Acker & associates

Acker & Associates: Your Trusted Partner for Industrial Process Audits and Energy Efficiency Solutions

Acker & Associates is a leading provider of industrial process audits and energy efficiency solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, William G. Acker has conducted several process audits, energy audits, manpower audits, ventilation surveys, steam, water, paper stock and compressed air piping pressure drop studies, paper machine dryer surveys, paper machine hood surveys, and condensation prevention surveys.

At Acker & Associates, we understand that every industrial facility has unique challenges when it comes to optimizing their processes and reducing energy consumption. That's why we offer customized solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our team of experts will work closely with you to identify areas where improvements can be made and develop a comprehensive plan to achieve your goals.

Our services include:

Process Audits: We conduct thorough assessments of your manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Our team will analyze data on production rates, material usage rates, equipment performance metrics such as uptime/downtime ratios or cycle times; labor utilization rates; maintenance costs; safety records etc., in order to provide recommendations that can help you optimize your operations.

Energy Audits: We perform detailed evaluations of your facility's energy usage patterns in order to identify areas where you can reduce consumption without sacrificing productivity or quality standards. Our team will analyze data on electricity usage patterns (including peak demand periods), natural gas consumption levels (if applicable), water usage patterns etc., in order to provide recommendations that can help you save money on utility bills while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Manpower Audits: We evaluate the effectiveness of your workforce by analyzing key performance indicators such as absenteeism rates; turnover rates; training completion percentages etc., in order to provide recommendations that can help you improve employee engagement levels while also increasing productivity levels.

Ventilation Surveys: We assess the effectiveness of your facility's ventilation systems by analyzing air flow rates, temperature and humidity levels, and other factors that can impact indoor air quality. Our team will provide recommendations for improving ventilation systems in order to reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses among employees.

Steam, Water, Paper Stock and Compressed Air Piping Pressure Drop Studies: We analyze the pressure drop across your facility's piping systems to identify areas where energy is being wasted due to inefficient design or maintenance practices. Our team will provide recommendations for optimizing piping systems in order to reduce energy consumption while also improving system reliability.

Paper Machine Dryer Surveys: We evaluate the performance of your paper machine dryers by analyzing key metrics such as drying rate, steam consumption levels etc., in order to provide recommendations that can help you optimize dryer performance while also reducing energy consumption.

Paper Machine Hood Surveys: We assess the effectiveness of your paper machine hoods by analyzing key metrics such as hood velocity, temperature profiles etc., in order to provide recommendations that can help you optimize hood performance while also reducing energy consumption.

Condensation Prevention Surveys: We evaluate the effectiveness of your facility's condensation prevention measures by analyzing key metrics such as dew point temperatures; relative humidity levels etc., in order to provide recommendations for improving condensation prevention measures and reducing moisture-related problems such as mold growth or corrosion damage.

At Acker & Associates, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals for process optimization and energy efficiency. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you improve your operations while also saving money on utility bills!