Envirolink Northwest 2008/09

08/080/099 Section 1 04 We’re in great shape 05 Foreword 06 Envirolink Northwest 07 An overview of the global market 08 The Northwest ETS sector 09 Envirolink Northwest’s strategy 12 Looking to the future 13 A special relationship Section 2 14 Energy efficiency 18 Land remediation 22 and waste 27 Northwest Biomass Project 30 34 Water and wastewater treatment 38 Useful contacts

02/03 We’re in great shape England’s Northwest continues to compete at the forefront of the energy and environmental technologies and services (ETS) sector, remaining The Northwest’s environmental technologies and services confident within an increasingly competitive market. (ETS) sector has 3,500 businesses, employs more than 50,000 England’s Northwest boasts state-of-the-art research people, contributes more than £6 billion to the region’s facilities, market-leading companies and a highly- economy and is continuing to grow. skilled workforce, all of which contribute to our expertise in the field and a global reputation for technological and commercial excellence. As part of the Regional Economic Strategy, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) works alongside Envirolink Northwest to focus its attentions on those actions that will have the greatest impact on our economy. The ETS sector is a lucrative global growth market that will provide numerous opportunities for Northwest businesses within the sector. Regional manufacturing organisations can also benefit from the increased opportunities ETS industries provide, with the added potential to diversify into the sector. As well as being a vital factor for business continuity and everyday life, energy and ETS are key sectors for the future, making important contributions to the region’s economy. The NWDA will maintain its work with Envirolink Northwest and partners to provide continued support to developing the sector – not only England’s Northwest for the direct economic benefits which it will provide, but also to support the region’s efforts at mitigating and adapting to climate change.

Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive, Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).

04/05 Envirolink Northwest An overview of the global market

Envirolink Northwest is a not-for-profit organisation which supports the Currently valued at £1,600 billion, the global ETS market is forecast to more development and growth of the energy and environmental technologies than double in value by 2015 to £3,414 billion, indicating growth of more and services (ETS) sector in England’s Northwest. It is funded by the than £1,800 billion (113% growth). 98% of this growth, £1,765 billion, Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), central government is forecast in the top four sub sectors: departments, the region’s local authorities and industry. The environmental technologies and services sector is diverse, representing businesses which provide environmental solutions. Predicted growth 2005/6 – 2014/15 Renewable energy 170% Water and wastewater treatment 33% , recovery and recycling 43% Energy efficiency (including building technologies) 106% The environmental technologies and services sector in the Northwest region

Noise & vibration £5bn Environmetal Environmental consultancy monitoring £18bn £3bn Land remediation Marine £21bn £3bn Air pollution £33bn

Energy efficiency (inc building technologies) £375bn

Renewable energy £713bn 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 1000

Waste management recovery & recycling £283bn Global Market Value (£billion) Value Global Market 0 500 Water & wastewater 2005/6 Market Value £bn Projected 2014/15 Market Value £bn treatment £190bn

06 /07 The Northwest ETS sector Envirolink Northwest’s strategy

The Northwest ETS sector is worth £6 billion and represents 10%of the UK Envirolink Northwest’s vision is for the ETS sector in England’s Northwest to market for ETS products and services; third only to London and the Southeast. become a world leader in turning new ideas and emerging technologies into The Northwest sector’s share of UK ETS exports is comparatively low, however, profitable businesses in the high growth markets for environmental services. at only 7% of all UK ETS exports. Specifically, its goal is to assist the Northwest ETS sector to outpace the global market growth rate up to 2015 – increasing gross value added (GVA) and employment within the region. This model of the Northwest ETS sector and sub-sectors explains the strategic approach to this goal: each bubble represents a sub-sector – the size of the bubble indicates the relative market value of each sub-sector.

Marine pollution Contaminated land Air pollution Energy effi ciency (inc Waste management Environmental Monitoring The strongest ETS sub sectors in England’s building technologies) (inc recovery & recycling) Renewables Water & wastewater Environmental consulting Northwest reflect the key global ETS markets: treatment Noise & vibration control

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Sub sector Market value 10 in £million Diversification, spin-outs 9 & inward investment

Renewables 2,543 8 Energy management (including building technologies 1,704 Waste management (including recovery and recycling) 1,064 7

Water and wastewater treatment 641 6 Air pollution 221 5 Contaminated land 138

Increased innovation & productivity Environmental consulting 99 4 Noise and vibration control 18 3 Environmental monitoring 15 Improve growth through increased increased through growth Improve the region exports from Marine pollution 13 2

£6,456 million 1

Projected annual growth over the next 3 years (%) the next 3 years over annual growth Projected 0 0100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500

Number of companies

08/09 The position of each sub-sector in the model is important, four sub-sectors To achieve this the Northwest’s ETS sector must be innovative, productive and stand out as the largest by value: suitably skilled. The objectives for Envirolink Northwest’s sector development strategy are to:

— Large number of businesses — Increasing growth can only — stimulate and support businesses; — Relatively small predicted growth be achieved through growth — encourage innovation and product development; in market share — improve productivity and Water & — Domestic market is saturated wastewater and growth limited. International — increase the level of knowledge and skills in the sector workforce. markets are a key way to increase growth To achieve these objectives Envirolink Northwest has developed a suite of — Large number of businesses — Growth in the region can be sector support initiatives and services that complement other public sector — Medium growth predicted achieved by utilising waste Waste general and specialist business support services. Envirolink Northwest acts management, diverted from landfill to increase as a strategic lead organisation for the Northwest’s ETS sector, ensuring that recovery value added recycling and by the business support provided to the sector is appropriate. & recycling increasing export and investment opportunities.

— Relatively few businesses — Growth in the region can be — Higher predicted growth achieved by increasing the number of businesses in the Renewables region through diversification Energy efficiency of indigenous businesses, spin- outs from indigenous businesses and research organisations and attracting inward investment

10/11 Looking to the future A special relationship

From April 2009 Envirolink Northwest will be enhancing its services to To increase the profitability of Northwest ETS companies it is crucial that the Northwest’s ETS sector. We will be offering a wider range of services they compete effectively and access opportunities overseas. To support to ensure that the Northwest’s ETS sector takes advantage of the growing this Envirolink Northwest hosts an International Trade Manager, seconded low carbon economy. from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), with specific responsibility for the delivery of the international element of Envirolink Northwest’s ETS strategy. This process includes:

— contacting commercial teams overseas to research markets; Our services can best be described as: — undertaking scoping visits; Innovation and Research and Development Support — identifying business opportunities; Stimulating and supporting innovation in the Northwest’s ETS sector — organising trade missions to priority markets; Technology Commercialisation and Demonstration Support — promoting the Northwest’s ETS sector overseas; Overcoming the barriers to the commercialisation of innovative low carbon technologies — promoting regional, national and international events; — attracting inward delegations and Sector Development Promoting and building the Northwest ETS sector’s capabilities — leading sector specific trade missions. and capacity to serve the low carbon economy Market Development Overcoming the barriers to the implementation of low carbon technologies and so stimulating regional market and sector growth

These services will be focused on businesses in our four key sub-sectors:

Energy efficiency Recycling and waste management Renewable energy Water and wastewater treatment

These services and activities are funded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency, Northwest local authorities and the European Union.

12/13 Energy efficiency Case study Invisible Systems offers innovative, simple and effective wireless Envirolink Northwest supports the energy efficiency sector by: Invisible Systems energy management and condition monitoring solutions to help reduce energy consumption, lower energy costs and improve operation performance. The products form a complete system, from metering Promoting regional energy efficiency and wireless communication through 1 technologies and services by: to reporting software. Condition monitoring provides businesses such Publishing an Energy Efficiency Supply Chain Directory, featuring around as food manufacturers with HACCP 200 regional companies and producing three issues of Energy Efficiency compliance and early warnings of NoW magazine. temperature exceptions, thus avoiding stock losses. Providing funding and support for 25 energy efficiency companies to exhibit at regional, national and international trade shows and exhibitions. “We have had excellent support Envirolink Northwest has worked closely with Invisible Systems on Partnering with regional stakeholders to deliver energy briefings and from Envirolink Northwest to a range of initiatives aimed at workshops for energy efficiency supply chain companies including the promote our business, not only facilitating links with key markets not North West Energy Forum Annual Conference. only in the Northwest but also the UK in the UK but internationally too, and internationally. This relationship which has resulted in us growing has seen Invisible Systems featured Supporting the development and the business with new clients in Envirolink Northwest’s Energy Efficiency Supply Chain Directory 2 commercialisation of innovative low-carbon that we otherwise would not and Energy Efficiency NoW magazine technologies. Envirolink Northwest has: have reached.” along with participation at Energy Solutions Expo. Other activities have Provided assistance to energy efficiency supply chain companies, helping included attending technical training to prepare applications for innovation funding, brokering partnerships Pete Thompson, workshops and the North West Energy with other organisations and supporting feasibility studies. Managing Director, Invisible Syestems Forum Annual Conference. More recently Envirolink Northwest has Provided support for proof-of-concept projects and facilitated industry helped Invisible Systems to enter the links with the region’s academic base. US market, by inviting the company to participate in a tailored trade mission and visit programme. Internationalising the sector by: With growing market exposure and increasing demand, Invisible Systems 3 Working with overseas companies and delegations - from countries such has recently moved to new, larger as Colombia, India, Canada, USA, Mexico, Ireland, and Japan - offering premises and is embarking on a support and guidance and supplying Northwest links and contacts. continuous recruitment programme. Supporting regional supply chain companies in accessing overseas markets through market visits, trade missions and international exhibitions.

14/15 Energy efficiency Below: Energy saving High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fan technology in England’s Northwest at Tesco Distribution Centre. Right: Bales of fleece for the manufacture of Thermafleece insulation by Thomas Chadwick and Sons. Left: Energy efficient signage at Manchester Airport by Luminanz. Opposite page: Liverpool Sailing Club’s carbon neutral, energy efficient building.

16/17 Land remediation Case study September 2008 saw the launch of the North West Brownfield Envirolink Northwest has four core objectives for the region’s Land remediation support Regeneration Forum, a partnership land remediation sector: between the Homes and Communities Agency, Environment Agency, Envirolink Northwest, local authorities and consultants. A voluntary body, the Forum provides free seminars To undertake the mapping and development for brownfield practitioners within 1 of supply chain opportunities for the region’s the region. land remediation sector. Topics covered by the Forum have included new developments in Envirolink Northwest has developed a directory listing over 90 companies the Contaminated Land Exposure offering expertise and technologies in the sector. A range of services Assessment (CLEA) model; statistical are available to help companies take new technologies to successful analysis of sampling data and dealing commercialisation, from the identification of suitable funding, to help “NWLRN encourages with waste in brownfield regeneration. with funding applications and building links with academic or industry To receive regular updates on the partners to develop a consortium. collaboration between events programme register at environmental practitioners, [email protected] regulators and universities. The Northwest Land Remediation To provide networking opportunities for the land Developing partnerships and Network continued to harness the region’s expertise in brownfield 2 remediation sector in the Northwest. sharing expertise, combined regeneration. Members are drawn with regular training are vital from the private sector including An annual programme of events informs stakeholders about the sector’s contractors, engineering companies, capabilities and the latest technological advances. More than 30 companies / for the Northwest to maintain project managers, developers and organisations and over 60 delegates have attended each event, drawn its leadership in environmental consultants, the region’s universities from local authorities, developers, contractors, consultants and technical and local authorities. practitioners within the land sector. regeneration.” The Northwest Brownfield Regeneration Forum has been launched (see opposite). Envirolink Northwest also supports CIRIA’s Local Authority Nicholas Dickinson Contaminated Land Network events in the region. Chair of Northwest Land Remediation Network

To increase the skills and knowledge of the land 3 remediation sector in the region. English Partnerships is preparing a Brownfield Skills strategy – the draft strategy identified a minimum shortfall of 680,000 practitioners by 2012. To begin to address this Envirolink Northwest carried out a study identifying the current ‘Education and Training provision for the Brownfield sector in the Northwest’.

To work closely with UK Trade & Investment 4 to identify opportunities overseas.

18/19 Land remediation in England’s Northwest

Right: The Northwich Salt Mines Stabilisation Scheme. The scheme won the ‘most innovative remediation method’ at 2006 Brownfield Briefing Innovation Awards – the first time in the world a brine-flooded, redundant salt mine has been infilled. Below: BAE Systems’ former Royal Ordnance facility at Chorley. Opposite page: Green waste compost supplied by White Moss Horticulture for soil manufacture on brownfield sites.

20/21 Recycling and waste Case study Axion Polymers specialises in developing and operating novel Envirolink Northwest is working with the recycling and waste sector Axion Polymers Limited processing solutions for recycling and in four main areas: waste materials. The company initially approached Envirolink Northwest for support to develop a process to separate rubber and silicone from To encourage research and development a mixed WEEE waste stream. Envirolink Northwest awarded 1 in industry and academia. Axion Polymers a grant to undertake research and development with The Research and Development team assisted Northwest companies and Manchester University to examine universities applying for the European FP7 and Eco Innovations R&D funding. the properties of the contaminates The team commissioned 28 R&D projects for Northwest businesses in and explore ways in which these could collaboration with Northwest universities. These R&D projects covered be removed from the waste stream. areas such as plastic waste separation and energy from waste. “Envirolink Northwest has A number of prototypes were tested and the appropriate model was supported Axion Polymers in R&D developed into a demonstration and commercialisation of plastics plant funded by a technology To support technology commercialisation commercialisation grant. which demonstrates new technologies. recycling technology. We like the 2 fact that the assistance is provided A capital grant from Envirolink Northwest enabled Axion Polymers Working with Envirolink Northwest and the NWDA, the £13 million Orchid New in an efficient, business-like manner to build a demonstration unit which Waste Technology demonstrator was officially opened in June 2008 and has and is also well targeted to meet successfully removed the contaminates begun processing waste and producing RDF. from the waste stream, enabling the our needs with the minimum of production of a high quality recyclate. administrative red-tape” Once this had been achieved Axion To develop the sector to help the Northwest Polymers qualified for technical 3 region become the premier business hub for support from Envirolink Northwest Keith Freegard to create a market development waste related operations. Director, Axion Polymers Limited strategy for the product made from recycled polymers. The Sector Development team supports the sector by offering technical support to growing and expanding companies in the Northwest region. Its activities Axion Polymers had recently won have supported companies, helping them to create 117 jobs and safeguard a contract to supply the product to 297 jobs. Northwest recycling and waste companies are also promoted through Indesit for use in the manufacture of attendance at high profile exhibitions such as CIWM and RWM. an inspection panel on the company’s washing machines. This led Envirolink Northwest to commission research into the market potential for the closed To develop markets for recycled products loop WEEE concept and to identify 4 and materials. a sales route. Significant leads have been generated by the study, which are The Market Development team has advised 186 businesses ranging from being investigated by Axion Polymers. recycled product manufacturers to end-users in the construction and landscape markets, leading to the creation of 10.5 jobs. Four new businesses have been created in the sector and 322 jobs safeguarded. By creating markets for recycled materials, for example by supporting ‘Buy Recycled Code’ members and by setting up compost demonstration projects at brownfield remediation sites, the team has helped to divert more than two million tonnes of waste from landfill this year.

22/23 Recycling and waste in England’s Northwest

Right: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA), wood chip only bulking bay. Below: Processing line drum of RDF plant, at Adlington trial of Orchid . Opposite page: Recycled plastic street furniture produced by Metrolite Industries.

24/25 Case study Envirolink Northwest member Northwest Biomass Project Biossence has been granted planning Biossence Limited permission for its proposed waste treatment and plant at Hooton Park near Eastham, by Wirral Council. The facility will have the capacity to treat up to 400,000 tonnes per annum of municipal and biodegradable England’s Northwest has a high proportion of process heat users. Biomass is commercial waste. Biossence will frequently the best option, however pre-development costs are often a major use advanced conversion techniques, constraint. This led to the launch of Envirolink Northwest’s Biomass Project, to generate in excess of 20MW of launched in September 2008. renewable energy, which will be The project, which will run until March 2011, is designed to help businesses available to local businesses. remove the pre-development risk. Assistance is available for businesses to Dr Ralf Trottnow, Managing Director develop plans to the point at which planning permission is formally submitted, “Biossence has been working with of Biossence, contacted the NWDA for although assistance is not currently available for the capital purchase of Envirolink Northwest since the support during the planning process. bioenergy equipment. start of the project at Hooton Park Working in partnership with the Target companies will be energy intensive industries which: and has been impressed by the NWDA, Envirolink Northwest supported Biossence in developing — are subject to the EU ETS, CCA or CRC; professionalism of its staff and the project by playing an active role their local knowledge of suppliers in introducing the company to key — are already fully engaged with the Carbon Trust; decision makers in the region’s local — produce a combustible process waste and of services in the waste and authorities. Envirolink Northwest — are committed to move to biomass. recycling sector in the Northwest.” is continuing to work with Biossence to identify local re-processors for Some work will be undertaken to address structural weaknesses within the recyclates. biomass supply chain, by delivering training and identifying and resolving Dr Ralf Trottnow A market study was commissioned areas where fuel supply is weak. Managing Director of Biossence by Envirolink Northwest to research commercial and industrial waste The project will identify the practical measures needed to access funding arisings, identify existing and planned from national sources, particularly capital grants for installations. capacity for treatment facilities in the region and highlight opportunities within municipal solid waste contracts throughout the Northwest to support Biossence’s business. Biossence joined Envirolink Northwest on its stand at the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management exhibition in June 2008 in Torbay. The event covered waste, recycling and resource management and attracted over 6500 attendees, 350 exhibitors and 650 conference delegates.

26/27 Biomass in England’s Northwest

Below: Biomass pellet fuel. Opposite page: Biomass density separator at Adlington trial of Orchid Environmental technology (RDF plant)

28/29 Renewable energy Case study Trelleborg Offshore specialises in high integrity polymer solutions Envirolink Northwest supports the renewable energy sector in three Trelleborg Offshore for offshore environments, suitable different ways by: for protecting umbilicals and cables from damage caused by overbending. Trelleborg received 18 days of fully subsidised support from The Manufacturing Institute as part of Helping companies supply parts, components, the wind energy suppliers’ process products and services into the renewable energy improvement project commissioned 1 jointly by Envirolink Northwest and sector. BERR. The objective was to help manufacturers operating in wind In 2007-8 Envirolink Northwest produced a wind and a microgeneration energy to reduce costs, improve supply chain directory featuring around 200 regional companies. quality and win more business. It provided funding and support for 20 renewable energy companies “Through this programme The team at Trelleborg Offshore to exhibit at national and international trade shows and exhibitions. operational people are more undertook a lean awareness training session and embarked upon value Envirolink Northwest hosted two meet-the-buyer events for wind energy equipped to look at their stream mapping in key areas of the companies in partnership with developers Novera Energy and E·ON Climate business. Improvements in processes and Renewables. processes in a strategic way were designed and implemented, A £120,000 project was jointly funded with BERR to assist companies which and the management has resulting in: are already within, or which could join, the wind energy supply chain. Working a better understanding an increase in productivity of with The Manufacturing Institute, up to 18 fully-funded days of support were of important details” £300,000, an inventory reduction offered to companies to improve productivity and increase competitiveness. of £140,000 and improved The project benefited those taking part to the tune of £43.5 million. competitiveness. John Davies Works Manager, Trelleborg Offshore Supporting developers to commercialise new 2 technologies. Envirolink Northwest helped companies to identify and secure suitable funding and assisted with applications. It provided grants for proof-of-concept projects which would be ineligible for existing funding streams. Envirolink Northwest developed links between academic and industry partners to create a consortium or supply chain.

Attracting inward investment.

3 Envirolink Northwest worked with overseas companies and delegations - from countries including Colombia, India, Canada, USA, Mexico, Ireland and Japan - providing support, guidance and contacts within the Northwest.

30/31 Renewable energy in England’s Northwest

Right: Microgeneration at Liverpool Sailing Club. Below: 2MW wind turbines at Eastman Chemicals, Cumbria. Opposite page: Photovoltaic cells at the Solaris Centre, Blackpool.

32/33 Water and wastewater treatment Case study Whirlwind Technologies develops and supplies an innovative system Envirolink Northwest supports the growth and development Whirlwind Technologies Ltd to clean and clear pipes and pipelines of the water and wastewater treatment sector by: for a variety of industrial applications. The system overcomes the limitations of older established methods for pipe clearing and pipe cleaning, such as pigging, water or product flushing and Promoting it nationally and internationally. traditional CIP systems. The Whirlwind 1 pipe cleaning system is fully patented In 2007-2008 Envirolink Northwest supported five Northwest companies and is generating major benefits for to exhibit at two national conferences and enabled three organisations customers in a range of industries. to participate in a mission to Pollutec 2007 in Paris. Envirolink Northwest has worked The 2008 edition of the Water and Wastewater Supply Chain Directory with Whirlwind Technologies to help lists 204 specialist providers offering expertise and skills in the municipal develop business leads in its key target or industrial water sectors. “We have found the assistance markets. This included: 23 regional organisations gave presentations at Envirolink Northwest events. and support provided by researching extensive contacts for 13 regional organisations attended one-to-one meetings with UKTI potential customers in the chemicals Envirolink Northwest very useful and food and drink sectors; Commercial Officers and representatives of key international agencies and we look forward to working involved in aid-related work such as UNHCR or Asian Development Bank. providing a platform and speaking Envirolink Northwest produced two industrial water management case with their staff to promote our slot to discuss the technology at studies and disseminated them to more than 500 relevant industrial users. future work and projects.” the Industrial Water Management Conference organised by Envirolink Northwest in September 2006; Providing networking opportunities to exchange Keith Roscoe providing free exhibition space at the Managing Director, Whirlwind Technologies European Water and Wastewater 2 best practice. Management conference in Newcastle, September 2007 Six technology seminars (three on technology requirements in the water utilities sector and three industrial water management workshops), two CIWEM and producing and disseminating networking events, and two events in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment a project case study featuring were held in 2007-2008. Whirlwind technology entitled ‘Product recovery and the More than 550 delegates attended Envirolink Northwest water events. minimisation of water use for cleaning in the food industry’. Supporting the development and 3 commercialisation of innovative technologies. Envirolink Northwest has helped companies and research organisations to identify technology requirements in the water and wastewater markets; provided assistance to the commercialisation of new technologies by identifying appropriate funding streams and researched potential project partners and contacts in the market place.

34/35 Water and wastewater treatment in England’s Northwest

Right: Industrial Purification Systems’ water filtration system for rainwater harvesting prior to process use at Billerud Paper Mill. Below: Settlement tank at United Utilities’ wastewater treatment works at Davyhulme.

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