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Fenton Packaging Solutions achieves EcoVadis Gold rating


Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has been awarded a Gold medal for sustainability by EcoVadis, only one year after achieving a Bronze rating.


“We are thrilled to announce that Fenton Packaging Solutions has achieved the prestigious


Gold medal accreditation from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings,” says Fenton Managing Partner, Chris Warren.


“This award puts Fenton Packaging Solutions in the top 5% of companies assessed by


EcoVadis in the past 12 months and sets a benchmark for our continued commitment to providing measurably sustainable packaging solutions for our ever-expanding range of clients across a wide variety of industries.


“Only one year ago we were awarded a Bronze rating so this is further proof that sustainability


is at the heart of our business. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to embedding sustainability principles into every aspect of our operations.


“This independent assessment provides the verified data we need to benchmark our performance,


celebrate key achievements and strategically plan our next steps towards making greater impact.” The award confirms that Fenton Packaging Solutions has demonstrated an advanced


sustainability management system that covers the four themes: Environment; Labour and Human Rights; Ethics; and Sustainable Procurement.


To mark the achievement, EcoVadis has planted a tree as part of the One Tree Planted scheme which supports forest fire recovery and healthy ecosystem restoration.


Innovative sustainable packaging solutions “At Fenton Packaging Solutions, our highly experienced expert team, coupled with the most established and reliable suppliers, are proud to share our passion for innovative sustainable packaging solutions. We deliver a consultative approach and, through innovation, we actively steer our customers towards using the most sustainable packaging options for their businesses. At the same time, we stay one step ahead by constantly seeking out – and working with our suppliers to develop – new and innovative ethically-sourced sustainable packaging solutions.”


Fenton Packaging Solutions delivers a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions which


are: recyclable; lightweight; and made from ethically-sourced sustainable materials. Fenton’s metal packaging can be infinitely recycled and much of its lightweight plastic


packaging contains high percentages of post-consumer recyclate, while the company’s flexible and recyclable bag-in-box solutions are a viable replacement for 20 litre rigid plastic jerrycans.


“The EcoVadis process has enabled us to look more closely at how we operate as a business


and we’ve made significant sustainability improvements, from moving to a more modern, fuel- efficient fleet to replacing company cars with fully electric models,” says Fenton Packaging Solutions Project Manager Alison Gales.


“We recently published our 2026 Sustainability Report which details Fenton’s ongoing


commitment to responsible business practices, continuous improvement and investment in initiatives that support long-term environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. The publication reflects the company’s ambition to build on recent sustainability achievements while continuing to deliver innovative packaging solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers and the wider marketplace. Read it here: https://www.fentonpackaging.co.uk/sustainability-report-2026/


Fenton Packaging Solutions www.fentonpackaging.co.uk


3.2t SWL Stahl electric wire rope hoist with 30m lifting height installed by Hoist & Winch at the new flour mill.


Hoist and Winch Ltd sales@hoistandwinch.co.uk www.hoistandwinch.co.uk


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Hoist & Winch provides the lift for modern flour mill build and maintenance


When constructing a modern high-speed flour mill, efficient installation and long-term maintenance of plant equipment demand a carefully planned lifting solution. For a recent project, the main contractor turned to Hoist & Winch Ltd, one of the UK’s leading lifting equipment companies. Hoist & Winch specified, supplied and installed a two-phase hoisting solution capable of supporting both the plant installation phase and ongoing maintenance activities once the facility became operational. The project required a flexible approach. During installation, contractors required a high-capacity


hoist capable of lifting heavy process equipment through a dedicated lift shaft. Upon completion of plant installation and commissioning, however, the requirement shifted to a permanent, high-speed lifting solution to support routine maintenance of the mill’s processing equipment. Following site meetings and consultations with plant designers and project managers from the main


contractor, Hoist & Winch proposed a turnkey lifting package that could meet both requirements. For the short-term installation phase, Hoist & Winch supplied a 10t safe working load (SWL)


JDN air-powered chain hoist offering 30m of lifting height. Mounted in an air motor-powered trolley, the hoist was complemented by a portable diesel-powered air compressor and air hoses. Hoist & Winch also undertook installation and commissioning of the hoist, along with load testing and LOLER certification of the customer’s pre-installed hoist runway beam. Operator handover training was subsequently provided for plant installation contractors. Installing the temporary hoist system formed phase 1 of the project. To facilitate this work,


the site scaffolding contractor constructed a platform over the lift shaft in accordance with Hoist & Winch specifications. The 10t air-powered hoist unit was raised to installation level using a temporarily mounted 2t SWL JDN air-powered chain hoist fixed to the underside of the runway beam. Once positioned beneath the beam, installation of the 10t hoist took place using a dedicated


lifting arrangement comprising a pair of T-shaped lifting frames and four 1t SWL manual chain blocks. This configuration enabled engineers to mount the hoist trolley safely to the runway beam by initially opening and then closing the trolley width around the beam section. Following installation checks and connecting the air supply, Hoist & Winch performed dynamic


load testing of both the hoist and runway beam using a 10t test load over the full 30m lifting height. This process was followed by a 125% static proof load test at low level. With testing successfully complete, Hoist & Winch delivered operator handover training to the installation contractors responsible for lifting the mill’s process plant equipment into position. Phase 2 of the project involved removing the temporary air-powered hoist and installing the


permanent lifting solution: a 3.2t SWL Stahl electric wire rope hoist with 30m lifting height. Mounted on a motor-powered trolley and operating with a single rope fall, the hoist unit delivers a very high main lifting speed of 16 m/min to minimise plant downtime during maintenance lifts through the access shaft and 2.6 m/min slow lifting speed for precise load laydown at the load landing level. Hoist & Winch conducted installation, commissioning, load testing and LOLER certification of the


permanent hoist system, before providing handover training for the mill’s maintenance personnel. “Projects like this demonstrate the value of careful planning and technical collaboration to


deliver safe, efficient lifting solutions that support both the construction and long-term operation of complex industrial facilities,” says Hoist & Winch Director Andy Allen. “We subsequently secured the contract for annual hoist inspection and maintenance.”


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