Wigan manufacturer fuels green growth with HSBC UK

A Wigan-based laminate surface manufacturer has reduced its carbon emissions with support from HSBC UK.

Deralam Laminates, a family run business and nationwide distributor of worktops has utilised a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK to acquire 402 solar panels and a biomass boiler.

Deralam Laminates has installed the solar panels to cover its 55,000 sq ft site in Standish. It is estimated the Longi solar panels will save up to 37 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.

In addition to the solar installation, a further HSBC UK funding package has been utilised by Deralam Laminates to acquire a biomass boiler system. The company expect to burn more than 600 tonnes of waste wood product per year, generating 3000MW/h of heat energy.

The installation of the biomass boiler will reduce the amount of wood waste being sent to landfill and, in turn, the building will become self-sufficient for its heating energy.

Dave Hourigan, operations manager at Deralam Laminates, said: “Funding from HSBC UK has allowed us to embark on an exciting new acquisition of solar panels and a biomass boiler at our site in Standish. The new equipment will help us to become self-sufficient and meet growing demand sustainably.”

Darren Done, relationship manager at HSBC UK, added: “It’s fantastic to support Deralam Laminates with the acquisition of the solar panels and biomass boiler. We look forward to the positive impact this investment will have for the business and its sustainability ambitions.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily