Stadler UK is responsible for delivering the project which will result in a new plastics recycling facility capable of processing 75,000 tons of mixed plastics each year into high quality clean plastic grades ready to be used in the production of new plastic products and packaging.
The plant, which is the fourth that specialist PRF Stadler UK has been commissioned to deliver will also be able to separate up to 10,000 tonnes of glass from combined input streams every year.
This investment in Kent will result in a number of new job opportunities during construction as well as potential local business opportunities. The PRF is expected to be operational in early autumn and it will provide up to 26 permanent job opportunities.
Kings Hill-based Herman van der Meij, director of resource management, said: "Our industry is at the heart of making the green economy a reality. Making the most of the resources we have within the UK is becoming increasingly important as it creates employment opportunities and helps the country achieve its ambitions of becoming a leader in sustainability.
"We have had a strong presence in the south east of England for quite some time, developing resource-management infrastructure as well as investing in our people to make sure we deliver a high quality service and added-value to our customers as well as value to society and broader stakeholders. This latest investment is a signal of our real commitment towards helping develop a circular economy in the UK."
Trevor Smart, UK sales manager, Stadler UK, added: "We are delighted to be working with Viridor on this prestigious development.? The combination of our expertise in the design and delivery of plastics recycling facilities and excellent working relationship with Viridor will see this multi-million pound, state of the art facility open for processing later this year."
