The background Part of the Asda Walmart group, International Procurement and Logistics (IPL) globally sources and imports produce into the UK, for onward shipment into Asda distribution centres and stores. In fact, the Normanton-headquartered company is the biggest single importer of produce in the country. With a strong sustainability mission running throughout the business, it… Read more »
Background Retail supply chain specialist Dee Set Complete Retail Solutions wanted to take its recycling strategy up to the next level at its 178,000 sq ft warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent. Always striving to ensure its operations are managed as efficiently as possible, the £120m turnover company decided it was time to upgrade its waste baling technology…. Read more »
Background Fast-growing flavourings, colourings and contract packaging company Blends UK experienced a ‘light-bulb moment’ about recycling after buying a Riverside Waste Machinery baler. The Liverpool-based family firm, founded in 1998, has turned previously expensive waste disposal into a valuable new revenue stream. It has also saved money and changed staff attitudes. The Challenge The business… Read more »
Background One of the largest independent furniture retail groups in the UK, Alan Ward has four showrooms in Shrewsbury, Chester, Winsford and Newcastle-Under-Lyme. Selling everything from dining and bedroom furniture to sofas and flooring, the 44-year oldcompany prides itself on being ethically sound and ‘doing things the right way’. The Challenge The company had purchased… Read more »
Background Harrogate based ventilation specialist EnviroVent, designs, develops and manufactures energy efficient systems for domestic and commercial customers. The Challenge Following a period of business growth, EnviroVent saw the amount of its waste materials escalate. The waste – predominantly soft plastics and cardboard generated from components and materials packaging – was bulky and difficult to manage…. Read more »
Background Renowned for its high-end premium adult drinks, Lincolnshire-based Belvoir Fruit Farms manufactures a range of cordials, pressés and ready to drink fruit juices which it supplies to retailers throughout the country. The Challenge: In recent years Belvoir has seen demand for its products soar. And this period of unprecedented growth has led to an… Read more »
A number of organisations – especially those making the first step to improve their waste handling capabilities – are a little apprehensive about what happens after their investment in a waste baler. What if their plant manager gets a new job and there’s a knowledge gap? What if they make a mistake and a small repair is needed? These worries are perhaps natural, but there’s really nothing to panic about.
Firstly, our waste balers are incredibly easy to use, but secondly, our baling engineers will be with you every step of the way, long after the initial procurement. Providing training, service and maintenance expertise, spare parts or simply a waste handling review, we’ll help you maximise the return from your investment, for years to come.
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