New Zealand composting innovator; the 'VCU' (vertical composting unit) is a scalable technology that can treat up to 40,000 tonnes of waste per annum

June 2006

The six figure investment made by Ailsa3 gives the fund a significant minority stake and enables the company to expand and increase production. The directors will use their understanding and expertise in the UK waste industry to help the business to generate new contracts in the UK and overseas, supporting the company's position as one of the leading in-vessel composting equipment providers in the UK; Andy Hinton was appointed Chairman of VCU Europa Ltd.

VCU Europa, the European subsidiary of VCU Technology, designs, manufactures and installs VCU plant across Europe, in both the municipal and industrial markets. VCU was the first in-vessel technology in the UK to be accredited to the EU Animal By-Product Regulation and with 30 VCU facilities worldwide, it now has more sites than any other technology. The VCU has flexible capacity; no odour due to self-biofiltration; a vertical design giving a small footprint; low maintenance; and it delivers a high quality end product.

The company has completed six new facilities in the last 2 years in Scotland and Spain with a nimber of further schemes in preparation for 2011/12.

To find out more, visit www.vcutechnology.com

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