On 18th August 2011 Malthouse hosted a Data Energy Services network meeting and this presentation was given detailing the environmental activities Malthouse Engineering is involved in.

1. Malthouse Engineering Co. Ltd

2. Agenda Who we are Review of different activities carried out Rainwater Harvesting Lighting Video Conferencing Reduction in paper use Questions

3. Malthouse Engineering Co. Ltd. One of the UKs largest steel profilers Based in Oldbury, West Midlands 5 locations across the UK 22 Profiling Machines 17 Lumsden Grinding Machines Full CAD design service All material certified ISO9001 and ISO14001 accredited

4. Rainwater Harvesting We have been using our large roof surface to collect all rainwater landing on it In total we harvest over 336000 litres per year The system only cost £400 to set up It is being rolled out to our other sites.

5. Rainwater Harvesting – Diagram

6. Lighting Not only is there a cost to the bulbs but there is a cost implication in the changing of the bulbs We now seek to utilise low level lighting Use reflective surfaces to reflect heat and light

7. Racking system for offcuts Its very important that we are able to utilise all of a plate Off cuts are stored and used whenever a job will fit This reduces the need to procure new plate We are currently working on a project to create racking to allow us to better organise and use offcuts

8. Video Conferencing Supporter of video conferencing using software such as Oovoo Enabled better communication More engagement with remote staff Saves on travel costs and pollution

9. Dropbox/Paper Started using online file storage software Saving estimated 1600 pieces of paper Improving communications £3000 per year saved on paper, printing and cost of confidential disposal Recycle 26.4 cu. m. p.a.of paper

11. Runs on motorised gear and chain system

12. Improves efficiency of operative and of machine we can now have 1 man per 2 machines

13. Can be easily installed to existing machines

15. Cundey Systems Recently formed Cundey Systems Ltd. Working in forestry machinery Currently producing Peelers/Pointers/Sawbenches Want to move into renewable energy, specifically wood fuel biomass

16. Other Water heater on shop floor changed to a more economical heater saving and estimated £35 per month in water/electricity We have planted a number of tress around the site to support local wildlife and to reduce the noise impact of the factory

17. Summary Passionate and committed to reducing our impact on the environment Many ongoing projects aimed at being more environmentally friendly

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19. Questions? For more information go to www.MalthouseEngineering.com Malthouse Engineering Co.Ltd 3 Hainge Road Oldbury Tividale B69 2NL Tel. 0121 557 8455 Fax. 0121 520 2034