Chaplin Bros
Published: 08 January 2026
Business overview
Chaplin Bros has been a family-run business for over 100 years, spanning six generations. Today, it stands as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of precision wire, supplying industries worldwide, from healthcare and personal care to fasteners and electrofusion fittings.
Facing rising energy costs
With rising energy costs across the UK, energy became Chaplin Bros’ third‑largest operational expense, making efficiency a key priority for maintaining profitability and competitiveness.
Their drive for improvement wasn’t only about reducing production costs, it also reflected the company’s longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility.
To support this transition, Chaplin Bros turned to the BEAS Programme for expert guidance on cutting energy use, lowering costs, and becoming more sustainable.
Energy assessment findings
Following a free free on-site energy assessment, BEAS identified key opportunities for improvement, including:
- Installing battery storage to capture surplus solar energy
- Maximising reuse of stored energy to cut operational costs
- Reducing reliance on the grid for improved sustainability
- Implementing solutions that deliver strong returns on energy investments
Results in numbers
*Based upon full assessment report implementation
Estimated annual energy saving*
616,050kWh/yr
Estimated annual carbon saving*
120.12tCO2e
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