LAHORE, July 17: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association Vice-Chairman Seth Muhammad Akbar says a sustainable production centre (SPC) by Aptma in collaboration with German International Cooperation (GIZ) has been established to guide its members on improving their overall production systems through modifications and incorporating adjustments in existing processes to enhance energy efficiency.

Speaking at a seminar on “waste heat recovery solutions for textile industry” jointly organised by the SPC, Aptma and GIZ at a local hotel here on Tuesday, he said the textile being the largest manufacturing sector of Pakistan was badly suffering due to non-availability of electricity and gas, failing to meet production targets and yet not able to afford the associated high energy costs. To cope with the prevailing energy crisis faced by the textile industry, Aptma had initiated sustainable energy management system implementation programme, he added.

He expressed the hope that this futuristic approach of Aptma would strengthen the industry in dealing with energy management ahead. Mr Akbar said the SPC would provide services on energy efficiency and management, material flow management, environmental management, CSR, renewable energy, policy support and advisory service on energy-related matters and capacity development of industry professionals.

The participants, as many as 70 textile energy managers and mill owners on the occasion, raised questions about various options and their payback time.