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Team on 11 May 2006
Norbord invests in new environmental
protection
Norbord, the UK's leading producer of engineered wood products, has announced a 2.5 million pound investment in new environmental protection measures.
Cowie-based Norbord is continuing to lead the way when it comes to protecting the environment The environmentally responsible company - the UK's leading producer of engineered wood products - has announced a £2.5million investment in new environmental protection measures
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 17 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The current WESP was the best available technology when it was installed and it is still extremely effective; however Norbord's commitment to protect our employees, the environment and the communities in which we operate is integral to how we run our business and that is why we have taken the decision to install brand new and even more effective technology.
"We continually strive for excellence in environmental responsibility and we have taken on board feedback from local residents about concerns that the steam plume could occasionally ground in the village during prevailing bad weather, such as strong wind and rain.
"The chimney of the new WESP is 52 metres in height, compared to 35 metres with the old one, so this should ensure the plume of steam will not ground in future, whatever the Scottish climate throws at us.
"Over £31 million has now been invested solely in environmental protection measures at the Cowie site since 2000, demonstrating Norbord's ongoing commitment to both local residents, our workforce and the environment".
Local MP Anne McGuire visited the site to view the new WESP construction and meet with senior management to discuss Norbord's recent decision to close an ageing MDF (medium density fibreboard) pressline which had been impacted by steeply rising energy cost and transfer some of the capacity to a recently-built £50 million line elsewhere on the site.
Mrs McGuire, whose constituency includes Cowie, said: "I welcome Norbord's investment in further environmental protection measures as it demonstrates the company's commitment to the Cowie site. Request free introductory details about products from Norbord ...
I had an extremely productive meeting with senior management and I have been assured Norbord will continue to be a significant employer in the Stirling area in the future.".
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