H+H enhances efficiency of its pump systems at Pollington plant, UK

In the manufacture of autoclaved aerated concrete, recycled pulverised fuel ash (PFA) is added to a slurry with lime, cement, sand, and aluminium powder. As many of these ingredients are highly abrasive, a robust and reliable pump system is required to transport the mix around the plant.

H+H worked closely with Atlantic Pumps on the design and selection of the new pump system. The upgrade has enhanced the reliability and efficiency of the pumps, and made them easier to maintain.

The initiative has resulted in a substantial resource saving, including eradicating the need for water. The original pump system required a significant amount of water to operate, using it as a coolant, sealant, and lubricant.

Operation of the pumps now also requires less energy usage, enabling the Pollington plant to scale up its production capacity more sustainably.

 H+H operators underwent practical onsite training for using and maintaining the pumps. In combination with the new system and ongoing technical support from Atlantic Pumps this has allowed H+H to carry out maintenance repair tasks three times faster than before.

Both H+H and Atlantic Pumps are supportive participants of the AMRC apprentice training scheme. The AMRC develops the next generation of engineers through apprenticeships, strengthening engineering skills and sharing best practices across industrial and engineering fields.

Julian Davies - new Director of Operations at H+H UK Ltd.

 

Responsible for overseeing the entire production process of H+H AAC across the company’s UK sites, Julian’s initial focus is on three core areas: health and safety, process efficiency, and maintaining robust, reliable factory operations. This underpins H+H’s commitment to delivering high quality products and being a trusted partner in wall building.

 

Julian brings extensive experience in manufacturing leadership across a range of sectors. This role marks a return to his roots, having studied construction management at university. Joining H+H feels, in his words, like “coming full circle.”

 

Julian is also thinking long-term. From supporting the company’s 2050 net zero strategy to strengthening workforce development, he’s focused on sustainable growth. “We’ve got a loyal team who feel a great deal of pride in the brand. A lot of skill goes into manufacturing our products and part of my remit is to make sure that knowledge is shared with the next generation, so we continue to meet the expectations of our customers and support them with consistent, high-quality supply.”

 

Splitting his time between the Borough Green and Pollington sites, Julian is already making an impact and setting a clear direction for operations at H+H.

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