Mitsubishi Electric UK is calling on the automotive industry to take proactive steps to improve energy efficiency.
The call follows a warning from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) that urgent action is needed to safeguard the future of the UK’s automotive sector, with rising energy and business costs among the biggest barriers to growth and investment.
According to the SMMT’s latest State of the Automotive Nation report, seven in 10 automotive business leaders believe cutting energy costs would have the most positive impact on their business.
While manufacturers have little influence over external factors such as energy prices and wider economic uncertainty, improving energy efficiency is one area where businesses can take greater control. Reviewing how energy is consumed across production facilities, identifying inefficiencies and investing in targeted improvements can help reduce operational costs while strengthening long-term resilience.
Richard Lawton, Vertical Account Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division UK, said: “The SMMT’s findings highlight just how much pressure automotive manufacturers are under, but they also point to an area where businesses can take meaningful action. While organisations can’t control the price of energy, they can control how efficiently it’s used across their operations.
“Energy efficiency isn’t simply about reducing costs. It’s about building more resilient, competitive manufacturing facilities that are better equipped to respond to future challenges. The businesses that act now will be in a stronger position for the future, like improving visibility of energy use, replacing older equipment or taking a more strategic approach to energy management.
As manufacturers continue to invest in electrification and more advanced production technologies, understanding how energy is used across a facility is becoming increasingly important. Greater visibility of energy consumption can help businesses identify inefficiencies, prioritise investment and improve overall operational performance.
Incremental improvements such as upgrading ageing equipment, introducing smarter monitoring systems and embedding energy management into day-to-day operations, can deliver significant long-term benefits. At a time when manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve competitiveness, taking a strategic approach to energy efficiency can help reduce costs while supporting future growth and resilience.
Lawton added: “Improving energy efficiency is a journey rather than a single project. By taking a strategic approach and working with experienced partners, manufacturers can identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption while supporting productivity and future investment. We’re always happy to speak to businesses about the challenges they’re facing and explore where practical improvements can be made.”
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