Support from the EIC (Environmental Investment Center) for resource efficiency investment.
In the framework of the measure “Resource efficiency of enterprises” investments in the best possible resource-efficient technology; Support for Resource Management Systems and Supporting IT Applications” Paekivitootede Tehase OÜ received the support in the amount of 193 705.40 euros, which will be used to implement the project “Resource saving project for a limestone products factory excavator and loader” in the period 17.07.2020 – 30.06.2021 with a total cost of 553 444 euros.
The project will invest in the replacement of existing wheel loaders and excavators with innovative and more resource-efficient hybrid wheel loaders and hydraulic crawler excavators. The aim of the project is to increase the resource efficiency of the company’s production complex per unit of extracted mineral resources (ton) by reducing fuel consumption by purchasing a new wheel loader and crawler excavator. As a result of the project, the company’s potential resource savings are 15.2% and cost efficiency 2.4. Implementation of the project will increase resource productivity by 18.22%.