Silo investment

Midlands-based material handling equipment manufacturer, George Utz, has invested in additional storage facilities at its Alfreton site, with the construction of four new silos holding a total of 800t of bulk raw material (plastic polymers). The company's range includes containers and inserts, pallets, dollies and pallet boxes.

Produced by Braby, the 4.5m diameter silos stand 20m tall and are manufactured from a high grade aluminium alloy. They will increase George Utz's storage capacity by 130%, eliminating the risk of inventory shortage and enabling raw materials to be sourced when market prices are attractive for projects. These savings can then be passed on to Utz's customers and give the project partner budget security.