Project Case Study for a Large Pet Food Manufacturer’s New Odour Control System: PAPER & PRESENTATION
Richard Hanson, ERG, UK
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In 2021, ERG completed the supply of a new odour control system for a major pet food manufacturer in the UK. This case study describes ERG’s role in the project, our technical, construction and project management solutions to the various project challenges, and the key
factors involved to make the project a success.
ERG’s client is a well-known, international brand with pet food sales in Europe topping £40M per week. The site where this project was implemented is a major manufacturing facility for semi-moist cat and dog food (kibble) and an important contributor to these Europe-wide sales. Our client rightly cherishes their reputation for the highest standards of social and corporate responsibility and, as a major employer in the area, wished to ensure the odour from the site was consistent with the best standards in the industry. And so, when the emissions from the site became the subject of serious discussions with the EA and local council, they naturally took steps to address the problem.
ERG’s contract was approximately £4M for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the total scheme, comprising three separate odour control systems on the site. Design commenced at the end of 2018, with the site works running during 2020 and 2021.
