Imperial Auto Industries Ltd. is a leading auto parts manufacturer and supplier in India, specializing in high-pressure hydraulic tubes, tubular components, and fluid transmission products for OEMs across automotive and industrial sectors. With multiple manufacturing facilities operating 24/7, the company relies heavily on energy-intensive processes such as tube forming, heat treatment, CNC machining, and surface finishing.

As energy costs surged and sustainability targets tightened, Imperial Auto sought a smart energy management solution to reduce operational expenses, enhance efficiency, and gain real-time visibility into plant energy consumption.

The Challenge

Before implementing Jugno EMS, Imperial Auto faced several operational challenges:

  • Lack of real-time visibility into electricity, compressed air, and utility consumption
  • High peak demand charges from DISCOMs
  • Unidentified energy leakages and idle load losses
  • Manual data logging and delayed reporting
  • Difficulty in tracking energy cost per unit of production
  • Compliance pressure for ESG and sustainability reporting

Energy accounted for a significant portion of manufacturing overheads, directly impacting EBITDA margins.

The Solution: Jugno EMS

Imperial Auto implemented Jugno EMS (Energy Management System) across its production units to digitally monitor and optimize energy performance.

Key Features Deployed:

  • IoT-enabled smart energy meters across critical equipment
  • Real-time dashboard for plant-wide energy visibility
  • Peak demand monitoring & alert system
  • Energy analytics with AI-based anomaly detection
  • Production vs energy correlation tracking
  • Automated reporting for management & ESG compliance

Jugno EMS seamlessly integrated with existing PLCs and SCADA systems, ensuring zero disruption to production.

Implementation Approach

  1. Energy Audit & Baseline Creation
    Jugno conducted a comprehensive energy audit to identify high-consumption zones.
  2. Metering & IoT Deployment
    Smart meters were installed on compressors, furnaces, CNC lines, and utility panels.
  3. Data Analytics & Benchmarking
    Energy KPIs were established for each production line.
  4. Optimization Strategy
    • Load balancing to reduce peak demand penalties
    • Compressor scheduling optimization
    • Idle load elimination
    • Preventive maintenance alerts

Within weeks, plant managers gained complete control over energy consumption patterns.

Results Achieved

1. Significant Cost Savings

  • 12–18% reduction in electricity bills
  • Peak demand charges reduced by optimizing load during non-critical hours
  • Identification and elimination of energy leakages

2. Improved Operational Efficiency

  • Real-time monitoring improved decision-making speed
  • 8–10% improvement in machine utilization efficiency
  • Reduced downtime through predictive alerts

3. Energy Cost Per Unit Optimization

Jugno EMS enabled Imperial Auto to track energy consumption per component manufactured, helping:

  • Improve pricing strategies
  • Optimize batch production
  • Enhance cost control

4. Sustainability & ESG Impact

  • Reduced carbon footprint
  • Automated sustainability reporting
  • Improved compliance with energy efficiency norms

Business Impact

By leveraging Jugno EMS, Imperial Auto transformed energy management from a passive accounting function into a strategic operational advantage.

Key Business Benefits:

  • Higher EBITDA margins
  • Data-driven plant management
  • Reduced operational waste
  • Faster ROI (achieved within 8–12 months)
  • Scalable deployment across multiple plants

Energy optimization became a competitive differentiator, strengthening Imperial Auto’s position in the Indian automotive components industry.

Why Jugno EMS Was the Right Fit

  • Industry-specific energy intelligence for manufacturing
  • Scalable IoT architecture
  • AI-driven analytics
  • Seamless integration with existing systems
  • Measurable ROI

Conclusion

In today’s competitive automotive manufacturing landscape, managing energy efficiently is no longer optional — it is essential.

Imperial Auto Industries’ adoption of Jugno EMS Energy Management System demonstrates how smart manufacturing technologies can significantly reduce energy costs, improve plant operations, and enhance sustainability performance.

Through real-time energy monitoring, peak demand control, and actionable analytics, Imperial Auto successfully achieved cost savings, operational excellence, and long-term energy efficiency — setting a benchmark for auto parts manufacturers in India.