Peak Generators – An innovative solution to reducing COVID contact transmission for on-site gas

Peak Generators – An innovative solution to reducing COVID contact transmission for on-site gas

Written By: Felipe Soraires, LUP Global circular asset consultant

“Challenging times require innovative solutions”.

Since we started with LUP back in 2017 – people that follow us know that we are in a constant learning process to understand how we can provide smart solutions to make a better world for next generations. Of course we never imagined that we would be facing a global pandemic just a few years later. To navigate these difficult times we all need to look for new ways – game changers in how we operate. Through INNOVATION we can find smarter ways to collaborate. 

If you start collaborating with people and partners who share the same values, then even the most difficult situations won´t be enough to make you fall down. This is the case of Peak Scientific, one of our dearest and closest strategic partners.

The pandemic has taught us that we need to think differently and fast, and Peak is definitely doing that, contributing with innovative and more important than ever now SAFE solutions for laboratories to source industrial gas. 

As all businesses opening up in Australia (especially in Melbourne) need a COVID safe plan, Peak´s on site gas generators are a great solution to significantly reduce the risks associated with COVID contact transmissions. Traditional sources of gas with off-site gas generation require constant contact with too many people: picking up the cylinders at the gas companies, then truck delivery to site (not to mention health and environment risks due to the high storage pressures of cylinders/ boil-off gas options). This is creating a very serious concern in many customers, given the current health situation we are facing.

Peak´s on site generators not only reduce the risks associated with COVID contact transmissions, with far fewer regular cylinder deliveries to the lab and less manual handling, but also reduce the risks associated with the supply chain, as maximizing uptime of your laboratory with your own on site generators eliminates the risk of unexpected breakdowns. 

LUP facilitates customers in conjunction with Peak’s technical experts to assure a greener way forward with major return on investments for your business with less unnecessary physical contact to make your business safer for you and each employee.

 Contact us today to find out how you can get your own contact free gas generation solution!

 

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Bulk Manufacturing Equipment Update Oct 2020

Bulk Manufacturing Equipment Update Oct 2020

BULK MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT UPDATE OCT 2020

From June this year, we were fortunate enough to be able to assist one of our laboratory ”Circular Asset Seller” clients to help them re-allocate other assets they were looking to offload to other industries & sectors.

As the type of equipment they had available was predominantly Bulk handling manufacturing equipment, which was outside our standard scope of high value, portable, plug & play type assets (primarily in laboratory equipment), we took this project on as a Bespoke Consulting Project.
 
Despite being in stage 4 restrictions & lockdowns here in Melbourne (where our head office is), plus where this equipment was based for almost the entirety of this project, we are absolutely delighted to announce that only 4 months since we first started the project, we have been able to re-allocated the majority of this bulk equipment!
 
However, we need your help! Whilst over 70% of the equipment has now been re-allocated, we currently still have the following items still looking for a new home:
 
BULK CONVEYOR SYSTEM (click on the pictures below to watch short videos of the system in operation):
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 – Multiple conveyor system (See below) Multiple conveyor systems for CHEP size Pallets. Pallet stacker,
light curtains and perimeter fencing incl control / electrical cabinet.
1.1 Standard CDLR pallet conveyor 3642.5 mm long x 1380 mm wide
1.2 Drag Chain pallet conveyor with rise and fall unit (2 conveyors) 3460 mm long x 1035 mm wide
1.3 CDLR Pallet Conveyor 1304.2 mm long x 1270¹ mm wide
1.4 Drag Chain pallet conveyor with rise and fall unit (2 conveyors) 1110 mm long x 1035 mm wide
1.5 Drag chain pallet conveyor 3020 mm long x 990 mm wide
1.6 Drag chain pallet conveyor 1870 mm long x 990 mm wide
1.7 Pallet Stacker
1.8 Machine perimeter fencing including 2 x light curtains approx 30 Metres
1.9 Pallet stacker perimeter fencing incl light curtain approx 3.5 metres
1.10 Control hub / Electrical cabinet AB PLC 1769 L32E and touch screen
MONORAIL ASSY
Monorail Assy – rated to 1.6 tonne – 9890mm Column centres 4110 mm high.
Refer image, the structure painted yellow:
SAFETY PLATFORM
Further images & layout can be provided:
If you or someone within your network may be interested in any of this equipment, please contact lupteam@www.lupglobal.com for a confidential discussion & for us to be able to provide any further information.
 
Thanking everyone in our network in advance for all your assistance & support. Together, we truly can help minimise landfill & retain the value of precious resources to promote a more Circular World!

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World Circular Economy Forum – A snapshot

World Circular Economy Forum – A snapshot

Written By: Felipe Soraires, Circular Asset Consultant at LUP Global 

 

WORLD CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM: A SNAPSHOT

On 29 and 30 September 2020, Sitra – the Finnish Innovation Fund- hosted the World Circular Economy Forum, this time virtually, due to the pandemic. The year 2020 will definitely mark our lives, individually and as a society, a year of constant change and adaptation. The COVID-19 pandemic has spread its power and consequences across the world, damaging all economies and hitting hard the deepest roots of the current economic system.

The importance of a rapid transition to a circular economy is more important than ever, and that was precisely the topic of the first session: “The Circular Economy as an accelerator for a sustainable recovery”. With a panel composed by European (currently the most ambitious region regarding Circular Economy) leaders, from governmental institutions and private sector, the speakers explained the current state of the global economy and debated how the circular economy could help the economy reboot and come back better –more sustainable- than before.

Circular Economy concepts to face current challenges

Frans Timmermans -Executive VP of the European Commission- gave detailed explanations on why he believes the Circular Economy is the best response we can provide as a society to deal the complex combined challenges we are facing: climate change, biodiversity crisis, pandemic and consequences of the industrial revolution. The importance of extending the lifecycles of products/equipments -the business model implemented by LUP – was highlighted by him: “we need products that are durable, reusable, reparable and safe… Products made for last longer, with high quality recycling capabilities, made from recycled materials”.

 

Businesses in the transition to a Circular Economy

Another interesting session was organized by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, whose President Peter Bakker talked about the role of businesses in the transition to a Circular Economy and how the pandemic impacted on that. “The pandemic has clearly exposed our system, our society, and now we need global solutions. We need all relevant stakeholders to be engaged and better incentives for the private sector”. In an interesting debate with companies from all over the world (from Thailand to the US and Sweden), the speakers argued how circular business models helped their companies to be more resilient and competitive during these difficult times. Reduction of costs, more efficiency, value creation for customers, safer supply chain, were some of the reasons they gave.

Inspiring words from Ellen MacArthur

 (Sourced from www.euractiv.com)

 

Giving a closure to the Forum, Ellen MacArthur , President of the Foundation named after her –one of the most influential organizations promoting Circular Economy worldwide- gave a very inspiring speech, saying that her biggest motivation to work towards a Circular Economy is that “Circular Economy is a goal to move towards (…), is something that sets a target, and when you have a goal like this, you are enabled to get closer to it. I love the fact that Circular Economy goes right to the root causes of many of our many global challenges. It implies an opportunity for us, and that always resonate me”.

The whole world needs to find ways to get back on its feet, and there is a unique opportunity to support the sustainable recovery of the economy with circular solutions. WCEFonline dived into why and how a circular economy can help reboot and build resilience in the economy.

How to get involved?

The main sessions of the World Circular Economy Forum have finished, but there will be more side events during this year.

To find out more about this visit their website.

To watch the previous sessions, click HERE. 

If you enjoyed this snapshot, follow us on LinkedIn where we will be bringing all the latest Circular Economy news & updates, particularly with regards to Circular Asset Management to you:

 

 

 

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Looking for potential buyers for bulk bag manufacturing equipment

Looking for potential buyers for bulk bag manufacturing equipment

CURRENT CONSULTING PROJECT – LOOKING FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS FOR BULK BAG MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT (June 2020)

In a bespoke consulting project for one of our valued clients, LUP Global is delighted to present this newly available bulk bag manufacturing equipment. The equipment has been set-up with the full multiple conveyor system (configured for CHEP pallets), floveyor including Hopper with Screw feeder, bulk bag conditioner, bulk bag crane, plus monorail for safety.

This short video shows the equipment in more detail, and we have all available specific details on all of the individual components of the equipment as well as the age and condition for any interested buyers.

There is also a large heat pump and 26,000 Litre insulated Stainless Steel ISO tank, currently housing de-ionised water that is available as part of this bulk manufacturing equipment package.

large heat pump

26,000 Litre insulated Stainless Steel ISO tank

Ideally a suitable buyer will be able to take all the bulk equipment, but if you are interested in just a component, please also don’t hesitate to contact us.

If you or anyone else in your network could utilise this equipment that still has significant life left in it, please don’t hesitate to contact us today to help us try to re-home this valuable equipment that is no longer being utilised.

N.B. For clarification, this Bulk Bag Manufacturing Capital Equipment is considered a bespoke Consulting Project for LUP, as it doesn’t fall into our standard asset types of being portable, plug & play, high value/high volume.

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13th March 2020 – Free Breakfast Workshop in Melbourne

13th March 2020 – Free Breakfast Workshop in Melbourne

How do you improve your organisation, save money and do good for the planet by applying Circular Economy Practices?

Whilst the concept of Circular Economies has been around for several years, across industry sectors the practice of Circular Procurement has not generally been widespread. Specific industries such as Automotive and Aviation however, have practised Circularity for years.

Join us for thess Complimentary Breakfast Workshops where LUP Global Chairman, Michael Brown, the former Group General Manager of Engineering Supply Chain at Qantas, and now Supply Chain Expert at Vative will provide unique insights into Circular Asset Management through his extensive experience in Aviation.

WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF THIS WORKSHOP:

  • How to maximise the value and extend the life of your existing assets
  • Understand the UN framework to move your organisation towards a Circular Procurement model
  • How to apply practical models such as Life Cycle Costing, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and the fundamentals of an Asset Register
  • A 6-point Circular Asset Management Checklist to take-away

Breakfast & Networking: 8am-8.30am

Workshop Time: 8.30am-9.30am

Additional Networking: 9.30am-10am

Register for this event today to secure your spot as spaces are strictly limited to 30 people.

To Inquire or Register for theses Workshops :
Workshop Date: Friday 13th March 2020 + Friday 3rd April 2020
Workshop Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Workshop Venue: 260A Blackburn Road, Glen Waverley, VIC 3150 

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Second hand equipment : a sustainable solution for your company

Second hand equipment : a sustainable solution for your company

Businesses are starting to wake up and realise there is need for innovative approaches to cost cutting through sustainable initiatives with less impact on our planet which is becoming increasingly critical. Especially for business seeking to reduce their environmental impact through a sustainable green approach at the same time as maintaining efficiencies. It is only been since October last year when we completely changed our model from having active listings on our website for waste, to a move towards a more proactive, long-term strategic and sustainable model on focusing on asset life cycle management.

Inconsistencies between utilization and depreciation of assets

In our initial focus category of laboratory equipment, we have found stark inconsistencies between how companies utilise and ultimately depreciate their assets. This does not just apply to lab equipment, but all assets in general. Using the example of the laboratory equipment category specifically, regulatory bodies in Australia, such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), all have general guidelines around depreciation, but there is no standard or consistency for depreciation, often particularly within larger organisations themselves. For instance a hospital, government sector organisation or even large private companies may implement a 5 year depreciation cycle for some of their assets. At the end of the 5 year term the assets are generally replaced and disposed despite the assets still being in perfectly good working condition. This is due to numerous factors, however one predominantly being that conventional Capital Expenditure budget allocations are often reduced the following year if they are not utilised. It is unfortunate, but it is true. And it is true for many other businesses that for this single reason alone, equipment in good working condition is ending up in landfill.

An alternative : procurement of second hand equipment

One key strategy to break this cycle, reduce your impact on the planet and reduce your capital expenditure to improve operating margin is to commit to a circular economy by looking at procuring second hand equipment. You are probably thinking “It is a risk, there no warranty !”. You would be right, but take this into consideration : new equipment comes with a 12 month warranty. If something is going to go wrong with the equipment it might be in the first 3 months if you are lucky, most of the time it is just after the warranty has expired and we can all attest to this. Yes second hand equipment will not come with a 12 month warranty however the equipment has been on a preventative maintenance plan since the start of life and is well maintained and often the manufacturers are still willing to support the new owners if they are still manufacturing that asset model. This means you will be buying proven fully operational equipment at a fraction of the price improving your Capital Expenditure and reducing your impact on our planets resources. This equipment may be second hand but is still in good working condition. Second hand equipment of the same type of assets and model, could also be purchased either to keep your existing equipment running, particularly if the manufacturer no longer supports that model to be used as spare parts. Within the commercial laboratory space, we have witnessed businesses out there that also run their equipment until it dies. Some of this equipment manufactured as far back as the 1960’s such as autoclaves that we have seen through our experience is still going strong to this day. This is exactly where LUP Global has been able to assist companies within this space prolong the life of their existing assets, procure second hand equipment at a fraction of the cost and recoup costs for any of their unused or depreciated assets. Contact us today if you would like to have a fully confidential discussion to see if we are able to assist you.

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