Background

Duraweld is a leading Stationery manufacturer for businesses in the UK. It has over 60 years of experience and expertise in providing office-based solutions for companies including the NHS and the FA across a range of sectors from healthcare to retail. Their products include high-quality ring binders, clipboards and presentation boxes.

To combat rising energy costs at Duraweld’s manufacturing facility in Scarborough, Centreco used the latest site modelling techniques to design and install a bespoke 81kW solar energy system. Desktop and site surveys allowed Centreco to tailor the system to match that of Duraweld’s needs.

The system, consisting of 196 tier-one panels takes up just 375sq metres of roof space and allows Duraweld to benefit from fixed energy rates at just 4.9p per kW Hour for the long-term.

Background

Thomas Lyte are a Royal Warrant holder and manufacturers of some of the world’s most prestigious trophies. A contemporary luxury brand disrupting a traditional industry, they have quickly established a reputation as world-class designers and makers of exquisite bespoke silverware.

Having always been an environmentally responsible company it was important for Thomas Lyte to deliver on their green aspirations. Now with the addition of a bespoke 42kW solar system, brought to them by Centreco, they are generating their own green electricity with electricity costs cut to just 3.6p per kW Hour for the long term.

The system is made up of 110 roof-mounted tier-one panels that over the next 25 years will save 226 Tonnes of CO2 emissions allowing the world-renowned elite sporting trophy makers to significantly reduce their carbon footprint.

Background

Dura Hose was established in 1984 with the aim of supplying the distribution industry with industrial rubber hose. In 2011, after extensive growth, they moved to a brand new warehouse with assembly shop and test facility in North Manchester. They have the largest and most comprehensive stockholding of industrial rubber hose in the UK. Dura are experts within the industry, their sales team has a combined hose industry experience of over 150 years and is therefore able to offer an unmatched level of technical advice and expertise.

As trusted industry experts, they are continually looking to evolve and develop to maintain their market position. The next step in their evolution was bolstering their green credentials. After exploring available options, Dura decided to install a Solar Energy system as it provided the best long term commercial returns, with Centreco selected to deliver the installation.

After exploring Dura’s electricity usage profile and analysing the available roof space, Centreco designed and installed a bespoke 90kW Tier One Roof Mounted Solar Energy System, designed to provide the best long term commercial returns with Dura can use as much of the electricity generated from the system as possible.

Background

Focus SB is a multi-award winning British brand renowned for the design, development and manufacture of premium electrical wiring accessories. At the forefront of their industry for over 40 years, their long standing ability to create desirable faceplate and light switch designs and finishes using a blend of traditional artisan crafts combined with cutting edge technology is complemented by their years of in-house experience and investment in manufacturing training.

The next step in their investment programmes was in creating a green future for the company. Solar had been on their agenda for a number of years, and decided to proceed with an installation following Centreco’s proposal. Centreco designed and install a bespoke 96kW Roof Mounted Tier One Solar Energy system, optimised to deliver the best long term commercial returns.

Background

Hillarys Blinds are one of the UK leaders in custom made Blinds, Awnings, Curtains and Shutters. Since Tony Hillary fitted his first made-to-measure blind in 1971, Hillary’s have been dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations every step of the way to maintain their market leading position.

Hillarys are now a major employer in Nottingham, and across all their sites in the UK. They employ over 1,500 colleagues in a wide range of roles with their own dedicated network of 1,100 self-employed advisors stretching across the UK.

Hillarys have always been an environmentally responsible company, and the latest stage of their expanding environmental policy was the installation of a commercial solar energy system. Following extensive research, Centreco were selected to design and install a bespoke 48kW Tier One system designed to maximise the commercial returns by closely matching their electricity usage profile.

Background

Richmond Containers are a specialist pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer firmly focussed on the future as they look to bolster their green credentials alongside an all-encompassing Cooperate Social Responsibility policy and existing environmental policies.

After exploring different installers Centreco were selected to develop a bespoke 79kW Tier One Roof Mounted Solar Panel System for Richmond Containers at their HQ in Glasgow.

With electricity costs on the rise, Richmond Containers are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.5p per kWh for the next 25 years across their premises. This compares to prices we are currently seeing in the commercial energy market of 25p per kwh, with these prices likely to increase substantially in the future.

Richmond’s Operations Manager, James Paynter, said “Centreco helped us with was that we needed to replace the roof on our building and projected solar savings was a great way to offset against roof cost over the coming years. All of these elements helping us to fulfil our mission to design, create and supply beautiful and sustainable packaging for skincare and personal care.”

Background

Since 1977, Dempsey Dyer have been manufacturers of high quality windows and doors. Over their many years of trading, they have sought to offer the most comprehensive product range available under one roof in the fenestration industry. Serving both the trade and commercial sectors with their supply of timber, uPVC, aluminium and composite products. Their product line includes a range of timber profiles manufactured at their own UK headquarters in West Yorkshire including Deceuninck uPVC profile systems, Reynaers aluminium profile systems and composite panels from the likes of Solidor.

As Dempsey Dyer often form part of a wider supply chain, it is vital they have stringent environmental policies in place as this is often analysed by potential clients. After exploring various options to bolster their green credentials, the installation of a commercial solar energy system was the next stage to reduce their carbon footprint. Centreco analysed Dempsey Dyer’s electricity usage profile and available roof space, and designed and installed a bespoke 208kW Roof Mounted Tier One Solar Energy System. This specification of system was selected based on providing the best long term commercial results for Dempsey Dyer.