UK Firm Inks Deal with Drywall Firm

Wastefile UK has begun a new agreement with Knauf Drywall, a plasterboard manufacturer. The agreement will allow Wastefile to handle gypsum-based building products from more than 250 Barratts sites in the country.

"This relationship demonstrates the changing dynamic within the waste industry, where producers are looking to their suppliers to assist them in reducing waste production, in particular waste to landfill. Wastefile UK's independent market position and expertise play a vital role in this evolvement by acting as the link between supplier and end user in creating and closing the waste loop, as proven by the success of this initiative," said Michael Benton, national sales manager for Wastefile UK.

Steve Wilson, Housing Manager at Knauf Drywall, added: "Our agreement with Wastefile UK has enabled us to operate a recycling system on behalf of Barratt Group which has greatly reduced the amount of plasterboard waste being generated. It has also ensured that a closed loop recycling system could be successfully implemented on all Barratt & Kingsoak sites. The detailed reports provided by Wastefile UK have proved to be a valuable tool to further reduce wastage on site, increase efficiency and lower costs."

"It is hoped that in conjunction with Knauf, additional sales will be generated by offering a similar service to non-housebuilder clients in the future. Our established waste reduction techniques have already proved invaluable to our wider construction client base, including the likes of Wilson Bowden Developments, Thomas Vale Construction, Mowlem PLC, Morrison Construction Services and Dean and Dyball Construction," Benton added.