Drumming up energy savings: How BEAS helped Ramsden & Whale

Published: 05 December 2025

How BEAS helped

Ramsden & Whale is a family-owned specialist in steel drum reconditioning and manufacturing.

Due to rising energy prices, production costs started to have an impact on profitability and market competitiveness. The root of these excessive costs included ageing equipment, outdated boilers, and fixed-rate compressors, prompting the need for urgent strategic intervention. That’s where BEAS came in.

A steel legacy since 1954

Founded in 1954, Ramsden & Whale is a family-owned specialist in steel drum reconditioning and manufacturing. They support critical sectors such as the oil, chemical, and paint industries by providing tailored drum solutions, from small bespoke orders to large-scale industrial requirements.

Over the years, Ramsden & Whale has earned a strong reputation for adaptable and customisable services. Today, the company continues to build on its legacy of trust, reliability, and quality.

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Comprehensive audit and strategic upgrades

In recent years, Ramsden & Whale faced mounting energy costs that severely impacted profitability and market competitiveness. The challenge was compounded by ageing equipment, outdated boilers, and fixed-rate compressors, all highly energy inefficient.

A strategic intervention became critical. That’s when they partnered with BEAS and collaborated with energy efficiency specialists like Pro Enviro.

Energy assessment findings

Following a comprehensive on-site audit, Pro Enviro identified key opportunities for improvement, including:

Upgrading to modern steam generators.
Installing variable-rate compressors.
Switching to energy-efficient LED lighting.
Optimising burner efficiency.
Repairing air leaks.
Adding automated PVC curtains for heat retention.

Results in numbers

*Based upon full assessment report implementation

Estimated annual saving*:

£85,350

Estimated annual energy saving*

616,050kWh/yr

Estimated annual carbon saving*

120.12tCO2e

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Drumming up energy savings: How BEAS helped Ramsden & Whale

Ramsden & Whale, a leading steel drum manufacturer, was struggling with rising energy costs caused by outdated, inefficient equipment. BEAS stepped in with a comprehensive audit and delivered targeted recommendations for modern upgrades to boost efficiency and cut costs.