Tubądzin Group is modernizing its factory in Ozorków
The modernization of the Ozorków plant is another major investment by the Tubądzin Group in modern and sustainable ceramic tile production. The new spray dryer allows a 25% reduction in natural gas consumption and is a marker of innovative environmentally friendly solutions for the entire industry.
In 2021, at the Ozorków plant, we modernized the sector responsible for the preparation of ceramic raw materials. Guided by pro-environmental principles, we replaced some of the existing machinery and equipment, replacing them with new ones that meet higher requirements for exhaust emissions, noise and dust. The new ATM 36 spray dryer has enabled us to reduce natural gas consumption by 25%, which has a direct impact on reducing CO2 emissions
- says Karol Chmielewski, vice-president of the Tubądzin Group's Board of Directors and director of the Ceramika Tubądzin II factory in Ozorków. He adds: Investments in pro-ecological production solutions are one of the key areas of the Tubądzin Group's development. As a responsible company, we meet general standards of environmental protection and sustainable development, but we do not stop there. We are introducing state-of-the-art technological solutions to ensure that our tile production respects the environment while increasing productivity.
Modernization of the machinery park at the Ozorków plant has reduced the consumption of energy fuels - natural gas and electricity, enabling energy savings and extending the life of machinery. The use of this solution has reduced gas consumption, which translates into annual savings of 441,280m3 of natural gas. In addition, the granulate preparation process is carried out by using the warm air recovered in the final firing process of ceramic tiles, which is an additional positive environmental aspect.
ATM36 spray dryer
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The investment in the spray dryer was also accompanied by a comprehensive replacement of the dry filter, responsible for capturing air pollutants that are a natural consequence of the technological process. Increasing the filtering area compared to the previous system allowed intensification of the purification process.
The applied improvements also allow the use of new solutions related to the machine operation itself. New solutions for the cooling system, which additionally uses air as a cooling medium, and a new automatic washing system for the ATM dryer, which regulates water intake, make it possible to reduce water consumption throughout the plant.
The changes made not only improve the global environment, but also the local one. The reduction of noise during machine operation and the reduction of natural dust translates into improved health and higher living comfort for employees.
ATM36 spray dryer
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The Tubądzin Group is one of the best recognized ceramic tile manufacturers in Poland. For almost 40 years it has been setting design trends and introducing innovative products and solutions. In Poland, it is a pioneer in the production of large-format tiles, reaching up to 120 × 240 cm in size. Its products, manufactured from the highest quality raw materials, are used in every space, not only in the bathroom. Top-quality tiles, deceptively reminiscent of wood, marble or concrete, produced on the basis of state-of-the-art global technologies, are a hallmark of the Tubądzin Group. In 2020, the company sold its products to 70 countries.
Tubądzin invites prominent design and cultural artists (among them Maciej Zień, Dorota Koziara, Wojciech Siudmak), organizes a prestigious competition for young designers and architects - Tubądzin Design Awards, and engages in educational, social and environmental activities.
Tubądzin brand tiles are made from natural and noble raw materials, and dyes that are safe for health and nature are used to decorate them. Taking care of the environment, Tubądzin promotes the principles of sustainable development and invests in innovative solutions - such as Continua + technology or a modern ATM 36 spray dryer, thus contributing to reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. The company also engages in environmentally friendly projects and takes steps to increase awareness of the local community in this regard.
For more information, visit the company 'sTubądzin Management Group page on theAiB portal.
