News: Sizer expands into biomass and recycling industries

Rotherham-based Sizer Ltd is working with experts at Sheffield Hallam University in order to realise its ambitions and move into energy-saving markets across the world.

Sizer manufactures bespoke pelleting machines which can be found in a wide range of industries including animal feed and food and drink processes.

Hallam Energy, part of Sheffield Hallam's Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), helped Sizer reduce the production cost and improve the quality of wood pellets for use in combustion.

It means the company, established by Newburgh Engineering at Templeborough, can enter the expanding biomass and recycling industries.

Wood pellets are one of the less-polluting heating options available as they offer combustion efficiencies of more than 90% and produce emissions that are very low in comparison to other forms of combustion heating.

The company used an Innovation Voucher and support from Sheffield Hallam's Innovation Futures team to develop a new Sizer S compact pellet press to help diversify the business.

Dr Abhishek Asthana from Hallam Energy, said: "Hallam Energy is focused on applying the skills and expertise developed through our research to real world problems, which is why we were able to help Sizer."

"Through this work, Hallam Energy has been able to increase energy efficiency and to adopt a sustainable approach to its future business development."

Roger Pearson, from Sizer, said: "Hallam Energy's engineering and biomass expertise helped us greatly in understanding the mechanics behind biomass pelleting as we expand our business into both domestic and key international markets."

Students from Sheffield Hallam University have also been helping Sizer to build international links in the Far East.

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