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2024

Calumite team volunteer days

We are proud to offer all our employees a paid day to volunteer in our local community each year. This year our team helped at a local cricket club, an agricultural show, Pride Event and a Charity event at the local dog rescue.

 

 

 

 

 


October 2022

Calumite is a member of British Glass 22-23

Calumite Ltd is a member of British Glass – the body for the UK glass industry. As a member we contribute to fostering collaboration and innovation to secure a thriving, sustainable future for glass.

 

 

 

 

 


August 2022

Handjet EBS-260 Handheld Printer

We have purchased a new specialised handheld printer a Handjet EBS-260. This will be used on all exported Calumite to ensure clear bag markings and meet the various import/ customs regulations across the globe.

handheld printer


June 2022

Dryer Drum Replacement

Over a six day period our dryer drum was replaced. This distributes our raw material to ensure an even and energy efficient drying process. The drum was prefabricated off site and the 9 metre, 6 tonne structure lifted into place. Throughout this outage customer supply was sustained.


March 2022

Glass Futures

Calumite Ltd has become a member of Glass Futures, the Global Centre of Excellence for glass in research and development, innovation, and training.

By collaborating with Glass Futures, Calumite Ltd can support the glass industries move towards a sustainable, zero-carbon future. Calumite Ltd are working together with Glass Futures to further develop to use of sustainable raw materials which will benefit the industry, customers, and the environment.


Jan  2022

Glass International Dec/Jan 2021 

Take a look at the December/January 2021 edition of Glass International where our Technical Development Manager discusses how Calumite offers environmental benefits over quarried raw materials, helping our customers journey towards net zero CO2 emissions. Not only are environmental benefits realised, Calumite also improves product quality and saves our customers energy.

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Sept 2021

Dust plant replacement

Essential maintenance was carried out and our dust plant was fully replaced over an 8 day period. Throughout this outage customer supply was maintained. This capital investment will ensure that we are compliant with the latest environmental regulations for years to come.


Feb 2020

Site Improvements

During 2019 and early 2020, our reserve silos were inspected, shot blasted and painted inside and out. This was to ensure that our product remains free from contamination for the future. The work also increased our on-site capacity by 25%, ensuring that our always customers have a reliable and continuous supply all year round.

 

 


Nov 2019

XRF Material Testing

We have commissioned a brand new analytical instrument, a Handheld XRF Niton XL3T. This is now being used to analyze our incoming raw material in situ. It is allowing us to take more frequent and faster measurements, identifying chemical variations and resulting in a more consistent final product which is essential for all our customers.

 


Celebrating 50 Years

(1969-2019)

Calumite was first developed as a raw material for glass making in the US in 1944 by RW Hopkins, founder of the Calumite Company.

Calumite Ltd was established in Scunthorpe in 1969 as a joint venture between the Appleby Group and Calumite International to introduce the material to UK glass producers.

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