Introduction
Managing chemicals in a safe, efficient and compliant manner is a challenge – especially for smaller industrial companies with limited internal resources. For Luma Wire Tech, the collaboration with Intersolia has meant more than just a digital tool. It has been a complete solution combining a chemical management system, access to EHS experts, and continuous development.
High-tech operations require full control
Luma Wire Tech is a specialised industrial company that manufactures and surface-treats fine metal wire. Its customers operate in advanced sectors such as aerospace, medical technology and research –industries where every microscopic detail matters. Meeting the high standards of these sectors requires not only technical precision in production, but also a strict focus on quality, safety and environmental performance.
Chemical management is a core part of Luma’s processes, particularly in electroplating. At the same time, regulatory authorities and business partners are placing increasingly stringent demands on safe chemical handling, documentation and sustainability practices.
For Luma, it is therefore essential to manage chemicals in a structured, traceable and fully compliant manner – something made possible by iChemistry from Intersolia.
From lost structure to renewed control
Luma has been using iChemistry for more than ten years, but over time – due to staff changes, new production requirements and evolving chemical regulations – the overall structure in the system gradually eroded. This is a common challenge for many small and medium-sized companies, especially when responsibility for chemicals is shared among several people and there is no in-house chemical expert.
When Luma’s CEO, Ulrik Palmqvist, decided last year to take a fresh start, a comprehensive inventory of all chemicals across the company’s sites was initiated. To ensure the work was done correctly from the outset, Luma chose to involve Intersolia’s EHS consultants. The consultants supported the mapping and structuring of the chemical inventory and ensured that accurate information was entered into iChemistry, creating a new, up-to-date foundation for the company’s chemical management work.
Flexible support with annual consultancy hours
To maintain the structure over time, Luma chose to enter into an agreement that includes annual consultancy hours from Intersolia. This allows the company to access expert support precisely when it is needed – for example when updating safety data sheets, registering new substances, receiving support during inspections, or obtaining guidance on regulatory requirements.
This setup is particularly valuable for smaller companies, where time and chemical expertise are often limited resources. With Intersolia’s experts close at hand, Luma can feel confident that its chemical management is under control – even when the primary focus of the business must remain on production and customer orders.
Quick overview and clear risk assessment
One of the features Luma values most in iChemistry is the clear visualisation provided through traffic light indicators. By using colour coding, users can quickly identify which chemicals require action, which are classified as hazardous, and where potential risks exist. This provides both a strategic overview and practical, day-to-day operational support.
In addition, it makes it easier to work proactively on substituting particularly hazardous substances with safer alternatives—an important aspect from both an occupational health and safety perspective and a sustainability standpoint.
Knowledge and inspiration in everyday work
In addition to the digital system and personalised consultancy support, Ulrik also highlights the value of the wider support Intersolia provides. Through recurring free webinars, newsletters and articles, the company is able to stay up to date with changes in legislation, new substance requirements and best practices from other organisations.
This provides both inspiration and practical knowledge – something that can otherwise be difficult to prioritise in a smaller company, where chemical management is just one of many responsibilities.
Summary: A complete solution for sustainable chemical management
Luma Wire Tech’s experience demonstrates how important it is to have both an intelligent chemical management system and access to the right expertise. With Intersolia’s complete solution – a combination of iChemistry, consultancy support and training – the company has been able to regain control, streamline its processes and strengthen its sustainability profile.
The collaboration is an example of how even smaller industrial companies can meet high standards for safety and environmental performance – without needing to maintain all the expertise in-house.
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