SAVINGS WITH MEIKO CONVEYOR TECHNOLOGY.

Fisher Nickel stated in the report that “the MEIKO unit saved at least 36% water and 37% energy and outperformed the prior-generation machine. (Table 1). The data was also additionally normalized for the throughput of each machine based on useful belt width. This normalization yielded at least 52% water savings and 56% energy savings”. (Fisher Nickel report 2017: Energy Efficient Flight Conveyor Dishwashers, page 2).

Fisher Nickel compared also with a dish washer the competitor is currently selling on the market. The MEIKO M-iQ .was even using substantially less energy and water compared to this machine. But “It is important to note that [it] was monitored in a more demanding [environment so that] the results would be improved slightly if it had been tested at the [same dishroom].” (Fisher Nickel report 2017: Energy Efficient Flight Conveyor Dishwashers, page 2). Had this machine run all day, there would be some efficiency gains.” (page 25; Water and Energy Savings potential).

According to the example calculation by Fisher-Nickel in the concrete business case Fisher Nickel estimated an “annual utility cost savings potential of $58,303 for each older unit replaced with the best-in-class unit and makes the business case for the early retirement of the older machines at Gate Gourmet.” (Fisher Nickel report 2017: Energy Efficient Flight Conveyor Dishwashers, page 3).

Fisher Nickel estimates the ROI period of 2.6 years for replacing flight-type dishwashers using the older ENERGY STAR 1.0 standard with a current-generation MEIKO flight-type machine. For additional details, please check the “Financial Analysis” section of the Fisher-Nickel report (Fisher Nickel report 2017: Energy Efficient Flight Conveyor Dishwashers, page 30/31).