Barton Fabrications, Portishead, UK, has installed two 100t capacity silos at the Really Useful Products Ltd’s new production facility in Castleford. The global company, which operates in 13 countries, is experiencing increased demand for its plastic storage boxes manufactured in sizes ranging from 0.07 to 145 litres. The two silos store essential polypropylene raw material feedstock used in the injection moulding process as part of the production of the polymeric boxes. 

 

Commenting on the silo installation, Mike Pickles CEO of Really Useful Products said: “Growing demand has meant expansion, including building a new factory. We chose Barton Fabrication’s silos for our storage solution based on our past track record of using the company. As experts in their field, we knew Barton would deliver what was required. The installation process went very smoothly and we are very happy with the silos.” Barton Fabrications is the UK’s largest supplier of aluminium silos. Vessels and blenders are produced which are suitable for a wide range of both virgin recycled plastic feedstock www.bartonfabs.co.uk 

 

 

Kevin Shaw, warehouse manager at Really Useful Products’ news Castleford site, in front of palletised plastic boxes awaiting despatch; the new Barton silos can be seen in the background