FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING SWITCH TO LNG AT POTATO CRISP MAKER
cleaner burning nature of natural gas. “From a site safety perspective, one of the
main issues we faced with the previous layout of the site was that we were limited in terms of our storage space. This meant that as our business grew, several deliveries of fuel were needed each week to meet energy demands, which in turn presented potential risks with additional vehicle movements around a busy factory. “Working alongside Flogas, enabled us to
identify an area on site, then design, plan and construct a purpose-built gasification plant. Working with their planning partners and the site team, Flogas took care of all of the specific planning requirements, so we didn’t need to worry about them. “As the LNG is now self-contained and
located to the side of the main factory, delivery trucks will no longer need to interact with site movements, which will minimise the risk to staff . “This solution will also allow us to reduce
Tyrells Crisps is set to reduce carbon emissions by over 14% with switch to Liquefied Natural Gas
drive by converting its energy supply to liquefied natural gas (LNG) which will reduce its carbon emissions by over 14% per year. Tyrrells produces over 86 million bags of crisps
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every year. With high energy demands to consider, the company wanted to increase efficiencies and lower its carbon footprint. Additionally, a solution was needed to reduce
the number of weekly fuel deliveries in order to improve site safety, which was proving
ne of the UK’s largest potato crisp manufacturers, Tyrrells, has taken its latest step in a continued sustainability
challenging with onsite vehicle movements. As proven experts in delivering innovative
solutions for high energy users, Flogas were approached by Tyrrells to help resolve their energy and site challenges and deliver a turnkey energy solution. Eileen Wilkes, head of manufacturing from
Tyrrells, said: “As a company, we’re constantly evaluating the way we work to introduce new sustainability measures. By working with Flogas and switching to LNG, we will be reducing our carbon emissions by over 14% and cutting our production costs in the process, thanks to the
EXPLORING FINANCING OPTIONS, POST-PANDEMIC
With equipment budgets significantly impacted by the pandemic, brewers need to explore new strategies when purchasing new equipment and streamlining manufacturing processes, says Ian Forrester, Separation and Food Systems Specialist at Alfa Laval. Following the lifting of the lockdown restrictions, manufacturers in many sectors have anticipated a surge in
demand for their goods. However, inefficiencies in brewers’ operations could render the industry unable to take advantage of this predicted boom. With tighter COVID-affected budgets to consider, adopting equipment financing strategies could be the way forward for companies looking to boost their productivity and efficiency. “Brewing is one of the industries that has been significantly impacted by the pandemic,” Forrester explained.
“Off-license beer sales have been the saving grace for many brewpubs and microbreweries, but the thought of losing up to 15% of products made – approximately one bottle in seven – is concerning on many levels. Yet above all, you have to ask – is this level of waste sustainable?” Forrester says ‘there is a need to look for more innovative purchasing strategies, such as finance leasing, as a
route out of a worsening situation.’ Also, a carefully considered approach to what equipment to purchase is vital if microbreweries and brewpubs are to best position themselves for a potential post-pandemic boom. According to Forrester, looking into hire purchase options for beer centrifuges such as Alfa Laval’s Brew 20 and Brew 80 could help organisations immediately realise efficiency benefits without prohibitive capex budget restrictions. He said: “
...selecting the right centrifuge could have a transformative effect on many breweries’
operations, allowing them to get more from their fermentation time, while boosting yields and capacity. So, while reluctance to invest in new equipment following such an uncertain period is understandable, by exploring financing options around solutions like the Brew 20 and Brew 80, breweries could not only survive post-COVID, but thrive.”
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site deliveries by 40%, resulting in less transport emissions and less disruption to local residents.” By choosing Flogas LNG, Tyrrells can also
benefit from working with a supplier that’s committed to offsetting all its level 1 and level 2 CO2 emissions. Outlined in its 2040 Vision, Flogas launched a long-term strategy to supply customers with 100% renewable energy by 2040. LNG will also help Tyrrells to meet on-going government energy legislation, which encourages businesses to use lower carbon, cleaner burning off-grid fuels. Mark Rutherford, from Flogas, said: “From
the initial planning stages in 2019 through to the sites final completion we’ve been able to embed ourselves entirely within the Tyrrells business. This has allowed the project team to gain a deep understanding of the site energy needs and deliver a solution that’s improved the business across the board. “This project is a great example of how
LNG can be of huge benefit to a large-scale energy users, whilst improving the safety of workers on site.” Wilkes added: “The switchover to LNG has
been seamless. Factory downtime was kept to a minimum as the switchover was made in incremental stages, with new tanks being installed on site whilst existing tanks were still in operation. Flogas have been there to guide us each step of the way and we’ve been kept well informed throughout the entire process. We look forward to creating the same top-quality crisps we’ve become known for but with less of an impact on the environment.”
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