Cwikskip makes £2m green investment
Cwikskip Waste Management Services has secured a trio of grants worth up to £2m. The Rugby-based company said the cash will help it invest in new machinery and gain a new supplier contract.
Investment was secured from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), HSBC and chartered accountant Chantrey Vellacott DFK.
Cwikskip, which also has a depot in Coventry, said it is now aiming to achieve 'zero waste' to landfill having purchased waste shredding and pre-shredding machines.
The company has also agreed a deal to supply refuse derived fuel (RDF) to neighbouring firm CEMEX.
Director Mark Tailby said: "This is a major milestone in the history of Cwikskip.
"The waste industry is changing so much and we are delighted to be at the forefront and to be the first business in the UK to have this new kit in place.
"The partnership we've developed with CEMEX will help save a vast amount of waste from going into the ground and will strengthen our position in the market and secure employment for many years – so it really ticks all the boxes.
"Landfill space is running out fast and we all need to be doing all we can to be greener and this project and linking up with a major firm on our doorstep makes perfect sense for all parties."
