Established in 1937, Calor pioneered energy access in rural Ireland by introducing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in convenient steel cylinders. Today, Calor is a leading supplier and distributor of LPG, providing a reliable energy solution for homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid in both cylinder and bulk supply options.
With expertise spanning LPG procurement, bulk storage, cylinder filling, transportation, installation, and maintenance, Calor ensures safe and efficient energy supply for its customers. Calor’s responsible product strategy aims to ensure that the source and supply of its products become increasingly renewable and sustainable to meet future customers’ needs. In recent years Calor have introduced their certified renewable liquid gas – BioLPG.
Calor is deeply committed to environmental responsibility in its operations. Through continuous innovation and best practices, the company strives to offer cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions meeting the needs of today while safeguarding the future.
The Challenge
Through a trusted industry referral, we were able to partner with Calor to implement comprehensive solutions that would ensure long-term manufacturing stability:
- Technical Solutions
- Designed and manufactured new tooling to optimise production
- Conducted thorough quality assessments to identify improvement areas
- Process Integration
- Took ownership of the tooling maintenance and production process
- Established robust quality control protocols
- Ongoing Support
- Provided continuous manufacturing support to ensure consistent part quality
- Maintained open communication channels with Calor to address any emerging needs
- Integrated the production seamlessly into our existing manufacturing processes
This systematic approach helped establish a reliable and sustainable manufacturing partnership with Calor while enhancing overall production quality and efficiency.
Process Enhancement
We developed a clear strategy, identifying key areas where we could add value and improve manufacturing efficiency, backed by our technical expertise and proven track record.
Tool Validation
Our comprehensive tool verification protocol ensures all manufacturing equipment undergoes thorough testing and quality checks before delivery.
First Production Run
Our first production run incorporated careful monitoring throughout the process, with regular quality checks and data collection helping us identify and fine-tune areas for improvement.
A Few Words From Calor
“When we were seeking a manufacturing partner we could truly depend on, a trusted contact recommended Key Plastics—and they have exceeded our expectations at every stage. From day one, their team took the time to understand our business inside and out, demonstrating exceptional expertise and delivering innovative custom tooling solutions that have significantly enhanced our production capabilities. Their ongoing support and service have been outstanding, ensuring we always have the reliable backup we need to operate at our best.”
Alex Mc Crea
Calor Continuous Improvement & Production Manager
