Visy Plastics

Airocle worked closely with Visy to help create better working conditions for employees in their plastics division.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Visy Plastics

Sustainable Ventilation with a 2-Year Payback

Airocle designed and installed a fully passive ventilation system at Visy’s plastics-recycling facility to address severe heat and humidity generated during remanufacturing. Within weeks of installation, including 1 Series and 2 Series ridge/slope ventilators and A Series wall louvres, internal heat and moisture levels dropped significantly, improving air quality and workplace conditions. The upgrade delivered major operational benefits, with Visy achieving full return on investment in just two years, while boosting comfort and productivity on the factory floor.

LOCATION

Smithfield, NSW
INDUSTRY

Manufacturing
PRODUCT

1 Series, 2 Series & A Series

KEY OUTCOMES

Project Highlights

Rapid Heat & Moisture Reduction

Immediate Workplace Improvements

Within weeks of installation, internal heat and humidity levels dropped significantly, delivering noticeably cooler, safer and more breathable working conditions on the factory floor.

Fast Return on Investment

Full Payback in Just Two Years

By eliminating reliance on mechanical cooling, the passive system slashed energy and maintenance costs, achieving a full return on investment in just 24 months.

Improved Air Quality & Productivity

Better Conditions for People and Plant

The natural ventilation system removed trapped heat and moisture at the source, improving operator comfort, reducing fatigue and supporting stronger production efficiency.

The Challenge

Part of the packaging giant Visy, “Visy Plastic” is the company’s plastic recycling and remanufacturing division. They offer forward-thinking and closed-loop packaging that meets the evolving needs of industry and customers. Visy collects mixed plastics, sorts them into categories like PET and HDPE, and remanufactures them into new plastic packaging products.

The recycling and remanufacturing process generates significant heat and moisture, creating humidity levels similar to those of a rainforest. To ensure a safe and comfortable working environment, Visy needed an effective ventilation solution to control moisture levels and maintain optimal conditions within the facility

The Solution

We conducted a full assessment of the recycling facility for Visy, then put together a proposal of what was required to relieve the high heat load and moisture in the air. As part of this, we estimated that by installing natural ventilation products, they would have full ROI within 4 years.

Within 8 weeks of our proposal being accepted, we had installed an entirely new ventilation system for Visy, with the actual installation taking around 3 weeks.

The Results

The reduction in heat and moisture was almost immediate. Otto Szolosi, Project Engineer at Visy, was delighted with the project and commented that the company had achieved ROI on the overall project within two years, rather than four.

Building comfort and work productivity significantly increased as a result of installing the 1 Series, 2 Series Ridge/Slope ventilators and A Series wall louvres.