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February 2010 - Econotherm partners with Aggregates International on Carbon Trust IEA project
Econotherm has been appointed as waste heat recovery technology rpovider under the CArbon Trust Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator Programme. Partnering with Aggregates International the 18 month project will focus on developing a viable waste heat recovery solution for the asphalt industry. The asphalt industry has for a long time been recognised as a large source of unrecovered waste heat which due to the difficult nature of the high particulate exhaust has remained unrecoverable due to the lack of a viable technical solution. In being appointed to the programme the technical benefits of low fouling, high durability and ease of cleaning offered by the heat pipe units are recognised as offering the best solution to the asphalt production process. The programme will run over 18 months and is funded to approximately £225,000 by the Carbon Trust.
January 2010 - Econotherm wins British Airways Business Opportunity Grant
In recognition of the increasing Export profile of Econotherm and the value of face to face meetings with clients and partners around the world, Econotherm has been awarded free global business class travel for a year. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/business/opportunitygrant/6469188/British-Airways-UK-Opportunity-Grant-competition-winners-business-awards.html
January 2010 - First units delivered to Abhu Dhabi
A full package of 2 high temperature Gen Set recuperators along with inlet diverter valves have been delivered to CCIC - Abu Dhabi. The patent pending throughflow design units fitted with stainless steel baffles and removeable access panels will be used to provide emission free hot water for process and sanitary use.
December 2009 - Econotherm Gas to Water recuperators selected by Honeywell Process Solutions for Irish food plant
Honeywell Process Solutions seeking a viable alternate to traditional recuperators have selected 2 Econotherm cross flow gas to water recuperators for installation in a major food processing plant in Wexford, Ireland. Both units were delivered and installed during early December 2009. An extensive performance evaluation is being undertaken during January 2010 whilst new requirements for further units are being discussed.
October 2009 - Econotherm signs strategic agreement with Spirax Sarco Italy
In a highly significant deal Econotherm has signed a Multi-dimensional strategic agreement with Spirax Sarco of Italy. The agreement appoints Spirax Sarco as it's distributor in Italy and encompasses joint R&D in new heat pipe applications as well as licencesing Spirax Sarco to manufacture heat pipe recuperators utilising Econotherm heat pipes.
October 2009 - 2.8 MW Gas to Water recuperator delivered to Danish slaughter house
Econotherm partnering with LH Energy have delivered a 2.8MW Stainless Steel finned heat pipe Gas to Water recuperator to the Tican lsaughter house in Thisted, Denmark. This first of breed unit will deliver 40,000 Kg of emission free hot water per hour to fulfill the total daily cleaning water requirement of this very large facility.
August 2009 - Econotherm Gas to Gas cooler/re-heater delivered to Schering Plough, Ireland
Seeking an Economic high reliability, easy maintenance solution to a challenging recovery environment Schering selected a bespoke Econotherm through flow GA sto Gas recuperator. The fully SS 316, finned pipe, unit was designed as a custom fit as a replacement for a failing plate unit. The patent pending design incorporates remoevable finned heat pipes, fully removebale access panels to provide easy cleaning access for potential fouling in the high particulate gas stream. The multiple redundancy operation of the heat pipe unit provides assured high reliability for this critical production process.
June 2009 - First Malaysian units delivered
Under a collaboration with Kawan Engineering the first Econotherm Gas to ME unit has been succesfully deployed in the Carotech facility in Perak. This fully stainless steel, 65KW, food standard unit incorporates Econotherm Heat Pipes integrated into a Kawan assembled and tested unit. The patent pending through flow unit is unique in the market offering easy installation, low pressure drop and easy cleaning
January 2009 - Econotherm Gas to Water Recuperators selected for Empower Transportable Power systems
Multiple Econotherm 100KW Gas to Water recuperators delivered to Empower to provide emission free heavy oil tank Pre-heating. The low fouling, easy to clean and high reliability properties of Econotherm heat pipe recuperators provided the perfect solution for zero emission hot water generation from the HFO fueled generators exhaust stream. Additionally the high reliability from the multiple redundancy design made the Econotherm units the perfect solution for the remote unattended operation of the remote power stations.
September 2008 - Econotherm Joins Carbon Trust Business Incubator Programme
Econotherm is supported by The Carbon Trust Business Incubator, which helps early-stage, low carbon businesses advance their ideas and prepare them to attract commercial investment.
June 2008 - Econotherm Gas To air Furnace recuperators exceed energy recovery target at Aisin
A pair of Econotherm GA 420/S/S aluminium furnace recuperators have recently been evaluated as having exceeded the contractual energy recovery target at Aisin Automotive, Kentucky. This major car components manufacturer has been able to make considerable energy savings whilst at the same time reduce it CO2 emmissions. Aluminium furnace exhaust recuperation is a very challengingwaste heat recovery area and one not suited to most types of heat exchangers. The Econotherm units with their unique heat pipe core transfer technolgy are particulalrly suited to this environment. as has been demosntrated at Aisin.
May 2008 - Econotherm Gas To Water Recuperators selected for Czech steel client
Econotherm Gas to Water recuperators have been selected by a major Czech steel client where they will be sued to generate hot water from a waste exhaust stream. The 2.3 Tonne units will be delivered onsite by Mid-July and will deliver a 90C stream of water at the rate of 24 Tonne's per hour.
April 2008 - Econotherm joins EnergyNet Wales
Econotherm is pleased to announce it has joined the EnergyNet Wales programme which has been set up to maximise the value to the Welsh Economy from the Energy Industry. To achieve this over arching strategy the programme has a number of key objectives.
- Improve the positioning of companies supplying goods and or services to the energy industry to take full of advantage of the many opportunities offered by the industry.
- Drive out costs from the value chain of energy projects looking to develop or are currently operating within Wales by providing access to a cohesive and competent supply chain in Wales.
- To act as a catalyst for initiating dialogue between buyers and sellers of goods and services within the industry and to provide a platform for these relationships to develop.
To learn more about Energy Net Wales visit the website http://www.energynetwales.co.uk/
February 2008 - Econotherm wins Shell Springboard Event
Held at the MacDonald Manchester Hotel in Manchester the competition featured nine shortlisted small businesses, from Central England. Awards were presented by Shell’s General Manager Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Yuri Sebgrets and Chair of the judges, Lord Wade.
The expert judging panel Steve Moore, Environment Agency North West, Prof Erik Bichard, Salford University and Lord Wade - vetted applications for carbon reduction, innovation and commercial viability. From a highly competitive field, and after a full day of interviews, the judges decided on Econotherm (UK) Ltd as the overall winner.
Commenting on their win Mark Boocock from Econotherm (UK) Ltd said "We are overwhelmed to win this prestigous award, having entered it completely speculatively as a new business start-up. The £40K prize money will make a big difference to our business and will enable us to further develop and enhance our product. We are also particularly delighted to be invited to the UK final."
More information on the shell springboard event can be found at Shell Springboard - funding for small businesses with big ideas on climate change
January 2008 - New Production Facility Commissioned
Econotherm is delighted to announce the succesful commissioning of its new heat pipe production and R&D facility in Bridgend, South Wales, UK. After 6 months of intense design & development Econotherm's much awaited new facility has achieved final sign off and immediately commenced production for various international clients.
December 2007 - Econotherm shortlisted in Shell Springboard Event
Econotherm products have been shortlisted in the prestigous Shell Springboard programme. Sponsored by Shell, the Springboard programme provides a financial boost to innovative, low carbon business ideas from across the UK.
November 2007 - Econotherm Gas to Air recuperators selected by major US client
Econotherm Gas to air recovery units have been selected by a major US car parts manufacturer. The units will be installed at one of its major US manufacturing plants during February 2008 and are expected to deliver a full return on investment within 24 months with an associated substantial reduction in carbon emissions.
November 2007 - Econotherm in the press - click here for details
