Compressed Air Best Practices-August 2008

| 08/08 F cus Ind st Focus Industry COM RESSED AIR AUDITS du COMP I AUD S UDIT | K A E S E R C O M P R E S S O R S : L O Y A LT Y, E N E R G Y A N D G R O W T H Now looking forward, how is Kaeser positioning itself in the “Green” marketplace? Frank Mueller: We’re very encouraged by the economy’s new found commitment to being “green.” It’s a philosophy we adopted long ago. We have not only offered the most energy efficient solutions for decades, but we implemented an ISO 14001:2004 Environmental System in 1999. This isn’t jumping on the bandwagon for us — it’s how we’ve always conducted business. As a result, we continue our commitment to educating end-users — whether or not they are Kaeser customers — on how to optimize their compressed air systems. Kaeser specializes in individually evaluating each customer’s compressed air application and providing the most efficient and value-based air system. We go to great lengths to truly customize a system which fits their needs — not just sell them a new piece of equipment. Kaeser has developed tools like the Kaeser Energy Savings System (KESS) which simulates various demand scenarios a customer may experience. KESS allows customers to see what their energy costs will be with alternative compressed air systems. Customers like getting involved in saving energy and this tool enables them to become a partner in choosing their solution. Leadership Profile: Name: Frank Mueller Title: Executive Vice President & General Manager Company: Kaeser Compressors, Inc. Birthplace: Pegnitz, Germany Education: A Degree in International Business, European Business School (EBS) in Wiesbaden, Germany Career: GM Brewery Operation, West Africa GM Kaeser Latin America, Chile GM Kaeser USA, Fredericksburg Hobbies: Reading, traveling, golf Favorite Business Book: “Porsche’s Customer Value Philosophy” and “The Blue Ocean Strategy” Favorite Movie: Young Frankenstein Is Kaeser involved with auditing? Absolutely. Our Systems Engineering group, lead by our Technical Director Wayne Perry, is actively engaged with comprehensive demand-side and supply-side audits across the country. Our exclusive Air Demand Analysis (ADA) program measures and baselines a compressed air system’s actual power consumption and compressed air usage. We also train Kaeser Distributors to conduct audits and provide customers with ADA profiles. Because these detailed, time-stamped charts are based on the recorded data, end-users can visualize their system and it can be analyzed from several perspectives. Kaeser’s commitment to auditing and providing the most energy efficient systems is underscored by our membership and participation in the Compressed Air & Gas Institute (CAGI). In fact, Wayne Perry is currently the Rotary Positive Section Chairman for CAGI. Mr. Perry also serves as a consultant to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the United States Department of Energy, is a member of both ASME and ISO TC118 Working Group to develop ANSI and international standards for compressed air assessments. His work on these important initiatives help us promote industry-wide efforts to educate individual end-users, improve energy efficiency on a global scale and serve our common goal of effectively applied compressed air systems. Frank Mueller of Kaeser Compressors 38 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices- August 2008 Contents From the Editor Utility-Air News The August Audit of the Month: A Vacuum System Audit Energized for Savings at Seattle City Light and Tacoma Power Know Your System CASE: Compressed Air Supply Efficiency Ecos Air: Managing Incentive Programs Kaeser Compressors: Loyalty, Energy and Growth Building Relationships at Cummins-Wagner McIntire is Moving Forward The 2008 A.I.C.D. Conference & Exhibition Tuthill Vacuum and Blower Systems Resources for Energy Engineers: Training Calendar & Product Picks Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Job Market

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