Tork cuts motion waste and boosts efficiency for Purmo Group with Tork Workflow
Purmo Group saved up to 60 minutes of labor time per shift, and contaminated waste disposal costs dropped by 80% after switching from cotton rags to Tork Heavy‑Duty Cleaning Cloths and Tork Performance dispensers.
About Purmo Group
Purmo Group is a global provider of sustainable indoor climate comfort solutions, operating in 21 countries with approximately 3,000 employees. Their portfolio covers hydronic and electric radiators, heat pumps, underfloor heating, valves, controls and piping systems, serving residential, commercial, industrial and institutional environments.
The challenge
At their UK production site, Purmo Group relied on cotton rags for cleaning and wiping tasks, causing issues:
- Motion waste from walking long distances to fetch rags
- Poor and inconsistent rag quality
- Lint and debris causing surface damage
- Bulky pallet storage taking up warehouse space
Results at a Glance
- 60 min labour time saved per shift (driven by reduced motion waste)
- 80% reduction in contaminated waste-disposal costs
- Significant motion-waste reduction
- Notable storage-space savings
“We struggled with quality issues with the rag supplier. And lint on old rags could hold debris which could scratch delicate surfaces. This has been removed by using Tork Cloths”, Production Manager, Purmo Group.
The Tork Workflow approach
Tork Workflow™ was introduced to assess motion waste and identify improvement opportunities. Purmo Group then trialed the following Tork products:
- Tork Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloths
- Tork Performance wall mounted dispensers
The solution
The switch provided immediate operational benefits:
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Standardized, high performance wiping
Thick, durable, highly absorbent quality cleaning cloths effective on oil, grease, water and stubborn residues.
- Reduced motion waste
Dispensers installed via magnets for flexible placement close to workstations, workers no longer needed to leave their tasks to search for rags.
- Tidier, more efficient workspace
Dispenser-based storage removed bin clutter and improved workstation organization — supporting 5S and Lean principles.
Space savings
Tork exelCLEAN® Cleaning Cloths take up to 80% less space, fitting neatly on shelves and freeing warehouse pallet space, while also reducing waste and handling.
“The resulting savings have been dramatic — an 80% reduction in contaminated waste disposal costs, plus all the sustainability benefits of producing less waste”, Account Manager, Essity.
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