Recycling company invests in 
new firebreaks at Ravarnet site

The business is dedicated to optimising the value of waste paper and cardboard and engages with local councils, government departments, banks and big business right down to one-man operations, providing the widest range of paper recycling and disposal options.

Huhtamaki’s site at Ravernet has a 55 year track record as a centre-of excellence, where paper recycling is concerned.

Corin Goodall, general manager at Huhtamaki Paper Recycling, said: “Investing in the highest standards of health and safety has always been a priority for the business. Some months ago, we realised that we needed to install a number of firebreaks throughout our storage area.

“The vast bulk of the paper we deal with is stored outside. However, it is still a very flammable material. After a lot of investigation and assessment, it was agreed that a series of precast bunker walls would meet our requirements in the most feasible way possible. These walling systems are totally flexible. Their specification can be changed very easily and quickly. Moreover, they can be initially installed very quickly.”

The contract to manufacture and supply the bunker walls was awarded to Ballymena precast business Moore Concrete. A total of 74 units were ordered, each 4.3m in height.

Corin Goodall confirmed that the design features of the Moore Concrete bunker walls made them particularly attractive for the job they will carry out at Huhtamaki Paper Recycling. But that’s only part of the story. “The installation of the new walling system has dramatically improved the general layout and functionality of the entire storage area. And that’s making life much easier for everyone involved,” he concluded.