Global Heat Transfer Expert Announces Major Plans In Light Of MCPD
In a move that sees the company fully embrace the requirements of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD), Fulton has announced a series of plans – including a review of its product portfolio – to strengthen its position as a leading global provider of heat transfer solutions.
Realising the implications the MCPD will have on its fuel-fired steam boiler portfolio, Fulton went back to the drawing board and, by adopting a new ‘PURE Technology’ initiative, the VSRT – the world’s first Vertical Spiral Ribbed Tubeless steam boiler – emerged and features a design that is durable and long-lasting; and boasts higher efficiencies and reduces NOx emissions to levels that exceed the requirements of the MCPD.
And while the requirements of the MCPD do not apply to some of its smaller models, Fulton’s new VSRT range has been designed to not only meet, but exceed the requirements set out by the new directive.
The time, effort and resources committed into the development of the VSRT has led to Fulton review and strategically rationalise its product offering.
This, coupled with the effects of the MCPD, means that Fulton will now be concentrating its efforts on the VSRT and its range of electric steam boilers, ancillary equipment and skid-mounted solutions.
It also means that, having pioneered the design more than 70 years ago, the company will cease manufacturing vertical tubeless steam boilers – including its renowned J Series – in the UK.
Commenting, Fulton managing director Carl Knight says: “Unfortunately, and like other UK-based manufacturers, ceasing to produce reverse-flame and standard vertical tubeless steam boilers in the UK has implications for our workforce and we have already entered into a consultation process with employees.
“While regrettable, this is no reflection on our UK-based employees or the performance of the Bristol facility, it is born from the need to consolidate activities amongst Fulton’s other Global manufacturing facilities to achieve operational and organisational efficiencies.” says Carl.
He goes on to say that ceasing to manufacture in the UK has been a very difficult decision to make. The J Series has been the mainstay of the company for a long time, but with the introduction of the MCPD, Fulton has, like many other manufacturers, had to revise and rationalise its product offering to ensure the future of the company, which will remain a strategic player as it looks to promote the VSRT to new and existing global markets, including those in Europe, the Middle East and other export markets.
As part of its review, Fulton has committed itself to the continued support of all products through its ongoing service and spares programmes and has, in fact, increased its service engineering team by 40%. The company also continues to provide certified steam operator, steam systems, boiler maintenance and water treatment training.
Looking to the future, Carl Knight adds that Fulton UK will be importing VSRT boilers from Fulton USA, with both companies having worked closely to ensure that the all-new steam boiler is constructed to meet the requirements of the PED and to obtain all other approvals necessary for the UK and export markets.
This approach leverages significant manufacturing investments already made in the US, as well as the volume-based economies of scale achieved in the US production facility.
The VSRT holds enormous potential for Fulton. “The VSRT is the world’s first fully-wetted, refractory-free, tubeless steam boiler. It is market-leading in all value attributes and leapfrogs the competition in the critical aspects of energy efficiency, emissions, footprint, reliability and durability.
“In the USA, market response to the VSRT has been overwhelming and, with more than 15 patents pending, is expected to provide Fulton with a global leadership position in steam boilers for decades to come.” says Carl.
For more information contact Fulton on Tel: 0117 972 3322 E-mail: sales@fulton.co.uk
Web: www.fulton.co.uk
About us
Heat transfer specialist Fulton boasts a range of zero Carbon emission electric boilers and class-leading fuel fired boilers, plus a portfolio of aftercare solutions, all of which can help with your organisation’s decarbonisation strategies and place you firmly on the Road to Net Zero.
Boasting manufacturing and research and development facilities in the UK and around the world, Fulton is recognised as a global leader in the development of heat transfer solutions, including its VSRT fuel-fired steam boilers with outputs from 100kW to 1250kW (160 to 1956kg/h), all-new VSRT-E hybrid steam boiler, and Compack, Electropack and Europack electric steam boilers with outputs from 9kW to 300kW (14 to 479kg/h).
Beyond its product portfolio, solutions from the company’s aftercare division can support Fulton’s own installations and those from other boiler manufacturers. As well as offering boiler spares and repair service for all makes and types of heat transfer equipment, Fulton’s aftercare portfolio also includes accredited boiler operator training to INDG436 and BG01-R2, technical boiler house risk assessments, boiler and water treatment service contracts, water treatment training to BG04 and EN12953, steam trap surveys, site mass balance assessments and system design, etc.
What we do in a nutshell
Heat transfer specialist Fulton boasts a range of zero Carbon emission electric boilers and class-leading fuel fired boilers, plus a portfolio of aftercare solutions, all of which can help with your organisation’s decarbonisation strategies and place you firmly on the Road to Net Zero.
Where we supply to
UK Ireland, Europe, Africa, Australia
Industries we supply to
Chemicals, Consultants, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
