UK
Ireland
Scotland
London
Construction News
08/12/2011
Eurocell Unveils £3m Investment In PVC-U Recycling
Eurocell has announced the opening of a new PVC-U recycling plant in Derbyshire.
Part of the Tessenderlo Group, Eurocell has invested £3 million in the facility, which provides the capacity to process up to 12,000 end-of-life window frames per week.
The investment makes Ilkeston-based Merritt Plastics (part of Eurocell plc) the largest and most advanced post-consumer PVC-U recycling plant in the UK.
Councillor George Wharmby, Chairman of Derbyshire County Council, opened the new facility on 30th November, along with Albert Vasseur, Director, Plastics Converting at Tessenderlo Group and Vice-President EPPA (European PVC Profiles Building Products Association).
Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller also attended and welcomed news that the investment will create new jobs in the area. Other dignitaries in attendance included Nigel Mills, Conservative Member of Parliament for Amber Valley, Emma McClarkin MEP for East Midlands and Nigel Rees, Chief Executive Officer of the Glass & Glazing Federation.
Incorporating market-leading processes and employing the latest technology means the Eurocell group is pioneering the ability to manufacture new products from the recycled material – providing customers with a completely closed-loop recycling process.
Closed-loop recycling involves manufacturing new products from end-of-life PVC-U frames removed from site. At Eurocell this includes products such as cavity closers and PVC-U Thermal Inserts, both of which help improve the thermal performance of buildings, providing specifiers with a sustainable method of meeting ever more stringent building regulation requirements. These products are manufactured in the same area as the recycling process, which minimises the carbon footprint further.
The Eurocell recycling facility is now at the forefront of upgrading the estimated 230 million windows in the UK, 85 per cent of which have PVC-U frames and fail contemporary energy efficiency standards (source: DEFRA Windows Sustainability Action Plan).
The investment in recycling operations by Eurocell is an innovative example of the shift that is occurring in the construction sector and is part of the company’s long term strategy of helping specifiers meet modern building performance and sustainability requirements.
Part of the Tessenderlo Group, Eurocell has invested £3 million in the facility, which provides the capacity to process up to 12,000 end-of-life window frames per week.
The investment makes Ilkeston-based Merritt Plastics (part of Eurocell plc) the largest and most advanced post-consumer PVC-U recycling plant in the UK.
Councillor George Wharmby, Chairman of Derbyshire County Council, opened the new facility on 30th November, along with Albert Vasseur, Director, Plastics Converting at Tessenderlo Group and Vice-President EPPA (European PVC Profiles Building Products Association).
Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller also attended and welcomed news that the investment will create new jobs in the area. Other dignitaries in attendance included Nigel Mills, Conservative Member of Parliament for Amber Valley, Emma McClarkin MEP for East Midlands and Nigel Rees, Chief Executive Officer of the Glass & Glazing Federation.
-- Advertisement --
Incorporating market-leading processes and employing the latest technology means the Eurocell group is pioneering the ability to manufacture new products from the recycled material – providing customers with a completely closed-loop recycling process.
Closed-loop recycling involves manufacturing new products from end-of-life PVC-U frames removed from site. At Eurocell this includes products such as cavity closers and PVC-U Thermal Inserts, both of which help improve the thermal performance of buildings, providing specifiers with a sustainable method of meeting ever more stringent building regulation requirements. These products are manufactured in the same area as the recycling process, which minimises the carbon footprint further.
The Eurocell recycling facility is now at the forefront of upgrading the estimated 230 million windows in the UK, 85 per cent of which have PVC-U frames and fail contemporary energy efficiency standards (source: DEFRA Windows Sustainability Action Plan).
The investment in recycling operations by Eurocell is an innovative example of the shift that is occurring in the construction sector and is part of the company’s long term strategy of helping specifiers meet modern building performance and sustainability requirements.
Latest Construction News
29/01/2025
Caddick Construction has been awarded a £43 million contract to deliver the first phase of Cole Waterhouse's flagship regeneration scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.
The project, known as Upper Trinity Street, marks a significant step in the area’s transformation.
Spanning 182,986 square feet, the re
29/01/2025
McLaren Construction has been appointed by O&H Properties to deliver the first phase of a £60 million Foster & Partners-designed development at the corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street in London’s West End.
The seven-storey, 5,400 square metre prime retail and office scheme will feature ret
29/01/2025
GMI Construction Group has been awarded a contract to develop three high-specification warehouse units totalling over 175,000 square feet at Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes.
The £20 million project, commissioned by DV5 Last Mile Developments (UK) Ltd, a joint venture between Coltham and Delancey Re
29/01/2025
Plans for 106 sustainable new homes in Southville, a neighbourhood in South Bristol, have been approved as the city seeks to increase housing delivery to address growing demand.
Top 10 award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group will create a £60 million development on Raleigh Road, on land that was
29/01/2025
Bouygues UK has reached a major milestone in the fourth phase of the Hallsville Quarter regeneration project in Canning Town, London.
The project, part of the £3.7 billion Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme, recently held a topping out ceremony, marking the completion of the 11-s
29/01/2025
Willmott Dixon Interiors is carrying out a significant upgrade to the roof of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, one of London's most iconic cultural landmarks.
As part of the £12 million project, the company is installing over 23,000 square feet of sun-protected glazing above the museum’s
29/01/2025
Equans has been appointed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to carry out crucial decarbonisation work across the councils' housing stock, using funding secured through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
The councils used the South East Consortium's Zero Carbon Framework to s
29/01/2025
In the world of construction, the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability is ever-evolving. Among the array of solutions available, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) insulation stands out as a versatile and effective option for enhancing the thermal performance of buildings, particularly when used f
29/01/2025
BCP Council has completed significant coastal protection works at Hamworthy Park, ensuring its resilience against erosion for the next 20 years.
A 200-metre stretch of sea wall along the eastern promenade has been reinforced using low-carbon concrete, while new steps have been constructed to improv
29/01/2025
Geo-environmental consultancy and remediation contractor, The LK Group, has strengthened its team with a trio of recruits.
The multidisciplinary company's latest raft of hires comprises a new director, associate director and remediation manager.
The geo-environmental specialist, headquartered i
