In the current energy crisis, factory heating has become very expensive. However, employee warmth and comfort in the workplace is critical and directly linked to wellness, productivity and retention.

There is a modern, cost effective, innovative solution from a UK manufacturer called WarmTronics.

WarmTronics manufacture the world’s first low voltage portable heater with a built-in anti-fatigue comfort mat. Being a low voltage device, the running cost is significantly less than alternative heaters saving operational cost as well as securing carbon footprint reductions.

WarmTronics Heat Mats focus on warming the person rather than the air around them.

The patented WarmTronics Heat Mat has been approved and tested by TUV Rhineland, received an innovation award from Colas Rail and has a wide range of customers including Brompton Bicycles, BT, Colas Rail, Whistl and Finsbury Foods Plc.

 

Electricity Cost Savings:

Below are the estimated running costs for a 24/7 business paying an electricity rate of £0.30 per kwh:

  • A 3kw Infrared Lamp Heater: £655.20 per month
  • A 2kw Electric Fan Heater: £436.80 per month
  • A WarmTronics Heat Mat £48.05 per month

 

Customer Cost Savings:

Replacing 50 x 3kw Infrared Lamp Heaters for 50 x WarmTronics Heat Mats at operator work stations reduced the electricity bill by an estimated £30,000+ per month.

 

GLOBAL INNOVATION AWARD WINNER

WarmTronics Heat Mats have been selected as the 2022 Winner of Colas Rail’s Global Innovation Award, for the Environment and Sustainability category.

“As part of our journey to reach net zero by 2050, at Colas Rail we have the shorter-term science-based target to achieve a 30% reduction in our CO2e emissions by 2030. The WarmTronics Heat Mats are an incredible way to immediately cut energy use in our steel fabrication workshops by over 95%, and an equivalent annual saving of 170 Tonnes CO2e per year. The best thing about it is, they will pay for themselves in under two winter months!”

Dan Ditri, Head of Carbon and Energy at Colas Rail

Colas Rail operates across 23 countries, employing over 6,000 people.

 

Design development with a key user

As an early adopter and supporter of innovative technologies Whistl has been trialing WarmTronics prototypes since 2018, providing feedback to optimize the design, heating technology and anti-fatigue comfort rubber matting.

“Heating large sheds is a challenge, expensive and a waste of energy. Working with WarmTronics we have been fortunate to contribute to the development of a product that is more efficient in warming our people but less so the planet” said Gareth Hughes, Procurement & Property Director at Whistl.

“The collaborative approach and constructive nature of WarmTronics has resulted in a roll out to our warehouse workers making their working day more comfortable, reducing cost and reducing the impact on the planet.  This triple bottom line approach is at the core of what we do”

Carbon Footprint Reduction:

As a comparison, using the UK Government Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (Ka6028) per kwh of electricity, the estimated carbon emissions of heaters in a 24/7 business would be:

  • A 3kw Infrared Lamp Heater: 422 KgC02e per Month
  • A 7w Electric Fan Heater: 281 KgCO2e per Month
  • A WarmTronics Heat Mat: 31 KgCO2e per Month

 

Environmental Saving For The Customer:

Swapping 50 x 3kw Infrared Lamp Heaters for 50 WarmTronics Heat Mats at operator workstations would reduce the carbon emissions by an estimated 19,550 KgCo2e per month.

 

For more information please see the WarmTronics website or contact us directly to discuss your application.

Email: info@warmtronics.com

Website: https://www.warmtronics.com

Tel: 01924 682582