Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Singleton Birch Leading manufacturer of calcium products and calcium based solutions. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/news/) - News - [Birch Chemicals reduces plastic packaging](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/birch-chemicals-reduces-plastic-packaging/) - Birch Chemicals has worked with packaging supplier, Kite, to reduce its plastic usage by 6.8 tonnes every year. The rubber, plastics and coating additives manufacturer made the changes in support of a challenge set by Kite. Kite is aiming to reduce plastic usage by itself and its customers by 120 tonnes by the - [Singleton Birch achieves ISO 50001 certification, providing assurance of responsible energy use and management](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-achieves-iso-50001-certification-providing-assurance-of-responsible-energy-use-and-management/) - Singleton Birch Limited, a leading supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions based in the United Kingdom, has completed certification to affirm that the company’s energy management system meets or exceeds the international standards of ISO 50001. “Lime is an essential mineral in our society, but it requires significant energy to extract and refine. - [Singleton Birch made their debut in the Waste World Cup 2012](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-made-their-debut-in-the-waste-world-cup-2012/) - Singleton Birch made their debut in the Waste World Cup 2012, a one-day football tournament hosted by the online magazine Let’s Recycle. This was the tenth anniversary of the event. Twenty mixed teams participated in the competition including Viridor, Covanta, Veolia ES, FCC Environment, Grundon and the ESA. Richard Stansfield and Ben Torn led the - [Singleton Birch Ltd complete the Santa Superstars Challenge 2013](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-complete-the-santa-superstars-challenge-2013/) - Singleton Birch Ltd supported the Lindsey Lodge Hospice by competing in the ‘2013 Santa Superstars Challenge’. The event took place in December 2013 at the North Lindsey College Events Centre. The six ‘santa’ team members braved the elements and endured a 3-hour boot camp event against seven other company teams in pursuit of being crowned - [Waste World Cup 2013](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/waste-world-cup-2013/) - Singleton Birch enjoyed their second year at the Waste World Cup. The six-a-side, mixed gender football tournament is sponsored by 'Let’s Recycle' and was held at the University of Northampton on the 6th of September 2013. Singleton Birch players had a combined total of over 100 years experience working at Singleton Birch, but unfortunately, this - [Singleton Birch commence construction of an Anaerobic Digestion Plant](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-commence-construction-of-an-anaerobic-digestion-plant/) - Singleton Birch has begun the construction of an Anaerobic Digestion Plant at its Melton Ross site. This development forms part of the Company’s commitment to finding low carbon solutions to its large energy requirements. A Local Contractor is undertaking the Civils works whilst a reputable German Technology provider has been procured based upon quality, experience and - [Christmas Jumpers raise funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/christmas-jumpers-raise-funds-for-lindsey-lodge-hospice/) - Christmas Jumpers raise funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice. Merry Christmas to everyone from Singleton Birch Ltd! x - [Singleton Birch Ltd Achieves Outstanding Achilles UVDB Audit Scores](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-achieves-outstanding-achilles-uvdb-audit-scores/) - Singleton Birch Ltd is pleased to announce its recent success in achieving an outstanding score following reassessment for Achilles UVDB Category B2 Verify 2017 - 2018 Accreditation. The UVDB Verify audit and assessment is undertaken independently by Achilles and provides a rigorous assessment specifically looks at the company’s approach to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality - [Singleton Birch Sponsor Golden Apple Awards 2017](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-sponsor-golden-apple-awards-2017/) - Singleton Birch Ltd was proud to sponsor the Golden Apple Awards. The awards ceremony took place on the 2nd March 2017 at the Forest Pines Hotel. Eleven prestigious education awards were handed out across as many categories, in a ceremony that recognised all that's good about education, and the people in it, throughout Northern Lincolnshire. The awards recognise - [Jay Robinson, Singleton Birch – Grimsby Institute Instrumentation & Control Apprentice of the Year](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/jay-robinson-singleton-birch-grimsby-institute-instrumentation-control-apprentice-of-the-year/) - Jay Robinson was employed by Singleton Birch as an Apprentice Instrument & Control (I&C) Engineer in June 2014, initially undertaking a year full time at the CATCH Engineering Training Facility at Stallingborough as part of his Grimsby Institute Qualification. He then started working on site in August 2015, under the expert guidance of his mentor - [Team 'Singleton Birch Limited' run the 2016 City of Lincoln 10K race.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/team-singleton-birch-limited-run-the-2016-city-of-lincoln-10k-race/) - The ‘Singleton Birch Limited’ team will be running the Lincoln 10K on Sunday the 17th April 2016 as part of the Corporate Challenge for ‘Run for All’. Varying amounts of training has been completed but all the team are looking to beat their personal bests! We wish them all the best of luck! Go team - [Singleton Birch Ltd are proud to sponsor Brigg Town Colts U10](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-are-proud-to-sponsor-brigg-town-colts-u10/) - Singleton Birch Ltd are very proud to sponsor the Brigg Town Colts U10 football team. We wish them well whilst they compete in the Scunthorpe Caparo League. Good Luck! - [Singleton Birch Ltd attend the 83rd Annual LISI dinner.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-attend-the-83rd-annual-lisi-dinner/) - Singleton Birch Ltd attended the ‘Lincolnshire Iron and Steel Institute (LISI)’ 83rd annual dinner at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe on Friday the 5th May 2017. - [‘Process Control Apprentice’ wins award.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/process-control-apprentice-wins-award/) - Singleton Birch Ltd are very proud to report that their ‘Process Control Apprentice’, Jake Redgate-Large, won ‘The Engie Award for Production Planning Excellence’ at the ‘Engineering, Computing and Science Awards Ceremony 2016/17’ at Hull College Annual Awards Ceremony. Singleton Birch Ltd look forward to welcoming Jake on a full time basis in January 2018. - [Singleton Birch Ltd cyclists complete C2C - Liverpool to Cleethorpes](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-cyclists-complete-c2c-liverpool-to-cleethorpes/) - Singleton Birch cyclists complete 157 mile 'Coast to Coast - Liverpool to Cleethorpes' cycle for charity on the 3rd & 4th June 2017. The team raised approximately £400 for the Lindsey Lodge Hospice. The Hospice provides a very personal and professional service for those in difficult circumstances; these funds contribute towards making this possible. - [Singleton Birch Ltd cyclists complete 'The Water Cycle Challenge'](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-cyclists-complete-the-water-cycle-challenge/) - The Water Cycle Challenge is an annual non-competitive sportive organised by Yorkshire Water in support of WaterAid. The event is the flagship cycling event for Yorkshire Water and WaterAid in the North of England and is growing year on year. The event took place on Saturday 1st July 2017 from the event base at the - [Staff supported the third stage of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/staff-supported-the-third-stage-of-the-ovo-energy-tour-of-britain/) - Members of staff from Singleton Birch Ltd, Innovo Chemicals Ltd and Birch Energy, supported the riders of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain Stage 3 today, as they passed by the entrance of the Singleton Birch Ltd Melton Ross Quarry. - [Singleton Birch Ltd attend SECIL's 1st International Lime Day](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-attend-secils-1st-international-lime-day-2/) - Singleton Birch was delighted to be invited to SECIL's 1st International Lime Day, held in Maceria, Leiria, Portugal. Our Rob Day delivered a presentation along with other International Lime experts. - [Singleton Birch takes part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning 2017](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-takes-part-in-the-worlds-biggest-coffee-morning-2017/) - Singleton Birch Ltd held their own Coffee Morning and raised £192.14 for Macmillan! Employees supplied and purchased an array of delicious cakes and savouries. The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer, a very worthwhile charity. - [Team 'Singleton Birch Limited' run the 2017 City of Lincoln 10K race.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/team-singleton-birch-limited-run-the-2017-city-of-lincoln-10k-race/) - The ‘Singleton Birch Limited’ team will be running the Lincoln 10K on Sunday the 2nd April 2017 as part of the Corporate Challenge for ‘Run for All’. Varying amounts of training has been completed but all the team are looking to beat their personal bests and defend their team event open category 2016 win! We wish - [Merry Christmas from all at Singleton Birch Ltd!](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/merry-christmas-from-all-at-singleton-birch-ltd/) - Singleton Birch Ltd wish you a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2017! - [Singleton Birch took the honours in the open category in the Asda Foundation City of Lincoln 10K team challenge.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-took-the-honours-in-the-open-category-in-the-asda-foundation-city-of-lincoln-10k-team-challenge/) - With the times of the first four team members home counting, Singleton Birch triumphed in the event’s open category with an average time of 44:02. A great way for friends and colleagues to get together to tackle the event, the team challenge brought an added dimension to the second Asda Foundation City of Lincoln 10K - [Graham Horton achieves 25 years' service.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/graham-horton-achieves-25-years-service/) - Graham Horton, Singleton Birch Ltd.’s Environmental Manager, reached a milestone of 25 years’ service with Singleton Birch Ltd on the 11th November 2016. Graham was joined by friends and colleagues to celebrate his achievement and was presented with a gift, by Martin Haworth (Technical Director) and Martyn Gardiner (Non-Executive Director), to show the companies gratitude - [Singleton Birch receive “ Special Award for Consistent Health and Safety Performance” award.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-receive-special-award-for-consistent-health-and-safety-performance-award/) - Singleton Birch was successful in collecting yet another award at the Mineral Products Association Health and Safety Awards 2016. In recognition of our continued strong performance over a number of years we received a one-off award, “ Special Award for Consistent Health and Safety Performance”. We are very proud of this achievement. The MPA Health & - [Singleton to attend ‘IV Week of Urban Rehabilitation’ in Portugal, 7-13 November 2016.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-to-attend-iv-week-of-urban-rehabilitation-in-portugal-7-13-november-2016/) - Representatives from Singleton Birch Ltd will be attending the ‘IV Week of Urban Rehabilitation’ in Portugal, 7-13 November 2016. Steve Foster, Sales Director, will be presenting a paper, ‘Natural Hydraulic Lime, an international view’ during the ‘Innovation and technology in rehabilitation’ workshop run by SECIL. http://eventos.vidaimobiliaria.com/eventos/semana-da-reabilitacao-urbana-porto-2016/ - [Singleton Birch cyclists complete 'Way of the Roses'](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-to-attend-iv-week-of-urban-rehabilitation-in-portugal-7-13-november-2016-2/) - Team picture: Sam Jones, Peter Widderson, Simon Long, Rick Dray, Andy Metham, Nick Redhead, Lawrence Thompson, Tom Gardner, Steven Price, Mark Sacker Singleton Birch cyclists complete 182 miles 'Way of the Roses' for charity on the 24th September 2016. The team raised £1056 for Lindsey Lodge Hospice and Care4all. The Hospice and Care4all provides a very - [Singleton Birch Complete Million Tonne 6F5 order for the Able Marine Energy Par](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-complete-million-tonne-6f5-order-for-the-able-marine-energy-par/) - Singleton Birch completes their largest ever construction aggregate order, supplying over one million tonnes of 6F5 to Able UK’s marine energy park on the south bank of the Humber. - [Singleton Birch Ltd to attend British Lime Association Conference](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-to-attend-british-lime-association-conference/) - Lime in Road Solutions – 16th November 2017 This British Lime Association Conference brings together two key themes of the Government’s industrial strategy – Infrastructure and Innovation. Join us on 16th November at Lord’s Cricket Ground to learn from the latest international experience on improving the durability of asphalt with lime, and to update your - [Technical Director to present paper at International Lime Conference](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/technical-director-to-present-paper-at-international-lime-conference/) - Martin Haworth has been invited to present a paper on renewable energy in the lime industry at the International Lime Conference in Washington. The conference will take place on 12th and 13th October 2016 and will be attended by 120 senior executives from lime businesses operating in 24 different countries. The paper will outline the - [New Quarry Integrated Control Centre Opened](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/new-quarry-integrated-control-centre-opened/) - On the 1st September 2016, Lewis Armstrong, Quarry Control Centre Operator, officially opened the new facility based within the Singleton Birch Ltd Engineering Building. The control centre comes at an important time for the quarry operation as it transitions from the old quarry south of the A180 dual carriageway to the new reserves north of - [Singleton Birch apprentices design 'Plant Isolation Logic Simulator'](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-apprentices-design-plant-isolation-logic-simulator-2/) - Isolation of equipment to ensure maintenance work is undertaken safely can be very simple if a single type of isolation is required. However, in complex operations usually, a number of isolation points and types e.g. electrical and mechanical are both involved. This can cause operational personnel a challenge in understanding the sequence of isolations required - [Staff members become 'IRONMEN'!](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/staff-members-become-ironmen/) - The Ironmen! - Darren Scutt, Ashley Evans and Matt Austin Staffordshire 70.3 IRONMAN 2016 Darren Scutt, Matt Austin and Ashley Evans On 12th June 2016 around 2,500 competitors took part in the Ironman 70.3 long distance triathlon race that started with a one and a half mile swim at Chasewater Reservoir, followed by a 56-mile - [Singleton Birch Limited sub-contractor accredited with FORS Silver status](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-limited-sub-contractor-accredited-with-fors-silver-status/) - Singleton Birch Limited sub-contractor Dowse Haulage Limited accredited with FORS silver status. Singleton Birch Limited would like to congratulate their largest powder tanker sub-contractor 'Dowse Haulage' on achieving silver status for FORS. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is an accreditation scheme encompassing safety, fuel efficiency, vehicle emissions and improved operations. This is a great - [Automated Sachet Line Speeds Production at Birch Chemicals](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/automated-sachet-line-speeds-production-at-birch-chemicals/) - A new automated sachet packing line has increased productivity at Birch Chemicals. The new unit has been commissioned to service an increasing customer demand for Birch Chemicals products worldwide. The new unit is in addition to the existing All-Fill manual packing system and is capable of producing sachets up to 5Kg of a number of - [Singleton Birch Ltd staff raise funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-staff-raise-funds-for-lindsey-lodge-hospice/) - The hard work and determination of all the employees who took part in both the challenges this summer have resulted in a total of £4980.63 being raised for Lindsey Lodge Hospice. 3 National Peaks 24 Hours Apprentice Challenge took place on the 12th June 2015. Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge took place on the 15th - [Singleton Birch Ltd support the RSPCA through the Katherine Martin Trust](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-support-the-rspca-through-the-katherine-martin-trust/) - High temperatures leave ducklings covered in tar after crossing a melting road Scorching temperatures have left five ducklings in a sticky situation when they were covered in tar after crossing a melting road yesterday in July 2015. Passers-by found the stricken ducklings stuck fast on to the tarmac in Ashill, Norfolk, and took them to - [Singleton Birch win the Sir Frank Davies Trophy at the MPA Health & Safety Conference and Awards 2017.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-win-the-sir-frank-davies-trophy-at-the-mpa-health-safety-conference-and-awards-2017/) - Singleton Birch wins, for the third time, the Sir Frank Davies Trophy at the MPA Health & Safety Conference and Awards 2017. This is awarded to the company that is judged, by an independent panel, to have the best safety performance of all member companies in the industry with less than 1000 employees. The MPA has 480 - [Singleton Birch sponsor the Brigg Under 8's Football Team](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-sponsor-the-brigg-under-8s-football-team/) - Singleton Birch is very proud to the Brigg Under 8's Football Team. We wish them all the best of luck whilst competing in the Caparo league. - [Singleton Birch Ltd celebrate 200 years!](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-celebrate-200-years/) - We marked our 200th year with a series of open days. VIP's, school children and the general public were welcomed onto our site to help celebrate the history of one of Northern Lincolnshire's oldest industrial processes. The company was established in 1815 and is named after the founder Wm. Singleton Birch, who was a minerals - [Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge 2015](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/coast-to-coast-cycling-challenge-2015/) - Singleton Birch Team complete the Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge. Commencing on Saturday the 15th August 2015, 11 budding Singleton Birch Cyclists undertook the Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge from Whitehaven in Cumbria, to Sunderland in County Durham. The team comprised of; Nick Wilson, Nigel Wells, Steven Price, Tim Clipson, Andrew Metham, Lawrence Thompson, Rob - [Singleton Birch celebrate their 200th Year Anniversary](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-celebrate-their-200th-year-anniversary/) - Singleton Birch Ltd 1815 to 2015 - 200 Years! To mark our 200 year anniversary we will be holding a series of open days in July. Preparations are underway to welcome; VIP's, school children and the general public onto our site to help us in our celebration of our history. - [British Lime Association Launches Student Award for All Undergraduates](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/british-lime-association-launches-student-award-for-all-undergraduates/) - The British Lime Association (BLA) is launching a competition for students with the aim of rewarding originality and innovation in uses of lime in building, construction and civil engineering. The award recognises the importance of UK lime as a sustainable and essential mineral in building, construction and civil engineering. We often don’t realise how essential - [Singleton Birch Take On An Apprentice To Join Their Team](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-take-on-an-apprentice-to-join-their-team/) - Singleton Birch recently took on a new apprentice, Kourtney Louise, to be based in the Administration and Finance Department. Feedback from the client states that ‘the process of recruiting Kourtney was very straightforward and the training has been arranged to fit in with the business requirements. The value to this cannot be underestimated as it - [Team 'Birch Energy' run the Lincoln 10K](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/team-birch-energy-run-the-lincoln-10k/) - The Singleton Birch Ltd ‘Birch Energy’ team will be running the Lincoln 10K on Sunday the 22nd March 2015. This will be the first time some of them have run 10k but they are hoping all the training they have put in will produce some fast times. Good Luck team ‘Birch Energy’! - [Singleton Birch Ltd donations to the NSPCC](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-donations-to-the-nspcc/) - The Katherine Martin Trust (majority shareholders of Singleton Birch Ltd) were proud and honoured to accept this 'Thank you' from the NSPCC for their donations of £5,000,000 over the last 50 years. - [Humber UTC backs new campaign to boost maths and science skills](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/humber-utc-backs-new-campaign-to-boost-maths-and-science-skills/) - Humber UTC who are supported by Singleton Birch Ltd is backing the government’s Your Life campaign to show the career opportunities unlocked by studying science and maths. The Your Life campaign aims to raise participation in science, maths and physics ‘A’ levels by 50 per cent in three years, to ensure the UK is equipped - [Mineral Products Association Safety Awards](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/mineral-products-association-safety-awards/) - Singleton Birch Ltd are extremely pleased and proud to announce that they have been awarded the MPA Special Award for Companies with 100 to 1000 Employee at the 2014 MPA Health and Safety Conference, which took place on the 4th November 2014. This is the 4th major award Singleton Birch Ltd have achieved over the last 5 years and - [Singleton Birch Ltd sponsor World Karate Championship England Respresentative](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-sponsor-world-karate-championship-england-respresentative/) - Singleton Birch Ltd sponsored James Raynor, which contributed towards the cost of him representing England by competing in the World Karate Championships in Tenerife in October 2017. James Raynor ( Left) James competed inthe male team category which is for ages 15-17 (James is 15) and was in a team with 2 other boys. Sadly - [Singleton Birch Anaerobic Digestion Facility](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-anaerobic-digestion-facility/) - Singleton Birch has recently commissioned a 1.5MW anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at its Melton Ross Lime works. This facility will generate 12,000MWh/year of electricity which will be consumed at the existing lime works, and equates to 40% of the site power consumption. The facility will be officially opened on the day of the company AGM, - [Brigg Under 7's Football Team](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/brigg-under-7s-football-team/) - Singleton Birch are proud to sponsor the Brigg Under 7's Football Team. - [Singleton Birch Ltd Recognised for Outstanding Excellence in Health and Safety](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-recognised-for-outstanding-excellence-in-health-and-safety/) - SBL Representatives being presented with the 'John Crabbe Trophy' by Frances Outram, HSE Board Member and Chair of the Small business Trade Association Forum. The photo is supplied 'Courtesy of the Mineral Products Association'. At the Mineral Products Association Annual Health and Safety awards, held on 13th November 2012 at BAFTA in London, Singleton Birch - [Happy New Year!](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/happy-new-year/) - Singleton Birch Ltd would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! - [Singleton Birch attend WiME event](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-attend-wime-event/) - Alexa Embleton, Jo Twort and Chris Meyer recently attended the Women in Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) event in the Hull Guildhall. With 15% of the jobs in our region in industrial manufacturing, this aims to encourage girls and women into our type of industry. Over 300 girls were seen on the day with ages ranging - [Singleton Birch partnered with the Vale Academy, Brigg to give careers advice.](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-partnered-with-the-vale-academy-brigg-to-give-careers-advice/) - Singleton Birch has now been partnered with the Vale Academy, Brigg. This is a Government initiative linking Industry with Schools to offer careers advice to pupils and help get them ready for work. Staff from Singleton Birch, organised by Chris Meyer (SBL’s Enterprise Advisor) will help design and implement Vale’s career’s strategy. Research has shown - [Singleton Birch Ltd exhibit at the NHBR Show NEC 2018](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-exhibit-at-the-nhbr-show-nec-2018/) - Singleton Birch Ltd are currently exhibiting at the National Home Building and Renovation Show, at the NEC, Birmingham. It is the biggest homebuilding and renovating event in the UK. They will be on Stand D173 until Sunday the 25th March 2018. Our international Hydraulic lime partner 'Secil' will also be in attendance.We had a great - [Singleton Birch Ltd exhibited at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-ltd-exhibited-at-the-homebuilding-renovating-show/) - We had a great few days at the NEC for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show last week with Secil Argamassas and Amorim Isolamentos, sharing advice on how our products could benefit both new build and renovation projects. Thank you to everyone who came to visit us! - [Technical Director of Singleton Birch Ltd completed the Greater Manchester Marathon](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/technical-director-of-singleton-birch-ltd-completed-the-greater-manchester-marathon/) - Technical Director of Singleton Birch Ltd completed the Greater Manchester Marathon The marathon took place on Sunday 8th April 2018 which was 15 months after Martin Haworth suffered a heart attack. Martin completed the race in an impressive time of 3:28:47 The image shows Martin with Vassos Alexander (best known as the sports - [AD Operations Manager of Birch Energy Ltd completes London Marathon](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/ad-operations-manager-of-birch-energy-ltd-completes-london-marathon/) - AD Operations Manager of Birch Energy Ltd completes London Marathon - [Singleton Birch Hauliers presented with awards to mark '7 years without a Lost Time Injury'](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-hauliers-presented-with-awards-to-mark-7-years-without-a-lost-time-injury/) - Singleton Birch Hauliers presented with awards to mark '7 years without a Lost Time Injury' - 2011 to 2018. A great achievement! All hauliers were presented with a plaque on the 14th June 2018, to mark their accomplishment. A plaque was also presented to the Singleton Birch Ltd Customer Services team. - [Singleton Birch Coast to Coast Bike Ride 2018 In support of Lindsey Lodge Hospice](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-coast-to-coast-bike-ride-2018-in-support-of-lindsey-lodge-hospice/) - The weekend of September 1st and 2nd saw a team of enthusiastic amateur cyclists from Singleton Birch tackle the Trans Pennine Cycle Route in aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice. The route which covers over 170miles of cycle tracks, quiet roads and bridleways across the UK was ridden over 3 days. The team on the 3rd - [Head of Operations at Singleton Birch Ltd arranges Institute of Quarrying Tour of British Steel](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/head-of-operations-at-singleton-birch-ltd-arranges-institute-of-quarrying-tour-of-british-steel/) - Mark Sacker, Head of Operations at Singleton Birch Ltd and Technical Chair of the Institute of Quarrying Yorkshire Branch arranged a technical visit to British Steel at Scunthorpe in October 2018. Employees from Singleton Birch and other Minerals Companies were hosted by Mark Raeburn, Technical Manager. A fantastic tour of the Sinter Plant and technical - [Young Enterprise win for Frederick Gough School](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-to-attend-wime-careers-fair-2/) - Congratulations to the Young Enterprise team from Frederick Gough (our partner school) on winning not only the ‘Best Team’ award, but also winning the local heat, beating 4 other teams. They now go on to compete in the Regional competition in May. Young Enterprise is a national charity that encourages pupils to - [Winter Wolf Mud Run – Stamford Hall, Leicestershire](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/winter-wolf-mud-run-stamford-hall-leicestershire/) - 15 Singleton Birch employees had an amazing time at the ‘Winter Wolf’ Mud Run, Stamford Hall Leicestershire this month. Jake Redgate-Large, Birch Lime’s Trainee Quarry Supervisor organised the event. Jake is a keen ‘Tough Mudder’, taking part competitively throughout the year. The event involved 10km of field and woodland trail, river, mud pits and various - [Singleton Birch - Main sponsor of the Lindsey Hospice Charity Winter Ball](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-main-sponsor-of-the-lindsey-hospice-charity-winter-ball/) - Members of the Operations Team and their partners enjoyed an excellent evening of fine dining, entertainment, charity auctioneering and raffles. The event was held in the Baths Hall, Scunthorpe and was well supported by local businesses, with over 200 people in attendance. Singleton Birch were very proud to be the main sponsor. The company - [Caterpillar Dump Truck Factory Visit](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/caterpillar-dump-truck-factory-visit/) - John Ross, Quarry Manager Designate lead a visit to the Caterpillar Articulated Dump Truck Factory at Peterlee, near Newcastle. The attendees consisted of Singleton Birch Quarry Operations personnel and members of The Institute of Quarrying Yorkshire Branch. The factory produces Articulated Dump Trucks for the worldwide market. The attendees were suitably impressed by the high - [Christmas Jumper Day](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/christmas-jumper-day/) - Getting into the Christmas spirit at Singleton Birch with our Christmas jumper day raising money for Lindsey Lodge Hospice. Singleton Birch would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2018 and wish you a very happy holiday season - [NI International Cross Country](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/ni-international-cross-country/) - Laboratory Process Engineer of Singleton Birch competed in the NI International Cross Country in Ducdonald on Saturday 29th January. Sam Stabler was the first British athlete to finish after holding down fifth for almost all of the 10K distance. That earned the Leicester man first place in a close-fought Challenge race. I’m very pleased - [Singleton Birch to attend WiME Careers Fair](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-to-attend-wime-careers-fair/) - In recognition of International Women’s Day Singleton Birch will be attending this year’s WiME careers fair, the event encourages young women from local schools and colleges to choose a career in manufacturing and engineering. The event is being held at Grimsby Town Hall on 10th October giving people the chance to meet women already working - [Singleton Birch Cycle Challenge](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-cycle-challenge/) - Well done to everyone who took part in The John Muir Way coast to coast cycle ride this week. The course stretches 134 miles across Scotland’s heartland, running between Helensburgh in the west through to Dunbar on the east coast and Muir's birthplace. This will be the 5th time a multiday coast to coast - [Singleton Birch - 25 Year Long Service Award](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-25-year-long-service-award/) - Patrick ‘Paddy’ Elliss was presented with his gift for 25 years service by Richard Stansfield CEO on the 10th June 2019. Paddy started with the Company in 1996 as a hydrate operator. He moved to the kilns in 2003 and soon after became a shift supervisor. Employees receive a gift of their choosing from the - [Singleton Birch - Central Control Room Opening](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-central-control-room-opening/) - Huge congratulations to the operations team of Singleton Birch on the opening of the new Central Control Room, Data Centre & Meeting Room. The £300,000 investment signifies the companies drive to be at the forefront of our industry. This facility will highlight inefficiencies, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement and contribute to our competitive edge - [Singleton Birch supporting Engineering UTC](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/football-team-sponsorship/) - Singleton Birch supported Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire with a prize of a Vernier Calliper to an engineering student at the Christmas Fayre. Our Head of Technical Chris Meyer delivered a Chemistry lesson on titration with their Head of Chemistry also in December and just in time for the mock exams! Kelly Butler (Head of Chemistry - [Birch Solutions team volunteers to help Ukraine](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-supporting-ukranian-aid/) - The Birch Solutions team turned from managing and maintaining #anaerobic digestion plants this week and instead dedicated some time to helping the people of Ukraine by volunteering at McArthur Agriculture which has become a collection point for donations for the war-torn nation. MD Mark Sacker, Head of Operations Simon Blades, Business Development Manager Nigel Thompson and Customer - [Singleton Birch - Careers Hub Enterprise Advisor of the Year](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-careers-hub-enterprise-advisor-of-the-year/) - We are delighted that our Research & Development Manager Chris Meyer has been awarded Humber Careers Hub Enterprise Adviser of the year after being nominated by Jo Roche (Careers Leader at Frederick Gough School). This is for the work Singleton Birch carry out to assist Frederick Gough with implementing their career’s plan. Staff from Singleton - [25 YEAR SERVICE AWARDS](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-donate-to-local-scouts-group/) - Ken Hebdon, Russ Field and Dave Stanfield were presented with watches in appreciation of their 25 years service to Singleton Birch. Each also receives a gift of their choosing from the Company: Ken, Electrical Engineer, has chosen holiday vouchers; Russ, previously Shift Supervisor and now Compliance Supervisor, some garden furniture [...] - [Successful start to the Breakfast Club at Engineering UTC](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/successful-start-to-the-breakfast-club-at-engineering-utc/) - Singleton Birch are delighted that the donation of toasters and kettles to the Year 11 Breakfast Club at Engineering UTC are going down well. Many of the students were opting for a packet of crisps or a Red Bull on the way to school, the breakfast club now provides brown toast and a hot drink - [Lindsey Lodge Golf Day](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/lindsey-lodge-golf-day/) - Singleton Birch are proud to be sponsoring the second Lindsey Lodge Hospice Charity Golf Day, as you can see, I think everyone involved had a good day. These events help support the outstanding work Lindsey Lodge Hospice take in providing high quality, specialist care and wellbeing facilities to local people and families living with life - [Lincoln 10k Run](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/lincoln-10k-run/) - A huge congratulations to the Singleton team in coming 3rd place in the corporate challenge of this years Lincoln 10k run. As you can see the conditions were challenging but all the team completed the course in excellent times, well done. - [Opening of New Welfare Facilities](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/opening-of-new-welfare-facilities/) - As part of the ongoing investment at Singleton Birch, Mick Pickering official opened the newly built changing and welfare facilities on-site at Singleton Birch. As the longest serving employee with over 40 years of service, the new facility was dedicated to Mick Pickering for his great service and hard work. Pictured left to right: Richard - [25 Year Service Awards](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/25-year-service-awards/) - Martin Nugus (left) and Darren Scutt (right) receive their 25 year awards from CEO Richard Stansfield. Both Martin and Darren originally started in the quarry but Darren moved into sales 5 years ago. Both received a commemorative watch and a gift of their choice from the Company. - [Fred Gough students attend site for final WIME session](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/fred-gough-students-attend-site-for-final-wime-session/) - Today we hosted young women from Fred Gough School as part of our ‘Raising Aspirations’ partnership with WiME (Women into Manufacturing and Engineering). Staff from SBL, SSE and PRAX joined the students for the final session which was closed out by Christel Croft (Sustainability Director for Singleton Birch) followed by the awarding of certificates by - [Mississippi Lime Company Drives Global Expansion with the Acquisition of Singleton Birch](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/mississippi-lime-company-drives-global-expansion-with-the-acquisition-of-singleton-birch/) - About Singleton Birch Limited Singleton Birch Limited is headquartered in North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, and is part of the MLC family of businesses. Singleton Birch has been operating for over 200 years, building a reputation as a leading lime supplier trusted for exceptional quality and service. Singleton Birch provides a wide portfolio of calcium-based solutions, - [Singleton Birch, an MLC company, launches new brand](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-an-mlc-company-launches-new-brand/) - [MLC appoints Mike Kiefer as VP, finance and chief financial officer](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/mlc-appoints-mike-kiefer-as-vp-finance-and-chief-financial-officer/) - [MLC appoints Blake Dell as VP, corporate development, strategy and UK operations](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/mlc-appoints-blake-dell-as-vp-corporate-development-strategy-and-uk-operations-6635/) - [Enterprise Advisor Meeting at Singleton Birch](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/enterprise-advisor-meeting-at-singleton-birch/) - Singleton Birch hosted the local regional meeting of the Enterprise Advisor group on 24th January. These are all members of industry who are linked to local schools in their area. Our link school is Frederick Gough in Scunthorpe. The EA’s role is to provide guidance on careers to schools, offer mentoring, carry out mock interviews and other - [Birch Solutions competes in Lincoln 10k run](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/birch-solutions-competes-in-lincoln-10k-run/) - Congratulations to all who took part in this year’s Lincoln 10k run which was held on Sunday 7th April, our “Birch Solutions” team had a great day with our fastest runner Dean Bingley completing the course in 39.39 putting him in the top 100. Well done everyone - [Brigg Military 10k Challenge](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/brigg-military-10k-challenge/) - A huge well done to Birch Solutions Service Coordinator Brian Toyne who completed Brigg's 10k military challenge carrying 35lbs on Sunday 27th November, a very respectable time of 1hr 33 minutes and raising £800 for the poppy appeal. Well done to everyone who took part - [NEW APPOINTMENTS AS COMPANY GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/new-appointments-as-company-goes-from-strength-to-strength/) - In order to accelerate our strategy for 2021, Birch Solutions have announced several new key appointments. - [Singleton Birch to trial zero carbon lime production](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-to-trial-zero-carbon-lime-production/) - Singleton Birch have partnered with Oxford University spin-out Origen Power to develop new kilns based on oxy-fuel calciner technology as a route to zero carbon lime production. A pilot plant could be brought forward as early as next year that will produce a 3,000 tonne a year. Once this process has been proven the next - [My Work Experience Blog](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/my-work-experience-blog/) - We have had the pleasure over the past 2 weeks of students from Fred Gough School attended site to complete their work experience, here's a blog from one of those students. I decided to complete my work experience week with Singleton Birch as looking through their website they looked like a business with multiple departments - [Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all at Singleton Birch!](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/merry-christmas-happy-new-year-from-all-at-singleton-birch/) - [Singleton Birch donating profits to local good causes](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-donating-profits-to-local-good-causes/) - The Singleton Birch Group is giving back to the North Lincolnshire community by donating a share of its profits to a fund that will deliver grants to local groups, organisations and good causes. And, one of the first to benefit from funding is Bonby Pre-School in Worlaby who will be using their £2,000 grant to - [Healing Hotspurs Receive sponsorship kit](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/healing-hotspurs-receive-sponsorship-kit/) - We are delighted to have continued our sponsorship support of the Healing Hotspurs under 9s with their new football kit We feel it’s more important than ever to encourage young children to get back outside and be active, good luck in your upcoming season – you all look great Good luck in your upcoming season - [Our quest in becoming the safest, cleanest, greenest lime works in the world](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/our-quest-in-becoming-the-safest-cleanest-greenest-lime-works-in-the-world/) - In our quest to be the safest, cleanest, greenest lime works in the world,Singleton Birch highlighted that although all their processes were in place their safety performance had plateaued and wanted a way in which to reengage everyone on site. Working with the University of Hull we put in place a 2-year graduate scheme using - [Local employers support mock interview sessions](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/local-employers-support-mock-interview-sessions/) - As part of the “Optimum Curriculum” at Frederick Gough School, students are invited to attend mock interview sessions with local employers. This programme is in place to support students with the development of employability skills and qualities. A number of other activities were run throughout the day with different year groups, including team building exercises - [A successful series of Sustainability & Decarbonisation workshops](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/a-successful-series-of-sustainability-decarbonisation-workshops/) - Sustainability workshops have really engaged our employees as we develop our sustainability and decarbonisation roadmaps to achieve Net Zero by 2050. We have completed several workshops which started off to inform, debate and clarify what sustainability is for all of us as employees and citizens, leading to enthusiastic discussions about our future, our vision and - [Singleton Birch, MLC and Centrica reach funding milestone for producing low-carbon lime using hydrogen](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-mlc-and-centrica-reach-funding-milestone-for-producing-low-carbon-lime-using-hydrogen-7048/) - [Singleton Birch Enhances Production Capacity with Significant Investment in Hydrated Lime Facility](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/singleton-birch-enhances-production-capacity-with-significant-investment-in-hydrated-lime-facility-6765/) - [Innovo Chemicals attending International Elastomer Conference](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/innovo-chemicals-attending-international-elastomer-conference/) - Innovo Chemicals will be attending the International Elastomer Conference with our American distributor Chemspec Ltd. Pittsburgh Pennsylvania - 10th to 13th of October 2016 The International Elastomer Conference is where customers, suppliers of materials, equipment, tools and services and educators come together. This event is the one place, one time of year, where you find - [Brexit and its impact on Birch Chemicals](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/brexit-and-its-impact-on-birch-chemicals/) - The UK Government has stated that it may choose to leave the EU without a deal on 31 October. Whilst all efforts will be made to reach an agreement, “no deal” is a real possibility. Birch Chemicals is committed to supporting our customers to overcome any potential difficulties which may result as part of a - [Birch Chemicals visits Behn Meyer, their Asian partner](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/birch-chemicals-visits-behn-meyer-their-asian-partner/) - Birch Chemicals visits Behn Meyer, their Asian partner Birch Chemicals spent two weeks visiting our distribution partner Behn Meyer and their customers in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Ashley Evans Sales Manager is pictured here with the Behn Meyer Vietnam team at their office in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Behn Meyer are - [New branding for Innovox bags](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/new-branding-for-innovox-bags/) - Birch Chemicals, the UK manufacturer of high-performance rubber, plastics and coatings additives has refreshed its packaging with a bold new design. - [Birch Chemicals visits Delta Colours, their South African distribution partner](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/birch-chemicals-visits-delta-colours-their-south-african-distribution-partner/) - Birch Chemicals spent a week visiting our distribution partner Delta Colours and their customers in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Steve Foster, Managing Director is pictured here with the Delta Colours team at their head office in Franschhoek. Delta Colours are specialist suppliers with many years experience to the plastics, coatings and now - [Birch Chemicals hosts Safic-Alcan](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/birch-chemicals-hosts-safic-alcan/) - New facilities developed by plastics and rubber industry supplier Birch Chemicals have attracted a visit from a leader worldwide supplier in the sector. The rapidly growing business, based in Lincolnshire, welcomed representatives from Safic-Alcan for a tour of its site including quality control and R&D laboratories. Sophie Bertrand, Safic-Alan’s Business Development Director for Rubber, - [Birch Chemicals in Mumbai at India Rubber Expo 2019](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/birch-chemicals-in-mumbai-at-india-rubber-expo-2019/) - Birch Chemicals were hosted by our India Distributor Bombay Chemicals on their stand at India Rubber Expo 2019 in Mumbai. The exhibition is Asia’s biggest rubber expo which attracted over 27,000 visitors and was held from 17-19 January 2019. Managing Director Steve Foster and Sales Manager Ashley Evans were kept busy by the many - [Birch Chemicals attends India Rubber Expo 2019](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/birch-chemicals-attends-india-rubber-expo-2019/) - Representatives of Birch Chemicals will attend the 10th India Rubber Expo 2019 from 17-19 January in Mumbai as guests of our Indian Distributor, Bombay Chemicals (BomChem). India Rubber Expo (IRE) is currently Asia’s largest Rubber Exhibition and provides a unique opportunity for Indian companies to meet under one roof, showcase new technologies, share information, plan - [Innovo is proud to announce the arrival of our second auto sachet and Allfill lines](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/innovo-is-proud-to-announce-the-arrival-of-our-second-auto-sachet-and-allfill-lines/) - Following on from Ashley’s new delivery, we would like to announce one of our own! Innovo is proud to announce the arrival of our second auto sachet and Allfill lines. The new equipment will be installed and commissioned in September to double our production capacity on sachets, bags and 25Kg sacks. This investment in capacity - [Innovo Chemicals attend International Elastomer Conference 2017](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/innovo-chemicals-attend-international-elastomer-conference-2017/) - We are currently exhibiting at the International Elastomer Conference in Cleveland OH and look forward to seeing everyone with our distributor in the USA 'ChemSpec'. - [Innovo Chemicals attending K-Fair in Dusseldorf](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/innovo-chemicals-attending-k-fair-in-dusseldorf/) - Innovo Chemicals will be attending the K-Fair 2016. K-Fair 2016 - 19 to 26 October 2016 - Dusseldorf, Germany. The World’s No. I Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber! The world’s premier fair for the plastics and rubber industry will again be presenting everything the sector has to offer in 2016. Everything from the latest - [Innovo Chemicals attends the K-show](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/innovo-chemicals-attends-the-k-show/) - Ashley Evans, Sales Manager at Innovo Chemicals, attended K-show the Rubber and Plastics Trade Show in Düsseldorf in October 2016. The show was very interesting with time set aside to meet up with some of Innovo’s distributors and customers at the event. 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About Masterox® Antistatic masterbatch prevents static electricity from appearing, accumulating or rebuilding on low conductivity polymer surfaces. Applications for antistatic masterbatches include the packaging and textile industries. Looking to - [Masterox® BIO Filler](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/masterox-bio-filler-5255/) - Masterox® BIO FillerContains calcium carbonate and bioplastic resin including plants and water and can be used during extrusion, injection and blow moulding. About Masterox® BIO Filler masterbatch is produced from renewable biomass sources including plants and water. It can be used to replace normal resins, allowing for a biodegradable end product. Looking to consider multiple solutions? Get - [Masterox® Optical Brightener](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/masterox-optical-brightener-5259/) - Masterox® Optical BrightenerEnhances whiteness and brightness in polymers. About A recent addition to our Masterox® range, Masterox® Optical Brightener is specifically formulated to enhance whiteness and brightness in polymers. Optical brightening is paramount to the appearance of the final product, reducing the discolouration of polymers during the manufacturing process. Here at Birch Chemicals, the quality - [Masterox® UV Stabiliser](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/masterox-uv-stabiliser-5261/) - Masterox® UV StabiliserAbsorbs UV radiation and increases the lifespan of polymers. About Using Masterox® UV Stabiliser masterbatch in polymers counters UV radiation degradation and prevents cracking, chalking and loss of strength. It protects polymers from UV energy, or the exposure to filtered daylight and fluorescent light. Looking to consider multiple solutions? Get in touch today to get your - [Masterox® Polymer Processing Aid](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/masterox-polymer-processing-aid-5263/) - Masterox® Polymer Processing AidImproves melt processability by reducing friction between the melt and the metal extrusion die. About Masterox® Polymer Processing Aid is a masterbatch which improves the melting, processing and handling of high molecular weight polymers. It also negates flow marks and die lines so that the finished polymer product is glossy and clear. Looking - [Masterox® Transparent Filler](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/masterox-transparent-filler-5265/) - Masterox® Transparent FillerHigh transparency filler which assists in ensuring a high quality finished product. About Masterox® Transparent Filler masterbatch can enhance the tensile strength, heat distortion temperature and rigidity of plastics, and significantly improves the transparent clarity and brightness. Uses can include the production of transparent sheets, bags and films. Looking to consider multiple solutions? Get in - [FAQs](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/faqs/) - FAQsAdditives1What are your Birchset standard packaging sizes?Birchset is usually supplied in 20kg weight defined boxes for scoop addition to the compound mix. Ask your distributor for further details or please contact us. 2Have you done technical testing on Birchset? Can you prove it works as well as you say?We have conducted extensive testing on Birchset - [Masterox-R](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/masterox-r/) - Masterox® RWith a variety of products formulated for a diverse range of applications, Masterox® R is ideally suited for plastisols, bio-polymer and coated fabrics as well as polymer and plastic recycling. The formula works quickly without dust for safer, cleaner mixing, without the fuss. About Created from ultrafine calcium oxide, Masterox® R Masterbatch is formulated - [Emergency breakdown](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/emergency-breakdown/) - Emergency Breakdown Reason for activityThe Birch Solutions team responded to an emergency call when a farm-based biogas plant broke down and production stopped.How we helpedMH Poskitt is a major vegetable grower in East Yorkshire and once again turned to Birch Solutions when their AD plant broke down and they were unable to diagnose the problem. - [Electrofusion welding](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/electrofusion-welding/) - Electrofusion WeldingReason for activityThe Birch Solutions team responded to an emergency call when an energy company noticed a reduction of services stemming from a pipe blockage which was threatening the stability of the anaerobic digester lagoon.How we helped Birch Solutions were called to a customer’s site when a blockage was detected on a pipeline going - [Paddle Mixer Overhaul](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/paddle-mixer-overhaul/) - Paddle Mixer Overhaul Reason for activityThe Birch Solutions team responded to an emergency call when a farm-based biogas plant broke down and production stopped.How we helped MH Poskitt is a major vegetable grower in East Yorkshire and once again turned to Birch Solutions when their AD plant broke down and they were unable to diagnose - [Desulphurisation Net Replacement](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/desulphurisation-net-replacement/) - Desulphurisation Net Replacement Reason for activityEco net sagging into digester surface and concerns over snagging on paddle mixer causing a major issue and retrieve and replace three mixers.How we helpedUtilising our previous experience of similar issues, Birch Solutions was able to rapidly identify the issues and develop a resolution plant that involved the replacement of - [Digester Refurbishment](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/digester-refurbishment/) - Digester Refurbishment Reason for activityThe customer came to Birch Solutions seeking an experienced anaerobic digestion project delivery company to resolve key issues affecting the performance of their plant, which included loss of digester performance, increased operational costs and tank corrosion.How we helpedFollowing a detailed evaluation of the site and generation of an improvement plan with - [Double Membrane Replacement](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/double-membrane-replacement/) - Double Membrane Replacement Reason for activityCustomer came to Birch Solutions for a quick resolution for a split to the inner gas membrane on one of their secondary digesters. 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Work was coordinated with a neighbouring plant to minimise costs.Elements of the work included:Development of project - [Lime Dosing During AD Overhaul ](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/lime-dosing-during-ad-overhaul/) - Lime Dosing During AD Overhaul Reason for activityOur client needed a temporary solution for the dosing of powder lime to digested sludge prior to dewatering to raise pH for BAS compliance whilst upgrades to the existing digestion plant were being put in place. The system needed to be capable of coping with significant peaks in - [Digested sludge liquid lime treatment ](https://singletonbirch.co.uk/digested-sludge-liquid-lime-treatment/) - Digested Sludge Liquid Lime Treatment Reason for activitySouthern Water have hired one of our mobile Aqualime systems for 18 months to ensure sludge digestion is BAS compliant while the wider sludge treatment centre is upgraded. Birch Solutions have provided a brand new unit for the delivery of the contract. 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