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Biomass Pellet making plant installed in Ukraine by FFS Pellet Mills.
Biomass Pellet making plant installed in Ukraine by FFS Pellet Mills.
Produces 400kgs of 8mm biomass pellets per hour from Reed and Typha (bulrush). Turnkey project - from granulation to packing.

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HM Government announce new incentive for biomass industry – March 2011
The Renewable Heat Incentive, or RHI, is a new UK government scheme designed to encourage the take-up of low-carbon heating systems
The UK has a number of targets for reducing its contribution to global warming, and burning fossil fuels to provide heat and hot water in buildings accounts for a large slice of current emissions. The RHI is the government's attempt to kick-start a move towards heating systems that use renewable energy sources and produce fewer emissions.

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Breaking news - new “Minipress” pelleting machine
Farm Feed Systems are proud to announce the launch of “Minipress”, their small but robust pellet mill capable of being plugged into a home, farm, or workshop power supply.
The machine is so versatile that it can be used to make pellets for many uses, including biomass boilers, animal feed, or research work – the possibilities are endless.

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FFS Pellet Mills Supply Biomass Pellet Mill Equipment Internationally
FFS Pellet Mills are the “one stop shop” for automatic biomass pellet mill equipment. The company designs and manufactures pellet making machines for a wide range of biomass materials. They also make their own hammer mills and blenders to mix different raw materials into a consistent stream of biomass product.

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Exciting Opportunities in biomass pellet production
The move towards biomass fuel is gathering momentum. This can be seen in many ways, not least in the forecast that 200,000 new jobs at different levels of engineering will be created in the next 5 years (source – Tomorrow’s Global Talent - Government Report)
The report makes it clear that British industry will have to move with the times, and plan now for this demand. The coalition government has pledged to support the green initiatives from the previous regime, and this will need an increased supply of graduates and qualified engineers to satisfy the trend.

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How do I turn my Green idea into reality?
So many good intentions….. but so few turn into real change.
Pulling together a green business from a strong conviction is not easy. It takes time, money, and a good Team to win through.
The first step is to gather all the information that you can – about the market, the current suppliers/providers, the companies and people that can provide you with the technology or licence to operate, and of course about grants and funding.

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For Pellet Mills To Operate Successfully There Are Three Imperatives
Pellet Mills turn waste products, or costly unwanted by-products into something of value, which means you can reduce your carbon emissions, which is good for the planet, and makes sound commercial sense! To make a pellet mill operate successfully there are three vital steps you need to take, else you will not be able to get the most from the machine.
Below, we look at these three steps in detail to make sure you get the most from your Pellet Mill.

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How green is your outlook? - Profit from waste
Whilst many people talk about reducing their carbon footprints, actively investing in such technologies is less common. Doing this to improve the profits of an enterprise is even more responsible.
Farm Feed Systems Limited is helping many companies achieve two major objectives – cutting expensive waste and providing a green solution to fuel sourcing. This innovative company makes machinery that converts biomass crops and waste products into pellets for fertiliser or boiler fuel.
In an interview with David Hey, their Sales and Marketing Director, he explains their approach to solving problems for companies and communities...
“Waste materials are costly to dispose of when sent to local landfill sites - as much as £60 per ton” says Hey. “More progressive industries are now looking at ways to reduce costs and turn waste into profit”.

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Using Biomass Pellet Machines To Help Recycle And Reduce Your Waste
Whilst many people talk about reducing their carbon footprints, actively investing in such technologies is less common. Doing this to improve the profits of an enterprise is even more responsible.
Wood and straw fuel pellets have long been seen as a “green” alternative to fossil fuel energy sources. At the turn of the century the UK market for this alternative fuel was restricted to those who wanted friendly energy alternatives regardless of cost. However, with the recent and constant rise in fossil fuel costs, and a greener outlook, demand for this alternative fuel has increased dramatically.

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Cranfield look to the future...
FFS Pellet Mills has recently delivered and helped to install a plant for further research at the Energy Technology Centre at Cranfield... Read More

Grants available to support Green technology.
Available through DEFRA, Farmers, foresters and biomass producers can apply for up to £200,000 each under a new round of grants. Read More

Bio-Energy Infrastructure Scheme - Round 3.
We are delighted to be able to inform you that the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched Round 3 today, 23rd November 2009. Read More

 

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