Leading Motorcycle Manufacturer Achieves Grade 1 Energy-Efficient Compressed Air Station Certification, Creating a New Green Manufacturing Benchmark in Southwest China
As manufacturers pursue both operational efficiency and carbon-reduction goals, Ingersoll Rand continues to deliver proven results.
Following the successful implementation of a Grade 1 Energy-Efficient Compressed Air Station at Chongqing Sokon Power, Ingersoll Rand has once again partnered with a leading manufacturer in Southwest China. A customized compressed air system upgrade project and Grade 1 Energy-Efficient Compressed Air Station have now been successfully completed for Loncin General Power Co., Ltd.
Delivered under an Energy Management Contract (EMC) model, the project enabled zero upfront investment, achieved more than 20% energy savings, and established a 10-year long-term partnership, creating a measurable, scalable, and sustainable model for green transformation in advanced manufacturing.
The Pain Point: An Aging Compressed Air System Limiting Efficiency Improvements
As a leading motorcycle manufacturer in China, Loncin relies heavily on compressed air throughout its production processes, including machining, pneumatic equipment operation, and painting applications. Maintaining stable pressure and consistent dew point performance is critical to ensuring product quality and manufacturing reliability.
However, years of operating multiple aging compressors from different manufacturers created several operational challenges:
· Inconsistent operating conditions and low system efficiency resulted in high specific power consumption and rising energy costs.
· The use of equipment from multiple brands increased spare-parts complexity and maintenance workload, while elevating the risk of equipment failure and unplanned downtime.
· Large capital investment requirements made system modernization difficult, creating barriers to both energy-efficiency improvements and sustainability initiatives.
The Ingersoll Rand Solution: From Fragmented Operations to Intelligent Energy Management
To address these challenges, Ingersoll Rand developed a comprehensive system optimization solution centered on energy efficiency, integrating high-performance equipment, lifecycle service support, and digital management capabilities.
The result was a complete upgrade spanning compression equipment, air treatment systems, intelligent controls, and cloud-based monitoring platforms, delivering significant improvements in efficiency, reliability, and operational visibility.
Upgrade Area | Before Upgrade | Ingersoll Rand Solution | Value Delivered |
Equipment Configuration
| Multi-brand, aging units; chaotic operating conditions | Customized high-efficiency units + professional downstream treatment equipment, paired with IntelliAIR customized energy-saving treatment products | Stable supply pressure and precise dew point control, fully matching precision-manufacturing air requirements and eliminating process fluctuation risk |
Energy Performance
| High system specific energy consumption; efficiency below industry average | System-wide energy optimization, with dynamic adjustment via a smart cloud platform | Specific energy consumption reduced to within 0.1, with overall energy savings exceeding 20% and annual energy cost savings of over RMB 2 million |
Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
| Cumbersome O&M across multiple brands, missing spare parts, slow fault response | Real-time monitoring via smart cloud platform + full-lifecycle maintenance service, fully managed by Ingersoll Rand's professional team | The customer no longer needs to worry about O&M; compressor room management is simple and effortless, with downtime risk eliminated |
Partnership Model
| The customer bears the full cost of equipment purchase, O&M, and retrofits | Ingersoll Rand's Energy Management Contract model — zero upfront investment for the customer | Top-tier efficiency and professional service through a pay-for-air model, substantially lowering both capital pressure and technical risk, achieving a “zero-cost retrofit” |
Core Advantages: Why Did Loncin Choose Ingersoll Rand's Energy Management Contract Model?
✅ Zero Upfront Investment, Zero Risk, Immediate Savings
Under the Energy Management Contract (EMC) model, the customer incurs no upfront capital expenditure for equipment procurement or system upgrades. By simply purchasing compressed air as a service, the customer gains access to Ingersoll Rand's high-efficiency equipment and professional expertise, eliminating investment concerns while turning energy savings directly into financial returns.
✅ A Long-Term Partnership That Delivers Lasting Value
Through a stable 10-year partnership, Ingersoll Rand provides not only a reliable compressed air supply but also continuous system optimization and professional maintenance services. This approach helps sustain long-term energy savings and operational performance, ensuring greater value throughout the lifecycle of the project.
✅ Process-Critical Air Quality and Supply Reliability
Stable system pressure and precise dew point control help meet the demanding requirements of applications such as painting and precision machining. By ensuring consistent compressed air quality and supply reliability, the solution minimizes production risks, prevents quality issues caused by air supply fluctuations, and supports uninterrupted operations.
A Replicable Model for Green Manufacturing Transformation
The successful implementation of the Loncin project represents not only another milestone for Ingersoll Rand's Energy Management Contract (EMC) model in Southwest China, but also a proven blueprint for upgrading existing compressed air systems across the motorcycle manufacturing industry.
From new-energy applications to traditional manufacturing, and from capacity expansion projects to legacy equipment modernization, Ingersoll Rand remains committed to helping manufacturers achieve their energy-efficiency goals through customized solutions tailored to their operational needs.
The strong performance of this project further demonstrates Ingersoll Rand's expertise in compressed air system optimization and energy-efficiency improvements, providing fresh momentum for the low-carbon transformation of manufacturing in Southwest China.