Lufthansa Group-developed energy management tool
cuts catering division’s water consumption by 30 percent
With innovative software, SIMBA, LSG Sky Chefs has lowered the amount of energy
and electricity used by its dishwashing lines at 65 locations worldwide
East Meadow, NY – February 5, 2014 – In Swahili “Simba” means “lion”. But at the
Lufthansa Group it has an entirely different meaning. SIMBA* is a German acronym for an
innovative software solution developed by LSG Sky Chefs to improve sustainability of the
company’s dishwashing operations at its catering facilities. The pilot project was launched
in April 2010. Since then, at its Frankfurt base alone, the Group’s specialist catering arm
has reduced the amount of water used in the dishwashing process by 30 percent and
lowered energy consumption by 24 percent.
SIMBA is currently in use at 65 LSG Sky Chefs locations worldwide. At as many as 16
points throughout the dishwashing line, data is captured and evaluated in real time. If
defined target values are exceeded, the relevant service technician receives an alarm
signal and can then immediately respond to any deviations. Thanks to SIMBA, reductions
in energy and water use are instantly apparent.
A very promising follow-up project was launched in September 2012, connecting the
highest energy consuming elements, such as air conditioning and heating systems, to
SIMBA for monitoring. LSG Sky Chefs, the global market leader in airline catering,
expects this latest version of SIMBA to bring about another five percent reduction in
energy consumption in the long term.
LSG Sky Chefs developed the SIMBA software in-house. Alongside quality and
innovation, sustainability is an important component of LSG Sky Chefs’ corporate
strategy. Catering – from preparing to delivering food – is an energy-intensive business.
Improving process efficiency reduces costs and is better for the environment. In August
2012, LSG Sky Chefs received the “Fraport Energy Award” in the category “Highest
Savings” for conserving resources.
*SIMBA: Spülmaschinen Informations-Management-Tool inklusive Betriebsanalyse und Alarmierung (dishwashing
information management tool including operations analysis and alarm system)
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LSG Sky Chefs produces more than 1.4 million meals a day and currently has a global
market share of 29 percent. One in four meals served worldwide by airlines comes from a
catering facility operated by the Lufthansa Group subsidiary.
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About Lufthansa
One of the world's largest and most prestigious airlines, Lufthansa currently flies to 253 destinations in 103 countries,
with hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, and with the Lufthansa Group acquisition of Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and
SWISS – Vienna, Brussels and Zurich. From its 20 North American gateways, Lufthansa— recently voted by Fortune as
one of the five most admired airlines in the world— and its partners serve over 450 destinations in more than 120
countries. An industry innovator, Lufthansa has long been committed to environmental care and sustainability, operating
the most technologically-advanced and fuel-efficient fleet in the world. Its long-haul fleet to and from North America
includes the Boeing 747-400 and the 747-8, as well as the Airbus A330, A340 and A380. Currently, Lufthansa has over
220 new aircraft worth about $36 billion on order. Lufthansa is the largest European operator of the A380 and was the
launch customer for the new Boeing 747-8, the industries’ two most fuel-efficient passenger aircraft. Known for its
premium services, Lufthansa continues its $150 million program earmarked for building new or upgrading existing
lounge facilities across its worldwide network and will spend more than $3.6 billion in new onboard products and
services by 2015. In 2010, Lufthansa re-launched its broadband wireless Internet service onboard, FlyNet. For more
information or reservations, visit www.lufthansa.com
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Corporate Communications
Christina Semmel
Tel: +1 516-296-9671
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