, efficiency, and peace of mind of our solution which tipped the needle in favor of renting versus owning their production compressed air supply. Leaving Emmeti free to focus on what they do best, knowing we’ll take care of the rest.
A different approach: buying uptime instead of investing in equipment
Based in Strambino in North West Italy, our customer Emmeti is the world-leading manufacturer of specialist metal packaging products ranging from tinplate caps, discs, and strips to wire cages for champagne and sparkling wine.
A steady and reliable flow of compressed air is essential to their production process and accounts for a significant proportion of their operational expenses. So when it came time to replace their outdated compressed air installation, reliability and energy efficiency were top priorities.
Yet instead of investing working capital in upgrading their own plant, Emmeti decided to investigate other options, including the possibility of acquiring compressed air “as a service”.
Ready to grow: a fully scalable solution
Renting even base capacity offers multiple advantages. You don’t just save on Capex but also gain in flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions, seasonal variations or unexpected fluctuations in demand or supply. In the case of Emmeti who are on the verge of expanding their production facility, renting gives them the freedom to adapt and scale the solution in line with their precise needs. And it avoids the waste associated with buying but also running improperly dimensioned equipment:
We proposed to replace the customer’s outdated 45kW plant with a fully modular solution based on our 37kW GA37 VSD+ oil-injected electric compressor. The plug and play functionality enables the seamless integration of additional units. This means the customer will always have a perfectly scaled and thus optimally energy efficient solution. That saves them money in both the initial outlay and operational expenses.
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Shifting liability: hassle-free uptime guaranteed
By renting their base capacity, Emmeti is not only assured of always having state-of-the-art equipment based on the latest, energy-efficient technology. They have also essentially shifted the responsibility for their compressed air supply to Atlas Copco Specialty Rental. And that includes the monitoring, maintenance, and replacement of all equipment and accessories when required. For reduced liability, but, most importantly, total peace of mind.
The added value with Atlas Copco Specialty Rental is the fact that we don’t have to worry anymore about our compressed air supply. Our close relationship means we can focus more on the production aspects of our company.
Emmeti S.r.l.
And in these uncertain times, that is the real added value of a truly agile solution.
Want a clear demonstration of the benefits of renting your base capacity? Calculate your total cost of usership yourself. And if you’re still not convinced, book an obligation-free demonstration with your local Atlas Copco Specialty Rental representative.
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