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Silcoms, Bolton - SME (Engineering) | Enworks
Silcoms, Bolton - SME (Engineering) | Enworks Practical tools and information from our award-winning business support programmes - free to view and download. Bolton-based engineering firm Silcoms is saving over £16,000 a year in electricity costs simply by identifying and fixing leaks in its compressed air pipework at minimal cost. Founded in 1939, the company produces precision components for the aerospace industry, as well as chain and conveyor components for a range of other manufacturing sectors. Silcoms is continually looking for new ways to reduce its energy consumption and associated carbon emissions, which is increasingly important for its stakeholders. The company already meets ISO 14001 and was one of the first to be reviewed under the 2015 standard. One recent success has been t