Saving Energy

Supreme Industries´ Thermal Insulation Division offers cutting edge technology Founded in 1942, Supreme Industries Ltd pioneered path-breaking plastics products by offering advanced solutions for various industries. Atul Khanna, General Manager, Thermal Insulation Division-The Supreme Industries Ltd, shares more on the thermal insulation products offered by Supreme. A background At Supreme, we have been innovating with the sole purpose of providing cost-effective solutions. We follow the philosophy of SAVE - Supreme Always Value Efficient. Our customers are assured of the best solution from Supreme. Research and development forms an integral element of our solutions to develop breakthrough insulation products focused on energy efficiency. The building sector accounts for approximately 30-35 per cent of the total energy consumption in the country. According to estimates, this sector alone can reduce energy consumption by at least 40 per cent by choosing proper energy-efficient equipment and thermal insulation. The resultant savings in energy cost directly benefit building owners and occupants over the life-cycle of the building. As they say, energy saved is energy generated. Energy saving efforts With an eye on potential energy savings, the government has provided an energy conservation impetus through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of Power. Thus, BEE has issued guidelines in the form of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) proposed for a voluntary adoption at the present stage. Energy conservation efforts have long been taken by The Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) - a society of like-minded engineers for promotion of the art and science of HVAC and R. The cause of energy savings has also been espoused by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) formed in the year 2001 to set up the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) India committee to rate buildings on environmental criteria. Another system endorsed by the government and promoted by The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) is the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA). All these organisations and systems endorse the ´energy savings abhiyan´, which is essential for the industry and the nation as a whole. Insulation solutions Energy is the single largest operating expense and accounts for over $100 billion in expenses for commercial etc. ¨ Pipe insulation for split AC tubings, chiller piping, drain pipes, chilled water lines, etc. ¨ Floor insulation in server rooms, data centres, medical and diagnostic centres, and control rooms for petrochemicals. ¨ Underdeck insulation in PEBs, textile units, malls, airports, etc. ¨ Overdeck and wall insulation in commercial buildings, residential buildings, cold storages, etc. In our endeavour to provide world-class materials we now offer INSUshield - (´Class O´ in Fire Propagation and ´Class 1´ in Surface Spread of Flame) a non-fi brous, fi re retardant, closed cell, tri-dimensional chemically crosslinked polyethylene foam.This shall go a long way in promoting the ´green´ concept and the energy conservation promoted by the BEE and USAID. INSU refl ector is a radiant heat reflective insulation material made of polyethylene air bubble film (ABF) laminated with aluminum foil on one or both sides, which reflects 96-99 per cent infra red radiation received by the surface of a heated slate roof. Our products are backed by an extensive pan India network. Timely deliveries and prompt service is imbibed in our culture. Our responsibility towards the environment goes beyond mere promises, with an emphasis on ensuring that all our processes, systems, and products are eco-friendly. (Communication by the management of the company)