Digicon keeps Centre Parcs VSDs running at peak performance

Bespoke drive service contract supports the UK’s lowest carbon village

A long-term partner in energy efficiency

Digicon Solutions supports Centre Parcs Woburn Forest with a tailored Variable Speed Drive (VSD) service contract designed to minimise downtime and maximise energy efficiency. With over 150 VSDs installed across critical systems, the contract plays a vital role in keeping the UK’s lowest carbon village running smoothly.

By providing Planned Prevenative Maintenance (PPM), strategic spare parts, and next-day engineering support, Digicon ensures reliable performance even when systems fail unexpectedly. The result? Ongoing operational efficiency and full alignment with Centre Parcs’ environmental commitments.

Environmental goals backed by reliable technology

Centre Parcs’ entire guest experience revolves around nature. That’s why energy optimisation is essential. VSD technology typically delivers 27–50% energy savings, helping Centre Parcs Woburn Forest significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Thanks to Digicon’s proactive service model, any issues with drive equipment can be resolved in hours, not weeks. A stock holding of £1.5 million and guaranteed 24-hour engineer attendance give Centre Parcs the support it needs to hit ambitious environmental targets without compromising system reliability.

Tailored contracts for mission-critical systems

Digicon’s VSD service contracts are built to reduce risk and restore uptime fast. Centre Parcs benefits from annual PPM visits and guaranteed engineer attendance within 24 hours of a callout. Their on-site drives – ranging from 0.75kW to 75kW are fully covered by strategic stock availability.

This setup eliminates the standard 2–3 week manufacturer lead times and ensures critical systems are brought back online quickly. For a location as sustainability-focused as Woburn Forest, it’s a contract that does more than maintain; it protects.

  • Over 150 VSDs installed across critical plant
  • 27–50% typical energy savings via VSDs
  • Bespoke PPM plan delivered every 12 months
  • Repairs carried out where economically viable
  • 24-hour guaranteed engineer attendance
  • Strategic spare parts held and managed
  • Stock availability from 0.75kW–75kW drives
  • Proactive fault response within hours, not weeks
  • Designed to reduce carbon emissions
  • Enables maximum system reliability and uptime

Protect your critical infrastructure with a tailored drive contract.

Whether you’re running a leisure resort or managing a large estate, Digicon’s service plans give you the backup you need to stay efficient and operational even in emergencies.

  • Do your drives power essential building systems?
  • Would downtime cost you more than repair?
  • Need reliable cover for long lead-time replacements?

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
First Name
Last Name

Your questions about VSD support, answered.

Here’s what others ask when looking to future-proof their energy systems.

Under the service contract, Digicon guarantees a priority engineer attendance for breakdown, often responding within just a few hours. (Guaranteed response time available on request, and can be written into your service contract)

A PPM visit is a 12-monthly service check to optimise every drive’s configuration, ensuring reliability and avoiding costly future downtime.

At Centre Parcs Woburn Forest, Digicon supports over 150 installed drives across site-critical applications, from 0.75kW up to 75kW. Digicon can service up to as many drives as necessary for any location in the UK.

VSD technology can cut energy usage by 27–50%, directly supporting low-carbon operations and sustainable site-wide energy performance.