Matthew Beverley, Chairman at Hoverdale UK and Vice President of the MHEA (Materials Handling Engineers Association), looks at how waste & recycling processing facilities can make quick technological improvements to their conveyor belt systems to keep materials flowing out and money flowing in.     Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), also sometimes called material recycling or reclamation facilities, sit between our waste and the value extracted from the reuse and recycling of that waste.   Optimised equipment and workflows in MRFs…

CASE STUDY   CUSTOMER AND APPLICATION. The customer that required our solution is a world leader in the manufacturer of wood fibre insulation board. Utilising production techniques that have been developed over time and are unique to their business. The principals are similar to plywood production but are unique in respect to manipulating the fibre to create the correct characteristics. A well-established process, so not exclusive in this case, is the employment of hot ponds. The objective of which is…

Phenna Group Acquires Majority Stake in DM Safety & Health Services.   DM Safety & Health Services (MHEA Affiliated Member) have completed a partnership deal with Phenna Group to enable growth of the business over the longer-term future.   Darren McHugh, Managing Director said   ‘I want to assure all clients and staff of my on-going commitment and that this transaction will give the Company a far greater service offering and career potential for our fantastic staff.  Combined with a…

Hoverdale UK Limited, a global provider of conveyor belt products and equipment, hard metals, and wear-resistant products, has recruited Keal Henton as Storeman at its Nuneaton HQ, Warwickshire. Keal will be responsible for implementing a new stock system for the entire Hoverdale conveyor belt equipment product portfolio, including conveyor belt cleaners and scrapers, belt rollers, belt clips and fasteners, belt skirts and tracking and much more!     Conveyor belt cleaning and scraping products and motorised brush cleaning system have quickly grown the business over 2-3…

Hoverdale UK Limited, a global provider of conveyor belt products and equipment, hard metals, and wear-resistant products, has appointed David Barter as Process Improvement Manager within the senior management team. The move is part of a broader growth strategy and to streamline operational efficiencies. David is an experienced CIO, Finance and Project Director with a proven track record in delivering successful transformation and multiple e-commerce launches for one of the world's most iconic retail FMCG brands, Aldi.   Having spent…