Case Study
Manke Lumber Harvests Energy Savings
Overview Manke Lumber Company, the largest locally- owned lumber mill in the Puget Sound area, has operated on the Tacoma Tideflats since 1964. Over the last 30 years, Manke has expanded its operations, increasing production significantly. Additional compressor capacity was installed, but the effect on overall system efficiency was not addressed. Deficiencies included inefficient compressor controls, excessive piping distribution losse