Vertal’s Braby vessels
Braby has supplied 13 vessels as part of a dynamic organic waste composting plant launched by British waste-processing innovators Vertal. The vessels are being used for the digestion stage of the composting process at Vertal's brand new, hi-tech composting plant in Mitcham, South London.
The Braby vessels are crucial to Vertal's innovative process, which uses advanced Auto-thermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) technology to transform food waste into nutrient-rich solid fertiliser for use in agricultural food production - in effect, a super-charged industrial compost heap. Braby worked closely with Vertal to realise the major environmental benefits of the new process. In particular, Vertal’s carbon positive commitment to make new use of existing buildings presented a number of challenges.
Because of the low roof height at the plant, Braby designed the vessels specially to assist in the complex
installation phase. Short leg height, special jacking points on the legs and shallow bases were incorporated into the design specifically for this process. Once installed, the Braby vessels were then clad and fitted with thermal insulation, to ensure maximum energy efficiency. Paul Mayer, sales and marketing director at Braby commented: “Braby was able to apply specific knowledge and expertise gained through related projects to meet Vertal’s needs. We were able to provide easily serviceable vessels which allow for optimum capacity within the processing plant.” Vertal's founder and managing director Leon Mekitarian said: “The installation process, although complex, went extremely smoothly and we are very pleased with the end result. Our first plant will transform around 100,000 tonnes of organic waste into fertiliser each year. That’s a significant dent in London’s massive food waste crisis. And in carbon terms, it’s a huge positive step.”
Handling nuts for Cadbury
Atchison Topeka has signed a three year contract with the Nation’s favourite chocolate provider Cadbury to set up a dedicated nut handling facility. The facility, housed at Atchison
Topeka’s Worcester-based site, will further enhance levels of food safety and will fall under the company’s recently obtained BRC accreditation.
The work will entail the de-canting of nuts into bespoke IBC’s (Intermediate Bulk Containers), which will feed directly
on to the Cadbury production lines seven days a week. Atchison Topeka will also control the waste management aspect of the contract which involves the bailing and recycling of packaging received. Atchison Topeka’s managing director, Mike Phillips says: “I am delighted to further our existing relationship with one of the country’s leading chocolate manufacturers. This contract supports our desire to move the business forward into other added value services.”
In brief
Doosan’s new crawler excavator
The new 24 tonne Doosan DX235LCR reduced radius crawler excavator is designed to meet the continually growing demand for reduced radius crawler excavators for work near buildings and in confined areas. The trend towards reduced radius machines has been accelerated by the space premium on construction sites and, in particular, with road and rail construction, the requirement to keep adjacent lanes and track open while working alongside them. The range of applications runs from general construction to renovation and refurbishment of roads, highways and other works of civil engineering, where a reduced radius is an important feature to minimise disturbance to surrounding traffic as well as the potential for damage to the surrounding environment. The long carriage (LC) design of the DX235LCR is intended to offer exceptional stability in all operating conditions, including heavy digging and lifting operations.
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