Jones Stroud Insulations based in Longridge, near Preston, is a member of the Internationally renowned Krempel Group and is a noted name in the field of designing and manufacturing mica products, high grade composites, insulation and sleeving products in varied materials and finishes which are essential aspects of production across industrial, commercial and consumer sectors. The Challenge The proximity to residential areas, of exposed open storage of numerous drums of chemicals, meant constant attention in order to meet health & safety regulations such as COSHH, RRFSO and DSEAR and meet especially the needs of the local authority for the environmental permit – as well as looking to save space and improve overall image of the premises. The Solution Phil Taberner, Head of QHSE at the Longridge site, performed a series of detailed risk assessments that highlighted a need to improve on-site house keeping, reduced amounts of internally stored solvents and resins and purchase suitable external cabinets and internal bund pallets. A report followed and when the improvement project was approved by the management, he turned to the specialist storage experts Denios. The result is a confined, dedicated “park” of heavy duty system containers within which the drums and IBCs are safely and tidily stored. The Denios containers vary in configuration and include heat insulated and open sided versions. This has resulted in less drums and keeping them in better and safer condition. Mr Taberner also attended one of the famous Denios seminars which are delivered under the IOSH umbrella. Benefits As Mr Taberner observes “Only Denios were able to provide different types of containers for varied contents and I was very comfortable that they know what they are about. The numerous epoxy resins and solvents involved include Toluene, Xylene, Acetone, White Spiirt and MEK. The area has been transformed. It nows looks much more modern and cleaner which impresses our customers, the Local Authority and the Environment Agency. And interestingly I have also noticed a distinct improvement in staff morale as they realise that we are a thoughtful and progressive company, concerned with keeping our people and the environment safe”.

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SCIGRIP Smarter Adhesive Solutions SCIGRIP Smarter Adhesive Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of IPS Corporation, a dedicated, successful adhesives manufacturer for over 25 years. This depth of experience is reflected in consistently creating new environmentally friendly adhesive chemistries and bonding solutions with the flexibility to meet ever-changing assembly techniques. The challenge: The company had traditionally utilised a set of six small drum heaters spread around the large site for the purposes of bringing raw materials up to the required manufacturing temperature for various products. But this was not the best way of overseeing and controlling procedures and the company also needed more spare capacity to hand without major impact on the factory premises. The solution: SCIGRIP had previously turned to hazardous storage experts DENIOS for exterior System Containers which are used to smartly store IBCs on a rotating basis of one full container going into the factory as an empty comes out. Being the manufacturer of the largest storage selection worldwide, DENIOS was able to meet the heating challenge with just a single large capacity WB 24.12 Hot Box designed for optimum temperature control. Constructed of the distinctive DENIOS blue steel, the Hot Box can hold eight 205 litre drums or two 1000 litre IBCs. The Hot Box is fire resistant and meets the requirements set out by the HSE and the Environment Agency regulation PPG 26. The result: As Frank Wilkin of SCIGRIP observes: 'From day one, the DENIOS Hot Box has been an outstanding success. It gives us a more centralised and monitored system and saves considerable space and especially time for bringing all manner of substances such as sensitive waxes up to the ambient level. I am delighted to also say that the HSE are also very impressed and appreciative of our safety efforts, which certainly meet their standards. In conjunction with the DENIOS system containers, we have a truly integrated and professional-looking storage system to consolidate our efficiency and quality."

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