Enter your search HOME ABOUT US SERVICES NEWS CONTACT US NEWS FEED - PLEVIN Subscribe Join our mailing list Complete the form below to receive regular news and updates from Plevin. Name: Email: * *Required fields Hazlehead biomass processing plant reopens 27 March 2015 Our Hazlehead, Sheffield site which turns waste wood into biomass fuel is now fully open after an eight month programme to make essential improvements. The site processes waste wood into biomass fuel which is then used for energy recovery. The decision was taken to close the site in June last year to make essential improvements to the storage and management of waste wood. Non-recyclable waste wood which is being diverted from landfill, is being both stored and processed at the site into biomass fuel. Working alongside both the Environment Agency (EA) and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, we have reduced the volumes of wood stored on site. Existing wood stacks have reduced in height and volume and breaks in-between each have been increased to minimise the risk of incidents. Whilst further improvements are continuing, both the EA and ourselves are satisfied that the site is able to reopen to customers and begin to take in additional waste wood. Waste wood typically comes from civic amenity sites and skip, demolition and construction companies. Although in decline, accoring to a Defra report, an estimated 700,000t of waste wood is sent to landfill each year*. Once being considered to have no value, this figure is now declining as more waste wood is being diverted from landfill into energy recovery. After a significant investment in a state of the art processing plant, the site is the sole supplier of biomass fuel for the new E:on renewable energy plant at Tinsley, Sheffield. The energy produced from this plant is expected to generate enough energy to provide power for around 40,000 homes. We will continue to work closely with the Environment Agency on further improvements and would like to thank the Environment Agency, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, customers, residents and other stakeholders for their patience and understanding during this time. Ends. *Source DEFRA report into waste wood restrictions in England call for evidence, February 2013 Snowflake becomes official bedding supplier to the Winter Championships 9 March 2015 Snowflake becomes official bedding supplier to the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships and the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships. Snowflake, a leading name in premium equestrian bedding, are proud to announce a that they are the official bedding supplier to the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships and the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships 2015 – 2016. The events, which take place at Hartpury Arena Gloucestershire in April attract both amateur and professional riders alike who will be bidding for glory whilst bedding their horses on Snowflake Supreme. The Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships host over 3,000 first rounds of competition from Novice to Grand Prix for both Junior and Senior competitors. Snowflake will be proudly sponsoring the 1.10m Winter Classic competition. The NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships hosts over 900 dressage tests as competitors compete to win one of the 28 Championship titles from Preliminary level through to Intermediate I. During both events, horses will be stabled on Snowflake Supreme bedding, the flag ship bale. Manufactured from kiln dried softwood, the wood shavings are thoroughly dust extracted and offer excellent absorbency rates whilst creating a warm, comfortable bed. Lynne White, PR & Communications Manager at Plevin, manufacturers of Snowflake Bedding said “I am delighted that Snowflake have become the official bedding supplier at such exciting events and would like to wish all competitors the best of luck at the competitions.” Snowflake equestrian bedding is available nationwide from all good stockists. To find your nearest stockist click here. 'Team Plevin' tackle the Great Manchester Run in Aid of North West Air Ambulance 28 January 2015 Ten keen runners from Plevin are digging out their trainers and taking to the streets in aid of North West Air Ambulance. The employees are taking part in the Great Manchester Run to raise vital funds for the charity. The Great Manchester Run, taking place on Sunday 10 May, is Europe’s largest 10k race which is expected to see in excess of 40,000 runners taking part. The route, which takes race goers through the heart of Manchester, will see Plevin’s team of runners complete the course and raise over £1000 for the charity. Andrew Clugston, Transport Manager, Plevin, added, “We are proud to be running in aid of the North West Air Ambulance. The speed in which they can reach people in need of treatment is incredible, Since they rely solely on charitable donations to keep them in the air, we have decided to make them our charity of the year”. Linda de Sá, Challenge Events Officer at the North West Air Ambulance Charity, said: “We’d like to thank Plevin for choosing us as their nomination charity for the Great Manchester Run this year. The donation will really make a difference as we are totally reliant on funds from the public. We wish good luck to everyone racing for us!” If anyone would like to sponsor the Plevin team, donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/Plevin. For more information on the North West Air Ambulance Charity or to donate, please visit www.nwaa.net or contact the office on 0800 587 4570. Previous Next For more information, contact Lynne White, PR & Communications Manager Email: lynnewhite@plevin.co.uk Telephone: 07721 923670 News archive All products are sourced and manufactured in the UK © R Plevin and Sons Ltd 2011 Website built by Cultrix digital Designed by Penny Wilson T: 01457 838444 E: mail@plevin.co.uk Accessibility Privacy RSS Sitemap Visit our product website