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British Encoder Products Co. is the European Branch of the Encoder Products Group, a worldwide manufacturer of motion sensing and control devices serving the diverse needs of its global customers. They are a customer-driven company that is responsive in the areas of customer service and technical support.

For over 50 years the Encoder Products Group has responded to each customer’s unique needs and concerns, they always have been and always will be dedicated to meeting or exceeding our customer’s expectations.

By combining performance, delivery and competitive pricing, they provide quality products and services to our customers to give them the best overall value for their money. An important goal of the Encoder Products Group is to establish long-lasting relationships with our customers.

British Encoder looked to Centreco to install a commercial solar energy system as they were keen to improve their green credentials

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BSW Window Solutions is a wholesale manufacturer of aluminium and uPVC windows, doors and conservatories for the trade and commercial sector.

With a 45,000ft manufacturing facility, lead times as low as 7 days, twice weekly deliveries and a full range of aluminium & uPVC systems on offer, BSW are truly market leaders within their field.

Across their full operational capacity, they have been looking to reduce their impact on the environment and so far have invested highly in energy efficient machinery, vehicles and products to reduce their carbon footprint. For BSW, Solar Panels was the next step for this full company wide initiative.

BSW looked to Centreco to install a commercially viable solar panel system to allow them to make savings across their energy costs as well as further improving their green credentials.

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Beehive Coils design and build evaporator coils, condenser coils, oil radiators, CO2 coils (low and high pressure), fan coils, integral & enclosure unit ranges, pipework, our own tube-in-tube coaxial condenser range, flat bed units & much more

Beehive use a vast array of tooling options allowing them to assist with the simplest replacement coils right up to specialised design briefs which require us to come up with unique, inventive and resourceful solutions whilst still keeping economy in mind!

They use their in-house design team to be able to be involved with even the most complicated project right from the very conception all the way up to completion.

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For over 48 years 3D Aluminium have designed, manufactured and installed high quality Aluminium solutions as a trusted partner to the construction industry throughout the UK.

Their production facility includes the latest CNC machining centres to ensure highly accurate and very efficient window and door production.

3D Aluminium have their own, in house, design department with full Autocad capabilities plus access to a full range of the leading aluminium system companies own software. Project management is undertaken by their own highly trained staff to include SMSTS and SSSTS certification and using trained installation staff with DBS and CSCS training and accreditation where appropriate.

3D Aluminium looked to Centreco to install a bespoke 35kW Solar Energy System as they look to bolster their green credentials and provide stability over future energy costs.

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Altek is a technology-based company with specialist expertise and experience in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminium dross and scrap processing systems.

They pride themselves on supplying market-leading equipment and expertise to maximise the aluminium recovery from dross.

Altek are the leading partners that can provide world class Total Dross Management.

A key driver for Altek in looking to install Solar was a desire to bolster their green credentials and protect themselves against rising electricity costs.

Altek were keen to partner with Centreco as they look to further improve their impressive green credentials as part of a wider company sustainability programme.

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Firth Steels are a highly innovative manufacturer of profiled steel products, used in roofing and cladding, roof deck, walls and floors. Firth Steels operate at the pinnacle of their sector and represent the very best in steel structure manufacturing and supply.

Formed in 1983, Firth Steels is a family business operating from their manufacturing site in Brighouse, Yorkshire. Their focus on a customer’s demands requires the Firth Steels’ manufacturing processes to be adaptable and highly responsive. By definition the site is a high user of electricity and the supply of energy represents a significant spend for the Company.

Whilst operating at the very highest levels of quality, competitiveness is always a feature in the construction supply chain and Firth Steels look to control their exposure to energy expense and the inflationary impacts of electricity price rises.

Firth Steels products are market leaders in the steel roofing and cladding markets, as a result they are often used as integrated solutions with solar energy systems or have such systems professionally mounted on their sheets and profiles.

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Ensinger located in Tonyrefail, South Wales is the UK headquarters of parent company, Ensinger GmbH, based in Nufringen in Germany.

Ensinger is a world leader in the field of engineering plastics, excelling in both the manufacture of semi-finished stock shapes and profiles and in the machining of plastic materials.

Ensinger in the U.K. produce high-performance and engineering thermoplastics. Distribution of extruded and cast semi-finished plastic products, machined finished parts, industrial profiles and tubes as well as building products. Ensinger are market leaders in the automotive, aerospace, medical, food technology, oil and gas, electrical, mechanical and plant engineering, building and many other industries.

The Ensinger site at Parc Erin, Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan is a core manufacturing site for the Company and represents the U.K. Head Office.

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Carlisle Brake & Friction manufacture high-performing systems allowing the control of machinery motion through braking, friction, clutch and transmission solutions.

Due to the heavy manufacturing that takes place at their site in Pontypool, Carlisle were keen to bring down their energy costs and increase their green credentials. After exploring multiple options, it was decided that Solar was the route they wanted to go down.

After an extensive research process, Centreco was selected as the supplier that Carlisle selected to design and install a commercially viable solar panel system on their roof.

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Founded back in 1777, and being a Royal Warrant Holder, GB Kent and Sons manufacture world renowned hairbrushes. And whilst they still use traditionally inspired manufacturing techniques, they are a company who is always looking to the future. GB Kent are committed to ensuring a green future for generations to come through a far reaching sustainability and environment policies, so alongside a commitment to only sourcing timber from sustainable forests, the installation of a commercial solar energy system was the next natural step.

After exploring all the available options, GB Kent and Sons selected Centreco to design and install a bespoke 64kW Solar Energy System that maximises the available roof space whilst closely matching their electricity usage profile to ensure the best long term commercial returns.

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Originally founded in 1973, Diam Ltd are a leader in the POS retail sector as a privileged partner of many of the major international beauty brands in both France and the UK. This includes Mass market and Luxury cosmetics, particularly for general tester stands and cosmetic wall in retail environments.

With operations in five continents, Diam were keen to look to bolster their existing green credentials and after exploring multiple options, Centreco were selected to design and install a bespoke 243kW Roof Mounted Solar Energy system at their premises in Loughborough.