PPS Recovery Systems Ltd. Company Brochure

Case Studies & ServicesCase Studies & ServicesPPS Recovery Systems Limited (PPS) has been providing independent consultancy, includingsystem integration, within recycling and waste management since 1990. Our core activitiesfocus on material recovery and recycling with the proven ability to deliver innovativesolutions within the evolving waste management sector. These activities fall within threeinterlinkingyet discernibleareas:Research– “Can it be done”Consultancy – “How will it be done”Project Management – “Making it happen”With current requirements being driven by government targets and public pressure there isan ever growing focus to increase materials recycling and reduce negative environmentalimpact.Our focused team can assist by providing specialist services across a wide range ofdisciplines within the recycling and waste industry including all aspects of work associatedwith the collection, sorting and reprocessing of materials. This is achieved by PPSundertakingspecific aspects of a project or providinga complete project solution.Company Information & ServicesMore detailed information on our services can be found on our website - www.pps-ltd.comCONSULTANCY - “How will it be done”RESEARCH - “Can it be done”PPS provide an extensive range of consultancy services which include:PPS provide an wide range of research services which include:?Waste Facility Design?Waste Strategy andPolicy Advice? Civil Works?Material Specifications? Life Cycle Analysis? CDM Regulations and H&S Assessments?MRF Audits? End Market Identification? Permits and Licenses? Vehicle Movement / Logistics?Waste Collection Analysis?Waste Analysis, Minimisation andRecycling Studies? End Market Assessment? Recycling Equipment Trials and Evaluation?Waste Audit? Environmental Impact Assessment? Feasibility Studies? Technology Options? Tender and Contract Procurement and Support? Collection Methods? Equipment and Technology Solutions? Financial ModellingPROJECT MANAGEMENT - “Making it happen”PPS provide an broad range of project management services which include:?Management of Complete Project? System Analysis and Upgrades? Contractor Liaison? Training? Project Reviews / Reporting? Operational Management ? Construction Management? Commissioning / Testing? Operational and Maintenance Issues?Marketing / Public Awareness Campaigns? Online Maintenance Programs? Risk Assessments andMethod StatementsUPM Shotton Paper MillNew Mixed Dry Recyclables MRFKEY FACTS:• Technical Consultants• Involved In All Wealden District CouncilMixed Dry Recyclables MRF UpgradeTechnical consultants for a new state of the art 42tph MRF, focussing on high quality paper recovery.• Produced tender documents and specifications.• Evaluated initial design proposals.• Communicated with the suppliers at every stage, resolving any issues.• Involved with supplier selection interview stage.• Helped develop suppliers designs inline with the specificationand UPM’s requirements. • Evaluated the developed proposals and were integral (during the interview process) to the selection of the successful contractor.Technical consultants for a MRF upgrade at the existing facility.• Produced tender documents and specifications.• Evaluated initial design proposals.• Communicated with the suppliers at every stage, resolving any issues.• Involved with supplier selection interview stage.• Helped develop suppliers designs inline with the specification and Wealden’s requirements. • Managed entire project from design to commissioning.KEY FACTS:• Technical Consultants• Involved In All • Project Key Decision Making StagesKey Decision Making StagesManagementBedford Borough CouncilMixed Dry Recyclables MRF Review & UpgradeKEY FACTS:•MRF Audit & Valuation• Equipment & Process Review•MRF Upgrade Concept DesignBrighton & Hove City CouncilMixed Dry Recyclables MRF Review & UpgradeAudit to inspect the current condition of the MRF & to produce concept designs to upgrade the system.• Conducted detailed on site audit at the MRF.• Reviewed existing operation & process suggesting areas for improvement.• Detailed review of each item of equipment and maintenance records.• Valuation of MRF in current state.• Concept designs to upgrade plant to increase throughput and separate additional materials.• All information collated into a detailed report format.KEY FACTS:•MRF Review • Detailed Equipment &Process Review•MRF Upgrade Concept DesignReview to help improve the current process and operation of the MRF & to produce concept designs to upgrade the system to accept additional materials.• Conducted detailed MRF review.• Reviewed existing operation, process & equipment performance suggesting areas for improvement.• Concept designs to upgrade plant to separate other additional materials such as mixed plastics, Tetra Pak, aluminium foiland textiles.• Reviewed the impacts of adding additional materials into the current system with the existing materials.• All information collated into a detailed report format.Glasgow City Council (GCC)Mixed Dry Recyclables MRF UpgradeKEY FACTS:• Detailed MRF Review & Valuation•MRF Upgrade & Relocation DesignsWaste Recycling GroupCommercial & Industrial (C&I) MRF RelocationOngoing consultancy services for GCC helping to improve the overall MRF process and operation, including concept designs to upgrade the facility.• Detailed MRF review and valuation, including all equipment.• Reviewed existing operation, process & equipment performance suggesting areas for improvement.• Concept design of potential options to upgrade the MRF to accept old corrugated card (OCC ) and grey / brown card.• Detailed design and plan to relocate the MRF to another site improving the current operation using existing and new equipment with the option to segregate additional materials.•All information collated into a detailed report format.Relocation and upgrade of two existing plants into two new sites capable of processing C&I material.• Worked in conjunction with the equipment supplier.• Review of existing plants and equipment suitable for relocation to the new sites.• Detailed design of new plants using as much of existing equipment as possible, reducing modifications to a minimum.• Project managed project from initial stages to installation with the equipment supplier. KEY FACTS:• Redesign & • Project Glasgow City CouncilRelocationOfEquipmentManagementThrough All StagesNorfolk Environmental Waste ServicesMixed Dry Recyclables MRF UpgradeKEY FACTS:• Concept Ideas • Project Management•MRF UpgradeKEY FACTS:• Events • Collection Of Events Recycling Across UKCollection of Cans and Plastic Bottles at EventsRecycling services at UK events to collect plastic bottles and cans for recycling and reprocessing.• Worked in conjunction with event organisers and existing waste management companies.• Collection of plastic bottles and cans using our easy to identify and purpose built collection points.• Events managed by a small team who reduce the contamination levels and improve the quantity of cans and bottles collected.• All collected cans and bottles sent for further reprocessingin the UK and diverted from landfill.Development of MRF to improve the overall separation process and increase throughputs.• Review of the MRF to identify areas for improvement.• Produced concept designs to solve or improve identified upgrade areas.• Communicated with potential suppliers and contractors to carry out modifications.• Helped project manage along side the contractor whilst resolving any issues that occurred from the installation of upgrades.• Working with the client to further develop the MRF to increase throughputs and improve the overall operation.Cans & Plastic BottlesRecycling & Management& Designs ForUpgradewww.pps-ltd.comPPS Recovery Systems Limited1 Metro Centre, Welbeck Way, Woodston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1733 390029 Fax: +44 (0)1733 390031 E-mail: enquiry@pps-ltd.comWebsite: www.pps-ltd.comRESEARCH“Can it be done”CONSULTANCY“How will it be done”PROJECT MANAGEMENT“Making it happen”