Colleague Skydives for Charity

On Sunday the 13th of September our colleague Maria Crawford jumped out of plane at 10,000 feet in a tandem skydive to raise money for the Butterwick Hospice!

Maria chose the Butterwick Hospice as they are a local charity that help people living with a life limiting illness, relieving symptoms, enriching patient's lives and supporting them and their loved ones.

The day proved to be perfect conditions for the jump. Clear blue skies meant Maria had a good view coming down!  

This was her first ever skydive, but we don’t think it will be her last.  Maria said: "It was absolutely awesome.  Highly recommend it to anyone and I really fancy doing another one sometime”.

Maria raised £505 for the Butterwick Hospice.

Well done Maria! 

Perry Process Equipment Ltd is a Corporate Supporter of the Butterwick Hospice and individual members of staff are continuously
raising funds throughout 2014 by taking part in many of the Butterwick events.
To date we have raised £772. You can donate on our Perry Process JustGiving page.  

Perry Process Equipment is saving money & energy

With rising energy bills, we are all becoming much more aware of how much energy we actually use, and how much it costs. 

At home as well as at work, we are thinking more about turning lights off in rooms that are unoccupied, switching to energy saving bulbs and installing meters that monitor our energy use in order to save as much money as possible on our bills.

Perry Process Equipment Warehouse

Perry Process Equipment looked at ways we could save money and energy within our premises. 

In December 2013 we upgraded our warehouse lighting, replacing our 400W sodium lamps with 32 LED lamps. 

This change is going to save us 75% on electricity and reduce our maintenance costs, which will save us up to £4, 000 per year. 

It’s not just about saving money

Okay, saving money is very much the main factor as to why we turn lights off and switch our bulbs to energy saving ones.  But we must remember that lighting does also impact on the environment in a number of ways including energy usage, the materials used to produce lighting products, and light's impact on the night time sky. For example, energy-efficient lighting demands less electricity, which reduces polluting power plant emissions.

The changes we have made to our lighting system is going to reduce our carbon footprint by over 8 tonnes per year.

Efficient use of lighting to save more

According to the Carbon Trust website, up to 40% of a building's electricity use is accounted for by lighting, while the right level and quality of light improves the alertness and accuracy of those working in it.

Here are some useful tips on using lighting more efficiently:

Number of lights
One of the best ways of saving energy is by simply reducing the quantity of lights you use, and to switch lights off when they are not required. 

Natural Day Light
We can all make the best use of natural lighting in the daytime.  Sitting closer to a window can save you switching the light on at all, or until later in the day.  This will most definitely save money and energy.

Lighting Sensors
Lighting sensors are a very smart way to save energy as they only operate lights when they are required and will automatically switch off when not.

Fluorescent Bulbs
If you are currently using the thick T-12 and T-10 fluorescent tubes then you could swap to the T-8 or T-5 tubes. Using smaller tubes will save you up to 10-40% of energy used in lighting.

The Added Value of Used Process Equipment

Perry Process Equipment’s extensive experience in the sale of used processing equipment has led them to develop a wide range of in-house services that allow you to find the most suitable solution for your business.

Perry Process Equipment have been buying & selling used process equipment since 1932.  They are one of the largest stockists of used process equipment, with over 25,000 items in stock relevant to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, brewing and power generation industries. Process equipment can be purchased at up to 70% cheaper than the cost of new. The equipment is available immediately, cutting lead-time for delivery by months. Perry Process Equipment can also offer a rental period or on a sale or return basis on their stock items. This will help ensure the equipment is the right piece for your process.

In-house services:

With a team of qualified, time-served engineers working on site, Perry Process Equipment Ltd can offer many in-house services. Perry has the in-house expertise to fully refurbish any unit from their stock. All refurbishment work is completed by their own Engineering Specialist Team, at their Newton Aycliffe facility which minimises turnaround.

In-house services for all purchased equipment, including:

·         Test run to establish electrical and mechanical integrity

·         Hydraulic and vacuum testing

·         Shot blasting

·         Cleaning

·         Painting

·         Spark testing

·         Third party inspections by authorised organisation

·         Refurbishing to manufacturing standards including warranty where appropriate

·         Assistance with conformity to equipment regulations

·         Delivery, export packing and worldwide shipping with conformity to Incoterms

·         International payment options

Qualified Engineers on site:

Perry Process Equipment currently employs five fully qualified engineers and understands that the success of its business depends on having a good training program for its employees. All engineering and warehousing staff have completed recognised national qualifications, so that their standard of service to our customers is maintained to a high standard. Paul Chatt and Nigel Thornton have gained City & Guilds certificates in Electrotechnical Technology. Nigel is also currently studying towards a HNC qualification in Engineering. Three other staff at Perry have B.TEC Diplomas in Operations and Maintenance Engineering. The Managing Director is a Chartered Electrical Engineer.

Case Study:

This year, we have refurbished and sold a 1,500Ltr stainless steel ribbon blender to Sticky Baits, UK. The unit was inspected before refurbishment began.

The unit was given a full mechanical strip down and then shot blasted in our purpose built facility. Following this, the unit was primed with a zinc-phosphate primer, as per the customer’s request. Our Engineering Team replaced all seals, bearings and lubricants and checked the integrity of all mechanical parts. Once completed, a new frame was constructed and the unit was reassembled. A full test run was carried out whilst witnessed by the customer.

Sticky Baits, UK statement:

“The Ribbon blender was refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and was barely recognisable from the blender that we first viewed. Exceptional service and work from start to finish, Thanks!”

Sticky Baits - Refurbishment Stages: Before, During & After.

To discuss your future equipment requirements or potential projects, call, email or visit their website:

Tel: 01325 315111           
e: info@perryprocess.co.uk      
w: www.perryprocess.co.uk

Selling Your Surplus Process Equipment

When equipment becomes surplus to requirements selling it to a reliable used process equipment partner will always provide a greater return than simply scrapping the item.

Your selling options with Perry Process Equipment

A reliable partner such as Perry Process Equipment can assist with all aspects of disposal, allowing you to concentrate on your core business whilst maximising your asset realisation.  We offer the following selling options to our customers:

• Outright Purchase
• Trade In
• Consignment
• Asset Disposal

Please click through to the selling options page on our website to find out more.

Things to consider when selling your surplus equipment

We've put together some brief points to consider when selling your surplus process equipment. These points should hopefully help you to gain the maximum return on your assets.

1. Documentation. If possible, sell your equipment with its technical documentation, service history, drawings etc. as this is what most buyers will look for.
2. Spares. If you have any spares, include them with the equipment.  This will be a big bonus for anyone looking to purchase the unit, knowing they won't need to buy any at an additional cost.
3. Removal. Make sure that the removal of equipment is done correctly to avoid damage to your equipment.
4. Show it off. Take some clear photographs to show its current condition. This will help to get you a realistic offer price. Take internal and external photographs including nameplates, inlet and outlet points etc.
5. Trade In. Are you selling in order to upgrade? Perry offer the option to trade in your surplus assets against the cost of purchasing an item from our stock.

Equipment Looking to Purchase

Perry Process Equipment are always actively looking to purchase good quality, used process equipment for stock.  

Fill in our online Sell Your Equipment form and our buyer Paul Cook will contact you regarding our level of interest.

Perry Process Equipment Ltd have been buying and selling used process plant and equipment worldwide since 1932.  You can view our real-time inventory of stock online now –

Centrifuges, Dryers, Heat Exchangers, Mixers, Reactors, Tanks, All Equipment Categories.