Lavatec’s Energy Survey Highlights Rising Demand, Cost

Posted July 8, 2021 at 6:19 pm




Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc., Beacon Falls, CT, recently commissioned an online survey of North American industrial laundry customers in the wake of current economic events and the expected impact on future energy consumption. Three quarters of survey respondents think energy costs will rise significantly in the coming years, according to a news release.

With the economy strengthening, increases in demand from the commercial and industrial segments may lead to greater natural gas consumption and higher costs. “We were very satisfied with the overall response to our survey and the input we received from all who participated,” said Mark Thrasher, president and co-owner of Lavatec Laundry Technology. “The vast majority of operators expect manufacturers to innovate ways to reduce energy consumption, and this survey builds on the Nuremburg Institute of Technology research that shaped our thinking for LAVACascade.

“One of the more significant findings we learned is these operators believe it’s imperative that laundry equipment manufacturers find ways to help them reduce energy costs. Most indicated they are in the 7%-10% range of total operating costs and expect it to continue rising. When you consider the impact of governments from around the world as they address climate change and the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions with short- and long-term goals this decade, acting sooner is in the best interests of everyone.”

Lavatec has made preparations for the future by developing and manufacturing equipment to meet these challenges. The LAVACascade drying system, introduced to the market earlier this year, is designed to produce energy savings up to 70%, according to the release.

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