In manufacturing plants, awareness of compressed air efficiency is low. The primary objective is supplying a reliable and consistent source of air. Some manufacturers have service contract for equipment, but few address efficiency. 35% of manufacturers conduct leak prevention programs and 57% of manufacturers have taken no action to improve efficiency. 

It found that compressed air systems account for 10% of all electricity used in manufacturing industries. 70% of most manufacturing plants have a compressed air system and 50% of those plants have opportunities for large energy savings with low project costs.