| | | June 21: Energy-conservation forum at M-TEC
Energy Summit 2004 offers businesses solutions for reducing energy consumption
Innovative solutions for reducing energy consumption, energy costs and environmental impact will be presented at Energy Summit 2004 on Monday, June 21, at KVCC’s Michigan Technical Education Center.
The free, daylong event is sponsored by Flowserve Inc., Armstrong International, Consumers Energy and Southwest Michigan First.
Forum attendees will learn from case studies presented by industry-leading experts who will demonstrate how a planned approach to energy consumption can dramatically reduce the cost a business pays for energy. Opportunities for state and government funding also will be discussed.
According to Bill Adams, director of new business development for Flowserve, his company teamed with Armstrong, Consumers Energy and Southwest Michigan First to offer this event because it will enable their customers to reduce production costs and improve process efficiencies.
Energy costs are a growing concern for many businesses. For manufacturing companies that rely on powered equipment to run their processes, energy consumption is a significant cost of doing business, Adams said.
For many companies, energy conservation and efficiency is a strategic objective for that plant’s operations team.”
Speakers at the conference will include: keynoter Neal Elliot, industrial program director for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Marc Hoffman, director of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency ; and other energy specialists from around the United States.
Six case studies from regional companies will be discussed, as will opportunities for financial assistance from the state and federal governments.
Process engineers and managers of businesses with pumps, valves, electric motors, steam systems, fans and blowers within the manufacturing process will benefit from this event.
Space is limited and registration is required. The deadline for registration is noon, June 18, by calling either (269) 553-9588 or (877) 553.9588 (toll free). Additional information also is available at www.southwestmichiganfirst.com.
Flowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of fluid motion-and control-products and services. Operating in 56 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow-management services. In February 2000, Flowserve made a substantial commitment to the area by making its Kalamazoo facility its primary site for manufacturing, engineering, and research and development in North America, as well as its global center for developing seal technologies for future seal products. More information about Flowserve Corp. can be obtained by visiting the company’s web site at www.flowserve.com.
Armstrong International’s Steam and Condensate Group is located in Three Rivers. This division provides steam users with the capabilities to effectively handle condensate in steam systems by providing pump products and packaged pumping systems to achieve measurable energy efficiency. Founded in Three Rivers, Armstrong International is headquartered in Stuart, Fla. More information about Armstrong International may be found at www.armintl.com
Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corp. provides natural gas and electricity to more than six million of the state's nearly 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
Southwest Michigan First is an economic-development organization providing business-development, retention and attraction programs throughout Kalamazoo County. A privately funded, 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation, SMF was formed by leaders in business and higher education to promote economic development.
Energy Summit 2004 is part of their ongoing effort to provide business-development support to the Greater Kalamazoo community. SMF provides entrepreneurs and established companies with a wide range of corporate business-development services and support.
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