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As a leader in colour pigments and dispersions for the coatings, plastics and ink industries worldwide, the DCL Corporation (Including Dominion Colour Corporation) is passionate about colour. Thanks to the unparalleled heritage, customer service, and the dedicated team of employees, DCL is now a world leader in this specialist field.

Under the ‘DCL Difference’ scheme, DCL are committed to environmental, health and safety excellence for both internal and external stakeholders. This has stemmed from their focus on 100% customer satisfaction, innovation, and long-term sustainability, so naturally Solar was the next stage for this long term project. Centreco were selected to design and install a bespoke 212kW Solar Energy System to fit with the premises electricity usage profile.

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Davis & Moore are UK’s leading manufacturer of textile polishing cloths and wet wipes, consistently providing reliable and sustainable supply chain partnerships since 1981. They are a leading force in textile recycling and are always looking to reduce their carbon footprint and bolster their green credentials.

Solar Panels was the next stage for Davis & Moore on their environmental journey. After exploring multiple options, Centreco was selected to deliver a 85kW commercial solar panel system that has been designed to maximise the available roof space whilst proving the most commercially viable given their electricity requirements.

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Since 1983, Crestchic has remained the world’s largest specialised load bank manufacturer. The load banks are used in the testing of power supplies in the most demanding climactic and environmental conditions across seven continents.

Being involved in the manufacturing of load bank’s brings with it significant energy usage, and due to increasing pressure from within the supply chain, Crestchic were keen to explore options to reduce their environmental impact as well as fixing a significant properiotn of their electricity costs long term.

After evaluating different suppliers, Centreco were selected to initially model and evaluate the potential of a commercial solar panel system at their premises in Burton-Upon-Trent before then being selected to deliver the 70kW system through to a completed installation stage.

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Collis Engineering Ltd, founded in 1970, is a specialist mechanical and structural steelwork provider. They have extensive experience providing solutions to the Rail, Construction and Nuclear sectors, working on some of the largest, most prestigious projects in the UK.

In the UK Rail Industry they are a Network Rail Approved Principal Contractor and offer a variety of services within the signalling discipline.

They specialise in the Fabrication of points fittings and other infrastructure projects, as well as the Design and fabrication of railway signalling support structures (posts, cantilevers, gantries).

Given the significant heavy manufacturing that takes place in their process, Collis were keen to explore a commercial solar panel system delivered by Centreco as they looked to reduce their carbon footprint.

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CML Microsystems is a leading authority in the design, manufacture and marketing of integrated circuits for the semiconductor communications industry.

The use of commercially available silicon and compound semiconductor processes allows CML to produce highly innovative, small-size integrated circuits (IC’s) with high performance and ultra-low power consumption.

Due to increased environmental pressure from various levels within the supply chain, CML were keen to bolster their current green credentials and after exploring multiple options, it was decided a commercial solar panel system installed by Centreco would prove the most commercially viable option providing the best long term returns.

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Being a industry leader supplier of aerospace grade metals, supplying sectors including the Motorsport and Aerospace industries; Dynamic Metals were keen to look to bolster their green credentials, and the installation of a commercial solar energy system was the next natural step for them.

Using the latest design techniques alongside site surveys, Centreco were able to design and install a bespoke solar energy system that matches Dynamic Metals electricity usage profile, ensuring the best long term commercial returns for the business.

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Clarity Arts are bespoke furniture designers, makers and installers, specialising in domestic interiors of the highest standards.

Based from their 25,000 square foot facility in Harrogate, Clarity Arts design, manufacture, finish, supply and install exceptional bespoke interiors for the entire home. They use their own highly skilled craftsmen, and manage the project from initial design through to the installations and right through to hand over.

With the heavy manufacturing processes involved in the production process, Clarity Arts were keen to explore ways to reduce their carbon footprint. After extensive research and modelling by Centreco, Clarity Arts selected Centreco to install a 50kW Solar Panel system to their roof.

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As one of the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of Filtration systems and consumables, Allied Filter Systems Ltd often form part of a wider supply chain for industries including within the Chemical, Coatings and Food and Beverage sectors. Many companies within these sectors are facing increasing pressure to ensure their supply chains are environmentally friendly in line with the SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting requirements).

With electricity costs on the rise, Allied Filter Systems Ltd are also able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.7p per kWh projected over the next 25 years. This offers a substantial saving against grid supplied electricity rates currently available and protects against long-term inflationary pressures on energy costs.

Dan Thompson, Managing Director of Allied Filter Systems Ltd said “Centreco did originally approach us a few years back looking to provide us with a solar energy installation, but at the time, we felt we had other business priorities and, in our eyes, whilst we could understand the benefits, we felt that we had to prioritise other long-term investments. Given the current energy crisis, and ever-increasing environmental awareness within supply chains, we knew we had to explore solar again, and honestly, I wish we had done it sooner. When we looked at the figures, we were taken aback by the payback period, perspective savings and in my eyes, it did just make more sense than ever before.”

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Almesco Ltd are a well-established manufacturing, powder coating and installation company that has built up an enviable reputation over the 30+ years that they have been in business.

Almesco manufacture and powder-coat aluminium rainwater goods, including gutters, fascias, soffits, pipes, copings, flashings, sills and column casings, and were keen to improve on their environmental and green credentials and approached Centreco to design and install a bespoke Solar Energy system designed to maximise the available commercial returns.

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Footprint Tools is manufacturer of high quality hand tools for tradesmen, based in Sheffield. They can trace their hand tool manufacturing back as far as the 18th century when the Alfrid Ridge brand was established as a manufacturer of wood working tools.

Market leaders in the UK for builders tools such as line pins, cold chisels and bolsters, Footprint takes pride in maintaining the highest of standards for quality of product and of service. They take pride in manufacturing in the UK. This is why they still have their own factory in Sheffield, and not just a warehouse. Footprint owns and operates drop stamp forges, furnaces and many other machines in the manufacture of our high quality hand tools.

As Footprint’s manufacturing process involves heavy manufacturing, Footprint were keen on exploring methods to reduce their carbon footprint, and bolster their green credentials. After exploring installation options, Centreco were selected to design and install a bespoke 115kW Roof Mounted Tier One Solar Energy System. This specification of system was selected to deliver the best long term commercial returns for Footprint and ensure a green future for the company.