New energy concept

Tyrolit Neuenrade fully operational

Since March 2025, the integrated energy concept at our Neuenrade site in Germany has been fully operational. This marks the end of a three-year transformation that began after a fire in the electroplating department in October 2020.

That fire destroyed one building and damaged parts of our heating and ventilation systems. Instead of simply rebuilding, we developed an entirely new energy concept.

Energy and infrastructure modernisation at the Neuenrade site

A 277 kWp photovoltaic system, installed at the end of 2024, now generates renewable electricity on-site. A combined heat and power unit (CHP) produces additional electricity and uses the waste heat for electroplating and space heating.

Cooling and heating are produced centrally, using water as the refrigerant. Adsorption chillers provide cold water for machinery and air conditioning.

Additional energy-efficiency measures were also implemented, including LED lighting.

Another highlight: a vacuum evaporator separates chemical substances from electroplating wastewater. It returns clean water and distillate to the disposal cycle. This reduces the volume of wastewater requiring external disposal.

In 2024, the city of Neuenrade recognised the project as "a good example of climate protection."

We’re proud of the result.

_{Markus Weiss}_{(Managing Director/ Head of grinding technology Tyrolit Group) and}_{Christian Betten}_{(Quality and Energy Manager)}