The production of tire cord fabrics is highly energy intensive. As demand from the automotive market continues to grow, OTIZ is focusing on the improvement and innovation of the production process and equipment to lower the cost and GHG emissions during the manufacturing of this product.

OTIZ began by modifying 26 direct twisting machines to control the yarn feeding speed and reduce energy consumption. Additionally, improvements were made to the dipping process, and the numbers of ovens were reduced during the nylon and polyester production process, cutting the loss of thermal energy by controlling the exhaust during heat treatment.

OTIZ received the Far Eastern Energy Award from Far Eastern Group in recognition of this project, which reduced approximately 2.78 GWh of electricity and 936 million cubic meters of natural gas consumption. The annual net energy savings amounts to NT$1.86 million with 3,609 tCO2e of carbon emissions averted.