One year after extending the full supply agreement, the Brüning Group and Grünwärme GmbH draw a positive interim conclusion. The collaboration demonstrates how important well-established processes and reliable supply chains are for stable local heating supply. Both partners have been working closely together since signing the initial contract in July 2022. The full supply of the plant has been secured for the long term as part of a follow-up contract running until June 2028. The contract extension underlines the importance of reliable structures – particularly in a environment characterised by volatile market conditions.
FULL SUPPLY WITH WOOD CHIPS
The contract covers the annual supply of around 10,000 to 11,000 cubic metres of wood chips. Extended storage reduces moisture content and optimises calorific value – an important contribution to efficient and sustainable heat supply.
Particular emphasis is placed on transparency and quality assurance: thanks to the Brüning quality app, Grünwärme GmbH can document each delivery directly. This enables continuous monitoring of material quality and allows us to react quickly to any deviations. The index-based pricing mechanism also makes price developments transparent for end customers and ensures full transparency regarding changes in local heating prices.
LOCAL HEAT SUPPLY IN BAD LAER
Jens Luehsen, Purchasing & Sales of Fresh Wood Biomass at the Brüning Group, points out: “We are very proud to have fully understood the needs of the plant and to have developed a concept that is perfectly tailored to our customers in Bad Laer. Last year demonstrated how well the collaboration works and how important a reliable partnership is for a stable, crisis-proof heat supply.”
The experiences of the past year confirm our shared commitment to long-term cooperation, consistency, and security of supply – a crucial step in ensuring reliable local district heating supply even during volatile market phases.