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CASE STUDY: The Europe Hotel and Resort, Co. KerryFirst class fuel for fivestar resortCalor Gaspowered dryers.• Reliable LPG supply to awardwinning resort• CO 2 emissions reduced by over50 per cent• Cost savings of over 50 per cent• Automated telemetry systemmonitors fuel supply<strong>Business</strong> <strong>can</strong> <strong>count</strong> on

The Europe Hotel and Resort in Killarney, County Kerry,is one of Ireland’s most prestigious leisure resorts.collection of awards, including Best Overall Design, andBest Spa Design in Hotelworld’s 2009 Global HospitalityAwards, and Best Resort Hotel 2008 in the HospitalityIreland Awards.The pool within Hotel Europe – ESPABUSINESSNAMEPOSITIONHotel EuropeMichael BrennanGeneral ManagerLocated on the shores of Lough Lein, Hotel Europeis one of Ireland’s finest five-star hotels. The resort is setin 30 acres of landscaped grounds, and boasts views overKerry’s famous McGillycuddy Reeks mountain range.The outstanding facilities include luxurious rooms, tworestaurants specialising in high quality locally sourcedfood, business and conference suites, and ESPA at TheEurope, a 50,000 square foot spa and leisure complexwithin the hotel. ESPA itself features a 20m ‘lapping’pool, 3 outdoor pools, 16 treatment rooms, a privatesuite designed for couples with 2 treatment beds,double Jacuzzi and a private sauna overlooking LoughLein. A fitness studio, sauna and steam rooms completethe ESPA leisure complex. In addition, the resort isideally situated for outdoor activities, with easy accessto numerous local golf and fishing clubs.The Europe Hotel and Resort has naturally earned aSuch a prestigious venue requires a dedicated teamand a first class ‘behind the scenes’ operation to ensurethat its discerning guests receive the level of luxury andstandards of service that they demand. With 188 rooms,44 suites, two restaurants and a spa to support, theresort’s laundry room is a key part of that operation.Reliable, efficient equipment and a dependable fuelsupply are therefore essential, as General ManagerMichael Brennan explains.‘We are running an essential service, so first andforemost we have to have equipment that performs,both in terms of time and running costs,’ he says.‘There’s a constant demand for clean, fresh towelsand robes that has to be met, without fail.’ESPA 50,000 sq ft spa and leisure complex requires a plentifulsupply of clean towels and robes.For further information please call 1850 812 450 (ROI) 028 9045 5588 (NI)

The ideal laundry solution –Calor Gas and Miele dryersThe hotel was using four electrically-powered commercialdryers, which were proving costly – and, says formerDirector Hans Brunner, resulting in a lengthy turnaroundtime. ‘As part of our planned review of laundry services,we took the opportunity to examine our running costsand identified that gas-powered drying equipmentoffered clear benefits,’ he adds.1 21. The busy laundry facility at Hotel Europe2. A well insulated ventilation system minimises noiseand heat lossHans and Michael consulted with Calor’s Area SalesManager Colm Daly and Miele’s Professional SalesDivision to design the right solution. The teamproved to be a powerful partnership between one ofEurope’s most recognised equipment manufacturersand Ireland’s leading provider of cleaner burning LPG.‘From our experience in the hospitality sector, weunderstand that the Europe Hotel and Resort’s guestsexpect nothing but the best – clean laundry is a givenin a five star hotel,’ says Calor’s Colm Daly. ‘We gotstraight to work to specify the optimum solution.’Calor and Miele provide the solutionFrom the brief provided by Hans and Michael, Mieleand Calor worked as an integral part of the projectteam. The agreed specification saw four gas-poweredMiele commercial tumble dryers installed, each witha maximum 40kg capacity. These proved an attractiveoption as gas tumble dryers are typically up to 50 percent cheaper than equivalent electric models to operate.The Miele gas dryers achieve higher temperatures morequickly, and are more fuel efficient. Miele Troctroni<strong>can</strong>d Profitronic M controls provide intelligent controlreducing drying time and producing savings. The dryers’air recycling systems reuse around 60 per cent of heatedexhaust air back into the drying cycle, while Miele’spatented Honeycomb Drum system uses an axial aircurrent, allowing the laundry to float on a cushion ofwarmed air as it dries, producing less creasing.Calor’s experience and expertise delivered thespecification for a clean, reliable and cost effectivefuel supply to power the new system. Two bulkLiquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanks were installed,Two Calor bulk tanks fitted with telemetry system<strong>Business</strong> <strong>can</strong> <strong>count</strong> on

one with a capacity of 1,000kg and the other with acapacity of 600kg. The tanks are linked together ina dedicated fuel compound and fitted with Calor’sautomated telemetry system, which monitors fuellevels and communicates with Calor to ensure accurateand regular LPG delivery – ensuring that the resortmaintains a plentiful supply of fuel.Efficiency and cost savingsThe Europe Hotel and Resort’s laundry room is workingat optimum efficiency and has seen real savings. ‘We’redelighted with the new system,’ says Michael. ‘It has metour requirement, and Calor’s obvious expertise gaveus peace of mind throughout the project.’ Indicativefigures from Calor Gas show huge savings on runningcosts and CO2 emissions <strong>can</strong> be made when switchingfrom commercial electric dryers to gas-powered dryers.Based on a Miele 32-40kg load capacity dryer andcomparing running costs with the equivalent electricdryer, it costs over 50% less to run and reduces CO2emissions by over 50%. (Figures based on ESB Small& Medium Enterprises Tariff – effective 1st May 2009. CO 2emissions supplied by SEI: Electricity – 542.8, LPG – 229.3)Find out more about the Europe Hotel and Resort atwww.theeurope.comComparative Greenhouse Gas Emission LevelsFuelgCO 2 /kWh (NCV)LPG 229.3Electricity 542.8Oil 257.0Coal 340.6Peat Briquettes 355.9Source: SEI Energy in Ireland Report 2009CALL1850 812 450 (ROI)028 9045 5588 (NI)CLICK www.calorgas.iewww.miele-professional.ieE-MAIL info@calorgas.ieCALOR LPG –A BETTER CHOICE• Kinder to the environment – LPG isa lower carbon fuel• Calor LPG is an ideal complementary fuelfor renewables• Calor LPG has a proven track record workingalongside Solar, GHP and CHP, all of whichreduce energy demand and emissions• LPG <strong>can</strong> rely on enormous global andEuropean reserves• As part of SHV Gas, the world’s largestdistributor of LPG, Calor is well placed toensure customers benefit from secure andreliable supplies of LPG• Calor LPG is a versatile fuel – manyapplications <strong>can</strong> be run off the same supply• Calor has been delivering innovative energysolutions since 1936. Our team <strong>can</strong> deliver acomplete, tailor made energy solution, usingbest environmental practice, for your needs• Gas is not susceptible to power cuts, unlikeelectricity• There are no peak time charges – you havea stable gas price throughout the day• Unlike oil, Gas tanks do not requirecontainment bunds for potential spills• Underground gas installations, unlike oil,do not require a pump• Gas appliances typically require lessmaintenance as LPG is cleaner burning