Client: British Sugar
Contractor: Lindrick Construction
Project Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Completion Date: 2026
Project Overview
Lindrick Construction was appointed by British Sugar to design, manufacture, and install bespoke kiln guarding at the Newark production facility. The project formed part of the client’s ongoing commitment to improving plant safety, personnel protection, and compliance with current industrial safety standards within a live processing environment.
Providing a fully integrated delivery model, Lindrick Construction managed the project from initial site assessment and engineering design through to fabrication, finishing, and on-site installation, ensuring the guarding solution was robust, compliant, and tailored to the operational layout of the kiln area.
Design and Engineering
Working closely with British Sugar’s engineering and health & safety teams, Lindrick Construction developed a guarding system specifically configured to suit the geometry, access requirements, and maintenance interfaces of the existing kiln installation.
Key design considerations included:
- Effective physical segregation of moving and high-temperature plant areas
- Safe access points for inspection and maintenance activities
- Structural durability suitable for continuous industrial operation
- Integration with existing steelwork and surrounding infrastructure
- Compliance with relevant UK machinery guarding and workplace safety regulations
Detailed fabrication drawings and installation methodologies were produced to support safe manufacture and efficient site implementation.
Manufacture and Fabrication
All guarding components were precision-fabricated under controlled workshop conditions to ensure dimensional accuracy, structural integrity, and long-term durability in a demanding processing environment.
The fabrication scope included:
- Structural guard frames and support steelwork
- Mesh or solid panel infill systems as required by the risk assessment
- Access gates and removable sections for maintenance interfaces
- Fixing brackets and connection assemblies
- Surface preparation and protective finishing suitable for industrial exposure
Quality control inspections were completed throughout fabrication to verify weld quality, fit-up accuracy, and finish specification prior to delivery.
Installation Within a Live Production Environment
Installation works were carefully coordinated with British Sugar’s operational teams to ensure minimal disruption to production while maintaining strict adherence to site safety procedures and permit systems.
Key installation activities included:
- Phased delivery of guarding assemblies
- Safe positioning and fixing within constrained plant areas
- Coordination with shutdown windows where required
- Final inspection, compliance verification, and structured handover
All works were completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme requirements.
Outcomes and Benefits
The completed kiln guarding installation provides British Sugar with:
Enhanced protection for personnel working near kiln equipment
Improved compliance with current safety legislation and best practice
Durable, low-maintenance guarding infrastructure
Safer access arrangements for inspection and maintenance tasks
Long-term operational reliability within a high-duty industrial environment
Conclusion
This project demonstrates Lindrick Construction’s capability to deliver bespoke industrial safety and guarding solutions through integrated design, manufacture, and installation services.
By combining close collaboration with the client, robust engineering, and high-quality fabrication, Lindrick Construction successfully enhanced safety and compliance within British Sugar’s Newark facility.
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