68% reduction in heating costs at a pasta factory thanks to heat pumps
In the food industry, controlling energy costs is crucial. To optimise its heating process while reducing its carbon footprint, a pasta factory adopted an innovative thermal solution combining heat pumps and heat recovery.
MTA designed and deployed an energy-efficient system, delivering a significant reduction in energy costs without compromising productivity.
Context
Faced with rising energy costs and environmental requirements, a pasta manufacturer sought to replace its traditional heating system with a more sustainable alternative. The goal was to reduce its reliance on gas boilers while maintaining an optimal temperature for drying the pasta.
Solution
MTA implemented a hybrid solution combining high-temperature heat pumps and a heat recovery system. This installation captures thermal energy from the existing cooling processes and feeds it back into the heating circuit.
The system was integrated without disrupting production and tuned to maximise energy efficiency. With this approach, the factory drastically reduced its gas consumption while maintaining precise thermal control.
Result
The solution delivered a 68% reduction in heating costs while improving the sustainability of the production process. The factory also reduced its CO₂ emissions, aligning its energy performance with its environmental commitments.