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To support Simpsons Malt’s ambitious £45 million green energy project at its Tweed Valley Maltings site in Berwick-upon-Tweed, d² Dura Profile GRP access structures were supplied to facilitate safe and efficient access to the new biomass and electric boiler system. The project aims to decarbonise the malting process and significantly reduce carbon emissions in the Scotch whisky supply chain, saving 25,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Founded in 1862, Simpsons Malt is an independent, fifth-generation family-owned business. After more than 155 years in business, Simpsons Malt continues to invest in state-of-the-art equipment, most notably for its pioneering green energy project which replaces natural gas with a biomass and high-voltage electric boiler system, powered by locally sourced sustainable woodchip and surplus North Sea wind energy with the aim of delivering an 80% reduction in carbon emissions.
To ensure safe, durable, and low-maintenance access to the new renewable energy infrastructure, the project features GRP access structures made from d² Dura Profile components, with d² Dura Grating used for landings and stair treads. These materials offer superior durability, corrosion resistance, and sustainability, making them ideal for industrial environments exposed to heat, moisture, and chemicals.
d² Dura Profiles incorporate intelligent design optimisation and are manufactured to exceed the E23 Grade of BS EN 13706 by up to 50%. This allows for smaller, fewer components to be used without compromising strength, improving project efficiency and reducing costs. Additionally, the d² profiles used at Simpson’s Malt are engineered using less raw material, achieving up to 50% lower embodied carbon compared to alternative profile solutions. At the end of their lifecycle, the structures can also be repurposed, reinforcing their sustainability credentials.
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By integrating high-performance GRP access solutions, this project not only enhances safety and efficiency but also aligns with Simpsons Malt’s commitment to carbon reduction and innovative, sustainable construction methods. Designed to cut carbon emissions by 80%, this initiative reinforces the company’s dedication to a greener future.
We are proud to have supplied our d² Dura Profile GRP access structures for this groundbreaking renewable energy project at Tweed Valley Maltings. Simpsons Malt has already made substantial investments in Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction across its sites and now our intelligently designed, high-performance solutions have provided Simpsons Malt with safe, durable, and low-maintenance access structures that help the company meet its aims to tackle Scope 3 emissions through industry-leading partnerships. This project is a fantastic example of how choosing innovative d² products can support industrial decarbonisation and align with Simpsons Malt’s commitment to net zero targets.
Richard Guy
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