Abrasives Industry
Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG
Digitalization of energy management
- Hanover location
- Use of EnEffCo® since 2021
- 250 license datapoints
- Further development of energy and data management

Why VSM Abrasives trusts in EnEffCo®
„EnEffCo® is indispensable for us and has revolutionized our energy and data management.“
Yannik Oberhauser
Head of Supply Engineering
The challenge
VSM – Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG manufactures high-tech precision abrasives on a flexible base for industrial applications. The internationally active company based in Hanover wanted to further develop and digitalize its energy management and identify and implement potential savings.
Benefits
- Energy management and energy efficiency: Wide range of evaluation options; statistical models for efficiency monitoring
- Reporting: Optimization and simplification of reporting and data management
- Management & Compliance: Integrated solution to meet the requirements of DIN EN ISO 50001 and demonstrate continuous improvement
- Sustainability: Ensuring continuous energy savings and corresponding reporting
Solution and Implementation
- Transfer of existing reports to EnEffCo®, automated updating and online integration as well as analysis of SEUs
- EnEffCo®-based analyses to identify savings measures, check their cost-effectiveness and verify them using real measured values, e.g. optimized operation of production facilities
- Simulation of load profiles of new air compressors in EnEffCo® with historical and manufacturer data for decision-making on new purchases
- Analysis and use of existing waste heat sources, e.g. construction of a heating network
- Peak Load Management structure








































