EuroWire July 2023

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Committing to a greener future As the world becomes increasingly aware of the effects of climate change, more companies are taking responsibility and making positive changes toward sustainability. It designs, develops and manufactures all parts and components for its machines in-house, using advanced systems technology, to provide a wide range of machinery for different wire types, from small single machines to complete lines and entire factories.

Wire machinery manufacturer Lämneå Bruk, located among forests and lakes in Ljusfallshammar, central Sweden, has tak en several measures for a greener future. The company was established in 1727 as an ironworks with a royal warrant, and started to specialise in the manufacture of machines for the wire industry in 1823.

Lämneå Bruk has a long history of utilising hydraulic power – a clean and renewable energy source. The company operates its own hydropower station, sourced from the lake next to its facility. This was the primary reason the company built its premises in this location more than 200 years ago. Around 50 per cent of the electricity used by the company comes from renewable energy sources, including its hydropower station. The company has also implement ed other sustainable practices. The workshop is heated by floor heating using sustainable woodchips, as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating options. Using woodchips reduces reliance on fossil fuels and contributes to reducing harmful emissions.

An aerial view of the company’s premises

Lämneå Bruk’s hydropower plant

Lämneå Bruk is also promoting sustain able transportation for its employees, by providing electric charging stations and encouraging the use of electric vehicles. The company has moved away from traditional paper drawings to an all digital set-up by using computers in the workshop area to access relevant documents. This not only saves paper but also reduces the amount of energy required for printing physical documents. Lämneå Bruk AB www.lamnea.se

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