New kiln project on target

BOSSES at Castle Cement confirmed this week that work on the new kiln at its Padeswood works is on schedule and due to provide North Wales with the most modern, efficient cement making process in Europe.

Following a meeting to discuss progress on the £54 million project, Castle’s Production Director and Chairman of CBI North Wales, Tony Allan said everything is on schedule for the first quarter of 2005 opening of Kiln 4.

“The new conditioning and preheater tower, which is now being constructed and will ensure dust does not escape into the atmosphere, will help contribute to a 75 per cent reduction in emissions.

“This is excellent news for everyone striving to work towards a cleaner environment for North Wales. This new process will be like nothing seen before and I and my colleagues are very proud that we have been able to bring these environmental improvements to the area whilst safeguarding hundreds of local jobs with the development of this project.”

The new process will replace existing ones on the site and cut back drastically on emissions while making a substantial contribution to meeting Wales’ strategies for the environment and waste.

Alternative fuels can be burnt cleanly and efficiently as part of the cement-making process and is a key element in cement industry efforts to help the Government meet its obligations to reduce greenhouse gasses.

Tony Allan  added: “The new kiln will significantly cut back on the emission of acid rain gasses, will use energy more efficiently and also make use of materials which would otherwise have to be placed in landfill sites. We are working diligently to help the environment.”