BUSINESS REPORT


VEKA RECYCLING INVESTS IN ITS PIONEERING PLANT


VEKA Recycling has invested £150,000 in six new silos to increase storage capacity at its pioneering Wellingborough recycling plant. The extra space created by the


installation of the two 20m3 and four 10m3 silos, completed in January, increases the efficiency of the plant which is now fully operational following the completion of a phased, £15m investment programme spanning three years. Managing director Simon Scholes


said: “This latest investment not only increases our storage capacity in order to streamline our own operations but further illustrates our commitment to increase the capacity for PVC-U recycling in the UK. “We’ve also obtained planning


permission for additional 20m3 silos. Although installation isn’t imminent, there’s plenty of future capacity available should we decide to construct these later.” The new silos join an existing 130-


tonne capacity silo installed in late 2019 to hold a significant proportion of the old window frames delivered


The six new silos


MD TAKES ON CHALLENGE


The managing director of a company specialising in SAP Compliance and Risk will row 3,000,000 metres this year in aid of two good causes. Alan Cooney, of RapidGRC,


has taken on the challenge on a Concept2 Rower machine in aid of Northamptonshire Chamber charity of the year, Northampton Hope Centre, which tackles poverty and homelessness, and Veterans Aid which is dedicated to helping UK veterans in crisis. To date he has completed over 1,000,000 meters. Alan aims to raise £1,200 for


the Northampton Hope Centre and £2,000 for Veterans Aid. Supporters can sponsor


to site prior to processing. Ultimately, the new silos will


enable the organisation to recycle even greater amounts of waste PVC- U product in order to achieve its objective to keep as many end-of- life PVC-U windows and doors out of landfill as possible. Simon Scholes added: “The


recyclability of PVC-U is becoming a major selling point, as


organisations become increasingly aware of the impact of post- consumer waste on the environment. We’re determined to reduce this impact and our ongoing investment in our Wellingborough plant, which is the most advanced in Europe – and possibly the world, demonstrates that.”


Visit: www.veka-recycling.co.uk


Alan by donating online at www.justgiving.com/team/3Mi llionMeterRow or can text RAPID to 70085 to donate £10.


RapidGRC provides SAP


governance, risk management, compliance and security services to a variety of industries and customers who use SAP software.


Visit: www.rapid-grc.com


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