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Screenings analysis gives Haigh advantage in environmental performance

The conclusion of the report showed that Haigh equipment had cleaner processed screenings with an average of 85% less BOD than others, higher paper content and less organics, less bulk density and up to 30 times less leachate potential. Alongside the research, Haigh have also gathered information on the volume of screenings removed by Lisep Packages. A
representative sample of sites across southern England produced clean, low odour unrecognised screenings of only 3.3 kg per 1000 population per day. This volume reduction is remarkable when compared to alternatives, which produce larger amounts of inferior screenings which are less acceptable to landfill.

Click here for full article in June 2008 Water Active magazine on Haigh ACE Screenings performance.

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Haigh Engineering appoint new Managing Director

Haigh Engineering based at Alton Road, Ross on Wye are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Luke Shepherd as Managing Director from the 1st of May. Commenting on his appointment, Mr Shepherd said "this is an exciting challenge to grow the business supported by a powerful design and advanced manufacturing capability, all under the respected Haigh name. Coming from a senior position in a company specialising in software for the commercial insurance market following an MPhys at Oxford, gives me a sound view on management and future business potential".

Mr Nigel Shepherd the outgoing MD, who will remain Chairman of the family company said, "This will only be Haigh's third Managing Director in 53 years of its existence, we've seen many changes in the industries within which we operate, and have consistently been successful in developing new products to meet our customer needs". I wish Luke every success in taking Haigh forward.

Haigh design, manufacture, service and market sophisticated waste water inlet equipment and bedpan disposers, increasingly internationally, with prestigious contracts in North America and Australia. Haigh are currently delivering its largest ever contract to Sydney Water in Australia to process screenings at the North Head waste water treatment works. Haigh equipment is designed and manufactured, to offer environmental performance improvements for the benefit of customers and the planet.

While thinking globally, Haigh also benefit the local economy having developed a range of small factory and office units for start up small businesses to rent in those first critical years of business start up

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Haigh maximise production, nine months after winning prestigious award - October 2007

Haigh Engineering have now sold Panaway Sluicemaster bedpan disposers to over 70 hospitals since winning the Building Better Healthcare best product award last November. Mr Nigel Shepherd, Haigh's Managing Director said, "the Panaway model is the best Sluicemaster model yet built and the water and energy costs saved on a typical ward make the Panaway the choice for hospitals concerned about reducing their environmental impact. Winning the award had been an added bonus and undoubtedly contributed to the success of the Panaway during it's first year of manufacture."

Haigh have a range of two models both offering class leading performance. The Sluicemaster Classic is the base machine equalling the performance of other machines on the market while the award winning Sluicemaster Panaway, the premium model offers a disposal time for four bedpans of under 90 seconds while using only 16 litres of water, giving a potential saving of 80,000 litres of water per year. See www.haigh for further information.

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Whoopsie Away quickly disposes of dog waste in kennels

Haigh are pleased to announce the launch of the Mark 2 Whoopsie Away. The machine is designed to dispose of dog waste in large
quantities and is ideal for kennels and dog homes where disposal is a problem. Consisting of a specialised disintegrator pump in a
sump with a wash down water curtain and digital control gear, the Whoopsie Away 2 is the modern way to keep kennels and runs clean
and tidy. Disposal is immediate and avoids storage on site or alternative unhygienic disposal options.

Designed and manufactured by UK based Haigh who are experts in the waste water industry, the Whoopsie Away is made from long
lasting stainless steel and the robust motor and control gear promise many years of service.

To proceed with a disposal cycle the lid is lifted up, a bucket of waste tipped in, the lid shut, the water switched on and the start switch
pressed which will initiate the timed disposal cycle which includes a reversing action to even out wear and extend the life of the cutting
elements. After approximately two minutes the hopper is empty and ready for the next load. Installation is easy, only requiring
connection to the main sewer, water and single phase electrical supply.

Already installed in many animal charity kennels the new model has a wide appeal to the private kennel owner and smaller
establishment where the Whoopsie Away 2 size and efficiency will appeal.


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Liseps in final for water Industry Award -2nd May 2007

Haigh were pleased to be in the finals of the Sustainable Development category presented at the Water Industry Achievement Awards held at the Birmingham International Conference Centre on the 2nd May. Haigh was one of the three companies to reach the finals of this prestigious Award, and congratulate Durapipe on winning the category with their clean water
initiative for the indigenous people of Madagascar.

Haigh entered the Lisep Package which has the ability to reduce the volume of screenings removed at waste water inlets by up to 94% while also reducing the impact of greenhouse gas production. This combination offers the win/win advantage of reducing costs related to transport and landfill while also reducing massively, the amount of greenhouse gas produced.
Liseps offer a sustainable option as their use, actively reduces the amount of carbon released by waste water works. Liseps offer the option of saving money while also reducing carbon footprints.

 

 

 

 

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Haigh Engineering win at the prestigious Building better Healthcare Awards
ceremony in London on 2nd November 2006.

Haigh have won the best product for hospitals interiors/environment category for the new Sluicemaster Panaway bedpan disposer. The Panaway model is the latest Sluicemaster the Company has launched and it's innovative design and advanced environmental benefits have been well received by the hospital market. The judges said "a significant advance on previous technology incorporating sustainability into the process and improving microbiological actions,"

Speaking on behalf of Haigh, Simon Glover said: "The Sluicemaster Panaway bedpan disposer is a success because it meets the current market need of a smaller, faster machine which also leaves a considerably smaller environmental footprint than any previous model. The award is recognition of Haigh's expertise in the production of bedpan disposers over the last forty years, and the Sluicemaster Panaway is the culmination of this development and experience."

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Professor Heinz Wolff congratulates Simon Glover and Dennis Hussey at the Award ceremony while Mr Kevin Oxley HEFMA(Second left)presents the award.

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New Panaway Sluicemaster helps meet environmental concerns -June 2006

Listening to customers requirements is an important part of product development and Haigh Engineering with the Sluicemaster pulp product bedpan disposer have consistently worked with hospitals to produce a bedpan disposer that meets current needs. Environmental concerns are currently high on their agenda and with the launch of the new Sluicemaster Panaway, Haigh have produced a new smaller more efficient bedpan disposer which helps address these requirements.

A good environmental start is that the Panaway uses only cold water, so no expensive heating is required. During the disposal cycle where up to four pulp product bedpans are broken up and disposed of, only 16 litres of cold water are used against the industry average of 25-30 litres. Electrical rating is again low with only 590 watts against the average of around 1100 watts.

An entire years worth of bedpans from the average 30 bed ward can be disposed of with savings of around 280kw of electricity and 80,000 litres of water when compared with alternative macerators. This multiplied up across an entire hospital with many wards adds up to a substantial benefit, helping to meet local authority energy saving targets and the NHS Directive on mandatory energy/carbon efficiency targets.

By being smaller than previous models the Sluicemaster Panaway has efficiency manufactured in, saving on component materials and additional lean production techniques minimise waste. Eventually after many years of service the majority of the machine is recyclable which will avoid adding to the landfill burden. Haigh have launched the Sluicemaster Panaway to be the macerator of choice when it comes to efficient bedpan disposal which minimises environmental impact.

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Haigh Antimicrobial Sluicemaster -March 2005

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Haigh Engineering manufacturers of the Sluicemaster bedpan disposer range are meeting the latest challenges of helping control infection with the launch of Sluicemaster's with built in "state of the art" antimicrobial properties.

Mr Nick Shepherd (Haigh's Deputy Managing Director) said "We have been able to build in the latest highly efficient antimicrobial qualities to all the surfaces of the Sluicemaster that regularly come into contact with nursing staff. This is an inorganic based antimicrobial system which reduces bacteria in contact by more than 99% in the first 24 hours and provides no opportunity for them to mutate or survive the process. This development will further improve the already inherent infection control characteristics of the Sluicemaster and help limit hospital acquired infections."

Haigh recognises the hazard posed by Staphylococcus Aureas (resistant strains) and others including Salmonella, E.coli, Campilobactor. The company is dedicated to helping to reduce the risk of cross-infection. This antimcrobial is not a panacea, but one more step taken to reduce the risks from infections when used as part of regular hospital cleaning regimes.

All future Sluicemasters will have inbuilt antimicrobial qualities as standard. Because the anti-microbial is part of the structure of the materials used to build it will provide long lasting protection, even if washed regularly.

Sluicemasters already provide an infection control boost to hospitals. This development compliments the Sluicemaster's advanced cycle to reduce power and water use, reduce noise and a faster cycle time.

 

 

  

 

 
 
 
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