January 2013 - Avanti Acquires ROCK Highland Limited
The Avanti group of companies has acquired ROCK Highland Limited. This is seen as a tremendous opportunity to grow the Avanti brand utilising the strategic specialist services provided by ROCK Highland. The combination of Avanti and ROCK Highland represents a truly sector leading Total Environmental Solution service within the waste management arena.
ROCK Highland is a sector leading service provider within the ‘back to land recycling’ industry. ROCK Highland recycle nutrient-bearing waste products to agricultural land offering replacements to synthetically produced fertilisers. The business comes with long term contracts within the whisky distillery, fish hatchery and particle board manufacturing industries as well as scope for expansion into other market sectors.
Avanti’s business has grown substantially over the past five years and this is in no small part due to its relationships with its customers and suppliers; an approach that is clearly shared by ROCK Highland.
The ROCK Highland brand will continue to trade as part of Avanti’s environmental management service offering. Our aim is to grow the ROCK Highland service provision and augment it with Avanti’s diverse environmental management services, including specialist recycling, waste treatment and industrial services support.
Neil Barker, Avanti’s Divisional Director commented ‘This represents an exciting strategic move by the Avanti board. ROCK Highland is a highly respected brand within the marketplace and opens up a number of new business sectors and opportunities for the Avanti group of companies’.
Should you have any queries or questions regarding the acquisition please do not hesitate to contact Neil on 07747758008 or at nbarker@avantienvironmental.co.uk
October 2012 - Avanti opens Smoke Lane Recycling Centre
The board of Avanti is extremely pleases to announce the continued development of its sites and services with the opening of its facility on Smoke Lane in Avonmouth.
Paul Kinley, the Group’s Managing Director commented “This is a strategic investment by the group in the South West region. Our aim is to progressively develop the Smoke Lane site primarily around recycling operations. The site will commence trading from 8th October 2012.
Paul Kinley also added “Although trading conditions are tough within the waste management sector we believe that this is the time to invest and strengthen our regional position within the UK.”
For further information relating to Avanti or the investment at Smoke Lane please contact Steve Kinley by email skinley@avantienvironmental.co.uk or call 07843 471203
September 2012 - Christian Hagerup joins the Environmental Services team
Christian Hagerup joins the Environmental Services team
The board of Avanti is extremely please to welcome Christian Hagerup to the senior management team as General Manager for the Environmental Services Division.
Christian will take up his new post from 1st October. Christian joins the business from Biffa and brings a wealth of experience to the Environmental Services team.
Chris French, the Division’s Director added “We are delighted to secure the services of Christian. His professionalism and sector knowledge will clearly benefit the Environmental Services Team. Christian has been given a broad remit covering both operational control and commercial direction.”
Christian can be contacted on 07921 605 870 or by email
August 2012 - Avanti welcomes John Hanson
John Hanson has joined Avanti’s Waste Management team as the division’s Key Account Manager.
Chris French the division’s Director added “We are extremely pleased with John’s appointment, he is one of the industry’s most experienced and respected professionals. I am sure he will have an immediate, positive impact with the team.”
John has held a number of senior positions within the waste industry sector and joins Avanti from Enviroco.
John took up his new role as head of the division’s Key Account Management Team from 30th July.
John will co-ordinate Avanti’s Key Account Management and Communication focusing specifically on extending the group’s services into the primary producer market.
John can be contacted on 07585 969 429 or by email
July 2012 - New Wash Line Technology for Charley Wood Road
The Board of Avanti is extremely pleased to announce it has approved a major Capex programme for new wash line technology. The new investment for the Charley Wood Road site includes a Zerma wash line, granulator and dryer designed specifically for contaminated plastic recycling
Denis Webster, Charley Wood Road’s Business Unit Manager added “This is a growing part of our service offering. The recycling of contaminated plastics needs specialised equipment and processing capabilities; it’s an area that we are happy to invest in”.
The new equipment at Charley Wood Road is capable of processing a wide range of contaminated plastic, from food contaminated buckets, through plastic bottles and containers to chemical drums and IBCs. The equipment can process up to 1,000 kilos an hour.
Steve Kinley, Avanti’s Divisional Director for Recycling commented “We have seen significant growth from this aspect of our business; this investment is the Board’s long term commitment to recycling of difficult or contaminated material”.
For further information on contaminated plastic recycling please contact Denis Webster
May 2012 - Avanti welcomes Matt Leigh
Matt joins the Waste Management Division as Business Development Manager and will be based at the Group’s Charlie Wood Road site. Matt comes with a wealth of experience within hazardous waste sales and was previously at Safety Kleen.
Matt will be focused primarily on account management and new sales development. He will be based in the North West.
Chris French, Avanti’s Divisional Director added “All of the team are extremely pleased that Matt has decided to join us; Matt is a recognised professional within the industry who will bring a real benefit to our customer focus.”.
Matt can be contacted on mleigh@avantienvironmental.co.uk or
telephone 07867 456 054.
March 2012 - New additions to the Commercial Team
Inline with the 2012 business plan, Avanti has continued to develop its Commercial Team.
The Recycling Division welcomes Malcolm Lowe as its new Business Development Manager. Mal joins the group from IPLAS and previous CK Polymers. Mal is highly experienced within the plastic recycling industry and is based at the Kitling Road Recycling Centre.
Jo Doherty joins the Commercial Team as Group Business Development Manager. Jo was previously at Initial Healthcare. Jo will take up responsibility for key account management across the Group’s services.
David Seal joins the team as Regional Commercial Manager for the Midlands; and Colin Devenny has taken up the post of Regional Commercial Manager for the North.
Chris French Avanti’s Divisional Director added “We are extremely pleased with the new additions to the commercial team. We have found personnel with genuine drive and experience. Our 2012 Commercial Strategy is based upon strong customer focus supported with extremely keen pricing.”
Steve Kinley, Avanti’s Divisional Director for Recycling commented “With the growth of the company we have recognised the need to ensure our customer focus is maintained to the highest possible standard. The new team are all seasoned professionals, with a wealth of experience.”
For recycling enquiries Malcolm can be contacted on mlowe@avantienvironmental.co.uk
For commercial enquiries in the North, Colin can be contacted on cdevenny@avantienvironmental.co.uk
For commercial enquiries in the Midlands, David can be contacted on dseal@avantienvironmental.co.uk
For general commercial enquiries and account management, Jo can be contacted on jodoherty@avantienvironmental.co.uk
November 2011 - Avanti welcomes Natasha Lockyer
Avanti are pleased to announce that Natasha Lockyer has joined the AWS Business Development Team as of 1st November.
Graham Gibson, AWS Commercial Director added “Natasha comes to AWS with many years experience within the Automotive Waste sector having held very successful Sales positions with both Pureclean and latterly Safety Kleen and although she has joined AWS at a very challenging time for our industry as a whole I have no doubt that, given her previous success, Natasha will be eager to expand the AWS customer base within her region.”
As Natasha is based in Bristol this will also be the first time that AWS will have a Business Development Manager focused clearly on the South and to this end, although there are existing AWS customers and strong customer relationships with both myself and Amanda within this region, Natasha's role will be to develop AWS Sales across the South of England to include both South East & West, as well as London and the M25 corridor.
This in itself will allow the remainder of the AWS BDM Team to concentrate on the Midlands, the North of England and even into Scotland where as yet AWS has to make its mark.
Natasha can be contacted on email nlockyer@avantienvironmental.co.uk
August 2011 - Avanti acquires Highland Waste Services Limited as part of the Avanti Group of companies
The Avanti Group of companies has acquired Highland Waste Services. This strategic acquisition is designed to support and expand the services offered by Highland Waste Services.
Steve Kinley, Avanti’s Recycling Divisional Director added “The Board of Avanti is extremely pleased with the acquisition of Highland Waste Services. This is a well respected brand within waste management industry, built upon an exemplary customer service record. We have worked with Highland Waste Service’s senior team in order to map out an aggressive growth plan for the Highland Waste Services brand. Supported by Avanti’s unrivalled service offering, we strongly believe that the Highland Waste Services business can grow from strength to strength.”
Alex Sutherland, Highland Waste Service’s Managing Director added “We are extremely pleased with the development proposals set out by Avanti. We strongly believe that this represents a tremendous growth opportunity for Highland Waste Services and its customers.”
All Highland Waste Services contacts and service offerings will be maintained. New products and services will be introduced over the coming months.
Highland Waste Services is an Inverness based waste management company specialising in recycling led initiatives for the Scottish highlands and the off-shore sectors.
July 2011 - Investment Continues at Avanti’s Recycling Division
Investment at the Group’s Yardley Road site in Knowsley continues at a pace with the installation of a new plastic densifier and polymer compounding line.
Paul Rendle-Barnes Avanti’s Senior Business Development Manager commented “The continued investment in the recycling sector is truly strategic for us. The new plastic densifier and polymer compounding line further extends our reprocessing capabilities. The new production lines allow us to offer an extended range of virgin replacement materials to the market.”
The Group’s Yardley Road site has undergone significant investment including new power, lighting and office facilities. It is hoped that the new production lines will be commissioned and operational by September 2011.
For further information relating to recycling plastics please contact Paul Rendle-Barnes or Steve Kinley or telephone the Yardley Road site on 0333 240 4027.
June 2011 - Partnership with NISP
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April 2011 - Avanti Group targets RWM for Multi Brand Launch
At September’s RWM exhibition Avanti will launch its new group structure. Paul Kinley Avanti’s Group Managing Director commented “RWM is the industry’s flag ship exhibition and we believe its is a fitting vehicle to unveil our new group structure. We have strategically acquired a number of companies and brands over the last year, all of which have augmented our customer service offering. RWM represents a clear opportunity for us to promote the group’s services and resources.”
Avanti will be on stand 1060. The exhibition runs from 13th – 15th September at NEC in Birmingham.
Neil Barker Avanti’s Divisional Director for Waste Management added “We believe that our extensive range of in house services enables us to be extremely competitive in nearly all areas of waste and recycling management. The acquisitions we have made this year have further extended our capabilities both from a resource, as well as a geographic stand point; we can truly offer a national support service.”
We welcome the opportunity to discuss our new services with you in person in September. If you would like to discuss any aspect of Avanti’s services please contact Neil Barker or Steve Kinley.
March 2011 - Investment Continues at Alva
Investment at Alva continues at a pace with the installation of a new Herbold Wet Granulator and Washline.
The £500,000 plant represents a “state of the art” plastic shredding, granulation and washing plant. Steve Kinley, Avanti’s Recycling Director commented “we believe this is the largest dedicated wash line in Scotland. It’s designed to recycle plastics that have traditionally been seen as difficult to reprocess such as food contaminated containers, wheelie bins and paint cans. The new line will enable us to offer another recycling option to the industry of Scotland, especially as an alternative to landfill for difficult materials.”
For further information relating to recycling plastics please contact Steve Kinley or Stuart Reid or telephone the Alva site 0333 240 4277 or 01259 763 270.
January 2011 - Avanti acquires Ecology Scotland Limited
The board of Avanti is extremely pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Stirling based recycler "Ecology Scotland Limited". Following detailed negotiations with the shareholder's of Ecology, the acquisition was finally completed in December 2010.
Steve Kinley, Avanti's Commercial Director commented "This represents as truly strategic move by the Avanti board. Our aim has always been to further progress and develop our presence in Scotland. The acquisition of such a respected industry leader such as Ecology is a key step towards our goal".
The board of Avanti has been in negotiations with local businesses and the local authority and agreed a series of investment initiatives that will both secure and increase employment within the business.
Should you have any queries or questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact Steve Kinley, Commercial Director, Avanti Environmental Group Limited.
November 2010 - Acquisition of John Rome Limited by Avanti Environmental Group Limited
I am extremely pleased to announce that as of 1st November 2010 Avanti Environmental Group Limited has acquired John Rome Limited. Paul Kinley, Avanti’s Managing Director, commented “this is seen as a tremendous opportunity to grow the John Rome brand utilising the strategic specialist services provided by the Avanti group. The combination of Avanti, SRCL and John Rome represents a truly sector leading Total Environmental Solution service within the waste management sector”.
John Rome’s business has grown substantially over the past three years and this is in no small amount due to its relationships with its customers and suppliers; an approach that is clearly shared by Avanti.
“Avanti” is the environmental management arm of SRCL Ltd, which was formally established in 2008, as an amalgamation of White Rose Environmental Ltd and Sterile Technologies Group Ltd. Within the last 12 months it has grown further with the acquisitions of Cliniserve and Norton Waste Services. It is the UK’s largest clinical and specialist waste management service provider, and is part of Stericycle Inc, the world’s leading group of clinical waste management companies.
The John Rome brand will continue to trade as part of Avanti’s environmental management service offering. Our aim is to grow the John Rome service provision and augment it with Avanti’s diverse environmental management services, including specialist recycling, waste treatment and industrial services support.
Initially, all John Rome contact points will remain the same, covering both commercial, as well as operational management. John Rome will continue to lead his team as part of Avanti’s senior team.
Should you have any queries or questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact either John Rome or Paul Kinley, Managing Director, Avanti Environmental Group Limited.
October 2010 - Marathon Men
A sincere ‘well done’ goes to Alan McIver and Paul Kinley for their efforts in the Berlin Marathon which was held at the end of September.
Both ran personal bests, finishing in 4 hours 19 minutes. Running in what could be described as torrential conditions Alan added “This is my 5th marathon, with my fastest time, in the worst conditions; the next challenge is Boston”.
Berlin is recognised as one of the five “major” marathon events within the running calendar. This year over 40,000 people competed in the event which was a major success for the city of Berlin.
October 2010 - SRCL Ltd acquires Spirechem Northwest Ltd as part of the Avanti group of companies
SRCL Ltd acquires Spirechem Northwest Ltd as part of the Avanti group of companies.
SRCL Ltd, the parent company for the Avanti group of companies, has acquired Spirechem Northwest Ltd. This strategic acquisition is designed to support and expand the services offered by Spirechem.
Paul Kinley, Avanti’s Group Managing Director added “The board of Avanti is extremely pleased with the acquisition of Spirechem. This is a well respected brand within waste management industry, built upon an exemplary customer service record. We have worked with Spirechem’s senior team in order to map out an aggressive growth plan for the Spirechem brand. Supported by Avanti’s unrivalled service offering, we strongly believe that the Spirechem business can grow from strength to strength.”All Spirechem contacts and service offerings will be maintained. New products and services will be introduced over the coming months.
September 2010 - State of the art Granulator line investment for Avanti
As part of its on-going investment programme Avanti Environmental has installed a fully integrated Wet Granulator line and wash plant. The state-of-the-art granulation system is designed to process contaminated rigid plastics at rate of over a tonne per hour.
Specifically targeted to handle plastics from the food and packaging industry, the purpose built plant was manufactured to Avanti’s specification in Germany by Zerma.
Avanti’s Recycling Commercial Director Steve Kinley said: "We have targeted a sector of plastic recycling that a few companies had tried but not many have cracked. Our integrated granulator and wash plant can recycle material that was typically destined for landfill”.
“Whether it is buckets contaminated with food residue or wheelie bins that have reached the end of their life, the system can handle them equally aswell. The finished product is exceptionally clean, making it ideal for re-use into a finished product.”
The Merseyside based company which was recently acquired by the American Stericycle Group currently employs 150 people across three sites and specialises in environmental management and recycling.
Avanti's Recycling Centre based in Knowsley just outside Liverpool has seen a sharp increase in demand for recyclable material. The company specialises in post industrial recycling for large corporate accounts in the automotive, chemical, engineering and food sectors.
Steve Kinley added: "The increase in activity over the past twelve months has been amazing with throughput quadrupling in just over a year. Our mix of innovative modern plastic recycling coupled with traditional cardboard and paper processing makes us one of the market leaders in the recycling community”.
The company announced significant investment as part of its 2010 Business Plan. Commercial activity is planned to further increase in line with new contracts signed across the summer with major blue chip clients.
For further information regarding Avanti and its services contact: Steve Kinley on 0151 548 6130 or steve.kinley@avantienvironmental.co.uk
August 2010 - Growth fuels investment at Avanti
As part of its ongoing investment and expansion, Avanti Environmental Group has installed a new state-of-the-art Presona fully automatic baler.
The Merseyside based company which was recently acquired by the US based multi-national Stericycle Group. Avanti currently employs 150 people across three sites and specialises in environmental management and recycling.
Steve Kinley, Avanti’s Recycling Commercial Director said: "We looked at most of the major baler manufacturers and for our requirements the Presona really ticked all the boxes. We wanted a robust and reliable machine capable of handling everything from cardboard and paper to rigid plastics and film and with the Presona capable of processing up to 250 tonnes per day, it was the perfect fit with our aggressive expansion plans”.
Avanti's recycling Centre based in Knowsley just outside Liverpool has seen a sharp increase in demand for recyclable material.
Steve Kinley added: "The increase in activity over the past twelve months has been amazing with throughput quadrupling in just over a year. Our mix of innovative modern plastic recycling coupled with traditional cardboard and paper processing makes us one of the market leaders in the recycling community”.
The company announced significant investment as part of its 2010 Business Plan and more equipment is already on order and is scheduled to be installed over the autumn period.
Commercial activity is planned to further increase in line with new contracts signed across the summer with major blue chip clients.
For further information regarding Avanti and its services contact: Steve Kinley on 0151 548 6130 or steve.kinley@avantienvironmental.co.uk
June 2010
AWS leads the way with innovative environmental initiative for automotive waste recycling
Working with partners such as Williams BMW and RRG Group, Avanti AWS has pioneered a plastic recycling programme designed to eliminate landfill from auto dealerships. This new free service offering will be trialled over the Summer of 2010 and if successful will become standard service offering from AWS.
Graham Gibson AWS’s Commercial Director commented, “This represents a real partnership between the automotive manufactures, dealerships and recyclers. This new initiative is designed to collect and recycle smaller containers and components that traditionally have not be seen as economic to recover”. Graham added “this is really progressive; Avanti has the infrastructure and commitment to make this new initiative work”.
For further information relating to this new dealership recycling initiative or other AWS services please contact Graham Gibson.
April 2010 - Acquisition of Credential AWS by Avanti Environmental Group Limited
I am extremely pleased to announce that as of 1st April 2010 Avanti Environmental Group Limited has acquired Credential AWS Limited. This is seen as a tremendous opportunity to grow the Avanti brand utilising the strategic specialist services provided by Credential’s “AWS” business. The combination of Avanti and AWS represents a truly sector leading Total Environmental Solution service within the waste management sector.
Avanti’s business has grown substantially over the past three years and this is in no small amount due to its relationships with its customers and suppliers; an approach that is clearly shared by AWS.
“Avanti” is the environmental management arm of SRCL Ltd, which was formally established in 2008, as an amalgamation of White Rose Environmental Ltd and Sterile Technologies Group Ltd. Within the last 12 months it has grown further with the acquisitions of Cliniserve and Norton Waste Services. It is the UK’s largest clinical and specialist waste management service provider, and is part of Stericycle Inc, the world’s leading group of clinical waste management companies.
The AWS brand will continue to trade as part of Avanti’s environmental management service offering. Our aim is to grow the AWS service provision and augment it with Avanti’s diverse environmental management services, including specialist recycling, waste treatment and industrial services support.
Initially, all AWS contact points will remain the same, covering both commercial, as well as operational management. Graham Gibson, AWS’s Commercial Director will lead the division as part of Avanti’s senior team. Graham’s commercial team will be conducting a number of visits to both customers and suppliers over the coming weeks in order to answer any questions that may arise as part of this strategic acquisition.
Should you have any queries or questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact either Graham Gibson or Paul Kinley, Managing Director, Avanti Environmental Group Limited.
March 2010 - Acquisition of Avanti Environmental Holdings Limited by SRCL Limited
I am extremely pleased to announce that as of 1st March 2010 that SRCL Limited has acquired Avanti Environmental Holding Limited and all of its subsidiary companies. This is seen as a tremendous opportunity to grow the Avanti brand under the direction of SRCL Limited. The combination of Avanti and SRCL represents a truly sector leading Total Environmental Solution service in the UK, Europe and Asia.
SRCL Ltd and Stericycle Inc
SRCL Ltd was formally established in 2008, as an amalgamation of White Rose Environmental Ltd and Sterile Technologies Group Ltd. Within the last 12 months it has grown further with the acquisitions of Cliniserve and Norton Waste Services. It is the UK’s largest clinical and specialist waste management service provider, and is part of Stericycle Inc, the world’s leading group of clinical waste management companies. SRCL Ltd employs in excess of 900 people geographically spread across the UK and Ireland, and operates from 22 sites that include Incineration, Heat/Steam Treatment and Transfer stations.
Stericycle Inc was founded in 1989 and is a leading provider of infection control and healthcare compliance services in the United States. It has a growing international presence through the establishment of subsidiaries, joint ventures and local partnerships in UK, Romania, Portugal, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and Japan. Its headquarters are in Lake Forest, Illinois, and it is supported by 40 treatment/collection facilities and 100 transfer/collection sites, serving over 300,000 customers throughout North America.
The Avanti brand will continue to trade as the environmental management arm of SRCL. All contact numbers and email addresses will remain in place.
Avanti’s business has grown substantially over the past three years and this is in no small amount due to our relationships with our customers and suppliers, an approach that I know will continue in this new era. If you have any questions regarding this development please do not hesitate to contact me.
Paul Kinley
Managing Director
October 2009 - Innovation leads the way…and “Yes, We Can!”
The Board of Avanti is delighted to announce that is has signed a national three year deal with Dulux Decorator Centres, part of Akzo Nobel (formally ICI) for the recycling of its plastic and metal paint cans. Working in partnership with DDC (Dulux Decorator Centres) Avanti has developed an innovative technology which takes the unwanted used cans and ensures full recycling and recovery of the can. Steve Kinley, Avanti’s Commercial Director for its Recycling Division added “at each stage of the can recycling process we have developed a technology to ensure that all cleaning, washing and processing is done with zero landfill; this truly is an example of a “can-do” approach to innovation in the recycling field”. Avanti has been working on the project for two years developing and assessing alternative green technologies, always looking for a zero landfill solution.
DDC estimates that some 500,000 cans may be removed from landfill during 2010 under their new recycling initiative. Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of DDC’s business philosophy. Alan McIver, Avanti’s Group Commercial Director added. “To us, this is again another clear example of the ways in which we can assist our customers in managing their environmental goals”.
August 2009 – New equipment to match increased demand at the Recycling Centre
During August the Recycling Centre team will commission its new plastic shredder, granulator and wash line. The new equipment has been commissioned, designed and built in order to meet the centre’s increased recyclate sales demand. At the heart of the equipment is a new Rapid granulator supported by a purpose built wash line designed and installed by E P L Engineering. The new production line, when optimised should enable the centre to increase output by an additional 8 tonnes per shift.
Steve Kinley, the centre’s commercial director, added “The new equipment represents a significant investment by the company. We’ve seen an ongoing demand for our recycled plastics and this specialised equipment will enable us to continue to deliver high quality product in this growing area of the business”.
If you have any enquiries regarding the centre’s equipment service or products
please contact Steve Kinley.
May 2009 – BSI Audit of IMS System
The British Standards Institute has conducted its second surveillance of the Charley Wood Road facility against the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and PAS 99 standards. The ISO 9001 element of the audit was conducted against the 2008 version of the standard. The team was extremely pleased to achieve this new standard.
Additionally the Kitling Road (recycling centre) was audited against the four standards for the first time. We are delighted to announce that this facility has achieved certification and is included in the scope of our accreditation.
Paul Evans, Avanti’s Compliance Manager, commented “This is an excellent result which reflects the hard work and effort invested by the team and our commitment to ensuring the highest possible standards”.
All of Avanti’s services and operations are now accredited to PAS 99; this clearly demonstrates Avanti’s focus and drive in ensuring customer satisfaction.
New Scottish office opens for Avanti
Avanti is extremely pleased to announce the opening of its new Scottish office. The new regional office is based in Stirling and will be headed by Neil Barker, the Group's new Business Development Manager. Neil joins Avanti from the pharmaceutical industry and has spent over 20 years in business development and commercial management.
For further information regarding Avanti's Scottish office
contact Neil Barker.
April 09 - Avanti Secures New Exclusive Service Agreement With UCON AG
Avanti Environmental Group is pleased to announce it has been appointed as the exclusive service provider for UCON AG’s range of liquid metallic Intermediate Bulk containers (IBCs) within the territories of the UK and Ireland.
UCON are the largest manufacturer of metallic IBC’s in Europe and a major international player. It has a range of containers from 20 Litres up to and including 3000 litres covering all industrial sectors.
Avanti were able to demonstrate a superior level of commitment to quality for the reconditioning, repairing, recording and testing to UN international standards of all IBC’s types.
UCON have had no hesitation in recognising the professionalism shown by Avanti. Moreover Avanti’s ability to offer nationwide logistics for genuine spare parts, on site testing, the collection / delivery of IBCs for reconditioning and / or repair mean that they can provide a one stop shop for all aspects of IBC service.
David Thornton Avanti’s Commercial Manager for the packaging Division added “this is a significant contract for Avanti. UCON AG is the leading provider within this industry, it clearly demonstrates how professionally we manage our service and customer support”.
Avanti’s agreement with UCON will start from April 2009. To contact David Thornton please click here.
March 2009 - Expansion to Third Site
As part of its continued business development Avanti has entered into initial negotiations for a third operational site in the North West. Paul Kinley, Avanti’s Managing Director, commented "As our business has developed the board has taken the decision to increase operational capacity inline with ongoing commercial demand. We hope to have completed negotiations and commenced operations at the new site by the end of April 2009. We are seeing strong commercial growth from our packaging and recycling division and we believe that the expansion on to the third site will support this strategic growth".
Avanti's packaging and recycling division has recently won a number of new commercial contracts across its extensive range of environmental services including automotive plastic recycling, packaging reprocessing and UN testing and certification for containers.
December 2008 - New Group Business Development Manager appointed
Avanti is extremely pleased to welcome Tim Owen to the senior management team. Tim Owen takes up his new role as Group Business Development Manager from the 1st December and will be based at Avanti’s main hazardous waste treatment facility in Knowsley, Merseyside.
Tim has joined Avanti from Biffa where he worked for a number of years as the National Sales Manager for their hazardous waste division.
Paul Kinley, Avanti’s Managing Director, commented “we are extremely pleased with Tim’s appointment. Tim is one of the most respected professionals within the environmental management field. His wealth of knowledge and experience is a great asset to us as we manage our extensive business growth.”
Tim can be contacted by email tim.owen@avantienvironmental.co.uk
October 2008 – Avanti’s Inaugural Sea Fishing Day
“Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water”
October saw the first sea fishing competition. Organised by Denis Webster (Recycling Director). It was a 6.30 start on an unusually calm and hazy morning. Two hours later and 30 miles out in to Liverpool Bay saw the Avanti crew of Alan and Jenny McIver, Paul and Steve Kinley, Denis Webster, Mark Dobie and Paul Lee commence battle. A great day was had by all, topped by Mark Dobie who landed a 14lb bull huss and in doing so won the inaugural Avanti sea fishing cup.
To view the photos click here.
October 2008 – Enterprise Awards 2008
Avanti attended the prestigous Knowsley Council Enterprise Awards dinner. A fantastic night cullminated in Avanti carrying off the 'Highly Commended' honour in the Most Innovative Business Category.
October 2008 – Recycling Centres New Equipement
October saw the installation of the new '1200' Single Shaft Shredder. This monster machine has increased output on line one from two tonne per day to one tonne per hour. This opens up capacity on the single shaft line for even more through put.
June 2008 – Recycling Centre - Expansion to Manufacturing Equipment
Avanti’s Recycling Centre Team has this month successfully commissioned its new automotive plastic recycling plant. The unit has been designed to wash, process and bag a range of automotive plastics including head waste, bumpers and plastic components. The equipment has been commissioned in line with two new commercial plastic recycling contracts agreed during 2008.
May 2008 – BSI Audit for IMS System - Successful Accreditation
The British Standards Institute have conducted their third visit as part of the accreditation process for the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. Previous audits of the new Integrated Management System (IMS) have been successful, a credit to Avanti’s Compliance Manager, Paul Evans and all employees who have worked hard to implement the new system. Full accreditation was granted in May 2008; this included accreditation to PAS 99 standard.
March 2008 – Packaging & Recycling Site Development
As part of Avanti’s ongoing Capital Expenditure Programme, the Packaging & Recycling division has installed a new shredder machine capable of shredding 205 ltr drums and IBC bottles whole. Its installation has vastly increased processing capabilities, with 3000 25ltr drums being shredded in one eight hour shift. The shredder will be complimented with a new granulator and wash system which will complete the process of preparing plastics for recycling.
Contractors are currently on site completing the construction of a bespoke modular IBC wash system, designed by Avanti’s Packaging & Recycling Director, Denis Webster. The impressive plant has been designed under the lean manufacturing principles, allowing Avanti to offer it’s customers an efficient and fully comprehensive decontamination and recycling solution for all types of packaging.
March 2008 – 25 Years Service for Trevor and Christine Evans
March 1st marks the 25th anniversary of the acquisition, by Trevor and Christine Evans, of the original industrial service company. The ambitious couple, who at the time had two young children and a third on the way, purchased the bankrupt company on a credit card. It was a risk that paid off as they built up a successful tank cleaning company, originally located in Queensferry, prior to being relocated to Knowsley Industrial Park in 1990. Although the original company is now dormant the purchase of the site has proved fundamental in the development of subsequent Companies into the waste management and recycling sectors. Trevor and Christine have also been very active in the local business community during this period, notably with Trevor spending time as Chairman for both the Knowsley Chamber of Commerce and Business Watch organisation and Christine volunteering as a long standing lay magistrate in the Knowsley borough.
February 2008 – Pyroban FLTs delivered to site
Avanti have taken delivery of two brand new Pyroban fork lift trucks at the Charley Wood Road site. The trucks are installed with Pyroban’s System 5000D which continuously monitors for an explosive atmosphere and will shut the equipment down if necessary. The trucks will be used in the transfer station and the proposed new Trans Frontier Shipment facility where volumes of flammable waste are stored.
December 2007 - Project Avanti Extensive
Site Re-Development
As any recent visitor to our Charley Wood Road site would testify, Avanti Waste Management is currently undergoing a major site development. The site footprint has doubled in size following the acquisition of neighbouring land, which will provide a new reception area and further office space, in addition to an increase in operational and storage areas.
A Capital Expenditure Programme has been allocated to redevelop both the new and existing sites. Notable projects include; a new modular packaging wash system, including the purchase of a granulator and shredder, to be installed in the Packaging & Recycling Division, an extension and improvements to the current Transfer station facilities and effluent treatment plant, new welfare facilities and training room, and a HGV vehicle park.
December 2007 - Integrated Management System
IMS programme started at Avanti
The management team at Avanti has this month begun the implementation of an integrated management system (IMS). This programme will encompass ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. It is anticipated that the site should achieve successful accreditation by Summer 2008.
For further information please contact Jo Kinley or Jennie McIver
