Up to £4,000/month saved.
Zero downtime.
This is what happens when glass recycling systems are engineered properly.
Glass is one of the most abrasive materials in bulk handling. High silica content + high-speed crushing = extreme wear, constant maintenance, and expensive downtime.
One of the UK’s largest waste management companies came to us with exactly that problem:
– Parts wearing out in months
– High labour and replacement costs
– Machines down waiting on OEM parts
So we rebuilt the approach.
Instead of relying on off-the-shelf components, we engineered a solution around how the system actually runs:
- Ultraclad 800 on static components → lifespan increased from 4 months to 2+ years
• Heat-treated alloy steel on rotating parts → consistent performance in mixed feed
• Targeted use of carbide where feed allowed → extended wear life further
And just as important — we removed the supply issue entirely by holding stock ready for the client.
The result:
– Up to 70% cost reduction on static parts
– Up to 30% reduction on rotating parts
– Up to £4,000/month saved
– Zero unplanned downtime
This isn’t about selling parts.
It’s about understanding the application and engineering it properly.
That’s where Hoverdale is different.
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Matt
One of the biggest changes I’ve seen in engineering and heavy industry over the past decade is the growing importance of marketing and communication.
For many years businesses in our sector relied almost entirely on reputation and word of mouth. While those things remain incredibly important, the ability to clearly communicate expertise, projects and capabilities has become just as critical.
At Hoverdale we’ve seen this first hand. Over the past few years our marketing activity has developed significantly — sharing more of the engineering work we do, the projects our teams deliver, and the technical expertise across the business.
A lot of that work has been driven by my daughter, Esther, who completed her marketing apprenticeship with the company and has played a key role in developing our digital presence and industry communication. Her work has also recently been recognised with a shortlisting for SHAPA Apprentice of the Year, which is a fantastic achievement.
Esther is now building her own marketing business, specialising in helping companies strengthen their digital presence through services such as website development, content creation, social media strategy and brand communication.
It’s great to see the next generation bringing new skills into industries like ours and helping businesses communicate their expertise more effectively.
