Five urgent reasons to work toward a clean and comfortable metal industry

Working conditions in the metal sector have improved considerably in recent decades. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in many production halls: too cold, too hot, too drafty, too dusty ... How serious is this really? According to Eddy Van der Auwermeulen, Managing Director Colt International, this is a major challenge. With the launch of the Comfort Colt Climate, Colt International gives five good reasons to work on healthy factories with a comfortable working climate.

1 Retaining your best employees

A good climate plays a crucial role in both recruiting new employees and retaining existing ones. With the scarcity of technical staff, an unhealthy work climate will jeopardize the continuity of your company.

2 Health of your employees

Pollution in the workplace, can cause health problems and absenteeism. Dust, welding or oil fumes or even excessive temperatures are an assault on health. Heat stress can lead to sleep problems, headaches, skin complaints and loss of concentration.

3 Productivity

Even if employees don't quit and call in sick, an unhealthy work environment will have its impact on productivity. Especially on summer days with high temperatures, there can be a huge
productivity loss occur (up to 40%).

4 Product and process quality

In addition, there is the production process itself. Indeed, many processes in the metal industry require well-conditioned space.

5 Environmental and commercial gains

An investment in a comfortable working environment pays for itself. Compared to traditional systems, Colt's technologies are extremely energy efficient, while also requiring a lower initial investment. Add to that the reduction in absenteeism and the gains in productivity ...  

Comfort Colt Climate

Van der Auwermeulen: "Our Comfort Colt Climate is not a standard solution. Nor can it be, because every plant has different climatic characteristics. We develop Therefore, always a customized system that continuously adapts to circumstances inside the hall and to the weather outside. For each project, we determine which techniques are needed, ranging from mechanical and natural ventilation to mechanical and natural cooling and plasma filtration. The result: clean air of constant temperature in all seasons, without underpressure or drafts."

Eddy Van der Auwermeulen.