The project
US-owned Moy Park is in the top 15 food companies in the UK and is one of Europe’s largest poultry producers, supplying branded and own-label products to retailers and restaurants. Established more than 75 years ago in Northern Ireland, the company is recognised as an industry leader in the output of organic, free-range and higher-welfare chickens and turkeys. Around 35 million birds are on the ground at any given time across its 13 production sites. Its factory in the village of Anwick, just outside the market town of Sleaford in Lincolnshire, is one of its primary poultry facilities. Moy Park’s upgrading of its facilities in Anwick is part of a significant ongoing capital investment programme aimed at increasing output efficiency and furthering health and safety.
Our design
Contractor James Engineering commissioned A1 Flue Systems to manufacture and install connecting ductwork from extraction points to run horizontally at a high level before dropping down. At the lower level, each duct had to connect to a 4,500 mm by 3,500 mm and 3,000 mm high plenum box, supplied by others. In turn, there was a connection to a pair of centrifugal fan units. A full mechanically ventilated enclosure was needed for each fan and motor. Although we offered a complete noise survey at the site, this was considered unnecessary. What was integral, however, was a requirement to work in tandem with several other specialist contractors appointed by Moy Park, in addition to our direct client. Considerable technical advice was provided by us, right from the start.
Comments
“This was quite a bespoke project, far from routine, and tightly timetabled. It ran smoothly, nevertheless. I think we made it seem more straightforward than it really was. Anyway, the client was completely satisfied with the workmanship and our all-round service, from design through to installation. We were complimented on our approach. It was another job well done as far as I’m concerned.”
Dave Bracegirdle, Area Sales Manager, A1 Flue Systems
