Karob Plastics, a heavy-energy plastics manufacturer, has relied on Augos since 2012 as a vital part of its energy management system and its path to ISO 50001 certification. The platform tracks consumption to the minute, logs individual machine usage, verifies municipal bills and supports accurate expenditure forecasting. Granular, auditable data is the foundation for the continuous improvement ISO 50001 demands.
Karob Plastics has used Augos since around 2012, finding it not just beneficial but a vital component of its energy management system and regular tracking of energy use. As a plastics manufacturer, the company consumes enormous amounts of energy every day.
"What we really find helpful is being able to measure consumption down to the minute on the status page. We use loggers to measure individual machine consumption over certain periods, and comparing that to our overall consumption helps us accurately report on electricity usage and expenditure."
Karob Plastics
Augos extends beyond operational tracking into financial management. The detailed, verifiable data collected minute by minute gives the assurance needed for forecasting.
The monthly summary report lets the team compare actual consumption and demand usage against what the council bills. That directly supports accurate expenditure forecasting, especially where estimated billings are provided, protecting the business from unexpected financial shocks and aiding better budgeting.
For South African manufacturers, ISO 50001 certification signals adherence to an internationally recognised Energy Management System. It is increasingly important for securing supply-chain contracts and demonstrating commitment to the efficiency mandates prioritised by Eskom and local municipalities. Augos provides the auditable performance records the standard's continuous-improvement requirements demand.
Beyond the platform itself, one of the greatest benefits is the people behind it.
"The customer support is phenomenal. All queries are resolved in a timely manner, and the support team is extremely knowledgeable on how we can best optimise our use of Augos and apply the tools to our environment."
Karob Plastics
Since around 2012. Over more than a decade it has become a vital component of the company's energy management system and daily tracking of energy use.
ISO 50001 is an internationally recognised Energy Management System standard. Augos provides the granular, auditable electricity performance records needed to satisfy its continuous-improvement requirements.
Consumption tracked to the minute on the status page, plus loggers on individual machines, so the team can see peaks and troughs and accurately report on electricity usage and expenditure.
The monthly summary report lets Karob compare actual consumption and demand against what the council bills, which supports accurate expenditure forecasting and protects against surprises from estimated billing.
It is increasingly important for securing supply-chain contracts and demonstrating commitment to the energy-efficiency mandates prioritised by Eskom and local municipalities.
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