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Fabrinox cuts through the fog at 2024 Stainless Steel Awards
Fabrinox, a leading South African stainless steel fabrication company, has again showcased its engineering prowess by clinching a prestigious award at the 2024 Sassda & Columbus Stainless Awards.
develop and manufacture a system that not only addresses the environmental concerns but also creates a circular economy by converting waste into valuable biofuel”. The FOG Consolidation Hubs offer a solution by providing accessible disposal sites where haulers can dispose of FOG-containing wastewater. The system effectively consolidates FOG into a feedstock suitable for biodiesel production, enabling FSEs, haulers and water utilities to reduce waste and environmental impact while saving on operational costs. Innovative features and market potential The FOG Consolidation Hubs are distinguished by innovative design, which includes a highly efficient energy management system and a unique waste separation process that does not require settling or chemicals.
The recognition comes as a result of its collaborative project with UK-based Eco Clarity – a ground-breaking endeavour to develop modular, scalable and containerised “FOG Consolidation Hubs” for the sustainable management of fats, oils and grease (FOG) waste generated by food service establishments (FSEs). Inspiration and objectives behind the project Inspiration for the FOG Consolidation Hubs stemmed from growing environmental challenges associated with the disposal of FOG waste, which can cause significant blockages and costly clean-up operations in sewer networks. Fabrinox MD Andre Visser explains: “Eco Clarity approached us with the vision of creating a sustainable solution for FOG waste. Our main objective was to co-
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