Standardized energy management strengthens the Canada-based site’s contribution to the global decarbonization strategy of GEA
GEA’s manufacturing site in Drummondville, Canada, has achieved certification according to the international ISO 50001 energy management standard. The certification confirms that the facility operates under a fully implemented and data-driven management system, enabling the site to monitor energy use transparently and optimize consumption across all major production processes. With the accreditation, the plant is also taking another step toward contributing to GEA’s commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, as outlined in the company’s Mission 30 strategy.
As one of the global key manufacturing locations within GEA’s Farm Technologies division, the Drummondville plant plays an important role in advancing the company’s broader decarbonization roadmap. ISO 50001 provides the structure to identify significant energy uses and continuously improve their performance using measurable indicators. The certification supports GEA’s long-term goal of reducing carbon intensity across its global production network.
Targeted technical upgrades enhance efficiency and process stability
In recent years, the site has implemented a series of technical upgrades that enhance both energy performance and operational stability. According to external engineering assessments – conducted independently of the ISO process by the energy efficiency consultancy ORT Énergie – certain modernization measures offer the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80 percent compared to 2019.
The upgrades in Drummondville include improvements in ventilation and air-handling systems, optimized temperature and humidity control within the paint shop, and a modernization of the drying oven that enables electric operation, precise temperature regulation and reduces unnecessary energy losses. Even large components can now be processed in significantly optimized time cycles, improving efficiency while maintaining high production quality. Several processes that were previously powered by gas are now powered by electric solutions.
Additional measures, such as a solar-assisted façade that pre-warms incoming air and high-efficiency heat-recovery systems, reflect Drummondville’s long-established commitment to responsible resource use. Many of these improvements were already in place through the site’s environmental management under ISO 14001, demonstrating a consistent culture of efficiency that predates the ISO 50001 initiative. During the audit, the site met all requirements without any nonconformities.
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