CIE Galfor

CIE Galfor began its activity in 1973 as Barreiros Orense S.A., joining the CIE Automotive group in 2002. CIE Galfor is a leading manufacturer of steel parts forged by stamping, electro-embossing and extrusion, including heat treatment, finishing and, possibly, machining, always respecting the most important quality certifications.

MAIN PRODUCTION FACILITIES
  • Induction Furnaces
  • Hot forging presses
  • Heat treatment furnaces
  • Wastewater treatment plant
ANCILLARY FACILITIES
  • Refrigeration plant
  • Compressed air system

Integral Energy Management System Project

Electricity
  • Integration of the company and redundant meters by IEC protocol.
  • 34 consumption points with Modbus communication
Natural gas
  • Integration of the main meter via web service
  • 6 points of in-process natural gas consumption per OP customer
COMPRESSED AIR

Integration of compressed air production, pressure and temperature (OPC)

PRODUCTION
  • Integration of instant production by forging line and process temperatures (OPC)
  • Integration of manufacturing references and configuration of lines for each product (OPC)
  • Integration of data from other products through communication with ERP

With cost|TEMCIE Galfor has now an innovative solution that facilitates detailed monitoring and control of consumption, with energy efficiency indicators by product and reference, manufacturing line and work shift.

On the other hand, the tool alerts on consumption deviations against targets set for different operating conditions.

In short, CIE Galfor has strengthened its decision-making capacity and updated its continuous improvement process applied to energy production and management.