Local MP Sheryll Murray opened the only Aluminium Smelting Furnace of this type in the country which is constructed to the latest environmental standards that cover emissions to air. The whole project has resulted in W H Orchard and Son investing in excess of £500,000 in this and general yard improvements. The resultant ingots that are cast from the molten aluminium will be re-used in other parts of the United Kingdom for the manufacture of engines, body panels, wheels etc.
Sheryll Murray said, "I was delighted to visit WH Orchard of Dobwalls and open the brand new aluminium smelting furnace that they have installed. This is the first of its kind in the South West and is a fantastic investment by Graham and Will Orchard in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint. The melted aluminium is poured into moulds and this allows 3 times the quantity to be transported in a single lorry to be reused. The furnace is powered by recycled oil which is cleaned using a special machine designed and built in Luxulyan for this purpose. I am so proud of that South East Cornwall has fantastic innovative business people like the Orchards to provide much needed employment and also contribute to the economy of the area. It really does make me so proud to be the Member of Parliament."
W H Orchard and Son was established at Burnt House, Dobwalls in 1957 having moved the business from Holsworthy where they had traded successfully for many years. Graham Orchard is the third generation to run the business. The business consists of various sectors and includes the sale of firearms and ammunition, tools, Army surplus vehicles and clothing, and vehicle spares.
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Contact: Sheryll Murray MP 01579 344428
Pictured: Sheryll Murray MP at the opening.