New setup for Norfors following a compressor breakdown

Breakdown in the compressed air system

When Norfors experienced a sudden breakdown in its central compressed air system in 2024, swift and expert action was required. Reno already has extensive experience with situations like this, so our sales consultant Karim El-Bouazzaoui got in touch immediately.

“Working closely with the technical team at Norfors, we identified the factors affecting the company’s compressed air operations so that we could jointly find the best solution,” explains Karim from Reno.

A new setup was put in place, which included, among other things, the connection of a couple of smaller, older compressors that Norfors had stored in the basement. And after a short while, the expensive temporary “rental compressor” was replaced with an energy-efficient ALUP Evoluto 160.

Partnership with Reno

"In collaboration with Reno, we have reconfigured the compressors, which has significantly improved operational reliability," says Kent Patrick Unold, Technical Manager at Norfors. "By combining Reno’s new industrial compressor with our smaller compressors, we have managed to configure the compressed air system in such a way that there is now 100% redundancy."

The new collaboration with Norfors also includes a service agreement and a new partnership, which encompasses ongoing support, servicing and advice from Reno, as well as a 5-year extended warranty on the newly acquired equipment.

“Whereas we used to be on our own with these matters, we now have a proactive partnership where one of our own staff is linked to the compressed air system alongside a technician from Reno. This means we’re staying one step ahead and this is very valuable for us", says Kent Patrick Unold.

Pictures:
The photos show Technical Manager Kent Patrick Unold, Operations Manager Christian Axel Kolle Nielsen and Technician Kasper Hudloff from Norfors, together with Service Technician Freddy Olsen and Sales Consultant Karim El-Bouazzaoui from Reno. The new proactive partnership around the compressed air system at Norfors provides the basis for a safe and energy-efficient operation.

A few words about I/S Norfors

I/S Norfors are experts in waste management and district heating supply. Today, the waste management company serves five municipalities on Zealand and a total of 212,000 residents. At Norfors, there is a strong focus on sustainability, including minimising the environmental impact of waste incineration and basing energy supply and district heating on environmentally friendly fuels such as waste and wood chips. 

The role of compressed air at Norfors:

Norfors uses compressed air to open and close valves and to aerate liquids where sediment must not accumulate. Compressed air is also used to operate Norfors’ various pneumatic tools. Furthermore, compressed air is used when the company carries out sandblasting a couple of times a year.