Addfield Environmental Systems Limited
Addfield are worldwide industry leaders in the design and manufacturing of animal, medical, aquaculture, mobile and bespoke incinerators. The original Addfield Incinerator/Cremator was both designed and built by Mr. Richard Sherratt from Shrewsbury in 1984. Richard ran a successful parts company for agriculture machinery but could see a need for the control of animal waste on farms. Richards’s values of building reliable & robust equipment enabled him to manufacture well over 250 machines over the next 23 years. By the spring of 2007, the Addfield Company was acquired by Steven Lloyd and rebranded as the now Addfield Environmental Systems Limited. Our waste to energy systems allow the user to be more efficient with managing the waste at the source whilst generating thermal and electrical power from the waste which typically would of been sent to landfill.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Waste and Recycling - Waste to Energy
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Employees:
- 11-100
- Turnover:
- $1,000,000 US - $10,000,000 US
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
Please, visit the following links for more info:
- Addfield - Model GM-250 - 250kg Load Capacity Medical Incinerator
- Addfield Thunder - Model 500 - Marine Incinerator
- Addfield Thunder - Model 1000 - Aquaculture Waste Incinerator
- Addfield - Model MP100 (10-150Kg/per day) - Medical Pathological Waste Incinerator
- De-Nox Kits - Incineration Filtration Systems
About Us
Technology Innovators, thought leaders and design collaborators. We are Addfield.
- Addfield supply the most efficient, robust incinerators in the worldwide market place today. Our incineration machines are renowned for their strength, reliability & longevity.
- We have 40 years experience in creating and delivering the finest incineration machines. 140 Countries around the world have addfield incineration machines.
- All incineration machines are manufactured on site at our UK manufacturing facility.
Exceptional Build Quality. Our incinerators are crafted On-site in Britain.
Our Story
Addfield is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of robust, reliable and efficient thermal treatment systems.
Addfield is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of robust, reliable and efficient thermal treatment systems. We design and build the best solutions to safely destroy solid waste through incineration. The Addfield brand has been established for over 35 years operating in its current capacity for the last 10. Our core principles are centred around delivering solutions that are built to last and fit for purpose. Our oldest machine, still in operation, is reaching its 25th year.
Addfield began in the 1980s by Richard Sherratt as a part of RS Agriparts, our original machines were primarily supplied to the agricultural industry, designed to securely dispose of fallen stock during a major outbreak of foot and mouth disease causing a crisis in the sheep farming industry. Building a reputation for high-quality agricultural waste incinerators throughout the 90s and 00s maintaining a stable output, becoming a trusted brand.
In 2008 current Managing Director, Steve Lloyd, saw the potential for the brand and the qualities it encapsulated. The original machine had become known as ‘The Addfield’ due to its construction, being ‘built like a tank’ with thick gauge steel, recognised as a leading factor in the machine’s long-term reliability. Additionally, impressive was the efficiency of the design even at that stage compared to other manufacturers. Having built his career in the refractory engineering industry, he knew he could take Addfield to the next step. Once he took over, the transformation began. Originally employing just three people in 2008, selling only in the UK, through to a business that now employs more than 50 people, with agents internationally supplying over 100 countries.
Although management has changed, core principles have remained. Every machine traces its roots back to the first ‘Addfield’ machine, constructed to be strong, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable.
Branching from agriculture to providing solutions to every waste stream, including medical, pet, general, aquacultural, municipal and bespoke. In 2016 Addfield brought the company Techtrol into the organisation, gaining the expertise to expand into higher-capacity incineration.
The modern Addfield incinerator has come a long way since the first machine was built, now constructed with high-grade specialist insulation materials commonly used within PowerStations, alongside expert computer-aided design and modelling, delivering machines that consistently outperform any other incinerator available by over 40%.
Unlike some manufacturers, we are not content to provide a basic solution, avoiding the one size fits all approach to the safe destruction of waste. Truly understanding the difference that the composition of waste and the impact their unique properties has on the environment and community and adjusting our machines accordingly. Investing time and resources into research and development ensures we minimise the impact that waste has on the world today and for future generations.
Having specific ranges covering medical, agricultural, aquacultural, municipal and other specialist waste streams. Some may look similar on the outside. However, it is through optimisation that we can guarantee the safest approach to waste management. Ranging from compact 100kg capacity machines for small farms and medical facilities to large-scale multi-ton capacity installations. We are one of the only providers of thermal treatment globally that can provide such an effective range of solutions.
“I am very proud of what the team here at Addfield have achieved. The equipment solution we can offer our customers is second to none in the industry. From a small 50kg batch loaded system to fully automatic loading and de-ashing high capacity 2000kg/hr rotary system with state-of-the-art gas filtration. Addfield has now become the number-one go-to Company for quality incineration equipment. Every week we welcome new and old customers from around the world at the Companies Staffordshire-based manufacturing facilities to view our craftsmen at work. You will always be assured of a warm, friendly welcome when visiting Addfield to witness the care and dedicated craftsmanship that go into all of our equipment. Just give us a call and arrange to come see us“. Derek Carr – Managing Director
Our People
A valued team of thought leaders and designers.
Meet the Addfield Team.
Our greatest assets are the people we employ, all of our machines are individually handcrafted. We use over twice the number of man hours to create our machines than our competitors, make an appointment and come see our skilled workforce at work.
The skill base within Addfield is unrivalled by our competitors with directly employed time served refractory masons, gas service engineers, coded welders, steel fabricators and electricians. Our commitment to continual investment in our people ensures a sustainable workforce and a stronger future business.
Our Values
“Simply build them better and give great customer service”
This comment has laid the cornerstone of our company’s core values. Addfield will always build a machine fit for purpose rather than for a price point. Our brand and focus on quality is worth more to us than any easily and quickly earned money to be made.
Due to our unique designs, all of the Addfield ranges of machines are individually handcrafted using time served master craftsmen. No other supplier can offer this level of quality and dedication to their products. We make quality products that give excellent payback on investment. Our incinerators and cremators are the most robust and thermally efficient in the industry.
Why buy from Addfield?
Our greatest assets are the people we employ. As our machines are individually handcrafted, we use over twice the number of labour hours to create our machines than our competitors.
Trusted equipment
Being the UK’s leading manufacturer of quality equipment for over 30 years proves that the Addfield range of machines are reliable and have the durability to stand the test of time.
Our equipment has become the leading equipment to solve all waste solutions. Where most of our competitors machines last 2-5 years, the very first Addfield machine was built over 30 years ago and is still in operation.
Cutting edge design
Unlike its competitors, Addfield insist on specific machines for specific applications, we do not believe one machine fits all applications. You will note from our range that we have different designs for different industries.
The Addfield machines are unique in their own right as we utilise Computational Fluid Dynamics software to design our incinerators, this software helps us predict gas flows, cold spots, burn rates and ensures fuel efficient solutions. It is the same software used to design Formula 1 cars, Petrochemical Refineries and many more high tech industries.
Craftsmanship at work
Our unique designs are handcrafted by our highly skilled workforce. Traditional methods of construction are used by time served masons to create our robustly built and thermally efficient machines. Utilising these traditional methods and skills ensures the buyer a realistic return on their investment. But don’t just take our word for it! Come and visit us to see our craftsmen at work.
Maximum energy efficiency
When compared to other designs, the Addfield machines ARE not only the most robust but also the most thermally efficient on the market, ensuring maximum energy efficiency throughout the burn process.
Our multi-layered refractory lining systems have been specifically developed to not only ensure the maximum and efficient use of fuel during the burn process, but also for the longevity of the lining systems and ongoing ease of maintenance.
Clean burning for reduced emissions
Unlike some of our competitors ALL of machines have secondary combustion chambers that comply with EU legislation for achieving either 850c with a residence time of two seconds or alternatively 1100c with a residence time of 0.5 seconds. Working to European standards reduces emissions and ensures a complete clean burn every time. All of the Addfield range of machines DEFRA/ Environment Agency approval and comply with the EU Animal By-Products Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
EcoCycle
The Addfield EcoCycle™ trademark is an accumulation of energy efficient technologies developed by Addfield. This knowledge allows us to create some of the most fuel efficient, and eco-friendly machines on the market today, what’s included in the EcoCycle technology.
We use Computational Fluid Dynamics Software (CFD)
Our unique designs are handcrafted by our highly skilled workforce. Traditional methods of construction are used by time served masons to create our robustly built and thermally efficient machines. Utilising these traditional methods and skills ensures the buyer a realistic return on their investment. Come and visit us, to see what we have to offer.
Making the heat work for you
Making the heat work for you – Our 200mm of multi-layered refractory lining is designed specifically to retain the energy created during the heating process and restrict the amount energy lost through the walls. Using the most up to date refractories and undertaking in-depth thermal calculations ensures the lining systems we install are completely thermally efficient.
Why do we use Bricks instead of Concrete?
This is a question that we are asked continuously, there are many reasons for this. We do use castables in some of our more geometrically intricate designs; however, our focus is to utilize bricks over castables at every opportunity.
One of the main things to remember is that there are many potential problems with cast linings as they are mainly mixed and installed in situ. All of the following items or even just one can result in catastrophic failure of the cast lining system. Anchorage, too much water during mixing, over vibration, no vibration, over mixing, poor formwork leading to water loss. Whereas refractory bricks are hydraulically pressed together in a 30,000MT press and fired to 1600c making them a true ceramic which needs no further dry out or thermal treatment as they are good to use immediately. With cast linings, labour is generally inexperienced whereas in brick linings time served refractory masons are used for the installation.
Key things to look for in a refractory lining are as follows: porosity (the lower the better) brick have a porosity of 14% cast refractory can be over 26%, thermal shock resistance, stability under temperature load, ease of maintenance. We are the only UK manufacturer that use brick for most of their lining systems and have done so for over 30 years, our lining systems have stood the test of time.
Pulse firing burners
Aid a clean burn process. Our burners turn off once the machine is up to temperature saving fuel and giving a cleaner burn process. The burners continuously inject secondary combustion air into the chambers to utilize the calorific value of the load. With our lining systems being so thermally efficient means that the burners are not needed to continuously inject fuel into the machine thus reducing fuel costs.
International Distribution
Quality is key in every way for Addfield, starting with the consultation, manufacturing, supply and servicing. To ensure we offer the best service delivery to all our valued customers we work with trusted competent distributors to ensure language or time is no barrier.
Addfield continue to welcome valued partners around the world if you have what it takes to become part a growing company that is leading from the front with innovative solutions then look no further. If you are interested in joining our global team of distributors click here to learn more.
We are Addfield, Simply Built Better.
Eco-Cycle Efficient Incinerators
The EcoCycle™ badge is an accumulation of energy efficient technologies developed by Addfield, which allows us to create some of the most fuel efficient and eco friendly incinerator and cremator machines on the market today.
The technology incorporates:
- 180mm-221mm of refractory wall thickness that retains the incinerator heat inside the machine and ensures that it heats efficiently.
- 3 layers of refractory, Twin brick lined refractories whereby hot face bricks radiate heat back into the chamber and insulation bricks behind prevent heat from escaping finally with a thermal board against the steel casing protecting the steel.
- Pulse firing burners that turn off once the machine is up to temperature, to save fuel and to aid a clean burn process.
- Intelligent PLC controllers automatically managing the burn cycle processes
- Computational Fluid Dynamics is a computing modelling process that ensures the incinerators and cremators make the best use of the heat generated by mapping thermal energy inside the machine. This allows hot and cold spots to be designed out. The machine can be stress tested, whilst we are also able to confirm the 100% destruction of waste.
Fact: This technology has been PROVEN to save up to 40% of fuel compared to competitor’s machines (tests carried out independently by our customers).
It is with our technological expertise, combined with our unique building method that ensures Addfield are building the most efficient, robust and reliable machines.